I’m back in Jasper, but it is not the same. The place I’ve called home for so many years, the mountains and lakes, the community that welcomed me and all of their pets I came to know at the Jasper Vet Clinic have become deeply engraved in my heart. Since returning home, I’ve been honoured … Read More
I was asked to send a short reflection of my time in Jasper: Anxiety. It is one of those things that it is inevitable to feel walking into a situation that you’ve never been in before. You read the news and see the town map: 30% of Jasper has been destroyed. You’re on a plane … Read More
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we proudly shine a spotlight on the remarkable women of Team Rubicon Canada. As a veteran-led humanitarian organization dedicated to serving global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises, we take pride in the exceptional women who fuel our mission both in and out … Read More
Join us in welcoming the newest addition to our executive leadership team, Team Rubicon Canada (TRC) Vice President of Organizational Excellence, Josh Bowen. A Canadian Army veteran, Josh comes to TRC from the Canadian Red Cross where he served as the Senior Director, Emergency Planning. He brings with him wide-ranging experience in crisis and emergency … Read More
Each November, we pause to commemorate and honour those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during Veteran’s Week. This year, Veteran’s Week will take place from November 5 through to the Remembrance Day ceremonies that will take place at Cenotaphs across the country. It’s important to pause each year and reflect on the … Read More
While flying home from Lytton, British Columbia, I reflect on my experiences while serving as a grey shirt deployed with Team Rubicon Canada on Operation Kumsheen Response. I deployed on Operation Kumsheen Response from August 21, 2021 to August 28, 2021. I was a member of Strike Team Alpha, meaning the first team to operate … Read More