KMFRC - Kingston Garrison News

May the 4th be with You

The KMFRC staff love Star Wars…well some of us more than others. So in recognition of May 4 “May the 4th be with you” here are our favourite Star Wars characters. Martha My fave Star […]

Kids’ Corner – Spring Puns

Which herb is freshest right now? Spring-thyme! Evergreens might not mind winter, but for other trees, spring is a big “re-leaf”! How does a bee take care of its hair? It uses a honeycomb! The […]

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the love and guidance of mother figures, who have created a family through birth, adoption, fostering, or blending of families; welcomed their children as infants, or later on; […]

Looking for a family doctor?

Finding a family doctor can be difficult. Kingston has had a shortage of family physicians for the last few years. It’s difficult to find a doctor who accepts new patients, and it’s even more difficult […]

Military Family Stories

Over 90% of the KMFRC staff have a Military affiliation. Some of us are husbands, wives, and kids of Military members. Others have a relative who served. How ever we are connected, we all have […]

Month of the Military Child

April was first designated as the Month of the Military Child in 1986, by the U.S. Secretary of Defence1. In recent years, Canada has also recognized this special month, and honoured the unique challenges and […]

The KMFRC Staff Share Their Female Role Models in celebration of International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day. To honour the event, the KMFRC staff have shared their favourite female role model and explained why that person is significant to them. Arianne My favourite female role model […]

Second Language Training: Do You Know What’s Available at the KMFRC?

Being bilingual has many advantages, especially in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) life, where relocation is common. People have different reasons for taking second-language training: to facilitate your integration into your community, add new language skills […]

Creative Ways to Celebrate Family Day During the Pandemic

Six Canadian provinces, including Ontario, will observe Family Day on February 15. Celebrating special occasions, like this, continues to be different amid pandemic restrictions, but there are still plenty of safe family activities to suit […]

Reflections for “The Month of Love”

Have you ever thought about what makes you feel loved, wanted, and needed? We aren’t asked this question very often and usually spend very little time thinking about it. Some may view this question as […]