Bruce Forsyth

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Name: Bruce Forsyth
Date registered: April 23, 2014
URL: https://militarybruce.com

Biography

Bruce Forsyth served in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve for 13 years (1987-2000). He served with units in Toronto, Hamilton & Windsor and worked or trained at CFB Esquimalt, CFB Halifax, CFB Petawawa, CFB Kingston, CFB Toronto, Camp Borden, The Burwash Training Area and LFCA Training Centre Meaford.

Latest posts

  1. The United Nations has irreparably lost its way — September 25, 2026
  2. I want the truth, even if you can’t handle it! — September 25, 2026
  3. Sarnia’s VIA Rail Station a reminder of the once grand era of railroading in Canada — September 23, 2026
  4. Menesetung Bridge – Historic railway bridge in Goderich saved for use as a rail trail — September 16, 2026
  5. A Pheonix rising from the ashes – Detroit’s Michigan Central Railway Station — September 16, 2026

Most commented posts

  1. Canadian Army Training Centres of WWII — 76 comments
  2. Canada should issue a Cold War Victory Medal to its military — 45 comments
  3. Watching the Skies – The RCAF Ground Observer Corps — 35 comments
  4. Lament for the PMQ? — 25 comments
  5. Camp Borden – The birthplace of the RCAF and the historic home of the Canadian Armoured Corps — 25 comments

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Jun 23 2018

Young airman awarded George Cross during WWII

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June 23, 2018

June 2018 The George Cross is a bravery award in the British Honours System, second only to the Victoria Cross. It may be awarded to any person, military or civilian, regardless of military rank, for heroism not in the presence of an enemy. One such recipient is Leading Aircraftsman (LAC) Kenneth Spooner, a Royal Canadian …

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Jun 21 2018

Put your money where your mouth is, Prime Minister Trudeau

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June 21, 2018

Toronto Sun 22 June 2018 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to be challenged to hold a referendum on his forced implementation of a carbon tax on provinces that refuse to implement their own. Support for carbon taxes appears to be falling as people finally realize what these plans will actually cost them in the wallet. …

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Jun 19 2018

Restoration of historic Belle Isle Newsboy Shelter desperately needed

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June 19, 2018

June 2018 The historic Victorian Newsboy Shelter on Detroit’s Belle Isle is in danger of collapse and desperately needs restoration.  Built in 1911, the wooden structure is rotting after years of neglect. The historic and architecturally significant shelter for picnickers on Belle Isle has unique conical turrets around the perimeter with archways supported by handcrafted …

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Jun 13 2018

Is the Ambassador Bridge owner purposely turning Windsor’s Indian Road residential district into a slum?

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June 13, 2018

June 2018 The Indian Road District of Olde Sandwich Town in Windsor, Ontario, has long lived in the shadow of the Ambassador Bridge, the longest international bridge, separating Windsor from Detroit, Michigan.  It’s been no secret that the neighbourhood has been living on borrowed time, but now what’s left of the once tree-lined neighbourhood has …

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Jun 13 2018

Monument dedicated to Canadian veterans of the American Civil War

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June 13, 2018

June 2018 Across Canada, there are hundreds of monuments and statues dedicated to the men and women who have served and died in Canada’s Armed Forces in wartime and on peacekeeping missions.  Every major city and numerous small towns have a cenotaph dedicated to the memory of our war dead.  Even some businesses and institutions …

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Jun 11 2018

Prime Minister Dressup needs to put on his big boy pants

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June 11, 2018

June 2018 As a proud Canadian, I can’t agree with everything that Trump does, including his actions at the recent G7 meeting, he is simply putting America first, just as our selfie-loving frat-boy prime minister should be doing. Prime Minister Selfie needs to put down the selfie camera, stop hanging around with and trying to please …

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Jun 10 2018

Sailor who died at Pear Harbour returns home 77 years later

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June 10, 2018

June 2018 Like all men and women who join the military, Seaman 1st Class Edward Slapikas no doubt intended to return home to his family, either for visits or upon discharge. Slapikas joined the United States Navy just prior to America’s entry into World War II and was posted to the USS Oklahoma, a battleship then stationed …

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May 31 2018

It’s really not that hard to find government efficiencies

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May 31, 2018

May 2018 With one week to go in the Ontario general election, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has made it clear that he will not be issuing a formal costed platform as the party has released all their promises with expected costs on the PC party web site, much to the dismay of allies and …

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May 31 2018

Seriously Tom, do you hear yourself talking? – Former NDP strategist criticizes Conservatives

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May 31, 2018

May 2018 Re:  “Ford and Kenny will cut for the rich” (Toronto Sun, 14 May):  Tom Parkin, a former NDP staffer and social democrat media commentator, criticizes provincial Progressive Conservative leaders Jason Kenny and Rob Ford for “…bribing voters with public money,” then goes on to outline how Andrea Horwath will give us all sorts of “freebies,” …

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May 31 2018

A forgotten war hero receives long overdue recognition

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May 31, 2018

May 2018 On 25 May 1918, Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Sharpe stood at the window of his second-floor hospital room at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and leapt to his death.  Sharpe was a war hero, having won the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), and was a sitting Member of Parliament, having most recently won his seat in …

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