News and Events

2007

Santa Clause Parade - Orleans
On November 24, MFRC participated in the Orleans Santa Clause Parade and won an award for our float entry. To see photos and details about the event click here.

Youth Volunteer Appreciation Day
On August 23, our youth volunteers celebrated all their hard work by cruising down the Rideau Canal...
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BRAT Benefit Concert!
On July 21, Youth Bringing Communities Together organized a benefit concert to raise awareness....
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Volunteer Appreciation Evening! Yahoo!
This year's PSP / MFRC-NCR Volunteer Appreciation was held on June 8 at the Lone Star Ranch....
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Fantastic Volunteer Breakfast!
The First Annual MFRC-NCR Volunteer Breakfast, held during National Volunteer Week on April 20, 2007...
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XX All The Way!
The MFRC-NCR Women's Day outing on March 31 was a great success! More than 50 ladies participated in...
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2006

Fantastic Deployment Christmas Party
On December 10, 2006, the MFRC-NCR Deployment Services Department hosted a Christmas party for families of deployed members...
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Invisible Ribbon Campaign 2006
The Invisible Ribbon Campaign promotes public awareness and provides recognition of the contributions made by military families...
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Spooktacular Hallowe’en Success!
The Teen Centre pulled off its third successful Haunted House Fundraiser this past Fall...
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The Sky's the Limit For Teen Volunteers
Earlier this year, the MFRC thanked its youth volunteers for the passion, energy, and creativity they bring to the organization...
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Governor General Becomes Patron of Military Family Services Program
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, has graciously accepted the position of Patron of the Military Family Services Program (MFSP).
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Volunteer Appreciation A Success!
This past June, the MFRC and PSP hosted an evening in recognition of their dedicated adult volunteers.
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Message from the Minister of Defence
Gordon O'Connor, Minister of Defence, had a message to share on the occasion of Canadian Forces Day.
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Open Letter to the Public from Senator Downe
The Honourable Senator Percy Downe presents a letter and potential call to action for all Canadian military members.
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Volunteer Recognition for Dr. Kaboom
David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, presented a certificate of recognition to CPO2 David Ascroft for his volunteer initiatives with youth in the community. Click here for more details.

Address by the Prime Minister to Canadian Forces in Afghanistan
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper addressed the troops in Afghanistan on March 13, 2006.
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2005

Invisible Ribbon Campaign 2005
The Invisible Ribbon Campaign promotes public awareness and provides recognition of the contributions made by military families...
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