Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) will announce funding for a commemorative project that honours the history of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. This event will take place at Comox Valley Airport, 1250 Knight Rd. Call 613-992-7468.
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will announce investments in search and rescue equipment. This event will take place at 19 Wing Comox, 1 Heritage Blvd. Call 613-996-3100.
On the final day of her visit to British Columbia, Governor General Julie Payette, Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit with the military and civilian members of the defence team at 19 Wing and CFB Comox. Call 613-668-1929.
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will attend a traditional sod-turning ceremony for the new Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Training Centre. This event will take place at 19 Wing Comox. Call 613-996-2353.
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and Royal Canadian Air Force leaders, including Brigadier-General David Cochrane, Commander, 2 Canadian Air Division, will welcome eleven new Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs) into the life-saving occupation at 19 Wing Comox during the graduation ceremony of the 50th Search and Rescue Technician course. The event will be held … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) will announce a significant investment at 19 Wing Comox. A photo opportunity will follow. This event will take place at 19 Wing Comox – Hangar 7. Call 613-996-2353.
Conservative MP John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) will make an investment announcement for tourism on Vancouver Island. The event will be held at Comox Municipal Marina, 127 Port Augusta St. Call 604-666-3395.
Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will host public town halls for veterans, military and RCMP members, and other interested parties. Parent will talk about what his office is doing on their behalf and provide an update on issues of concern to the veterans’ community. He will deliver a short presentation, followed by a question and answer period with the … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada-Vancouver Island North Electoral District Association is hosting a Christmas Party and a delegate selection meeting for the 2014 Liberal Biennial Convention in Montreal. The event will take place at the Tee Box at the Comox, 1718 Balmoral Avenue. Call 778-4520-0333 or email rigoletto@shaw.ca.
Shirley McLaughlin, seniors’ commissioner for the Federal Liberal Party will discuss seniors’ issues over tea. The ideas and concerns of participants will be made known to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). The event will take place at the Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Avenue. Call 778-420-0333 or email rigoletto@shaw.ca.
