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The Lookout Newspaper can trace its history back to April 1943 when CFB Esquimalt’s first newspaper was published. Since then, Lookout has grown into the award winning source for Pacific Navy News. Leading the way towards interactive social media reach, we are a community resource newspaper growing a world wide audience.

S1 Jacob Barrett is presented with the Sailor of the Quarter coin by Commander Sam Patchell, Deputy Commander of CANFLTPAC and CPO1 David Bisal, Fleet Chief on Sept. 16.

S1 Jacob Barrett Awarded Sailor of the Quarter 

Paul Dagonese, Lookout Writer  —  The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has named Sailor 1st Class (S1) Jacob Barrett as its Q3 Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ) for the months of July-September. S1 Barrett was presented his award aboard his serving ship, HMCS Max Bernays and presented the coveted SOQ coin from both Commander Sam Patchell, Deputy […]

Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in Trenholm, Que.

Marquer la mémoire des anciens combattants de Hong Kong

Ens 2 Taylor Rhuland  —  À l’approche du jour du Souvenir, les Canadiens se préparent à rendre hommage à ceux qui ont servi, y compris les héros souvent oubliés de la bataille de Hong Kong pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Le voyage de la Force C a commencé le 27 octobre 1941, lorsque les troupes […]

Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in Trenholm, Que.

Making a mark in memory of Hong Kong veterans

A/SLt Taylor Rhuland  —  As Remembrance Day approaches, Canadians prepare to honour those who served, including the often-overlooked heroes of the Second World War Battle of Hong Kong. The journey of ‘C’ Force began Oct. 27, 1941, when troops boarded the AWATEA and the PRINCE ROBERT, traveling through Canada to Hong Kong with brief stops […]