Author Archive for Lookout
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.
CFB Borden Artists Featured in Barrie Art Exhibit
MCpl Elena Vlassova, an Image Technician with the Canadian Forces Training Development Centre, and Lee-Ann LeMesurier, a full-time reservist, are both members of The Steel Spirit, which showcases artwork by military, first responder, and frontline healthcare workers. Both had their work on display last fall at Barrie City Hall in Ontario. “That made me extremely […]
Strength at Sea Fitness Challenge
Trident Newspaper –– The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is a short distance “sprint” triathlon held at MacDonald’s Beach near 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, in September. The event is organized to honour the athletic achievements of avid cyclist and triathlete PO2 Craig Blake, the first Canadian soldier to fall in Afghanistan. The goal […]
CANEX grows greener
There will be approximately 3.5 million fewer plastic shopping bags going into landfills across Canada this year thanks to CANEX. Canada’s military store has made the switch to reusable shopping bags as of Jan. 17. This aligns with the federal government’s plan to eliminate plastic waste in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “This decision […]
Dry dock work completed on HMCS Calgary
Peter Mallett Staff Writer –– HMCS Calgary sailed out of dry dock Jan. 8 following completion of its Intermediate Docking Work Period performed by Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMFCB) Cape Breton. The short work period, part of a five-year Tiered Readiness Program, was necessary to perform required preventative and corrective maintenance and to test the ship’s […]
Bell Let’s Talk – January 26
Every year, the Mental and Social Wellness Working Group of the MARPAC Health and Wellness Strategy (MHWS) supports Bell Let’s Talk, a campaign that aims to encourage a national conversation about mental health. The goal of this annual event is to help end stigma associated with mental health issues and to support mental health initiatives […]
Children’s deployment sacrifice honoured
Peter Mallett Staff Writer –– An Alberta grandfather of eight grandchildren, three of which have parents serving in the navy, believes children of deployed sailors deserve a medal for their service and sacrifice. Medals For Children is an initiative launched by Earl Phillips, with the idea germinating after a family deployment update call with HMCS […]
HMCS Montreal departs for six-month deployment
Ryan Melanson Trident Newspaper –– The Royal Canadian Navy’s Atlantic Fleet has begun its first deployment of the New Year, with HMCS Montreal departing Halifax Jan.19 to join NATO colleagues in Northern Europe as part of Operation Reassurance. As has become the norm due to the pandemic, ship and crew, along with the embarked CH-148 […]
Conduct After Capture Training Centre is Recruiting
DND –– Looking for a fresh opportunity to enhance your career and grow your repertoire of professional skill sets? Become a Conduct After Capture Instructor. March 11 is the application deadline. Why become a Conduct After Capture Instructor? As a Conduct After Capture Instructor, you will develop a unique set of skills that will benefit the Canadian Armed […]
