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The Lookout Newspaper can trace its history back to April 1943 when CFB Esquimalt’s first newspaper was published. Since then, Lookout has grown into the award winning source for Pacific Navy News. Leading the way towards interactive social media reach, we are a community resource newspaper growing a world wide audience.
PCTU, Auxiliary Fleet test new spill response kit
Peter Mallett Staff Writer — Members of Queen’s Harbour Master’s Auxiliary Fleet and the Patrol Craft Training Unit (PCTU) tested a new piece of oil spill response equipment in a simulated oil spill response drill on June 14-15 in the Colwood harbour. Marine Environment and Emergency Response Officer Lyle Fairley said the Current Buster 2 is […]
A view into the past: Corvette porthole donated to Naval Museum of Halifax
Joanie Veitch Trident Newspaper–– A porthole from the wreck of HMCS Trentonian, the last corvette lost in the Battle of the Atlantic, was presented to the Naval Museum of Halifax on Dec. 8, 2021. Author and naval historian Roger Litwiller made the donation of the porthole, which is one of two that were recently recovered […]
First Rabbi to deploy in warship gets an understanding of challenges sailors face
Royal Canadian Navy–– HMCS Winnipeg’s Chaplain made history during the ship’s recent deployment on Operations Neon and Projection in the Indo-Pacific. Captain (Capt) Noteh Glogauer was the first Jewish Rabbi to deploy in a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) warship. While he got to participate in the excitement of the two operations, including the occasional helicopter flight, the main reason he […]
Korean War veteran recalls naval bombardment
Peter Mallett Staff Writer–– More than 70 years have elapsed since the deployment of Royal Canadian Navy warships to Korea, but Victoria’s Tom Larkin has vivid memories of his days aboard HMCS Sioux. The V-class destroyer was one of three Canadian warships first deployed to Korea to begin the bombardment of communist positions along the […]
Skydiving camp to assist Veterans, Serving members and First Responders
Peter MallettStaff Writer–– Two former military members want veterans, current-serving members, and first responders dealing with issues of mental health and suicide to take a healing leap of faith with them. Sgt (Retired) Rob MacNeill, former Canadian Airborne Regiment member, and MWO (Retired) Bob Verret, both diagnosed with PTSD before their release, are opening a […]
HMCS Regina Unit Commendation Ceremony
Last week, HMCS Regina officially received the Canadian Forces’ Unit Commendation. Due to the ongoing pandemic, physical attendance was significantly limited in accordance with local provincial health orders. However, the event was live-streamed Jan. 26 over social media so that HMCS Regina’s crew members, past and present, were able to have a virtual presence at […]
Olympians on track with Navy-themed sleds
Peter MallettStaff Writer–– It has been all over news: Canada’s Olympic Bobsleigh and skeleton teams are heading to the 2022 Olympics with Navy-inspired sleds. Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton partnered with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to design a Second World War-era Admiralty Disruptive paint pattern for their sleds, similar to the paint scheme on HMCS Regina […]
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This photograph is believed to have been snapped on Sunday, Aug. 5, 1934, at the commencement of a church parade with the Royal Marine Band of HMCS Norfolk. Pictured here, they are leading members from their own cruiser followed by ratings of HMCS Vancouver and HMCS Skeena to attend a worship and prayer on the […]
