RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Three years ago, I wrote of about the “Silent Sentinels of Depot” (see http://www.rcmpveteransvancouver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Silent-Sentinels-of-Depot.pdf) universally known in RCMP speak as the “flagpole”. It was known that the flagpole that stood from 1943 to sometime in the 1980s was raised by the members of “P” Troop 1943. At the time of writing my story I could […]

Honour House Volunteer Campaign Honour House is run on volunteer power and due to the loss of several volunteers (hired by various agencies, moved away, etc.,) they are struggling! It’s a wonderful and worthy place to volunteer, for anyone looking to do something that will help many deserving people! The VSPOA meets at the Cloverdale […]

As we fast approach the 11th day of the 11th month we start to think of those who have served and died protecting our country. This is a story about one of them, one out of so many stories. Click on the link below to read the full story:  

SENT ON BEHALF OF INSPECTOR 1878 KEVIN BERNARDIN EXECUTIVE OFFICER PASSING OF RETIRED MEMBER It is with great sadness that we announce the death of retired Staff Sergeant 403 Glenn Joseph MCDONALD who passed away on October 27 at the age of 90. Glenn joined the VPD May 14, 1956 and retired May 1, 1989. […]

Our Director of Support & Advocacy, John Sherstone requested that the attached booklet be forwarded to our membership.  Please distribute to other retired members (along with a little encouragement to join the Association rcmpva.org) as you see fit.      

Upcoming Events and Dates We would like to remind you of some upcoming events: 1.      October General Meeting When:  October 19, 2023 Where:  Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club, 18150 – 8 Avenue, Surrey Time:  11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Cost:  $50.00 per person Guest Speaker:  Our Guest Speaker will be RCMP A/Comm. Maureen Levy, District […]

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Burnaby, Kelowna, Prince George or Victoria This position is based out of the locations listed above. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to four (4) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Senior Investigator, Investigative Standards $86,200.00 […]

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SENT ON BEHALF OF INSPECTOR KEVIN BERNARDIN EXECUTIVE SERVICES SECTION   PASSING OF RETIRED MEMBER   It is with great sadness that we announce the death of retired Inspector 1241 John McKAY who passed away on July 31 at the age of 73. John joined the VPD July 3, 1984 and retired April 30, 2009. During […]

Quick Update I had hoped to write an upbeat note about the events coming up this fall.  But with the events that unfolded in Coquitlam last Friday, it is very difficult to compose a cheerful message.  The senseless violence that claimed the life of yet another police officer who was doing his job has impacted his […]