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National Post
The Royal Canadian Air Force is hoping to address a critical shortage of experienced pilots by scooping up some of the hundreds of commercial pilots whose jobs have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Commercial carriers across Canada furloughed hundreds of pilots, technicians and other staff last month as the airline industry struggled with plummeting demand due to travel restrictions and other fallout from the global pandemic.
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Q107
COVID-19 has grounded the performance fleet at 15 Wing Moose Jaw in what was supposed to be a milestone season for the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds.
Now, the pilots are looking for new ways to showcase their talents during their 50th season.
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My Yellowknife Now
Early Monday April 20th, Canadian Armed Forces released a statement advising residents of Yellowknife of increased Royal Canadian Air Force activity operating out of Yellowknife Airport.
The aircrafts, including CC-177 Globemasters and CC-130J Hercules are conducting regular resupply missions to northern Canadian Armed Forces establishments, including Canadian Forces Station Alert.
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Global News
In many ways, the coronavirus pandemic response has been likened to fighting a war, with health-care workers on the front lines.
In Quebec, long-term care homes known has CHSLDs have been ravaged by the illness.
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Ottawa Citizen
The Canadian Forces says it is still in the planning stages of identifying which of the 24,000 personnel will be needed if the military is asked to assist in the government’s response to dealing with the coronavirus.
However, the Department of National Defence is noting that it anticipates that about 25 per cent of the potential 24,000 will be reservists.
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CBC News
NATO defence ministers recently took stock of the economic damage raining down on allied countries because of the pandemic crisis — and considered the disease's ability to blow vast holes in national defence budgets.
The military alliance's secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, acknowledged the obvious in a teleconference with journalists following a virtual meeting of defence ministers from 30 member nations.
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My West Nipissing Now
With ongoing concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of North Bay, in partnership with 22 Wing North Bay, has made the decision to cancel Armed Forces Day.
This year’s event was scheduled to go on June 10. Officials from the City say the decision was made to protect the public, volunteers and the Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demonstration Team.
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Global News
Lower Mainland reservists will begin sequestering themselves at the Vernon Military Camp beginning on April 21, according to the Canadian Armed Forces.
“Sequestration is an extreme form of isolation,” said Col. Paul Ursich, commander of the Land Component Command for JTF(P), in a social media post.
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RAFBF
Dear Friend,
The RAF Benevolent Fund has today launched a major new campaign in its centenary year. We are urging the public to help us repay the debt we all owe to our RAF veterans and their families who are in need of help. In particular, we need to reach out to the National Service and World War Two veterans, before it's too late. They put on the uniform of our country when we needed them to, the least we can do is be there for them when they themselves need our help.
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SPAADS Reunion 2020
The 2020 Reunion will be held in the beautiful city of Montréal at an excellent time of the year.
Montréal offers a wide range of things to do and see right from the hotel. Your reception package will have tourist info including downtown maps. Stay a few extra days at the hotel, or with friends, and enjoy the opportunity to visit this vibrant city.
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CanadaHelps
People who wish to make donations to the Air Cadet League, through the SPAADS effort can do so at this link.
RCAF
Envisioned as Canada's premier and world class youth development movement, the Air Cadet program seeks to encourage and enhance the development of well-adjusted, civic minded youth in undertaking leadership roles in a great Canada and a better world. The Air Cadet League of Canada's mission is to promote Canadian youth to develop an interest in aviation and aerospace and to provide opportunities to engage in enriching program elements such as physical education, music and public speaking.
Since 1941, the Air Cadet League of Canada has supported the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, both financially and through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, to ensure that Canada's
Supporting Air Cadets makes a difference in the lives of young people. Let's work together to make sure that every Cadet has the opportunities — donate today!
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Air Cadet League of Canada
Were you an Air Cadet? The Air Cadet League wants to know where being an Air Cadet has taken you; join the Air Cadet Alumni and share your "Cadet Story" with us.
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