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Members of the Esquimalt Tritons men’s basketball team celebrate their 76-44 victory over Cold Lake in the championship game of the Canada West Regional Basketball Championship, Feb. 17 in Moose Jaw, Sask.

Tritons eye national hoops title

Peter Mallett,  Staff Writer  — The Esquimalt Tritons are practicing their ‘A’ game and packing their bags for the Canadian Armed Forces men’s basketball championships in Ontario. Their qualification comes on the heels of their 76-44 victory over Cold Lake in the championship game of the Canada West Regional Championship at Moose Jaw, on Feb. […]

Sailor Second Class Zachary Thompson (centre) talking to Naval Reserves recruiters.

HMCS Winnipeg rolls out red carpet for immersive experience

PO2 Lucien Pelletier, HMCS Winnipeg, UPAR — HMCS Winnipeg has opened its decks to Canadian Naval Reserve (NAVRES) personnel in a strategic move to bolster recruitment efforts. On Feb. 8, NAVRES personnel, tasked with informing possible recruits about naval service opportunities, boarded HMCS Winnipeg for a guided tour. The initiative aims to provide recruiters […]

A friendly match between i2i Albion and Canadian Armed Forces (wearing black) at Haxby Road on Dec. 12 in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Matthew Appleby

‘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 […]