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HMCS Harry DeWolf Halts $26.9M in Illegal Narcotics from Reaching North America

Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria

HMCS Harry DeWolf Halts $26.9M in Illegal Narcotics from Reaching North America

Archana Cini Lookout Newspaper On March 21, HMCS Harry DeWolf and the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) conducted a successful narcotics interdiction as part of Operation (Op) CARIBBE. Actioned under the cover of night, 750 kilograms of cocaine (an estimated $26.9 million of illegal drugs) were seized and prevented from reaching North American communities. Op CARIBBE is Canada’s contribution to a long-standing, multinational ef…Read Article

LIBYA 2011 Battle Honour Awarded to HMCS Vancouver

Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria

LIBYA 2011 Battle Honour Awarded to HMCS Vancouver

Archana Cini Lookout Newspaper Nearly 14 years after deployment in the Mediterranean, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver is being honoured for an exceptional chapter of its naval service. HMCS Vancouver was recently awarded the LIBYA 2011 Battle Honour in a July 2 ceremony at Burrard Dry Dock Pier, North Vancouver. The event brought together past and present crew members, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) community, and civic dignitaries f…Read Article

More Than a Mission: Collaboration with Toquaht Nation Powers CAF for Exercise TRIDENT FURY 25

Canadian Armed Forces · Victoria

More Than a Mission: Collaboration with Toquaht Nation Powers CAF for Exercise TRIDENT FURY 25

A/Slt Christopher Hofing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel were met by more than the beauty of the West Coast while establishing a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 (Ex TF25). They were also greeted by the generosity and support of Secret Beach’s local British Columbia Indigenous community—the Toquaht Nation. Months before boots hit the ground, the Ex TF25 planning team, which included representatives from Base Safe…Read Article

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HMCS Max Bernays Sailors Lend a Hand at Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan

A/Slt Kim Wachockier MARPAC Public Affairs A select group of Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors recently swapped uniformed drills at sea for a day of paint cans and yard tools among the trees. On May 1, 28 members of HMCS Max Bernays’ crew spent the day volunteering at Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan as a part of the vessel’s community outreach. Founded in 1947, Easter Seals offers accessible summer programs for B.C. and Yukon children, youth, and ad…Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article

Volume 70, Issue 14, July 14, 2025

The post Volume 70, Issue 14, July 14, 2025 appeared first on Pacific Navy News.Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article

Exercise SEA RANGER 2025 Strengthens RCN & Ranger Readiness While Building Community

A/Slt Kim Wachockier MARPAC Public Affairs Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors from HMCS Nanaimo and members of the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (4CRPG) recently collaborated on a humanitarian training exercise. Exercise (Ex) SEA RANGER 2025 successfully took place last month with both groups sailing, training, and engaging with communities in and around Haida Gwaii. With stops in Masset, Skidegate, and Prince Rupert, the seven-day-long exerci…Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article

19th Annual Navy Run Unites Hundreds at CFB Esquimalt

Archana Cini Lookout Newspaper There’s nothing like a much-anticipated 8:45 a.m. blast from an army howitzer cannon on a rainy Saturday morning. On June 21, CFB Esquimalt saw hundreds of Defence Community members, and locals supporting each other for the 19th annual Navy Run. The 2025 Esquimalt Navy Run took place at the Naden Athletic Centre, offering participants a well-organized morning of movement and community connection. With a scenic rout…Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article

HMCS Regina Observes Change of Command at Sea with Sailors and Families Aboard

A/Slt DoHyun Kim HMCS Regina On May 23, HMCS Regina marked a leadership milestone with a Change of Command (CoC) ceremony held at sea. Presided over by Commodore David Mazur, Commander, Canadian Fleet Pacific (CANFLTPAC), the ceremony saw command pass from outgoing Commanding Officer (CO) Captain (Navy) Jeremy Samson to the incoming CO Commander (Cdr) Darren Sleen. Notably, the CoC also took place during a Family Day sail that united Regina’s co…Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article

Apps Ahoy: New Naval Training Drives Learning & Competition

Archana Cini Lookout Newspaper Members of the Royal Canadian Navy can now utilise a suite of of eight professional development apps. They are an optional supplement intended to support perishable training and sharpen key skills across the fleet. Launched in January 2025 by developers within the Naval Training Group Headquarters (NTG HQ) Quality Control with collaboration from the Learning Support Centre (LSC), the apps mark a significant shift i…Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article

First in a Decade: Operation REGULUS Brings New Zealand Navy Musician to Vancouver Island

Archana Cini Lookout Newspaper Enjoying listening to the low brass section of the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) lately? Meet Petty Officer Musician (PO MUS) Fraser Robertson, from the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), the Naden Band’s first international ensemble member in a decade to make the 11,000 km journey to the island. An accomplished tuba player in the Royal New Zealand Navy Band (RNZNB), PO MUS Robertson has temporarily joine…Music · Victoria Read Article

Volume 70, Issue 13, June 30, 2025

The post Volume 70, Issue 13, June 30, 2025 appeared first on Pacific Navy News.Victoria, British Columbia · Victoria Read Article