Author Archive for Lookout Production
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.
Final goodbyes aboard HMCS Sackville
Joanie Veitch Trident Newspaper — As the crew of HMCS Sackville readied the ship for sea, a small group of people gathered on the jetty at HMC Dockyard Halifax on the morning of Sunday, May 1. Many of them were family members preparing to say a final goodbye to their loved ones at a committal of […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf’s drug busts add to smuggler blues
Peter Mallett Staff Writer — HMCS Harry DeWolf and its crew continue to protect North America from illegal narcotics in the high seas. The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship participated in two interdictions and seized a combined 386 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of USD $15 million. The busts were made […]
Asian Heritage Month – meet the Li brothers
Marie-Christine De Tilly Contributor — To mark Asian Heritage Month, the Strategic Partners Engagement Office invited two military members of Asian descent to share their stories and provide advice to new members in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Asian Heritage Month, celebrated in May, aims to highlight the culture and history of Asian Canadians. Sergeant Mingxin […]
Pipefitter apprentice wins gold at Skills BC competition
Ashley Evans FMFCB/CS — The Pipefitter Shop at Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMFCB) has cause for celebration this month. Their apprentice Jacob McFarlane won a gold medal in the Steam/Pipefitter challenge at the Skills BC competition, held in United Association (UA) 170 Hall/ Training Facility. McFarlane, a third year steam/pipefitter apprentice, attended the competition […]
Canadian Ranger 75th anniversary rendezvous event set for Victoria Day weekend
Over the May long weekend, Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers from across the country will converge in Victoria to celebrate their 75th anniversary. 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group will host the Anniversary Rendezvous, a multi-day event to honour the formal establishment of the Canadian Ranger […]
Chaplain-in-training nominated for literary award
Peter MallettStaff Writer — SLt Katherine Walker was brimming with pride when her crime novel All is Well was published by Thistledown Press last year. She didn’t think it could get much better than holding a hard copy filled with her writing. However, on April 20 All is Well earned her a nomination for Best […]
On the mark: CFB Halifax Archery Club restarts
Joanie VeitchTrident Newspaper — After a hiatus of more than eight years, the CFB Halifax Archery Club is back on the shooting range. Officially starting up again on April 1, the recently re-formed club has been running trial shoots over the last few months in the drill hall at S-120, the Consolidated Seamanship Training Facility […]
Sailor staying sharp with fencing nationals
Peter Mallett Staff Writer — He may be a late bloomer to the sport of fencing, but S1 Kevin Leung is ready-aye-ready to put his sword skills to the test against Canada’s best. It was only three years ago that the 29-year-old Naval Communicator first discovered the historic art of fencing and the subtle differences between […]
The (civilian) world at your fingertips
Kateryna Bandura Editor — After retiring from the navy in 2015, Roger Payne wasn’t quite ready to pack in work life. He wanted to transition into a civilian job that would be beneficial to Canada, just as his navy job as a Naval Communicator had been. The IT world interested him, but he knew he needed […]
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