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Though this thread is rather old, I thought I'd add to it.  I was in the 28th for a short time in the early 80s with Capt. O'Brien as CO (RIP charming  warrior - August 12, 2010 obit at: _http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=144782821).  Sharing the armoury with...

What do you say, eh?  God,  I really feel for their family and friends and my thoughts and prayers go out to them.  Glyn, you've finally found peace after working for it for so long. Master Cpl. Paul Franklin of 1 Field Ambulance, you do the worm on a stick proud, may you recover quickly. ...

I love a good conspiracy.  It's important to read alternate views of different events to get a broader idea surrounding any event.  But one thing I do first, is consider the source of the information I consume and ponder on their reasons for advancing certain concepts. I also really like...

I do have to wonder from where did the concept of having military bases in major urban areas?  Did the defence review come up with this one, some think tank or is this merely politicizing the military issue? We know we need more money in the military.  But, considering the limited funds we...

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Methinks the main Army news site is where to start.  This it is: http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/6_1.asp for the main newsroom and http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/6_5.asp for the archives. Correct me if I'm missing anything else 'cause that's all I've been able to find...

Geez, I wish we could change the title of this thread.  As both a journalist and a supporter of our military, I can't help but think some of the journos reading this thread (believe me, there are more than a few!) could and would run the wrong way with this one.  Under the banner of National...

Oh wow, that's been a while.  I didn't know it was as popular outside of Ottawa.  I had a huge crush on Moose, played by Christine McGlade (not Alanis - Alanis played Alanis) and was so excited when a friend told me she knew Christine.  Of course, soon after, I met a "real" girl and left my...

He truly epitomizes for me everything that used to make Canada great.  And everyone I know who has met him or heard him talk say they had been changed.  I read his book last winter just after both my parents died and my fifteen-year marriage crumbled.  An odd thing - the book affected me more...

Oh yeah, I remember when work dress became unified.  Even my Dad, an old flyboy from the 50's cringed at the sight. Canada's military needs assessments are always surprising but, IMHO I don't think there's a taxpayer in our fine country who would object to increased spending if they saw the...

mdh, I couldn't agree more.  To be considered a "military expert" that satisfies the public, the brass and the guys on the ground (or air, or sea) would be most uncommon if not impossible.  Most folk in general, and, in this case, in the military, haven't a clue what a journo goes through when...

Most of your perceptions are correct - that when there's a glut in journalism in a certain issue, any journalist becomes an "expert" regardless of merit. However, being a former crime beat reporter, I'm extremely sensitive to the fact the journalist has to maintain a relationship, in my case...

Hi all, I've been reading other ppl's experience with recruiting and I can't get over how unprofessional the recruiting end of the CF can seem, although I figured there must be some good stories out there as well and we just never hear about them. Then I got an email from recruiting yesterday. ...

Thank you to all who have answered my post.  Your replies were quite helpful and I'm checking out all the possibilities.  GonzoScribe

Now I'm really interested.  Does anyone know what units in Kingston or Ottawa that have their own "media" people?  I'd be quite content just making quasi documentaries, training videos, newsletters, etc. for our own personnel (as opposed to the public).  I hadn't even considered Intel - but of...