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Lieutenant (Navy) Harjot Deol, Petty Officer First Class Kanwar Nijjer, and Sub-Lieutenant Mehak Dhinsa attend Khalsa Day celebrations at Victoria's Gurdwara Singh Sabha temple on Apr. 30. Photo: HMCS Malahat.

CAF members join Victoria Sikh community in Vaisakhi celebration

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — The largest Vaisakhi festival on Vancouver Island saw military members join Victoria’s Sikh community to celebrate the birth of the Sikh Nation. Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Kanwar Nijjer arranged for a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) booth to be at the Gurdwara Singh Sabha temple on Apr. 30. “Our presence here allows […]

Before the first session: Progress Purgatory

Before the first session: Progress Purgatory

Thomas Goenczi, Lookout Contributor — The most common question that breaches the surface after the initial decision to attend counselling is ‘Now, what?’. Now, what indeed… Making the conscious decision is only half the battle. The final stage of initiating counselling is booking your appointment. For some, action quickly follows a decision, but others find themselves in […]

Outward Bound Canada launches full scholarships for youth of veteran families

Outward Bound Canada launches full scholarships for youth of veteran families

Outward Bound Canada (OBC) has launched an exciting new initiative to offer full scholarships for youth of parents or guardians who are or have been serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This program, made possible thanks to the generous funding provided by W. Brett Wilson, aims to provide youth aged 12-19 with opportunities […]