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  • OLYMPIC SUMMER

    Written by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) The summer of 1976 was a good one for the soldiers of the RMR. The Olympic games were being held in Montreal and if you wanted…

  • RMR ASSOCIATION PULLS THROUGH AGAIN!

    Westmount, 06 July 2014 – The “RMR Summer Racing Party” held at the exclusive party room in Chateau St-Ambroise was a smashing success on Saturday night!  Onsite was the original Ferrari driven…

  • RMR Foundation Newsletter Published

    Westmount, 01 July 2014 – The RMR Foundation published the latest edition of their newsletter, essentially a round-up of all news, announcements, and happenings from the past month. READ the newsletter here: http://www.royalmontrealregiment.com/?p=7749…

  • The “July Crisis” in 1914

    THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: The period from the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, on 28 June 1914, through to the general declaration of war in…

  • 28 June 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated!

    THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: On June 28, 1914,  Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were shot dead in Sarajevo,…

  • “This Day in RMR History” Announced

    Westmount, 22 June 2014 – As part of the Regiment’s Centennial activities, the RMR Foundation will be publishing a series of “This Day in RMR History” stories to highlight the activities of…

  • RMR Reunion Announced for 23 Aug 14

    Westmount, 21 June 2014 – To mark 100 years of successful service to Canada, the RMR Foundation is hosting a reunion in the form of a traditional “smoker” (an informal gathering) to…

  • Hampstead Family Day a Great Success

    Westmount, 18 June 14 – The Town of  Hampstead held its annual family day in Hamspstead Park on 11 June 2014. The Royal Montreal Regiment was on hand to participate in the annual…

  • Afghan Memorial Vigil on Display in Montreal: 17 -21 June 2014

    Westmount, 16 June 104 – The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are marking more than 12 years of service in Afghanistan. Throughout the 12 year engagement The Royal…

  • Farewell, Sergeant!

    Westmount, 16 June 2014: The Royal Montreal Regiment would like to wish Sergeant Artem Azbukin best of luck as he leaves the Canadian Armed Forces after 13 years of dedicated service. Sgt Azbukin…