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Local firefighter spins the wheels for Tour de Rock
Reading Time: < 1 minute As the Canadian Cancer Societyâs Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 25th anniversary ride made one of their last stops in Esquimalt on Friday, Oct. 7, one participant said it has been an amazing and…
HMCS Winnipeg runs for the Burn Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minute HâMCS Winnipeg raised over $2,900 for the Manitoba Fire Fightersâ Burn Fund on deployment to the Indo-Pacific. âIt goes to show all things are possible with the right perspective, adaptability, and perseverance,â said Petty Officer…
FDU(P): Behind the scenes and under water
Reading Time: < 1 minute Graduates and instructors of the most recent Clearance Divers and Clearance Diving Officers class at Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) (FDU(P)) memorialized their graduation with an underwater photo shoot. âThe course photo is definitely a memorable…
HMCS Vancouver navigates Taiwan Strait en route to Operation Neon
Reading Time: < 1 minute Following a recent port visit in Manila, Philippines, HMCS Vancouver sailed through the waters of the Taiwan Strait on Sept. 20, along with the destroyer USS Higgins, on its way into Operation (Op) Neonâs area…
âFrom shop floor to top floorâ and beyond â The Skyâs No Limit!
Reading Time: < 1 minute What began as a small Aviation event in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, has since evolved into the worldâs largest diversity outreach event of its kind in Aviation, Aerospace, Marine and Defence. âOur unique, hands-on outreach events…
MFRC offers extra support for CAF parents
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Esquimalt Military Family and Resource Centre (MFRC) offers community resources and information for parents looking for extra support this school year. âWith the military lifestyle, oftentimes newly-arrived parents donât have family support in their…
HMCS Winnipeg makes donation to childrenâs centre in Jakarta
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canadian sailors brought smiles to children thousands of kilometres away. As it is a custom that Canadian ships participate in outreach activities during port visits, 11 sailors, including the Commanding Officer of HMCS Winnipeg, Cdr…
Batter Up! Stampede flips out for sailorsâ sweet stacks
Reading Time: < 1 minute White-uniformed sailors fed hundreds of people at the annual Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast on July 13 in Calgary, Alta. âMany folks were asking questions about us cooking in our white uniforms, but we kept them…
MCDVs set sail to support Naval Warfare Officersâ training
Reading Time: < 1 minute Two Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs) have been tasked with helping out with Naval Warfare Officer (NWO) II course delivery to relieve high summer demand on the training system. âHMCS Brandon and HMCS Edmonton are…
Raven Program takes flight again
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Raven Indigenous Summer Program is back this year with a few major revamps. Not only are half of this yearâs staff women, but two staff members have Indigenous backgrounds. Such diversity brings unique experiences…