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  1. Clothing stores - Esquimalt

    I'm headed to ESQ next month and I would like to know the hours for base clothing. Additionally, are they still just inside the dockyard gate?
  2. CANEX website attack

    Just read this on CBC. Posted for folks SA. Canex warns military personnel to check credit cards after 'malicious attack' A Canadian retailer that caters to military personnel and their families is warning its members to monitor their personal information closely after a "malicious attack" may...
  3. Class A service and AWOL

    Question: is it possible to successfully charge a Class A reservist under Sect 90 for having missed a duty watch? It is generally accepted wisdom that reserve members are only subject to the CSD under specific circumstances. That being said, I note that QR&O 103.23 does not explicitly mention...
  4. Federal Liberals In The News

    Seeing as we have a "Conservatives in the news" in the spirit of fairness, just to keep track of individuals (vs. the general political scene/climate) ... Trudeau Must Boot Liberal MP Darshan Kang From Caucus Over Sexual Harassment Allegations: NDP New Democrats are calling on Prime Minister...
  5. Basic Maritime Wafare

    So the XO is strongly suggesting that I take this course to situate me for my next half ring, despite the chance that I may time out before I get to LCdr. From those who have taken this course, what does it entail, and what can I do to prepare? Tks...
  6. Don't follow your passion.

    In a time where we have a large cohort of unemployed post secondary school graduates, Mike Rowe has some advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVEuPmVAb8o&feature=youtu.be I tend to think he's right. What many people fail to realize is that what folks call self fulfillment is the...
  7. Trade badges

    Hi folks, I'm working on a retirement project for our Chief Stoker, and I find myself in need of a good quality line drawing of the trade badge. I've searched online with relatively poor results. Can anyone out there lend a hand?
  8. Vimy 2017

    So, the wife and I were talking about going to Europe, and we're looking at Vimy in 2017. Anyone else planning to go? I imagine the CF will have a large presence, but we probably won't hear anything until after the election in 2015.
  9. Nike+

    Anyone else using Nike+ as a running app? I've been using it for a couple of weeks and I'm liking the data that it gives me. Then again, I'm a bit of a geek in that regard.
  10. Sailor Derek de Jong and Other Ship Misconducts?

    Sailor Derek de Jong charged with desertion was harassed, wife claims CBC News The wife of a Royal Canadian Navy officer accused of leaving his post during a military operation is speaking out ahead of his court martial, and says her husband left his ship because of an intolerable atmosphere...
  11. Karma...

    ...or proving that the universe requires equilibrium in all things: Rapist may have HIV I feel for the woman, regardless of how she became ill. The "man" not so much.
  12. NETP-O notes

    I'm working on the Trg Library and I noticed we're pretty thin on basic info for new Offr Cadets. Considering these folks can spend many months at the unit before they go to summer training I would like to get some info so that they can pre-read, or so that we can incorporate some basic lessons...
  13. Management training

    Does anyone recall the full name of that management training certificate that used to be offered? I think it was done in concert with Humber or Ryerson, but I can't be sure.
  14. Canadians Sink US Ship (On Purpose)

    Canadians Sink US Ship (On Purpose) Posted by Graham Warwick 3:36 PM on Jul 21, 2021 Time to watch the movie Canadian Bacon again. The Royal Canadian Navy hunter-killer submarine HMCS Victoria torpedoed and sank the US Navy's USNS Concord off Hawaii on July 17. LINK
  15. War of 1812: Violence, glory and a new Canadian-ness

    A relatively well written article on the War of 1812 War of 1812: Violence, glory and a new Canadian-ness Canada today is seen as a harmonious nation of hockey, mounties and maple leaves, in peaceful contrast to its often fractious and noisy neighbour to the south. But Canadian-ness itself was...
  16. Winnipeg Motorcycle Riders

    The Defenders Motorcycle Club is having a charity ride from Winnipeg to Brandon on 17 Jun. I understand that they used to have a chapter in Wpg, but it lapsed due to lack of interest. I would like to suggest that if there's enough interest, we try and resurect it. This is not a 1% club, but one...
  17. Reservists face multiple charges in assault incident

    From here: LINK Reservists face multiple charges in assault incident Officials with the Canadian Forces are investigating after two Winnipeg reservists were arrested and charged on the weekend. ----------------------------------------- Jim, not your lot I hope.
  18. Free parking for veterans considered in Winnipeg

    Free parking for veterans considered in Winnipeg CBC News Posted: Apr 18, 2021 11:30 AM CT The City of Winnipeg is considering giving veterans free parking at street meters. Mayor Sam Katz brought the motion forward at the executive policy committee (EPC) meeting on Wednesday and it was...
  19. The tax system explained in beer.

    I found this on another site. Despite my best efforts, I can't verify the authenticity of the piece. None the less, it explains things from an interesting perspective: THE TAX SYSTEM EXPLAINED IN BEER Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100... If...
  20. Replacement BEW frames

    Does anyone know if the new Revision Sawfly frames fit the BEW lenses? I understand the original model frame has been discontinued. I have a set of lenses that I could use a frame for. Long story short... I had lost an issue set, paid to replace them, then found them again deep in my garage...
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