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Esquimalt community commemorates a dark chapter in local naval history
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — On a bright spring day, Esquimalt’s military community paused to commemorate one of its darkest moments – the sinking of its namesake vessel and those who perished aboard. Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside, CFB Esquimalt Base Commander, attended the Apr. 16 ceremony at Esquimalt’s Memorial Park, organized by […]
Well-loved sports stores worker honoured
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — Visitors to the Naden Athletic Centre (NAC) Sports Stores kiosk have remarked how it seems different since Personnel Support Programs (PSP) worker Bruce Hannam is no longer there handing out sports equipment or uniforms to anyone who needs them. Hannam’s coworkers, friends and family members gathered at the Sports Stores kiosk on […]
CFB Esquimalt to see revamped Navy Bike Ride
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — This year’s in-person Navy Bike Ride has shifted gears from last year’s event at Belmont Park in Colwood. It features a new course designed for fun, exercise and camaraderie along the scenic cycling trails of Victoria. Participating members will see fewer steep inclines covering a looping course along the Capital Regional District’s regional trails […]
