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Airmich You might like Kenora better.  There is an excellent waterfront downtown. Only about 140 km more.

If memory serves me right, you are calculated for 7 hrs driving (at a50 mph average) and a 1 hr lunch. So 350 miles or 500 kms. It is nice drive. It is 2 hrs to Kenora, and 6 to TB.  You may want to turn south to Fort Frances on Nisan 71 to TB. You have to do the North shore of Lake Superior...

Hfx, try the Garrison at Pier 21, they have a great set up. Go local and support the city economy.  I love the Keith's brewery in Hfx but it is a part of Labatts now.  sleemans, is Sappora,

Looking for the elusive full cup in theory.  I already voted in the advanced poll and you can just guess which way  :cdn:  However I keep getting this propaganda from ORGs (Old retired Guys{like me}),who get this carrot from their local NDP candidate.  We will see 2 May, I justpray it ain't...

If the NDP get official opposition, it could be a win-win for Retired members as National Defence will still be on track and some pressure for the clawback arguement. Randall Garrison NDP Esquimalt Juan de Fuca randallgarrison.ndp.ca | Phone: 250 590-7160 Find Randall on twitter and facebook...

Seeing this is a naval base, what is the golf course like at Hartlien Point. What is it like during the week as a guest (retired)?  8)

So we have 40 yr old ships, which are not double hulled and are not totally welcome abroad due to possible environmental concerns.  We had a chance for some UK clearance sell offs to do a stop gap, and this could be a compromise to address the JSSship/planes issue.  Seemed to be OK with...

Usually my spelling and grammar are above standard, however I sometimes speak in short form. And sausage fingers with hunt and peck on an iPad is trying. So sorry. Think content not perfection or I would be writing for the Globe and Mail.

I am NOT an NDP fan but I was surprised that jack Layton suggested JSS or AOR replacement today in Esquimalt (the Esquimalt part I understand). I have noticed that with all the disasters maybe new ships would be a better investment.  If we could have sent the Preserver to Haiti.  We have had...

Youth Employment Training  Program (funding from Dept of Training colleges  and EI) I would like to see YTEP restarted and used as an employment strategy for youth.  I thought it was a great idea then when I worked within it and more so now. Stress trades like Field engineer, supply, MSE Op...

Sorry to be the bearer of sad news Military faces $500m in cuts OTTAWA - The Defence Department may not be heading back into the old decade of budget darkness, but it could be in for a time of twilight. The military will make it home from the war in Afghanistan just in time to take a lead...

:cdn: As a proud parent of two regular serving EMs, and like your father I too  served as a soldier.  Best 25 yrs of my life and I started as a reserve at 16. I suggest you go for it. Go regular and you will meet a whole bunch of shy kids, who learn to lean on each other for a common goal. To...

Just curious, how would /could this affect the West Coast Fleet?

Navy considers modified German and Spanish designs for new supply ship The Canadian Press OTTAWA - The Canadian navy is looking for consultants to help adapt foreign designs for the replacement of its 40-year-old supply ships. The request for professional services, issued by the Public Works...

339 yes God bless and a safe journey  :cdn:

Australian Defense Report Unveils Alarming Misconduct Onboard HMAS Success Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 A report released by Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith, reveals a "tribal" culture and predatory sexual behavior onboard the Naval supply ship, HMAS Success. The independent...

I suspect they needed the New Kids ON the Block (NKOTB) program with police foundations to substantiate Spec pay. But what was so wrong with letting Combat Arms or hard Sea trade a break and a chance to remain in the forces and acquire a new skill. Look at all the experience and life skills and...

You can go to Chapters and pick up a GED book or many local colleges have a prep crse for GED (they want people to be able to apply and succeed in college and may need a brush-up).  The GED book could be a good warm up for the recruiting tests too. You can check with your local school board as...

Does this mean they are going back to remuster crses or a percentage of candidates.  I was always a supporter of remusters, having been one and instructing on 4 QL3s.  Good luck on your crse.

Unreasonable demands lead to a lack of morale on base Letter to the editor My nephew, who is currently attending the Military Police Academy at CFB Borden, related to me on the current low morale and lack of family support at that institution. Enlisting to seek a proud profession, he related...