All Entries Tagged With: "HMCS Regina"
Trading Places: RCN ships complete hull swap
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — A recent Change of Command ceremony in Esquimalt saw two Halifax-class frigates swap not only their captains but also a majority of their crews. The Feb. 7 ceremony at the Wardroom saw a rare hull swap between the two vessels when Commander (Cdr) Meghan Coates relinquished her command of HMCS Vancouver and immediately assumed […]
‘Globetrotting’ benefits CFB Esquimalt athletes
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — Athletes from CFB Esquimalt revelled in the recent opportunity to travel the globe and represent Canada internationally. Before the holiday break, members of Canada’s men’s CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire) soccer team went to Ireland and the United Kingdom for training and a series of matches against other nation’s […]
25 years of giving
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer —The sailors of HMCS Regina brightened up another holiday season for young patients at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) with a large delivery of toys. This year’s 25th annual fundraiser for the VGH Child Youth Family Department saw $4,000 worth of toys and gift cards donated by the ship through the Dave Barber Charity. This foundation honours […]
