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Finally, the group boarded HMCS Regina for a tour of the bridge and Captain’s Quarters of the Halifax-class frigate where they were each presented a souvenir RCN baseball hat. Their day concluded with lunch in the Submarine Shore Office cafeteria where MS Devin Maxwell, a Naval Communicator in Victoria, presented Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria a $500 cheque from the submarine’s charitable fund. MS Maxwell facilitated the outreach and said he got the idea for the tour after he and his girlfriend drove past the charitable organization’s headquarters. “I knew how much I enjoyed field trips when I was a kid and thought a tour of the base would be a great thing for Big Brothers Big Sisters,” said MS Maxwell. “I know they had a blast and were smiling ear-to-ear the entire time because it gave them a chance to come to Dockyard and see things they normally wouldn’t have a chance to see.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada currently matches over 42,000 children with adult mentors or mentoring programs in an effort to build life-changing relationships built on friend- Firefighter Alex Donald helps Raphael and Michael Gravel from Big Brothers and Big ship, trust and empowerment. Sisters dress in firefighting gear during a tour of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt July 29. Lieutenant (Navy) Higgins shows Raphael and Michael the helm and throt- Photos by Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services tles controls on HMCS Regina. The group from Big Brothers and Big Sisters receive a tour of HMCS Victoria. August 8, 2016 LOOKOUT • 3 edepot.ca bottl Homemade Soups and Sangys Military Discount Wale Road - 310 Wale Road - 250-391-0689 Jacklin Road – 2806 Jacklin Road 778-432-3900 DDadsSoupsAndSangys.coma d s S o u p s A n d S a n g y s. c o m Photo by LS Ogle Henry, MARPAC Imaging Services Vice Admiral (Retired) Gary Garnett was presented a long lost cup from his former command, HMCS is your award winning Kootenay by Lieutenant (N) Malorie Aubrey, Aide-de-Camp to the Commander Maritime Forces Pacific/ LookoutNewspaper.com community newspaper! Joint Task Force (Pacific) during the recent Change of Command Ceremony on July 22. Retired Admiral’s lost mug dredged from harbour after nearly 30 years We bring to you advertising that supports the Canadian Military Community. Sonya Chwyl far back as 1955. when the mug must have Anything not claimed by MARPAC PA Office While most of the items found its way overboard. the museum will be sent for In turn, please show them your support... can’t be traced back to their “It was somewhat worse recycling or disposal at the If you’ve spent time at origins, at least one has for the wear, like myself,” end of the project. Tell advertisers you saw them in the Lookout found its way back to its said VAdm (Ret’d) Garnett, For nearly 150 years, Canadian Forces Base Lookout Online is a thriving Esquimalt in the last two owner. who is recovering from Esquimalt Harbour has months, you may have At the recent Maritime recent surgery. been a hub of naval and Join us for daily news, noticed dredging underway Forces Pacific Change of And while VAdm (Ret’d) industrial operations. advertiser’s specials and news releases in the harbour by A and B Command ceremony, Rear- Garnett may not have plans While these activities have Join our network and don’t miss a thing! Jetties. Admiral Couturier present- to use the souvenir to hold become more environmen- www.lookoutnewspaper.com It’s all part of the ed Vice-Admiral (Retired) coffee anytime soon, he says tally friendly over the years, Gary Garnett with a coffee it will find a good home in previous practices contrib- Esquimalt Harbour LookoutNewspaperNavyNews Lookout_news Remediation Project, which mug that belonged to him his office amongst his other uted to the contamination aims to remove contaminat- almost 30 years ago. military memorabilia. of some areas of the har- ed sediment from the area VAdm (Ret’d) Garnett’s Currently, a team of bour seabed. and improve the harbour name, along with the name archeologists is cataloguing The Esquimalt Harbour for sailors and marine life of his squadron and ship, the artifacts pulled from Remediation project is the alike. is still visible on the worn the harbour and reviewing Royal Canadian Navy’s But it’s not just sediment plastic coffee mug that was each item for significance. ongoing effort to address that has been brought to the pulled from the harbour. Photos and descriptions of this issue by reducing the surface – so far, hundreds From August 1986 to July the items are being sent to exposure of marine life to of man-made artifacts have 1988 VAdm (Ret’d) Garnett the CFB Esquimalt Military contaminated sediments been recovered including was Commander of the Museum, who will decide if and providing a diverse lighters, keys, dishware and Second Canadian Destroyer they want to add the items habitat for marine commu- identification cards from as Squadron. He says that’s to their collection. nities. Attention youth - the PM wants you DND mate and clean growth, and many son who puts him or herself forward others. will be considered. Are you between the ages of 16 Now is your chance to have your It only takes 30 minutes of your and 24? Do you want to engage with voice heard. time to have a chance at representing the Prime Minister and other young If you want the Prime Minister to Canadian youth from coast to coast people from across the country to listen to what you have to say on any to coast. shape Canada? or all of these issues, apply to become Through the same application or Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Minister a member of the Prime Minister’s through the “Stay Connected” link, of Youth, has launched the very first Youth Council. The Prime Minister you can also sign up for addition- Prime Minister’s Youth Council. is looking for youth engaged in their al opportunities to engage with the Approximately 30 youth from across communities, as well as those who Government of Canada on a variety Canada will meet directly with the have not yet had the opportunity to of issues, even if you are not apply- Prime Minister to provide non-par- do so, representing the diversity of ing for the Prime Minister’s Youth tisan advice on national issues such Canada. Council at this time. as employment, access to education, Because everyone’s perspective is Head to canada.ca/youth to learn building stronger communities, cli- unique and valuable, every young per- more and submit your application. 4 • LOOKOUT August 8, 2016 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 [email protected] Lookout asked this question: What is your favourite summertime outdoor activity or event STAFF WRITERS People Talk Rachel Lallouz 250-363-3672 and why? [email protected] Peter Mallett 250-363-3130 [email protected] PRODUCTION Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 [email protected] Teresa Laird 250-363-8033 [email protected] Bill Cochrane 250-363-8033 [email protected] ACCOUNTS/CLASSIFIEDS/RECEPTION I always like a good sum- For me it’s vegetable gar- Stand-up paddle boarding For me it’s the annual Rock Mary Lou Climenhaga 250-363-3127 mer music festival and dening. I love my fresh at Brentwood Bay or the the Shores concert because [email protected] various water activities, veggies, especially zucchi- Gorge because the feel- it showcases so much local like kayaking or swimming ni, because there’s nothing ing of the sunshine on my musical talent on Vancouver SALES REPRESENTATIVES because music and activi- comparable to growing it skin and being so close to Island.