BC Dragoons

• Vernon, B.C.’s large-scale Remembrance Day ceremony returns after pandemic hiatus

  For the first time since 2019, Vernon, B.C., residents gathered en masse to mark Remembrance Day. Much smaller outdoor events were held in the last two years.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
  
• Westbank First Nation honours those who served on National Indigenous Veterans’ Day

  Despite the chilly weather community members joined Westbank First Nation to hear traditional songs, prayer, and the reading of veterans' names from the community.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
  
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• New commander takes charge of British Columbia Dragoons

  The incoming commanding officer is an Okanagan native with 26 years of military experience, lieutenant-colonel Trevor Waaga.

  Canada

  May 29, 2022
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• ‘It’s gobsmacking to me’: Veteran who confronted Kelowna’s Remembrance Day disrupters has no regrets

  'It’s like going to somebody’s funeral or wake and turning it into a rally for yourself. This is a day where I and my fellow veterans remember those who we’ve served with.'

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
• Military to train in Vernon next week, gun noise expected: army

  Two reserve army units, the B.C. Dragoons and Rocky Mountain Rangers, will train at the Vernon Millitary Camp area, Nov. 12-14.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2021
• Vernon’s military monument to be decommissioned

  It’s the first step of a project that will honour members of the British Columbia Dragoons.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2020
• Former B.C. Dragoon sentenced for possession of child pornography

  Sean David Parker was handed his sentence in Kelowna on Thursday after pleading guilty earlier to the charge.

  Crime

  Aug 13, 2020
• Former B.C. military leader faces jail time for child pornography possession

  "Obviously this is a disturbing situation," DND Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Doug MacNair told Global News.

  News

  Nov 18, 2019
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• Naming of B.C. Dragoons armoured vehicle to have Okanagan indigenous translation

  Inclusion of Sylix translation meant to honour B.C. Dragoons’ ‘strong connection with Okanagan People.’

  Nov 6, 2018
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• B.C. Dragoons get muddy off-roading in Lake Country

  The Canadian Armed Forces B.C. Dragoons conduct military driving circuit training using their newest tactical armoured patrol vehicle.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2018