Events that I have photographed.
Today, at the Canadian War Museum, the High Commissions of Australia and New Zealand and the Turkish Embassy gathered to remember those who have fallen in service to their three countries. Although ANZAC Day (Australian, New Zealand Army Corps) originally was meant to remember the Gallipoli Campaign, it has grown in scope to encompass those…
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum was host to the 2nd Happy Hearts Fundraiser for CHEO and the CHEO Research Institute to help sick children. This event was organized by 9 year old Noémie Pound who wanted to raise the over $15,000 by way of a silent auction and children’s fashion show and successfully raised…
Today, under a clear blue sky and brisk -9 degree temperatures, a small ceremony was held at the Canadian War Museum to remember the 99th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This battle in World War I is considered by many to be the marking of Canada’s entry onto the world stage as a…
Today I had the pleasure of photographing 10 women who were nominated by their peers “…as recognition of the contributions made by these individuals across the broad spectrum of professions related to Canada’s proud military.”. These 10 from the Ottawa area represented a total of 21 so nominated this year and profiled in this months…
The Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDAI) started off its’ two day conference at the Chateau Laurier Hotel today. The CDAI is a “… research organization … whose mandate is to provide research support to the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) and promote informed public debate on national security and defence issues.”. That mandate is…
Thursday afternoon saw the Esprit de Corps Commandos, led by Scott Taylor, do hockey battle against the General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFOs) of DND, led by Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Jonathan Vance, in the 4th Commando Challenge, a fundraiser for the Military Family Recource Centre – NCR (MFRC). The calibre of…
On Sunday, 6th December, the National Military Cemetery, part of Beechwood Cemetery, hosted the 5th Annual Wreaths Across Canada, where 3400 wreaths were placed at the headstones of deceased military members. CDS Gen Jonathon Vance represented the military and representation was strong for the Cadet organizations and diplomatic corps with music provided by the Military…
And welcome to another season of Lame Ducks Hockey! Wednesday saw the Lame Ducks (made up of Defence Liaison Officers from the various embassies in town) challenge the GOFOs (General Officers and Flag Officers from the Department of National Defence and led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Jonathon Vance) in a spirited match…
The 2015 edition of the Candlelight Tribute for Veterans took place on the evening of the 4th November at a new location this year – the Canadian War Museum. It was a much more appropriate setting than has been the last few years where it was held at the Centrepointe Theatre. The ceremony evoked many…
On Saturday a hockey game, hosted by the Korean Embassy and played in the Canadian Tire Centre, pitted the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) against the Royal 22e Regiment (Vandoos) in a commemoration of hockey games played by Canadian troops on the frozen Imjin River in Korea during the Korean War. It also celebrated…