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May 4, 2012

Unveiling of RCN Monument

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today unveiled The Royal Canadian Navy Monument on Richmond Landing in Ottawa. The Monument pays homage to the hundreds of thousands of...
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May 1, 2012

NSMD Hosts Annual Navy League Cadet Competition

The Nova Scotia Mainland Division of the Navy League of Canada held another successful Navy League Cadet training competition on Saturday, 28 April 2012.
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April 17, 2012

Navy League cadet corps opens in Sackville

Sackville resident Scott Briand (left) has been involved in the Nova Scotia Sea Cadet program for years and is proud to say both of his boys are following in his...
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April 10, 2012

Local Navy League Branch Commemorates Titanic

The Titanic Gala Fundraiser hosted by the local Navy League of Canada branch this month promises to be a night to remember. "If you like the story of the Titanic, it's...
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April 10, 2012

Compressions budgétaires: deux institutions militaires de la région disparaissent (french only)

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April 2, 2012

Rendez-Vous Navale Quebec

Current version is french only. English to follow. Please visit http://www.rendezvousnaval.com/en/home for more information.
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February 14, 2012

Arctic warfare computer game includes Canadian navy

A new computer game about Arctic warfare will be released this spring.The game, Naval War: Arctic Circle, is set in the Arctic in the year 2030. The world at odds over...
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February 7, 2012

11 area residents honoured with Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Gov. Gen. David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper presided over the inaugural presentation ceremony. The new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012...
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January 30, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Medal Call for Nominations

The Navy League of Canada is seeking nominations for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. For more information, please visit our webpage...
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January 23, 2012

Appeal for Donations

This past weekend, Winnipeg experienced an arson fire that destroyed an apartment complex. Unfortunately there is a family that is now out of a home and belongings. They...
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January 17, 2012

Calling all former Officers and Cadets of NLCC JRK Millen

ATTENTION Calling all former Officers and Cadets of NLCC JRK Millen, #4, Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are hoping to establish a Corps Alumni and are looking for former...
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January 17, 2012

Consistency in The Designation of Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps

Based on discussions with the Directorate History and Heritage and RCN Historian, the convention prior to unification (and post WWII) was for the names of HMC Ships to...
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January 16, 2012

Heading for Home

Heading west through the Strait of Gibraltar and leaving the gateway to the Mediterranean behind, HMCS Vancouver begins the first leg of her homeward journey and ends a...
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January 12, 2012

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal

As National President of The Navy League of Canada it is an honour to report that the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, has...
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January 9, 2012

Obituary Lt(N) Buck Rogers

The HMCS Acadia Alumni Association Board of Directors is saddened to announce that its First Vice President, Eugene “Buck” Rogers has passed away. Buck will be sadly...
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December 21, 2011

CF on Guard during Christmas Holidays

The song I’ll Be Home For Christmas has become hugely significant for anyone away from home during the holiday season, but there are many who won’t be joining their...
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December 21, 2011

2011 Maritime Affairs Scholarship winner

Mr. Ron Buck, 1st National Vice-President, The Navy League of Canada, presents a $3,000 Maritime Affairs scholarship to Jeremy Gingras of RCSCC 267 Kondiaronk. Jeremy is...
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December 15, 2011

Poster Challenge

The 2012 edition of the Poster Challenge is now available at www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca. The complete list of entry rules, eligibility ...
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December 15, 2011

Grand Falls Man hailed as a hero

Jarris Sampson of Grand Falls-Windsor knew what he wanted to do with his life, even as a young man. Now 27, he was 17 when he joined the Canadian Navy, with his...
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December 13, 2011

Lt(N) Sandra McKay Receives Award for Sailing in Manitoba

The President's award is awarded annually to the volunteer who has contributed the most to developing sailing within the province during the previous year. This award...
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December 13, 2011

Submarine Program

In this latest issue of Frontline Defence magazine, Mme Louise Mercier discusses the importance of Canada's Submarine Program. Click the link below to view the article.
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December 12, 2011

Wreaths Across Canada

If today’s youth are disconnected from the Canadian bloodshed on foreign shores all in the name of freedom, it certainly wasn’t apparent on Sunday afternoon. More than...
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December 12, 2011

UK Procurement Report

Armoured vehicles such as tanks, reconnaissance and personnel-carrying vehicles are essential for a wide range of military tasks. Since the 1998 Strategic Defence...
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November 2, 2011

Navy League Pays Tribute to Veterans

The Navy League of Canada is proud to pay tribute to Canada's Veterans from all conflicts. Canadian Veterans from all walks of life have paid dearly for the freedoms...
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