On the 18th of June 2003, under the Command of LGen (Ret’d) CT Whitecross, 1 Construction Engineering Unit (1 CEU) was redesignated as 1 Engineer Support Unit (1 ESU) by the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, VAdm GR Maddison. On that day the long history of 1 CEU and the legacy of the Construction and Maintenance Units (CMU) that preceded it was transferred to 1 ESU. Along with the legacy of excellence, the 1 CEU Heraldic Crest, which was officially endorsed in her own hand by…
Afghanistan Interpreters in Fear
When Canadian troops served in Afghanistan, they didn't do it alone, Afghan interpreters served by their side, they helped connect soldiers with local leaders and build trust. They risked their lives to do that work. Now, with the United States and other NATO allies withdrawing their soldiers, the translators are feeling more vulnerable than ever. The Taliban know who they are and they're hunting them down. Advocates for the translators…
Jason Zelward was a physical enthusiast and a major in the Canadian Armed Forces whose life was cut short by cancer in 2018 after a 17-year career in the Royal Canadian Engineers, serving in 1 CER and CFSME. The 2nd Annual Jason Zelward Physical Challenge takes place this weekend at the Simonds High School in Saint John, NB with all money raised going to support the Compassionate Grief Centre in Rothesay, NB.
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Monique Belair has been selected as the first female fire chief for the City of Belleville, ON. Ms Belair started her career in 1986 as one of five female firefighters serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. She went on to serve in roles in all divisions of the fire services, including communications, prevention, public education, investigation and training.
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Summitted by CWO / Adjuc Donnie Matthews
It gives me great pleasure to announce the recent promotion of CWO Martin Pagé to his current rank. Also, I am happy to announce that he will take over as Policy Advisor and Senior Occupational Advisor. Please join me in welcoming Martin to the team!
CHIMO!
by Stanley Britton, CME, FRAIC
If ever there was an outspoken champion for the Canadian Military Engineers it would be the late John Bellini, founding President and CEO of the Trans Canada Trail (1992 to 2006). John passed away in Montréal on the 21st of April.
It was during the work-up phase of CME 2003 that John was invited into NDHQ/J3 Engr to ponder the notion of Trail blazing as a Centennial undertaking. Forever the spirited entrepreneur, he answered the “What if?”…
On Saturday 5 June 2019, LCol Mark Flint, CD took over command of The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment from LCol J.R.V. Dufour in Bathurst, NB. LCol Flint retired from the Regular Force in 2012 after an exciting career as a sapper officer in 1, 2 and 5 CERs with tours in the Balkans and Afghanistan. The North Shore Regiment has a storied past and celebrated their role in the Normandy invasion the day following the Change of Command. All…
It is never too early to start your estate planning, but it can easily be too late. To that end, we have created an estate planning page to get you started. We make no claim that the page is complete. Once you start the process, you will find there is plenty of useful information available. Our page is simply there to get you thinking about the process. When you start is up to you, but it is never too early. Click here.
Cpl Jodi Payne, serving on Op IMPACT, was recently presented with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Chief Choice Award. The citation reads:
Cpl Payne (firefighter from 8 Wing Trenton) has been recognized by the USAF and was presented the 386 Air Expeditionary Wing, Chief Choice Award. This award I am told has never been presented to a member outside the USAF.
Cpl Payne has been the Camp Canada Firefighter since Nov 2020. During this time she has coordinated…
In August 2019, teams of professional artists, landscape architects, architects, and other urban design professionals were invited to provide their credentials and examples of prior work. In summer 2020, a jury composed of experts in the fields of arts and urban design and representatives from key stakeholder groups shortlisted five design teams to create a design for the Monument.
Click on here to have your say in the final design. The survey ends on 12 June 2021…
