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The CMEA is pleased to join our Colonel Commandant in sending greetings and best wishes to Maj Roger Bourgeous, CD (Ret’d) on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Roger Bourgeous started his military career as Crewman in the Armoured Corps but remustered to Clerk, Royal Canadian Engineers – an Army trade that disappeared with Unification. He was Commissioned from the Ranks from Finance Clerk to CME Officer in 1968 and spent most of the remainder of his career in…

As the New Year opens, we want to report where our planning now stands. First, we can report that the facilities and caterers have been booked for all the planned events at the Heritage Park. Our ticket sales have started, and we have been encouraged by the interest. You can buy tickets by following the instructions at https://cmea-agmc.ca/en/op-granite-ii-online-ticket-sales-start-now. We are also making detailed plans for the many other events that will be taking place…

Each time you open our Front Page, a new 'Day in History' appears.  To be honest, this feature was originally developed in a very short time and many of the dates and events were selected mostly to fill a blank cell on a spreadsheet.   Over time, we have added new entries and replaced old ones we thought had little relevance to our audience. The effort continues. If you know of an event significant to the CME Family, we would appreciate your input.  Please…

Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2 On 16 Jan 26, the Real Property Operations Unit (West) Headquarters (RPOU(W) HQ) gathered to bid farewell to one of the most respected figures in the Construction Engineering (CE) community. Capt Bruce Blanchard retired after more than 30 years of honourable service, marking the end of a remarkable military journey and the beginning of a new chapter where he will continue contributing to his community. In 1995, during…

Fellow Engineers, Mark and clear your calendars for April 29th 2026 as we will be hosting our Annual NCR CME Birthday celebration!!! All our great Engineer family is invited to participate: Serving members, retired members, DND civilian colleagues and DCC. The planned activities will be held at the Bell Sensplex Facility (1565 Maple Grove Rd, Kanata, ON, K2V 1A3): Ice Hockey ; 12:30 to 14:30, Surface TBC. OPI: Maj M.A. R.Parent; Soccer; in the Field House from 13:00 to…

Fellow Engineers, Mark and clear your calendars for April 29th 2026 as we will be hosting our Annual NCR CME Sports Day!!! All our great Engineer family is invited to participate: Serving members, retired members, DND civilian colleagues and DCC. The planned activities will be held at the Bell Sensplex Facility (1565 Maple Grove Rd, Kanata, ON, K2V 1A3): Ice Hockey ; 12:30 to 14:30, Surface TBC. OPI: Maj M.A. R.Parent; Soccer; in the Field House from 13:00 to 14:30. OPI…

When Lieutenant‑Colonel Kent Alastair Miller deployed on Operation UNIFIER in 2024, he carried with him the same qualities that had defined his career as a Canadian Military Engineer: humility, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the people he served alongside. His sudden passing during that deployment sent shocks through the Canadian Armed Forces. Last year, the Canadian Forces College in Toronto and Kent’s classmates ensured that his legacy will continue to shape the…

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, we welcome the community to join in for a special Izzy Doll Initiative Citizenship Community Project in four communities across Northern Ontario. If you knit, crochet, or loom, please come out to lend a hand and help create Izzy Dolls for children in need. It is inspiring to see our youth taking the lead to keep the legacy of Master Corporal Mark Isfeld and his mother, Carol Isfeld, alive.These events will be hosted by the 288 Red Fox Royal…

Article by: MWO Clint Orr, MMM, MMV, CD, CTECH3 Canadian Division HQ, DIV ENG MWO On 21 June 1994, two anti-personnel mines detonated near Kakma, Croatia. Three soldiers conducting a mine-clearing operation were seriously wounded in the blast. Amid the chaos, the remaining soldiers undertook the extremely dangerous task of clearing a path through the mine-infested ground to provide first aid and extract the casualties. Tragically, one of the wounded soldiers later succumbed…

Op GRANITE II tickets are now available for online purchase.  To get your tickets, follow these instructions: Go to the Eventbrite page; Select 'Check Availability'; Select Fri 17 to pay the registration fee even if you cannot attend our Meet & Greet; Select Sat 18 to buy tickets for the Memorial Dinner; Select Sun 19 to buy tickets for the Farewell Brunch; and After selecting your tickets, click on Checkout and follow the prompts to pay. For details of the event…