RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association Dear Association Members, The Chair of the RCMP Veteran Women’s Council, Jane Hall has drawn our attention to a most remarkable and generous donation from the Royal Canadian Legion to Project Trauma Support which provides treatment to both CAF and RCMP members.  Jane observes […]

Retirees! YOU ARE INVITED TO THE NCOS’ MESS FALL DINNER Dinner will be held following a special General Meeting for active NCOs.  Please arrive any time between 1600hrs and 1800hrs  Retiree’s Reception will be held in the Officer’s Mess. 1600 hours: Doors Open 1730 hours: NCOs’ Meeting in NCOs’ Mess. Retirees, please attend the Officer’s Mess for reception.  […]

Photo Serge Gouin, RCMP This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association. Dear Association Members, The following article details the work of members of the Force, two and four-legged who are assisting members of the Canadian Armed Forces in recovery from injuries both physical and mental.  It is quite a remarkable story […]

Dedication of a Stone of Remembrance  – Inspector Montague Henry White-Fraser, O.50A Part II The following information was brought to my attention in October 2017 by Linda Shephard, who is a member of the Historical Society of the District of Kent (Agassiz) which has taken on the task of conserving the “Old Agassiz Cemetery” as part of the community’s 150th celebrations in […]

Russ Mirasty has been named the province’s 23rd lieutenant-governor. This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association. Association Members,The following article was spotted by Past President Al Rivard.James ForrestDirector of CommunicationsRCMP Veterans’ Association Russ Mirasty named lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan, province’s first Indigenous LG From The TelegramEthan Williams (ewilliams@postmedia.com) July 17, 2019 Known as a […]