by K-J | 26 Apr 2023 | Features
Jules XavierShilo Stag It was a two-shower experience I recall after spending more than eight hours on my inaugural 2PPCLI exercise after taking on the Stag editor’s job in 2012. That’s how many showers this multi-media journalist required to clean the dirt from any...
by K-J | 25 Apr 2023 | News
Shilo Stag “I served 15 months in Korea, serving with 2PPCLI. It took 60 years for Canada to recognize what we did,” recalled the late Sgt (Ret’d) Peter Ewasiuk. He made that comment in 2011 during an event on the Base when 2PPCLI marked the 60th anniversary of the...
by K-J | 25 Apr 2023 | History
Gen Wayne Eyre Stag Special The 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong warrants commemoration of the very real achievements of our Canadian soldiers during the Korean War. It also offers a time for reflection and the opportunity to connect the achievements of our...
by K-J | 25 Apr 2023 | History
Shilo Stag Canada’s military history is filled with courage and sacrifice — look no further than the Battle of Kap’yong which saw Canadian troops in an entirely defensive position, but it nonetheless represents a significant turning point in the Korean War. The...
by K-J | 24 Apr 2023 | History
With the Shilo Stag celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022, it was fun to go back into the newspaper’s archives and read stories from the past seven-plus decades. Besides the stories and photos, what was more interesting was looking at the advertising. To see...
