CAFSAC 2017

Marksman from around the world gathered at the Connaught Ranges today for the 25 shooting matches of the annual Canadian Armed Forces Small Arms Concentration (CAFSAC). Participants came from the CAF, (including regular, reserves and the Canadian Rangers Patrol Group), the United States, United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Of all the matches,…

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64th Korean Armistice

Sunday the 25th saw the Remembrance of the 64th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice and the day was marked by three separate, albeit connected, events in Ottawa, all hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The day started with a bright blue sky and slightly below normal temperatures, just perfect…

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Aboriginal Veterans Day

Today (21st June) the Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones celebrated and remembered the veterans of indigenous heritage by holding the annual Remembrance Ceremony at the Aboriginal War Veterans monument in Ottawa. It was a perfect day with temperatures in the high teens, a coolish breeze, and blue sky smattered with clouds. In attendance was the Commander of…

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