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Does that mean you support a lower rate for northwestern Ontario, since the grid west of Wawa is effectively isolated from the rest of the province by a measly 300 MW bridge?  The northwest is currently in a state of oversupply, thanks to the closures of so many forest industry operations...but...

Actually, the Earth has lots of internal heat, left over from its formation, plus given off by decaying radioactive elements like potassium, plus (a poorly understood amount) from tidal stretching of the planet by the Moon and Sun.  You could obtain ready access to this abundant geothermal...

Also concur with this, and agree that you put this well. It's a sad fact of human nature that our collective attention span has a limit, almost regardless of the subject matter.  I'd even go so far as to suggest that it has been decreasing through time, as information becomes more readily...

I rather like the idea of "infantry poets". As I said, this is just what I've taken to saying.  It's become habit, and I'm too old and cranky to put a lot of effort into changing habits (well, at least changing ones that aren't illegal, immoral, fattening or some combination thereof  ;))  I'm...

I honestly don't know.  Just something I started at some point, and it's stuck.  Although I admit that I do use "soldiers" on occasion as well.

Not entirely sure why, but the term "infanteer" doesn't sit well with me.  It sounds, somehow, vaguely American (like "hooo-rah").  Now, I hasten to add that's not US-bashing!  I have the utmost respect for my US colleagues-in-arms, but their ways are not necessarily ours, particularly when it...

Again, two fine Canadian soldiers who will be missed.  RIP, troops.  :cdn: And, although mere words don't seem sufficient, I'll offer them regardless--my deepest and most sincere condolences to their familes.

Well, that's true, it is a job title, like machine-gunner, driver or sniper.  But it's also more than that...it's a term used by Rifle Regiments to designate their Privates.  In a similar manner, Armoured Regiments tend to use Trooper, Artillery uses Gunner, Guards Regiments sometimes use...

I don't think I quite agree with this.  While willpower is definitely a prerequisite, I don't think our current technology is, actually, up to the task.  Unfortunately, humans are quite delicate cargo, requiring an enormous mass of "logistics" in the form of food, water, breathable air and...

Speaking as someone who's worn a kilt as part of my dress uniform for almost all of my military career, I have no qualms saying to the original poster that you should look at joining the Camerons BECAUSE they wear the kilt.  It's a fine piece of military dressed, steeped in the undeniably proud...

But...in "Hogan's Heroes", Hogan is constantly hammering Klink with the Geneva Convention (note...not plural, singular, Convention).  Are you suggesting that "Hogan's Heroes" ISN'T actually a documentary...?

I attended the funeral.  I think your numbers are right, milnewstbay...maybe even a little on the low side. A few thoughts and observations, in no particular order: -one of our MCpl's spoke about his buddy, Cpl Boneca, during the funeral Mass, for as long as he could.  When he finally broke...

All-- Cpl Tony "T-Bone" Boneca is home.  He arrived today in Thunder Bay on a Westjet flight from Toronto.  He was met at the airport by his CO, RSM, a few other members of the Regimental family, and a large--and I mean large--number of family members...probably 30 or so.  Eight Lake Sups...

I suspect annon223 chose that moniker and left the profile quite deliberately...he doesn't want anyone to know who he or she is.  Identifying oneself would require some degree of moral courage. Anyway, for those who are interested (and I apologize if this was posted already somewhere else and...

Well put.  But, expanding your point, I don't think young people actually DO believe that they're signing up primarily as "peacekeepers".  I've worked with a multitude of young men and women who have lugged around rifles, MGs, anti-armour weapons, gone on raids, hasty attacks, deliberate...

I would never presume to guess or interpret what words may have passed between Cpl Boneca and his loved ones here in Thunder Bay, or elsewhere.  Nor would I presume to speculate what this remarkable young man may have been thinking or feeling through his final weeks and days.  The closest I can...

I had the privilege of being Cpl Boneca's CO from the time he joined the unit as a young and very keen recruit, until his first deployment to SW Asia in 2004.  I watched him grow from a boyish newbie into a smart, competent and well-liked soldier, respected among by his peers and superiors...

There will, however, be restrictions on using wireless services of any type within a specified distance of certain secure facilities, because of the effects of TEMPEST radiation, along with possible interference.  So don't expect to be able to connect to the net everywhere on a base.

I think this statement needs to be qualified.  There is no jurisdiction in Canada which would consider a dismissal with such cause as reasonable, and the employer would be liable to punitive and compensatory action.  Your employer COULD fire you for non-performance of your duties, regardless of...

Actually, the terms under which compassionate leave can be granted are quite restrictive, and generally only involve a death or traumatic illness or injury to a family member.  This is documented in a CANFORGEN.  As was pointed out, other, more happy events--such as the birth of a child--would...