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Exploring Military History and the RMR Legacy: A New Podcast by Former RMR Members
Westmount, Quebec – 14 January 2025: The Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR) has long been a cornerstone of Canadian military history, with its members continuing to make an impact both in service and…
January 14, 2025 -
RIP: Comrade Tim Chambers
Westmount, Quebec – 04 January 2025: The RMR Foundation regrets to announce the death of Comrade Tim Chambers. A dedicated member of the Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR) Family as both a former…
January 11, 2025 -
RMR Kicks Off 2025 with Levée
Westmount, Quebec – 02 January 2025: The New Year was kicked off in fine fashion yesterday at the RMR, with approximately 20 members of the extended RMR family gathering for the “RSM’s…
January 2, 2025 -
Rum Ration Podcast: Levee Day and Moosemilk
Westmount, Quebec – 01 January 2025: In the Rum Ration Podcast’s third episode, titled “Levée Day – A Uniquely Canadian Tradition,” the hosts explore the origins and evolution of a distinctly Canadian…
January 1, 2025 -
Silent Nights: The Survival of Christmas Traditions during WWI and WWII
Article written by Amynte Eygun, MA. Westmount, Quebec – 24 December 2024: In a special pre-Christmas post, RMR Museum Assistant Curator, Amynte Eygun, has written about the survival of Christmas traditions during…
December 24, 2024 -
RIP: LCol (ret’d) Jacques Girardin, CD
Westmount, Quebec – 23 December 2024: The RMR Foundation regrets to announce the death of Lieutenant-Colonel (retired) Jacques Girardin, CD (1940–2024). His military service culminated in three important roles: Commanding Officer of…
December 23, 2024 -
LEVEE DAY 2025
WHEN: 10h00 – 14h00: 01 January 2025 WHERE: Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess Westmount, Quebec – 23 December 2024: The Royal Montreal Regiment invites you to join us for Levée Day, Wednesday…
December 22, 2024 -
HCol visits 588 Eric Simms Squadron
Westmount, Quebec – 18 December 2024: On 17 December 2024, Honorary Colonel (HCol) Bensadoun visited the 588 Eric Simms Air Cadet Squadron at their training facility in Saint-Laurent. During this visit, he participated…
December 18, 2024 -
Honorary Colonel’s Christmas Parade 2024
Westmount, Quebec – 14 December 2024: On Saturday 07 December, the RMR family came together once again for the traditional Honorary Colonel’s Christmas Parade, a cherished annual tradition that celebrates camaraderie, achievements,…
December 14, 2024 -
Ex LYNX ADVENTURE
Article written by: Officer-Cadet Yonis Axmed Westmount, Quebec: 07 December 2024: We arrived at Farnham on 26 October at around 1000 for a land navigation and obstacle course day. It was a…
December 7, 2024