Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada Regimental Council
@rhfccouncil.bsky.social
The White Hackle (Regimental) Council supports the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada (RHFC) and manages the Regimental Trust Fund.
https://www.rhfc.ca/
https://www.rhfc.ca/
Thank you to Bondy & Associates Inc. for being the Presenting Sponsor for our 2026 Highland Ball!
We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with you.
To learn more about how to be a sponsor or to donate a silent auction prize, please go to:
rhfc.ca/ballcorporat...
We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with you.
To learn more about how to be a sponsor or to donate a silent auction prize, please go to:
rhfc.ca/ballcorporat...
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Thank you to Bondy & Associates Inc. for being the Presenting Sponsor for our 2026 Highland Ball!
We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with you.
To learn more about how to be a sponsor or to donate a silent auction prize, please go to:
rhfc.ca/ballcorporat...
We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with you.
To learn more about how to be a sponsor or to donate a silent auction prize, please go to:
rhfc.ca/ballcorporat...
On November 15th, members of council and a number of local business leaders traveled to Meaford to visit the Regiment on exercise.
Another great example of fostering our community roots!
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is Waterloo Region's infantry regiment!
Another great example of fostering our community roots!
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is Waterloo Region's infantry regiment!
November 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On November 15th, members of council and a number of local business leaders traveled to Meaford to visit the Regiment on exercise.
Another great example of fostering our community roots!
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is Waterloo Region's infantry regiment!
Another great example of fostering our community roots!
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is Waterloo Region's infantry regiment!
Council is very proud to join the Regiment in the Loaring Consistency Challenge and earning funds to support Soldier On.
Help keep us in the lead! You can make a charitable donation to Soldier On through our team or one of our team members.
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Help keep us in the lead! You can make a charitable donation to Soldier On through our team or one of our team members.
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Council is very proud to join the Regiment in the Loaring Consistency Challenge and earning funds to support Soldier On.
Help keep us in the lead! You can make a charitable donation to Soldier On through our team or one of our team members.
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Help keep us in the lead! You can make a charitable donation to Soldier On through our team or one of our team members.
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Remembrance Day highlights from the Kitchener service from the Regiment's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Remembrance Day highlights from the Kitchener service from the Regiment's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Remembrance Day is a good day to highlight the heroism of Corporal Francis Roy Weitzel of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada.
Weitzel was killed at the Second Battle of Buron. Many of his fellow soldiers felt his actions were worthy of a Victoria Cross.
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Weitzel was killed at the Second Battle of Buron. Many of his fellow soldiers felt his actions were worthy of a Victoria Cross.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Remembrance Day is a good day to highlight the heroism of Corporal Francis Roy Weitzel of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada.
Weitzel was killed at the Second Battle of Buron. Many of his fellow soldiers felt his actions were worthy of a Victoria Cross.
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Weitzel was killed at the Second Battle of Buron. Many of his fellow soldiers felt his actions were worthy of a Victoria Cross.
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Hold the date!
We have confirmed the date of our 2026 Highland Ball.
Ticket information coming soon.
Please let us know if you have an interest in a sponsorship
We have confirmed the date of our 2026 Highland Ball.
Ticket information coming soon.
Please let us know if you have an interest in a sponsorship
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hold the date!
We have confirmed the date of our 2026 Highland Ball.
Ticket information coming soon.
Please let us know if you have an interest in a sponsorship
We have confirmed the date of our 2026 Highland Ball.
Ticket information coming soon.
Please let us know if you have an interest in a sponsorship
1929 - Highland Light Infantry of Canada parade to Victoria Park in Galt for a presentation of Colours by the HLI Chapter of IODE.
Cambridge Archives hold the originals.
Interesting to see everyone in trews & the Officers wearing riding boots including spurs!!!
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Cambridge Archives hold the originals.
Interesting to see everyone in trews & the Officers wearing riding boots including spurs!!!
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September 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
1929 - Highland Light Infantry of Canada parade to Victoria Park in Galt for a presentation of Colours by the HLI Chapter of IODE.
Cambridge Archives hold the originals.
Interesting to see everyone in trews & the Officers wearing riding boots including spurs!!!
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Cambridge Archives hold the originals.
Interesting to see everyone in trews & the Officers wearing riding boots including spurs!!!
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The swearing in of new Fusiliers last week.
The fun part is watching the family pride as they witness something very special!
The fun part is watching the family pride as they witness something very special!
July 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The swearing in of new Fusiliers last week.
The fun part is watching the family pride as they witness something very special!
The fun part is watching the family pride as they witness something very special!
It is always an honour to see new Fusiliers being sworn into the Regiment!
July 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It is always an honour to see new Fusiliers being sworn into the Regiment!
Congratulations to the Lord Strathcona’s Horse!
July 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Congratulations to the Lord Strathcona’s Horse!
@otdmilhistory.bsky.social makes a case for why Corporal Francis Weitzel of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada should have won a Victoria Cross at the Battle of Buron!
Thank you Brad for the further reflection on Corporal Weitzel's bravery!
youtu.be/Hb8udVH7sWc?...
Thank you Brad for the further reflection on Corporal Weitzel's bravery!
youtu.be/Hb8udVH7sWc?...
Brave Soldier Snubbed for Highest Bravery Medal
YouTube video by OTD Military History
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July 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@otdmilhistory.bsky.social makes a case for why Corporal Francis Weitzel of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada should have won a Victoria Cross at the Battle of Buron!
Thank you Brad for the further reflection on Corporal Weitzel's bravery!
youtu.be/Hb8udVH7sWc?...
Thank you Brad for the further reflection on Corporal Weitzel's bravery!
youtu.be/Hb8udVH7sWc?...
youtu.be/ErKttzGm5vI?...
On this day the Highland Light Infantry of Canada captured the French village of Buron in an action that has come to be known as Bloody Buron.
The link is to a video describing the action at Buron.
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On this day the Highland Light Infantry of Canada captured the French village of Buron in an action that has come to be known as Bloody Buron.
The link is to a video describing the action at Buron.
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Bloody Buron: Highland Light Infantry vs the 12th SS Panzer Division
YouTube video by OTD Military History
youtu.be
July 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
youtu.be/ErKttzGm5vI?...
On this day the Highland Light Infantry of Canada captured the French village of Buron in an action that has come to be known as Bloody Buron.
The link is to a video describing the action at Buron.
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On this day the Highland Light Infantry of Canada captured the French village of Buron in an action that has come to be known as Bloody Buron.
The link is to a video describing the action at Buron.
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We had our annual Buron Dinner last night.
A few photographic highlights.
For more on the battle see: youtu.be/ErKttzGm5vI?...
A few photographic highlights.
For more on the battle see: youtu.be/ErKttzGm5vI?...
July 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We had our annual Buron Dinner last night.
A few photographic highlights.
For more on the battle see: youtu.be/ErKttzGm5vI?...
A few photographic highlights.
For more on the battle see: youtu.be/ErKttzGm5vI?...
Kilted Conference + Haggis. A natural pairing!
June 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Kilted Conference + Haggis. A natural pairing!
81 Years ago today. D-Day. One of our antecedents, the Highland Light Infantry of Canada.
June 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
81 Years ago today. D-Day. One of our antecedents, the Highland Light Infantry of Canada.
Back in April we had the honour to host the annual Kilted Conference.
A fabulous weekend with the highlight being the Saturday evening mess dinner!
A fabulous weekend with the highlight being the Saturday evening mess dinner!
June 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Back in April we had the honour to host the annual Kilted Conference.
A fabulous weekend with the highlight being the Saturday evening mess dinner!
A fabulous weekend with the highlight being the Saturday evening mess dinner!
The RHFC that came out to support Wayne Finkle at his Change of Command Dinner in London, Ontario.
Congratulations Wayne!
Congratulations Wayne!
June 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The RHFC that came out to support Wayne Finkle at his Change of Command Dinner in London, Ontario.
Congratulations Wayne!
Congratulations Wayne!
In London for the D Day Commemoration and a Change of Command Parade that saw our Wayne Finkle take command of the 1st Hussars.
June 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In London for the D Day Commemoration and a Change of Command Parade that saw our Wayne Finkle take command of the 1st Hussars.
These Baldrics capture a lot of history, valour and heroism!
It is time to update them.
It is time to update them.
May 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
These Baldrics capture a lot of history, valour and heroism!
It is time to update them.
It is time to update them.
Putting the HIGHLAND in RHFC.
Not sure how the "Writer's Tears" snuck in there!
Not sure how the "Writer's Tears" snuck in there!
May 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Putting the HIGHLAND in RHFC.
Not sure how the "Writer's Tears" snuck in there!
Not sure how the "Writer's Tears" snuck in there!
Apparently we have a history of having military balls!
From the early history of our Regiment "Defence Not Defiance":
"The Galt Rifle Company held a military ball on 20 January 1857 at Klotz's Hotel in Preston, with Lieutenant Busby as master of ceremonies.
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From the early history of our Regiment "Defence Not Defiance":
"The Galt Rifle Company held a military ball on 20 January 1857 at Klotz's Hotel in Preston, with Lieutenant Busby as master of ceremonies.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Apparently we have a history of having military balls!
From the early history of our Regiment "Defence Not Defiance":
"The Galt Rifle Company held a military ball on 20 January 1857 at Klotz's Hotel in Preston, with Lieutenant Busby as master of ceremonies.
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From the early history of our Regiment "Defence Not Defiance":
"The Galt Rifle Company held a military ball on 20 January 1857 at Klotz's Hotel in Preston, with Lieutenant Busby as master of ceremonies.
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Did you know?
James Paris Lee was born in Hawick, Scotland and moved to Galt, Upper Canada in 1836 with his family.
At the time of the U.S. Civil War, Lee moved to Wisconsin where he worked on pioneering rifle designs.
He and his family returned to Canada in 1865.
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James Paris Lee was born in Hawick, Scotland and moved to Galt, Upper Canada in 1836 with his family.
At the time of the U.S. Civil War, Lee moved to Wisconsin where he worked on pioneering rifle designs.
He and his family returned to Canada in 1865.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Did you know?
James Paris Lee was born in Hawick, Scotland and moved to Galt, Upper Canada in 1836 with his family.
At the time of the U.S. Civil War, Lee moved to Wisconsin where he worked on pioneering rifle designs.
He and his family returned to Canada in 1865.
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James Paris Lee was born in Hawick, Scotland and moved to Galt, Upper Canada in 1836 with his family.
At the time of the U.S. Civil War, Lee moved to Wisconsin where he worked on pioneering rifle designs.
He and his family returned to Canada in 1865.
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A delightful photo of some of the members of our council who attended the recent Kilted Conference.
The photo was taken at the request of Owen Lackenbauer.
Owen is a past Hon Col and a community business leader whose contributions include being one of the founders of the K-W Oktoberfest!
The photo was taken at the request of Owen Lackenbauer.
Owen is a past Hon Col and a community business leader whose contributions include being one of the founders of the K-W Oktoberfest!
April 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A delightful photo of some of the members of our council who attended the recent Kilted Conference.
The photo was taken at the request of Owen Lackenbauer.
Owen is a past Hon Col and a community business leader whose contributions include being one of the founders of the K-W Oktoberfest!
The photo was taken at the request of Owen Lackenbauer.
Owen is a past Hon Col and a community business leader whose contributions include being one of the founders of the K-W Oktoberfest!
app.galabid.com/rhfc2025/items
Our council and supporters crushed the challenge!
Anyone can bid, over $12,000 worth of items donated along with many more from the auction company.
Bidding closes on Saturday evening.
Support our local soldiers!
Our council and supporters crushed the challenge!
Anyone can bid, over $12,000 worth of items donated along with many more from the auction company.
Bidding closes on Saturday evening.
Support our local soldiers!
April 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
app.galabid.com/rhfc2025/items
Our council and supporters crushed the challenge!
Anyone can bid, over $12,000 worth of items donated along with many more from the auction company.
Bidding closes on Saturday evening.
Support our local soldiers!
Our council and supporters crushed the challenge!
Anyone can bid, over $12,000 worth of items donated along with many more from the auction company.
Bidding closes on Saturday evening.
Support our local soldiers!
Our silent auction site is live and open!
Available to all who might want to bid, whether they attend the ball or not.
Link: app.galabid.com/rhfc2025/items
Or QR Code.
Available to all who might want to bid, whether they attend the ball or not.
Link: app.galabid.com/rhfc2025/items
Or QR Code.
April 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our silent auction site is live and open!
Available to all who might want to bid, whether they attend the ball or not.
Link: app.galabid.com/rhfc2025/items
Or QR Code.
Available to all who might want to bid, whether they attend the ball or not.
Link: app.galabid.com/rhfc2025/items
Or QR Code.