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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.

Skydiving camp to assist Veterans, Serving members and First Responders

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

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

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 […]