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was a member of the Canadian Royal made quick strides to ask her to dance. Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, Woven between the growing rela- seconded as radar officer to HMS tionship is the historical context of the Trafalgar. time: the work of a Wren and a Royal The story is set in Britain dur- Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve ing the final months of the war sailor, the politics, and the aftermath before Germany’s surrender. of war. The narrative is structured The larger-sized paperback also around their personal diary includes several war-time photos of the entries and letters to each two and a collection of hand-drawn other. illustrations and the cover art by their She began her daughter Christine Phibbs-Barr, a local writing project Victoria artist. three years ago After the war, the couple married and following the Lilian came to Canada as a war bride. death of her Murray was employed at the National husband for Research Council and while there, it was family history made possible to finish his education at purposes and, Laval University. in the process, it Their love continued to flourish over Lilian Harper Phibbs today turned out to be 70 years until the day of Murray’s death and in 1945 at age 18. therapeutic. The backdrop to the in 2016. Harper Phibbs decided to share their Peter Mallett story is an embattled country enduring years of food rationing, nightly story to celebrate their romance and let Staff Writer blackouts, deadly German air bombard- others know love is possible even in the ments, and uncertainty of the war’s most desperate of times. Above: WRNS Lilian Harper Phibbs, a former mem- result – who would be the victor? “I feel there is an intangible link on a course ber of the British Women’s Royal Naval Harper Phibbs opens a pathway to between us. It was meant to be because in January Service (WRNS), has published her first the past for the reader through vivid there were so many coincidences that 1946, in book at age 93, and is donating proceeds descriptions and details of her experi- brought us together despite the terrible the town of from sales to benefit other military ences, like the dormitory she shared tragedy of wartime,” she said. Lincoln. veterans. Copies of Memory Lane are avail- with 30 women that came with strict Left: Lilian Memory Lane, A Love Story is an able in Victoria at Bolen Books, Tanners rules, sparse amenities, and that over- Phibbs new account of her romance in war-ravaged Books in Sidney, The Veterans Lodge at arching fear war brings about. book Memory Britain during the Second World War. Despite the stress of war, true love Broadmead and Amazon.com. Another Lane, A Love Harper Phibbs met the love of her would blossom. The romance was ignited printing of the book is also being under- life Murray on a packed dance floor May 7, 1945, when they glimpsed each taken in Britain, with sales being orga- Story. on the eve of Victory Europe day. He other on a crowded dance floor, and he nized by the Association of Wrens. FORGET THE BATTERIES WITH OUR LATEST RECHARGEABLE HEARING AIDS.
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Results of HMCS Chicoutimi Health Surveillance Study shared at Town Hall
DND were then released to the pub- with respect to long-term health offer no explanation that lic. The results presented were impacts stemming from exposure is acceptable to the ex- The Royal Canadian Navy not individual medical states (no to carcinogens or related to respi- crew or to me, and for (RCN) and Canadian Forces new personal information was pre- ratory and mental health issues. our failure to continue Health Services Group have final- sented to individual sailors), but Naturally, these issues were communicating with the ized the first phase of a health were instead an overview of the among those included in the ex-crew during the inter- study designed to systematically cohort’s general health, which has Town Hall discussion. It was noted vening period, I offer my document and describe the health been compiled to help individual by participating VAC staff that unreserved apology to effects associated with crew mem- sailors to contextualize their own applications from former HMCS the ex-crew and their bers’ exposure to the October health, as well as to enable the Chicoutimi crew members for families – appreciating 2004 fire on board HMCS best possible Canadian Armed disability claims specific to Post- that we owe them better Chicoutimi. Forces (CAF)/Veterans Affairs Traumatic Stress Disorder, depres- and we are committing The fire happened during the Canada (VAC) support to those sion and asthma - all diagnoses of to do exactly that!” submarine’s transatlantic voyage who experienced the fire. elevated risk of occurrence for the According to VAC, from Scotland to Canada, and “As the mental and physical former boat crew according to the delay in providing the resulted in a number of casual- well-being of our sailors and the results briefed - have been assessed health study findings has ties and the death of Lieutenant care of our people is our first favourably to date by VAC. not adversely affected (Navy) Chris Saunders. priority, we appreciate the signifi- The Canadian Armed Forces any claim submissions. The health study followed 250 cance of the study’s findings, and and VAC have new resources participants, including 56 crew- the importance of maintaining a available for monitoring crew- members’ health and for provid- Options for next phase members, 42 members of the Care dialogue with and continuing to discussed and Custody Team who looked monitor the health of everyone ing other forms of support. During the Town Hall event, VAC rep- have proven themselves to be a after the submarine following its who was exposed to the fire,” A key point of discussion at resentatives were on site to pro- defining moment for the Canadian return to Faslane, Scotland, and said Vice-Admiral Art McDonald, the Town Hall revolved around vide crewmembers with details submarine service, and, indeed, the 152 randomly selected submari- Commander of the RCN, while the way-ahead for continued, of these resources and to answer navy as a whole. ners (acting as a control group). leading the Town Hall. long-term monitoring of ex-crew their questions. “The RCN,” according to VAdm Stage one of the study analysed health, as well as accompanying the health of participants in the dialogue. McDonald, “is stronger as a result Comprehensive and enhanced Sharing of results delayed The results of the health study – both in terms of how we care for five years preceding the fire and medical and mental health care the five years following the fire. were shared, and options for the and support our people as well as received The RCN apologized at the The results of the health study Town Hall for a delay in sharing next phase of the study were dis- in form of the capability we put were shared with the former mem- Immediately following the fire the results of the study; the first cussed at the Town Hall. to sea.” bers of HMCS Chicoutimi and the and over the subsequent months, draft was completed in 2015, but According to VAdm McDonald, As one of Canada’s best employ- Care and Custody Team at a Town crewmembers received compre- was not finalized until January the RCN is “committed to improv- ers, as recognized by Forbes in Hall on July 11 at Canadian Forces hensive and enhanced medical 2019. ing our communication, and to 2019, the RCN now has a fleet Base (CFB) Halifax. Following the and mental health care. Despite Apologizing, VAdm McDonald continuing to monitor the former of accomplished and capable sub- Town Hall, results of the study this care, concerns have lingered said, “For this delay, for which I can Chicoutimi crew’s health and well- mariners and submarines. Recent being in a way that suits the ex- work includes simultaneous inter- sailors’ needs.” national deployments in 2018 Following consultation with the that saw Chicoutimi deployed on former crew, a decision on the a record-breaking 197-day Asia- As the mental and physical well-being of our sailors and way-ahead will be signalled later Pacific deployment, totaling 240 this summer. the care of our people is our first priority, we appreciate the days at sea in the calendar year.
significance of the study’s findings, and the importance of HMCS Windsor was likewise con- A defi ning event in Canadian ducting a Mediterranean and Euro- maintaining a dialogue with and continuing to monitor the naval history Atlantic deployment of more than health of everyone who was exposed to the fire. The events aboard Chicoutimi four months. Through these types of contributions, submarines are a Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Art McDonald, Commander of the RCN on Oct. 5, 2004, during which the sub’s crew saved their boat and vital pillar of the RCN’s Strong, fought valiantly for each other, Secure, Engaged employments. 8 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS July 15, 2019
HMCS Winnipeg held a Canada Day reception hosted by the ship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Mike Stefanson HMCS Winnipeg brings family on board with guests including the SLt Wilson Ho enter Vancouver Harbour. Army, Navy, and Air Force, Minister of National HMCS Winnipeg At the end of the sail including demonstrations by Defence, Harjit Sajjan. Commander Mike Stefanson, the Winnipeg Naval Boarding With the sun shining and Commanding Officer, had a Team. clear skies, HMCS Winnipeg few words for the departing In the evening, Winnipeg welcomed over 121 friends guests. held a Canada Day recep- and family to come aboard “Thank you for coming out tion hosted by the ship’s June 29 for a first-hand expe- and sailing with us today, and Commanding Officer, rience of what their loved letting the sailors show you Commander Mike Stefanson. ones do day-to-day at sea. our home. I would also like Guests included the Minister The family and friends’ to thank you for showing of National Defence, Harjit day sail was in conjunction your commitment and con- Sajjan; Commander Canadian with Winnipeg’s port visit in tinued support to the ship Fleet Pacific, Cmdre Angus North Vancouver as part of and the crew.” Topshee; Honorary Captains the Canada Day celebrations. Canada Day (Navy) Anita Huberman, The day’s events were high- In celebration of Canada Queenie Choo, and Tung lighted by a manoeuvring Day HMCS Winnipeg was Chan; and local leaders. demonstration in Constance open to tours in North Military members from units Bank, tours of the ship, and Vancouver. Five thousand around Vancouver including displays and demonstrations visitors were shown the the B.C. Regiment, Seaforth from the ship’s boarding upper decks and bridge of the Highlanders, 15 Field party, dive, and firefighting ship. Additionally, members Regiment, 7 Sea Cadet Corps, teams. of Winnipeg supported the 13 Army Cadet Corps, and Crew and guests took Canadian Forces Exhibit at the 22 Air Cadet Squadron full advantage of the beau- Canada Place in Vancouver. were also in attendance. tiful weather with a flight Thousands of guests lined The reception was capped deck barbecue before mak- up for an interactive tour of off with the Vancouver ing final preparations to the various capabilities of the Harbour fireworks show.
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CPO1 Line Laurendeau of Canadian Fleet Pacific Operations poses for a selfie with NHL legend Marcel Dionne during the (Left) Valerie Savard, Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Senior Manager Sports, and CPO1 Line Laurendeau Gala Dinner. of Canadian Fleet Operations pose for a group photograph with Canadian Armed Forces personnel who attended the Hockey Canada Foundation’s Gala Dinner in Edmonton on June 18. CAF hockey pioneer recognized at gala dinner
Peter Mallett former members of the Olympic A 47-year-old former goalten- at bases across Canada. The CAF have learned during my 26-years Staff Writer team Daneille Goyette and Cassie der, who played for the Women’s women’s hockey league is now in career in the Royal Canadian Campbell. Esquimalt Tritons, CPO1 its 20th year. Navy.” An invitation to represent the A stand-out moment was meet- Laurendeau was also recognized She says the growth of the CPO1 Laurendeau says Chief Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) ing Shannon Szabados, who, in during the evening as one of the women’s game wouldn’t have Warran t Officer Eric Bouffard 2015, became the first female founding members of the CAF been possible without support of Canadian Special Forces Unit hockey program at the Hockey goaltender to record a shutout women’s hockey program, and from the chain of command over (CFSU) and CWO John Hall Canada Foundation 2019 Gala in a men’s professional league. for her efforts in helping grow the the years. of 2 Canadian Air Division HQ Dinner had Chief Petty Officer Szabados achieved the feat while women’s game. “Without them we [women] deserve special credit because First Class Line Laurendeau min- tending goal for the Columbus CPO1 Laurendeau grew up wouldn’t have been able to do they were critical in the growth gling with her sport heroes. Cottonmouths in a game against playing minor hockey on boy’s it, so they are also part of the of the women’s game in the CAF She was at Edmonton’s Rogers the Huntsville Havoc of the teams during the 1980s in her success of the women’s game,” when it had few backers. Place June 18 when former Southern Hockey League. hometown of Saint-Jean-Port Joli, said CPO1 Laurendeau. “It’s the CPO1 Laurendeau attended Canadian Olympic team mem- “I told her that she helped blaze Que., because, she says, there were crest on the front of your jersey the dinner with Valerie Savard, ber Jayna Hafford was inducted a trail for women hockey players no girl’s hockey teams. When she and not the name on the back Senior Sports Manager for into the 2019 Order of Hockey in the Canadian Armed Forces,” joined the military, she saw the that has become my philosophy Canadian Forces Morale and in Canada. She also chatted with said CPO1 Laurendeau. need to develop a women’s league in hockey, and that is something I Welfare Services.
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MS Spiros Fillippatos is promoted to MCpl Therrien is promoted to her MCpl Juha Humalamaki is promoted PO2 Grant is promoted to his current his current rank by Cdr Stefanson and current rank by Cdr Stefanson and to his current rank by Cdr Stefanson rank by Cdr Stefanson and Lt(N) Lt(N) Rowan Wilson. PO1 Joseph Fogarty. and CPO2 Troy McGregor. Farish.
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MARPAC Promotions and Awards Cdr Jeffrey Watkins handed out promotions and awards at the MARPAC Headquarters’ Honours and Awards ceremony on July 4.
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PO1 Julie Lantagne is promoted to her current rank PO1 Jeffrey Spricenieks is promoted to his current PO1 Jeffrey Spricenieks receives his Special Service by Cdr Jeffrey Watkins and CPO2 Mike Deschamps. rank by Cdr Jeffrey Watkins and Lt Navy Robert Medal Expedition for Operation Task Force Tampa Harkins. accompanied by his partner Amy. from Cdr Jeffrey Watkins and Lt(N) Robert Harkins.
Lt Chelsea Dubeau is promoted to her current rank Lt(N) Robert Harkins receives his First Clasp PO1 Wade Calvert receives his First Clasp Canadian by Cdr Jeffrey Watkins and Lt(N) Tony Wright. Canadian Forces’ Decoration for 22 years of service. Forces’ Decoration for 22 years of service.
MCpl Carbe Orellana receives his Canadian Forces’ LS Jason Chambers receives his First Clasp Canadian MS Gendron is promoted to his current rank by Decoration for 12 years of service. Forces’ Decoration for 22 years of service. LCdr Stubbings and MWO Hiltz. HMCS Winnipeg Medal Presentations
NCdt Aaron McNab was sworn in to the Canadian Armed Forces on Thursday, July 4 by Lt(N) Valerie Hogan at Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific). NCdt McNab is a Project Leader with submarines at FMF Cape Breton and has been volunteering with Royal LCdr Dave Vanderstelt, with his son Lukas, is Lt(N) Jeff Ducharme is awarded the Special Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Rainbow, where awarded the Special Service Medal - Expedition Service Medal - Expedition by Cdr Mike he will now be a Cadet Instructors Cadre by Cdr Mike Stefanson, Commanding Officer. Stefanson, Commanding Officer. (CIC) Officer. 18 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS July 15, 2019 Clearance Diver Graduation Ceremony A graduation ceremony for the Clearance Diver and Officer Diver course was held at the Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) on July 5.
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Group photo of the graduating Clearance Divers and instructors for the Commodore Angus Topshee, Commander of the Canadian Fleet Pacific, stops Clearance Diver course and Officer Diver course. to talk to Lt(N) Michael Allport.
Cmdre Angus Topshee and CPO1 Sylvain Jaquemot Cmdre Angus Topshee and CPO1 Sylvain Jaquemot LS Marcel Porelle gets his Clearance Diver badge present the Joseph Lucien Gilles Deschamplain present the Stephan Flynn Memorial – Academic pinned on by PO1 Giles Pease, a senior Clearance Memorial Superior Athlete Award to LS Tom Malo. Achievement Award to LS James Roocroft. Dive instructor at Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific).
Lt(N) Klepsch from HMCS Victoria is promoted PO1 Freer from HMCS Victoria is promoted to PO2 Bull from HMCS Chicoutimi is promoted to his current rank by LCdr Isabelle. his current rank by LCdr Isabelle. to his current rank by Lt(N) Mackenzie. July 15, 2019 CELEBRATING 76 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT CLASSIFIEDS • 19 &Real Estate
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