HMC NAVAL CAMP was located outside of St. John's, NF, and some areas were "Off Limits" to the … [Read More...]
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MCDV’s Depart Op REASURRANCE
HMCS KINGSTON (700) stands clear of HMCS SUMMERSIDE (711) as the two MCDV's … [Read More...]
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The RCN and the Grey Cup
On Monday 13 November 2023, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship HARRY DEWOLF … [Read More...]
Category: Maritime Affairs
Women in the RCN -An Incredible Legacy
On 8 August 1914 a contingent of nursing sisters sailed in the the hastily converted, His Majesty's Canadian Hospital Ship PRINCE GEORGE. I wonder if they realized they were making history. They were … [Read More...]
Category: Paramedics
“What is the Worst Call You Have Had?”
Recently I was asked this question by a young lady serving me a coffee while I was on my way to work. Later in the shift the wife of a patient asked, how long I had been a Paramedic? She was surprised when I answered 36 years, and then stated, “You certainly have seen a […]
Category: Roger’s Rambles
Letter from the Normandy Invasion
Many letters were sent home from Royal Canadian Navy sailors during World War II. On occasion a letter would be sent from the Commanding officer of a Canadian ship to the namesake community that supported the ship. This letter by Wm. Harrison, CO of HMCS TRENTONIAN was written to the City of Trenton shortly after […]