February 18, 1935
On this date in 1935, His Majesty King George VI honoured the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers by becoming its Colonel-in Chief.
February 17, 1915
On this date in 1915, the three field engineer companies engaged in construction of entrenchments near Armentieres, France encountered enemy fire for the first time.
February 16, 1945
On this date in 1945, 50 Field Companies of Engineers, three Road Construction Companies and two Pioneer Companies were employed on road maintenance on the Supply Lines in the British/Canadian sector due to bad weather.
February 15, 1916
On this date in 1916, due to the shortage of engineer personnel, work parties from other units were attached on a temporary basis - an arrangement that was not very satisfactory.
February 14, 1910
On this date in 1910, 1st Field Troop CE was authorized to serve with the cavalry.
February 13, 1945
On this date in 1945, 16 Field Company blew breeches in the dykes to alleviate flooding in the area of Kranenburg in support of operation VERITABLE.
February 12, 1947
On this date in 1947, North American Air Defence (NORAD), a joint Canada-USA agreement for air defence of North America was announced.
February 11, 1917
On this date in 1917, the Permanent Base Company, Canadian Engineers was established at le Havre. This unit was a forerunner of the Field Park units that appeared in later years.
February 10, 1943
On this date in 1943, the Joint Chiefs of Staff decide that 1st Canadian Infantry Division including RCE units 1st, 3rd, and 4th Field Companies; 2nd Field Park Company, a Detachment of 1 Tunnelling Company and HQ RCE would participate in Op HUSKY - the Invasion of Sicily.
February 9, 1944
On this date in 1944, the Canadian Railway Operating Companies posted some 230 members with British Railways to relieve their shortages of skilled staff.