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Fatal Shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C.

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association Dear Association Members, RCMP Member Involved in Fatal Shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C. Our Vancouver Division member JIm Tysowski has alerted us to an incident involving the Force in Maple Ridge, B.C. The CBC is reporting that on Sunday, August 11, 2019 the Force […]

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Volunteers Needed

The Vancouver Division has been given the task of arranging a mini Annual General Meeting for the National RCMP Veterans’ Association In 2021.  While a specific date has not been determined as yet, it will be held at the end of May or the beginning of June.  The Division is looking for members to assist […]

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Policing Career – A Dream or A Nightmare

Former Commissioner of the OPP, Chris D. Lewis This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association Editorial Disclaimer The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the authors and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the RCMP Veterans’ Association (RCMPVA)  […]

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Regarding Injured “H” Division Member

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association Further to previous correspondence regarding the injured “H” Division member. Dear Association Members,Through the work of Nova Scotia Division President, Sandy Glenn we have now been provided with a location to which our members can send messages of support for the “H” Division member […]

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Bible Hill Member Placed in Induced Coma

A vehicle is on its side near Willow Street in Truro, where police are investigating a shooting involving an RCMP officer. (Radio-Canada) “H” Division Member Placed in Induced Coma Via the CBC we have learned that The Nova Scotia Provincial Serious Incident Response Team has provided some more details regarding the stolen car investigation in Truro, […]

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Driver of Stolen Vehicle Shot While Fleeing

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association Member of Bible Hill Detachment, Nova Scotia involved in shooting Dear Association Members,This is to advise that a member of the Force has been involved in a fatal shooting in Truro, Nova Scotia on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at approx. 2:30AM.  RCMP Spokesperson, Cpl. Jennifer […]

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Insp. Baltej Dhillon, 53, is Retiring From the RCMP

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association. Insp. Baltej Dhillon, 53, is retiring from the RCMP Inspector Dhillon was the first member of the Force to wear a turban.  He is now retiring after nearly 30 years of service.  Rafferty Baker of the CBC has written a profile of Insp. Dhillon […]

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Vancouver Division Sponsored Dog ‘Winston’ Graduates as a Guide Dog

Some time ago, the RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division received a suggestion that our Association provide financial support to the B.C. & Alberta Guide Dogs (BCGD). This proposal was approved by our Executive Committee.  The Association has been sponsoring two puppies – Gideon and Winston. This past week, we have learned that Winston has […]

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Seeking Members to Fill Executive Positions & Fairmont Barracks Update

July 2019 Update – Donna Morse, Past President • Seeking Members to fill Executive Positions (term 2020/21)  • Fairmont Barracks  Hope this short update finds you well and enjoying the summer months.  While the Division activity slows down over the summer, your Vancouver Division Executive continue to work on topics concerning the Division.  Executive Positions As Past President of the Division, it is my job […]

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Veterans’ Watchdog Shackled by Structure

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association Dear Association Members, Toronto Division recently received a request from Veterans’ Ombudsman Colonel Craig Dalton (rtd) to meet with members of the RCMPVA in Toronto on August 8th., to gain an understanding of issues that the members of the Southwest Ontario Divisions are facing – […]

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