Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 2023 Flu season is approaching. Routine annual influenza and COVID-19 immunization is strongly recommended for all CAF members, Regular or Reserve, who obtain their usual medical care from Canadian Forces Health Services. Vaccinations are not mandatory; however, they […]
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Volume 57, Issue 21, October 16, 2023
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Then y’ar a Bluenose!
Then y’ar a Bluenose! By Nathalie Garcia, Canadian Submarine Force Few of us have visited Canada’s North, even fewer will sail the Arctic Ocean. Only the more adventurous of us would attempt such a voyage and dare to disturb Neptune! Four members of the Canadian Submarine Force recently had this […]
Shearwater PSP team recognized for outsized contributions
The Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff at 12 Wing Shearwater have had an extremely busy 2023 so far, hosting tournaments at all levels of Canadian Armed Forces competition, consistently offering new and well-received recreation programs, and keeping the Wing gym and programs running at the standard expected by CAF members. […]
HMCS Oriole’s PO2 Gabriel Lau creates big flavours in small spaces
HMCS Oriole’s PO2 Gabriel Lau creates big flavours in small spaces By SLt Wilson Ho, HMCS Oriole Making a hearty and nutritious meal at home can be difficult at times, but preparing and cooking meals at sea is a whole other challenge! Working in a galley that can only fit […]
The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel: a valuable asset in protecting Canada’s Northern waters
The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel: a valuable asset in protecting Canada’s Northern waters By RCN In Canada’s North, Arctic Offshore and Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) provide increasing value to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and our nation. The vessels provide the opportunity for our navy to become familiar with the […]
Padre’s Corner: There will be weeds
Padre’s Corner: There will be weeds By Lt(N) Clarke Dixon, BTL Chaplain, MARLANT & JTFA She could not get back into the boat. Nor could I get her back in. Since it is not polite to speak about someone else’s weight, let’s just say I was not very strong in […]
HMCS Oriole back in Halifax following Great Lakes Deployment
The Royal Canadian Navy’s tall ship and oldest commissioned vessel, HMCS Oriole, sailed back into Halifax harbour on October 3 after three months at sea as part of the 2023 Great Lakes Deployment. The trip saw Oriole and her crew welcome more than 10,000 visitors to the ship over 14 […]
RCN Digital Leadership series: LCdr Dawn Macdonald
RCN Digital Leadership series: LCdr Dawn Macdonald By Naval Personnel and Training Group In this series, we showcase digital leadership across the RCN to illustrate how our enterprise solutions are successfully leveraged for the benefit of our teams. Dawn Macdonald was born in Lethbridge, A.B. and raised in Fort St […]
Pumpkins, and feeling the Envy
Pumpkins, and feeling the Envy By the Health Promotion Team Your unit is being challenged! Should you accept this invitation, you will participate in a pumpkin carving contest on October 11 at the Harvest Health Fair, being held at Stadacona building S120. Teams of two representing your unit will have […]