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  • New Honoraries for the RMR: September 2024

    ABOUT THE ROLE OF HONORARIES: Honorary ranks in the Canadian Forces have been modeled on British traditions. The first honorary appointment was in 1895, and the RMR’s first Honorary Colonel in 1914…

  • Two New Recce Soldiers at the RMR

    Westmount, Quebec – 04 September 2024: The Canadian Armed Forces Basic Reconnaissance Patrolman’s (RECCE) course is one of the most demanding qualifications a soldier can achieve. It rigorously trains candidates in the…

  • RMR Association’s 2024 Annual Smoker Reunion A Success

    Westmount, Quebec – 02 September 2024: The RMR Association held yet another successful reunion ‘Smoker’ this past Saturday, with more than 50 attendees from all parts of the regimental family in attendance…

  • RMR Cadet is Top Candidate in the Cyber Safety and Security Team Leader (CSSTL) course

    Westmount, Quebec – 12 August 2024: Congratulations to Cadet Master-Corporal Abdullaev, who has been honoured as the Top Cadet in the Cyber Safety and Security Team Leader (CSSTL) course. This recognition highlights…

  • RMR Pays Rent During Westmount’s 2024 Family Day

    Westmount, Quebec – 27 May 2024: The Royal Montreal Regiment participated in the Westmount Family Day held at Westmount Park on a sunny Saturday, 25 May 2024.  Later in the day the Commanding…

  • RSM Mitchell’s Medals Preserved for History

    Westmount, Quebec – 24 July 2024: As we continue to honor and preserve the proud history of The Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR), in July we had a unique opportunity to bring a significant…

  • “Liberated” RMR Cutlery Returned after 80+ years

    Westmount, Quebec – 24 July 2024: The RMR Museum’s Curator, Mr. Ron Zemancik, received an interesting donation along with an explanation and request for pardon for the suspected perpetrator. Four pieces of…

  • REGIMENTAL REUNION ‘SMOKER’ ANNOUNCED FOR 01 September 2024

    Westmount, Quebec – 21 July 2024: Comrade Sue Guerin, President of the RMR Association (Br. 14) announced today that the RMR Association will be hosting the annual Reunion ‘Smoker’ for all Regimental…

  • Sergeant Brigitte O’Driscoll Completes Mont-Tremblant Ironman 2024

    Westmount, Quebec – 25 June 2024: On a rainy, miserable day (typical RMR weather!) in Mont-Tremblant, Sergeant Brigitte O’Driscoll demonstrated extraordinary endurance and determination on 22 June 2024 by completing the gruelling…

  • Six RMR’s Graduate Basic Military Qualification

    Article written by Lieutenant-Colonel Maciej Jonasz Westmount, Quebec – 22 June 2024: On 21 June 2024, two BMQ courses had their graduation parade and, with this, six more RMR members completed their…