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  • Pandemic fashion: RMR regimental face masks

    Westmount, Quebec – 23 June 2020: The RMR Foundation began distributing reusable face coverings decorated in the regimental colours this week. Free masks were delivered to the armoury for issue to all…

  • Promotion during a Pandemic

    Westmount, Quebec – 12 June 2020: In a small ceremony that is certainly a ‘sign of the times’, the RMR’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Shone promoted Major Dexter Ruiz-Lang, Officer Commanding ‘B’…

  • Virtual Cadet Parades

    Westmount, Quebec – 31 May 2020: In a definite sign of the times, cadet units affiliated with the RMR have adapted quickly to help their cadets finish their training year with some…

  • Tribute to Sergeant Yozef Butera

    Westmount, Quebec – 16 May 2020: The following tribute to former Sergeant Yozef Butera who died in a car accident last week was written by his friends in the RMR. They have…

  • RIP: Sergeant Yozef Butera

    Westmount, Quebec – 10 May 2020: The RMR Foundation regrets to announce the death of a former NCO of the Regiment, Yozef Butera. Sergeant Yozef Butera joined The Royal Montreal Regiment in…

  • BASIC TRAINING WITH THE RMR – PART 4

    Westmount, Quebec – 01 May 2020: Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) is the first course that transforms civilians into soldiers. Major Maciej Jonasz of the RMR has produced a series of six videos…

  • BASIC TRAINING WITH THE RMR – PART 3

    Westmount, Quebec – 24 April 2020: Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) is the first course that transforms civilians into soldiers. Major Maciej Jonasz of the RMR has produced a series of videos that…

  • Cadet activities suspended until 31 August 2020

    Westmount, Quebec – 20 April 2020: An announcement that affects the four cadet units affiliated to the RMR, “CANCDTGEN 015/20 SPRING AND SUMMER 2020 ACTIVITIES CANCELLATION”, was issued earlier this week. Essentially…

  • BASIC TRAINING WITH THE RMR – PART 2

    Westmount, Quebec – 17 April 2020: Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) is the first course that transforms civilians into soldiers. Major Maciej Jonasz of the RMR has produced a series of videos that…

  • La collection virtuelle du musée RMR arrive bientôt!

    PAR MÉLANIE PRESSEAU-DUMAIS, ASSISTANTE CONSERVATRICE (VIRTUELLE), MUSEÉE DU RMR Salem, Massachusetts – 7 avril 2020 (et bientôt, un Musée virtuel!): Saviez-vous que la collection du Musée contient près de 8,000 artefacts, documents…