TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Volume 61, #16

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DISTRIBUTION Michael Pearce The Golden Hinde: 19 Air Maintenance Squadron A Division of Personnel Support Programs adventure training 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 [email protected] Tired eyes and eager smiles came together MCpl Lalonde at 5:00 a.m. on an August morning, ready |19 AMS | to embark on an adventure, none quite sure what the coming days would bring. Eleven members of 19 Air Maintenance Squadron, each with their own personal goals in mind, came together with one main objective: conquer the Hinde. Standing at 2,200 metres, it is the largest mountain on Vancouver Island and gains more elevation than Everest’s base camp to summit. We stepped off at the trailhead near the Westmin Copper mine, with the sun on our backs and seven days of provisions. What lay ahead were switchback, ridges, crevices and climbs - all of which the most seasoned hikers would balk at. Ascending several hours to Arnica Lake, we stopped for lunch before proceeding to the base of Phillips Ridge to make camp. The morning greeted us with favour, catching our first glimpse of the Golden Hinde and beginning our climb up the ridge to our next camp. Deciding to push our limits and test our fitness, we bypassed our pro- posed camp and proceeded on the daunting ridge to Schjelderup Lake, a mere 11 hour hike. Arriving just before dark we made camp and rested for the next day’s summit. Stripping all but the essentials, we packed our day packs and made way up Burman Ridge and the endless ups and downs, route find- ing along the way. By midday we had reached the tarn at the base of the mountain, and rested for our ultimate test. With persistence and determination we made our scramble up the The Totem Times is an unoffi- challenging loose rocks and gravel of the scree slope. Our last stop and cial publication of 19 Wing Co- mox, BC. The Editor reserves breathtaking views of the valley met us, along with a friendly visit from the right to edit copy and re- a SAR training flight. ject advertisements to suit With the weather rolling in, we attacked the summit with no delay. The the needs of the publication. high winds and thick fog were a reminder of the risks of taming such Views expressed are those of the contributor unless express- a beast, as only a brave few pushed on to the summit as the remainder ly attributed to DND, CAF, or saved their courage for another day. other agencies. In case of ty- On the decent we were met by the darkness and rain, switching to pographical errors, no goods headlamps to make our way back to camp. may be sold and the difference claimed against this paper. The Having accomplished what we had set out to do, the next few days paper’s liability is limited to a flew by. Many stops were made to take in the spectacular scenery and refund of the space charged enjoy the wildlife. Some of us even took a dip in the frigid mountain for the erroneous item. Mate- pools and lakes along the way. rial may be reprinted with at- tribution. Published 22 times In the end everyone made it home safe and sound, although with sore a year, every second Tuesday, knees and tired feet. Though the journey was long and tough, it made with permission of Col Dany us all stronger, gaining experience and developing the bonds that help Poitras, 19 Wing Commander. us make an effective team. Publications Mail Registration No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith Plans are already being discussed for our next adventure, as 19 AMS Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- is eager to prove that, once again, we can rise to any challenge. tion: 1800. SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 3

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Silver Totems host kids’ sports camp

The 24th annual kids’ sports camp, hosted by the Silver Totems Old Timers Hockey club, was held from August 19 to 24 at 19 Wing Comox. More than 100 kids in three groups between the ages of 7 and 13 spent five days in the camp, spending their days on ice, visiting various units at the wing, experiencing sporting activities, and receiving coaching in a variety topics. Participants enjoyed more than 15 ice times per group, and played a friendly inter-squad game to culminate their camp experience, sharing their newly acquired confidence with their parents. The camp is provided by the Silver Totems hockey play- ers, with assistance from the team at Glacier Garden arena and several young helpers - Silver Totems camp graduates who are giving back to the organization by providing addi- tional supervision to the kids. This huge team effort makes this camp possible every year. Soldier On donation The camp donates a portion of the revenues to the Soldier On program, supporting ill and injured CAF veterans. This year the Silver Totems donation will be in excess of $1,000. “The Silver Totems extends a heartfelt thank you to 19 Wing Commander Col Dany Poitras and to all 19 Wing units who supported the camp by organizing visits, facilitating access and transporting kids to and from their activities,” shared camp organizer Maj Francis Laplante. Registration for the 2020 sports camp will open in April 2020 – watch for the details in the Totem Times!

Wing Commander becomes Silver Totems hockey club member Silver Totems president Maj Francis Laplante (left) and vice-president WO Jeff Bruce (right) present 19 Wing Commander Col Dany Poitras (centre) with a Silver Totems hockey jersey to show the team’s appreciation for the significant support 19 Wing Comox provides to their annual sports camp activities. With his own honorary jersey, Col Poitras is the newest mem- ber of the Silver Totems! SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 5

Nick was one of more than a hundred kids who attended the 19 Wing Sil- ver Totems Old Timers Hockey 24th annual sports camp from August 19 to 24. He is in his second year of novice with the Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association. Nick has been playing hockey for two years, with one year as a goalie. According to his parents, who are both serving members of the , Nick is aspiring to be a goalie in the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets.

Q - What were you looking Q - What was the hardest forward to? part? A - Silver Totems hockey camp… be- A - The hardest part was trying to cause hockey is awesome. save the slap shots because they hurt a lot! Q - What was your favou- rite part of the camp? Q - What were the coach- A - Playing hockey again and going es like? to the pool. A - Like coaches - they made kids do push ups when we were being Q - What was the funniest too silly. part? A - When I didn’t know what team Q - Would you recommend to celebrate with after the game be- the camp to other kids? cause I had played goalie for both A - Yes! teams!

Q - Do you want to go to the camp again next year? A - YES!!!! SILVER TOTEMS ATHLETE PROFILE

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Open cockpit day at the Heritage Air Park

The Comox Air Force Museum saw over screened: 13 Hours to Save Britain and 500 visitors at the open cockpit event at the Women Who Fought the Nazis. The show- Heritage Airpark on September 7 as part of the ing was well attended; the team at the Co- 19 Wing Comox REXSPO community day. mox Air Force Museum is considering a Delighted visitors explored the numerous regular movie series. aircraft on display, including the newly ac- If you are interested in volunteering at the quired Sea King. museum or with the heritage airpark crew, This successful event was sponsored by contact Carol at [email protected] the Comox Air Force Museum and could or 250-339-8211, local 7931 to learn more. not have happened without the dedicated support of museum volunteers. “Open cockpit day was fabu- “A special thank you to 407 and 442 lous,” shares Maj Genevieve Squadrons, as well as RP Ops, for their as- Landry on behalf of her family. sistance leading up to and during this event,” “The opportunity to see inside shared Carol Popkin, program manager and the aircraft that we get to visit volunteer coordinator at Comox Air Force all year round was pretty amaz- Museum. “We couldn’t have done it without ing. My kids were over the moon your support!” and so excited! Especially since The last scheduled showing in the CAFM there are some family connec- Saturday movie series also took place on tions - their uncle flies the Sea September 7 at the Wing theatre. Two films King, and their grandfather flew that explored the Battle of Britain were the exact Starfighter that sits in the museum. It was incredi- ble to be able to sit in the same seats they did when they flew these fabulous aircraft.” 8 | SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES Local governments work to provide emergency notifications low the steps outlined for Comox Valley setting up your account. Sign |Regional District | up today To Get Notified.” Residents are encouraged The Comox Valley Re- to register for emergency no- gional District (CVRD) in tifications for the communi- partnership with the City ties in which they live, work of Courtenay, Town of Co- and play. Local emergency mox, and Village of Cum- notifications will be delivered berland are expanding the to registered users directly to current boil water notifica- cell or landline phones. tion system to a free Comox The emergency notifica- Valley wide local emergen- tion lists to sign up for are: cy notification service. City of Courtenay; Baynes The service will help keep Sound (Electoral Area A); residents and businesses Denman/ Hornby Islands informed in a timely man- (Electoral Area A); Lazo ner when public health and North (Electoral Area B); safety are at risk. Puntledge – Black Creek The “Get Notified” Con- (Electoral Area C); Town of nect Rocket system is a Comox; Village of Cumber- free subscription based ser- land; K’ómoks First Nation vice that will allow local (KFN). governments to distribute Users can choose Boil local emergency alerts to Water Notifications – Co- subscribers. Registration is mox Valley Water Supply required in order to receive System Users, Water Re- notifications. strictions – Comox Valley Currently the Canada- Water Supply System Us- wide Alert Ready service ers, and Sewage Treatment cannot be used by local gov- Plant Odour/ Noise Noti- Visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/getnotifications to sign up to receive local emergency notifications. ernments and only provides fications – Comox Valley notifications to specific -ar Water Pollution Control eas and mobile devices. Centre Users. annually to ensure they are a computer. If you wish to cations list(s) you wish to and three municipalities “The registration process Already have a on the correct distribution receive notifications but subscribe to. providing sustainable ser- is simple,” explains Howie Connect Rocket lists and their contact details currently do not have a To learn more and to reg- vices for residents and visi- Siemens, emergency pro- account? are accurate. computer please call 250- ister To Get Notified visit tors to the area. The mem- gram coordinator for the Residents who already Register without a 334-6000 and we will help comoxvalleyrd.ca/getno- bers of the regional district Comox Valley Regional have a Connect Rocket ac- computer set up your account for you. tified. work collaboratively on District. count to receive boil water There are many residents All you need to know is the The Comox Valley Re- services for the benefit of “Go to www.comoxval- or other CVRD notifications within the Comox Valley phone number you wish to gional District is a federa- the diverse urban and rural leyrd.ca/getnotified and fol- should log in to the account that do not have access to use and emergency notifi- tion of three electoral areas areas of the Comox Valley.

Courtenay council seeking OCP advisory committee members council and citizens to es- mately 16 months begin- tion of the natural envi- ply for the OCP Advisory to offer in advancing a wide | City of Courtenay | tablish a community vision ning this fall, with a goal for ronment, climate change, Committee is available at range of community solu- The City of Courtenay’s and manage change in ac- council to consider the plan transportation and mobil- courtenay.ca/OCPupdate. tions is encouraged to put Official Community Plan cordance with that vision. for adoption by early 2021. ity, economic development, Applications will be ac- their name forward to sit (OCP) will soon be under- The last significant update Broad public consultation infrastructure, and housing cepted until October 6. on the OCP Advisory Com- going its most significant for this document was in will form an important part needs. “The City routinely works mittee. update in almost 15 years. 2005. of the process, with oppor- The City is seeking advi- with a range of organiza- “While this committee To ensure this important The upcoming review is tunities beginning in early sory committee members tions who represent the will be limited to twelve document reflects Cour- expected to carry the com- 2020. who can provide techni- various voices of the com- members, there will be tenay residents’ current munity forward over the In addition to overall cal guidance at key project munity and we look forward plenty of other opportuni- expectations for future next 20 years. Council has community engagement, milestones on long-term to working with individuals ties to get involved,” added planning and land use man- directed that the updat- the technical OCP Advisory planning principles, policy and organizations on this Buck. agement, the City is seek- ed OCP consider climate Committee will review and development, and ideas for dynamic committee,” said Successful candidates ing community members change mitigation and ad- make recommendations on partnership. Ian Buck, director of devel- will be officially appointed interested in participating aptation at all stages of its a range of policy topics in- How to apply opment services. “However, by council. The first OCP in an OCP Advisory Com- development. cluding land use, growth Information on the OCP being part of an existing or- Advisory Committee meet- mittee. The project is expected management, design of the update including the terms ganization is not required. ing is tentatively scheduled The OCP is a tool for to continue over approxi- built environment, protec- of reference and how to ap- Anyone who has expertise for November 1.

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Canada’s two official languages are a fundamen- tal element of the Cana- dian Armed Forces and the federal public service and Linguistic Duality Day provides federal organiza- tions with an opportunity to promote linguistic duality and to celebrate our found- ing principles and our rich heritage as citizens of a bi- lingual country. What do you In addition to the 50th as well as a web-based live central to Canada’s defence ture Change Plan” to instill anniversary of the Official broadcast as an informative policy, Strong, Secure, En- the need for both official think of the Languages Act, we are cel- panel discussion on the cul- gaged. Given that objec- languages in the workplace, ebrating the 10 years of Lin- ture of bilingualism. Details tive, as well as the activi- starting in the National Cap- guistic Duality Day! on these commemorative ties outlined in the Official ital Region. National Defence is cel- initiatives can be found on Language Action Plan for By doing so, the goal ebrating with an internal the Official Languages Act the Department of National is to instill a culture that Totem promotional campaign, in- 50th anniversary commem- Defence/ Canadian Armed fully values both official TIMES cluding a special ceremony oration page. Forces, the Director Official languages and equitably on Linguistic Duality Day, Respecting diversity and Languages is developing an respects all Defence Team Personnel Support Programs (PSP) on bas- September 12, in Ottawa, the dignity of all persons is “Official Languages Cul- members. es and wings across the country are seeking member and client feedback to help measure Les deux langues of- gues officielles, nous cé- tiatives de commémoration ficielles conçoit un “plan usage and satisfaction of the programs and ficielles du Canada sont lébrons les 10 ans de la se trouvent dans la page sur de changement de culture services offered. un élément fondateur des Journée de la dualité lin- la commémoration du 50e en matière de langues of- Tell us what you think of this Canadian Forc- Forces armées canadiennes guistique! anniversaire de la Loi sur ficielles”, de sorte à faire es Newspaper. The survey consists of a few et de la fonction publique La Défense nationale cé- les langues officielles. valoir la nécessité d’utiliser questions that will only take a couple of min- fédérale. Cette journée lèbre avec une campagne de Le respect de la diversité les deux langues officielles utes to complete and is anonymous. donne l’occasion aux or- promotion interne compre- et de la dignité de toutes les dans le milieu de travail, à Vist surveymonkey.com/r/PSPsatisfaction- ganisations fédérales de nant une cérémonie spéciale personnes est au cœur de la commencer par la région de survey, use the dropdown menu to select promouvoir la dualité lin- le 12 septembre à Ottawa, politique de défense du Ca- la capitale nationale. “Comox”, and select “CF Newspapers Jour- guistique et de célébrer à l’occasion de la Journée nada, Protection, Sécurité, Ainsi, l’objectif vise à naux des FC.” nos principes fondateurs et de la dualité linguistique, Engagement. Compte tenu encourager une culture qui If there are other programs or services that notre riche patrimoine en avec diffusion en direct de cet objectif et des acti- valorise entièrement les you would like to offer feedback on, options tant que citoyens d’un pays sur le Web, ainsi qu’une vités décrites dans le Plan deux langues officielles et include Fitness, Sports, Mess Operations, bilingue. table ronde informative sur d’action sur les langues offi- qui respecte plus équitable- Recreation Programs, PSP Facilities, Leisure En plus du 50e anniver- la culture de bilinguisme. cielles du MDN et des FAC, ment tous les membres de Activities, and Special Events. saire de la Loi sur les lan- Des précisions sur les ini- le Directeur – Langues of- l’Équipe de la Défense. Water restrictions in the Comox Valley to handle peak demands and boulevards; filling a etables may be watered by ure to do so will result in to Stage 3 and we ask for Comox Valley for water,” said Marc Rut- swimming pool, hot tub or hand-held container or a a permanent loss of plant the community’s patience, |Regional District | ten, general manager of en- garden pond; or washing a hand-held hose equipped material. understanding and compli- gineering services branch. vehicle or boat other than with an automatic shut-off The use of water to wash ance to ensure our back-up The Comox Valley Water “When BC Hydro drains in a commercial car wash nozzle during installation sidewalks, driveways, system is able to keep up System is on Stage 3 water the Penstock we depend on or car dealership. and at any time during the parking lots, exterior win- with demand during this restrictions until Septem- the community adhering to Permitted water use following 24 hours after in- dows, or exterior building time,” said Rutten. “Once ber 27 to allow for planned a higher stage of water re- A person may water trees, stallation is completed. surfaces is permitted only the new lake intake and maintenance repairs. BC striction to ensure there’s shrubs, flowers, and vegeta- Micro-irrigation or drip- if necessary for applying treatment infrastructure is Hydro is draining their enough water for indoor and bles on any day between the irrigation systems to water a product such as paint, complete in the summer Penstock and the CVRD firefighting use.” hours of 6 to 8 a.m. and 8 to trees, shrubs, flowers, and preservative, and stucco, of 2021, these BC Hydro must move to its emergen- During Stage 3 water re- 10 p.m. if watering is done vegetables on any day be- preparing a surface prior driven watering restrictions cy back-up pump station to strictions, residential lawn by hand-held container or tween the hours of 6 to 8 to paving or repointing will be a thing of the past.” draw water from the Punt- and garden watering with a hand-held hose equipped a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m may bricks, or if required by For more details about ledge River. a sprinkler is not permitted with an automatic shut-off be used. law to comply with health permitted and prohibited “Stage 3 water restric- at any time. Residents are nozzle. All-weather playing or safety regulations. activities under Stage 3 tions are required as our also prohibited from pres- Newly planted trees, fields may be watered at “We know this is a long visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/re- back-up system isn’t able sure washing driveways shrubs, flowers and veg- any time, but only if fail- period of time to adhere strictions. 10 | SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES Capt Jeff Manney

While in Seal Bay, the infanteers practised “fire and movement’ drills, learning how to work together to advance on the enemy. Here a soldier fires blank rounds with the C9 light machine gun during a section attack. Long, tough days: Reserve infantry candidates battle exhaustion, stress at Seal Bay

each other for our lives, support their peers.” Capt Jeff Manney and that’s a huge thing.” Adding to the pressure |39 CANADIAN BRIGADE GROUP | DP-1 Infantry are the Master Corporals Seven weeks-long, the on staff who hound the The Aurora appeared course is a testament to candidates constantly, en- overhead just as the sec- unflinching Army rigour. suring that each soldier tion of infantry was re- “They’re long, tough gets it right, no matter how loading for another prac- days,” says course officer tired they might be. tice attack. Capt Chris Scott, a for- And all of this, the re- “Hey, look at that thing. mer infantry lentless pace, the excru- What is it?” officer with the Princess ciating attention to de- “Hercules.” Patricia’s Canadian Light tail, the sudden ‘enemy’ “Cool”. Infantry, and now a re- attacks disturbing a rare Okay, so their aircraft servist with the Canadian moment of rest, all of it recognition leaves a little Scottish. His new unit has lands with a thud in the to be desired. been assigned to conduct middle of a reservist’s Pte Aaron Edis, an Army Reservist with the Canadian Scottish Regi- But for the 26 army re- this summer’s training busy civilian life. ment (Princess Mary’s) takes a break from the DP-1 Infantry course servists who came to the for reservists from across The payoff for to answer questions. Pte Edis, a civilian engineer from Nanaimo, was Seal Bay training area . citizen soldiers one of 26 infantry candidates to take the seven week course this sum- this summer for part of “We’re up at 5:30, start- Pte Edis, for instance, mer, a portion of which was conducted in the CSR’s Seal Bay training the grueling Development ing off with physical fit- is a father and a civilian area adjacent to 19 Wing Comox. Phase One (DP-1) Infantry ness training and ruck engineer with a Nanaimo course, there’s no arguing marches. We pack a lot firm. Like all reservists, he side of infantry training is calmly in stressful envi- career. with their work ethic. of academic and technical has to deal with the stress learning that one can actu- ronments. For me that’s “In DP-1 there’s a great “There’s a struggle out training in throughout the of simply finding the time ally cope with it all. one of the biggest things. deal of learning and syn- here, it’s very physically day and we go long into to be a ‘citizen soldier’ – “There’s a lot going on,” It allows you to approach thesis, adapting to pres- demanding,” says Pte Aar- the evening. Typically, which often means poach- he says. “I’ve got four kids any problem in life.” sure, arising to challeng- on Edis of the Canadian what each soldier has to ing from his vacation days and a wife at home, a job, For Capt Scott, watch- es,” he says. “It takes time Scottish Regiment (Prin- endure is a lot of physical while relying on the gen- and I’m having to balance ing his soldiers find – and and training before they cess Mary’s). exhaustion while retaining erosity of his employer to all this. But here on DP-1 then exceed – their poten- start to coalesce as a team “To a bystander it looks a lot of knowledge, and on cover the rest. Stress piled is where we learn to handle tial means his students are and before each individu- crazy, it looks intense. But top of that they have to de- upon stress. that stress. We practice and ready to tackle the next al realizes, yeah, I’ve got we’re learning to rely on velop as a team, learning to But, for Pte Edis, the up- train to be able to react hurdles in their infantry what it takes.” SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | TOTEM TIMES | 11 19 Wing SPORTS UPDATES The fall and winter sports season is upon us! At 19 Wing Comox, there are plenty of opportunities to participate and compete with our base teams! This can lead to travel for regional, national, and international competition. If you are interested in representing 19 Wing Comox in any of the following sports, reach out to the OPI directly. Badminton and squash – Cpl Derrick Joseph | [email protected] Men’s basketball – Cpl Edrian Vlaar | [email protected] Women’s basketball – Paul Wright | [email protected] 19 Wing Comox recognizes first two platinum in- centive recipients: Capt Jacinda Smit (407 Sqn, Curling – Cpl Joey Beaudin | [email protected] 398/ 400 points) and MCpl Marc Neron (442 Men’s hockey – MCpl Robert Keeping | [email protected] Sqn, 399/ 400 points). Old-Timer’s hockey – Maj Francis Laplante | [email protected] The FORCE Rewards Program was implemented Women’s hockey – Cpl Celia Spruyt | [email protected] to motivate CAF personnel to adopt a healthy- active lifestyle while recognizing those who Swimming – Cpl Trevor McLaren | [email protected] achieve a high level of health-related and op- Men’s volleyball – Sgt Chris Green | [email protected] erational fitness. In order to achieve the plati- Women’s volleyball – Capt Paige Campbell | [email protected] num level, members must achieve a minimum To learn more about sports in the Canadian Armed Forces, contact Paul Wright, 19 Wing Co- of 397 points. Only 0.1 % of the member’s age mox sports coordinator, at [email protected], or at local 8783. and gender category will achieve that level.

Call for nominations Soldier On Western Mounted Troop event will be held at CFB and hosted by the Strathcona Mounted Troop from Oc- tober 20 to 26. It is an opportunity for those that are part of the ill or injured community to have an introduction to riding horses and equestri- an therapy. The deadline to apply is October 7. Apply on- line at soldieron.ca. WO Eric Venema, Western Region Co-ordinator Soldier On Program, Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group [email protected]

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Located in the 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre at 1575 Military Row Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Statutory Holidays: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Military users only: 6 – 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m., Monday to Friday Fitness, Sports and Recreation: 250-339-8211, local 7173/ 6989 Sports Stores Counter: 250-339-8211, local 8315 & RECREATION

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19 Wing Comox is hosting a Terry Fox Run/ walk on Friday, September 13 commencing at 12:30 p.m. at the track behind the Fitness and Community Centre, located at 1575 Military Row. All members of the 19 Wing Defence Team are invited to participate in the 2 or 5km run/ walk. Personnel participating in the Terry Fox Run/ walk must register through the completion of an en- try form, either by picking one up at sports stores, or online. Additional entry forms will be avail- able at registration. Members are asked to bring cash donations to help reach the goal of providing $5,000 to the Terry Fox Foundation. Please note that donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt. The event will take place outdoors, rain or shine, so dress appropriately. To register online, or to make a donation, visit terryfox.ca/registrant/ and select CFB Comox as a run site location.