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VANGEN 26-24 Battle of Atlantic (3 May 26)[In Person]
All, We have been invited to participate with HMCS York in the Battle of Atlantic commemoration and parade. This event will take place close to HMCS York, so we will participate with them this year. Where: Royal Canadian Legion - Port Credit Branch 82, 35 Front St. N., Mississauga, ON L5H 2E1 When: 1100 to 1300 Date: 3 May 26 Dress: Officer: 1A Cadets: C1 OOD: A/SLt Tsang From the RCL Port Credit Branch 82 location, the parade will march to the Port Credit Cenotaph in Vimy Pa
SLt Michael Galita
16 hours ago1 min read
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Weekly Routine Orders 26-17 (21 Apr 26)[In Person]
Please see attached weekly routine orders: WRO 26-17A.pdf Note: Cadets that have not been issued uniform or have no fitting uniform to wear the proscribed order, are to wear civilian clothing. Black trousers and a white collared shirt are preferred in civilian. Do not call the HMCS York numbers at the gate to gain entry. The 'day staff' are away and not available to open the gate for you. A Commissionaire is on duty; please standby to allow them to return to the intercom. Do
SLt Michael Galita
2 days ago2 min read
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VANGEN 26-23 RCL Centennial - BOA Tribute (2 May 26)[In Person]
All, For those that are not tagging, the HMCS York band is putting on a tribute to the Royal Canadian Legion on the occasion of their Centennial, and the Cadets are welcome to take in the performance. Where: HMCS York, 659 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M5V 1A7 When: 1330 for 1400. It's estimated that the end will be approximately 1600. Date: 2 May 26 Dress: Officer: 3 Cadets: C3 OOD: A/SLt Tsang For those attending, credit in elemental subjects will be granted for the comple
SLt Michael Galita
2 days ago1 min read
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VANGEN 26-22 Navy League of Canada Fundraising (30 Apr, 2 May)[In Person]
Cancelled VANGENs: 26-20 Tour of RCMI (14 Apr 26)[In Person] All, The Navy League of Canada has requested Cadets help in raising funds for some optional aspects of our program (some meals during Optional training, Christmas mess dinner, Awards Dining-In, gifts and awards, &c.) that are not provided by the Department of National Defense. Participation also helps in completion of your X02 Community Service requirement in your training. Event 1: Where: Rendezvous at Loblaws, 17
SLt Michael Galita
2 days ago2 min read
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VANGEN 26-21 Navy Bike Ride 2026
All, This year, RCSCC Vanguard is again participating in the Navy Bike Ride. Registering for the team is available at the following link: https://raceroster.com/registration/499ebe05-9b1a-4c83-a388-3c7b3fbef635/entry?team=985512 If anyone wants to make a donation to the RCSCC Vanguard team supporting the Navalis Foundation (formally the Naval Benevolent Trust), Support Our Troops, or Soldier On, without joining the team, they can do so at the following link: https://raceroste
SLt Michael Galita
6 days ago1 min read
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VANGEN 26-20 Tour of RCMI (14 Apr 26)[In Person]
All, HMCS York is closed on the evening of 14 April. ANY members of RCSCC Vanguard that show up to the Stone Frigate will be turned away. As alternative programming, a tour of the Royal Canadian Military Institute has been arranged that we'll attend instead. Where: 426 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1S9 When: 1830 - 2030 Date: 14 Apr 26 Dress: Officers: 3C Cadets: C3C for PO1+ and C5 for all other Cadets. Duty Watch: OOD: Lt(N) Hunter POOD: PO2 Thoman QM: MC Berney
SLt Michael Galita
Apr 101 min read
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VANGEN 26-19 Tallship Training - Updated!(9 May 26)[In Person]
All, The Area HQ has set up training aboard a tallship in Toronto Harbour. Fine details are not available yet, but permission slips are available and registration is open. Only 30 positions are available for the training. Deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY, the 17th of April. Where: TBD When: TBD Date: 9 May 26 Dress: C5 Permission Form: Permission Form - Tallship.pdf Please send the completed form to 18sea@cadets.gc.ca Cadets registered for the event at the present time: Ra
SLt Michael Galita
Apr 81 min read
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VANGEN 26-18 Lost Winter Coat
All, A coat may have been picked up by another Cadet or parent on accident. Please take a look at the picture below. If the coat was taken by mistake, please email 18sea@cadets.gc.ca or contact your DPO to help arrange return of the item. Regards,
SLt Michael Galita
Apr 81 min read
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VANGEN 26-16 Boat Maintenance (28,29 Mar, 19 Apr 26)[In Person]
Cadets can learn about the seasonal work that goes into maintaining a pleasure craft by joining Mr. Kuzminykh in preparing his boat for the summer season. This will count towards nautical training, and so elemental credits will be issued for attending. Where: Alexandria Yacht Club, 2 Stadium Rd, Toronto, ON M5V 3H4 When: 0900 - 1600 Date: 28, 29 Mar, 18, 19 Apr 2026 Dress: Civilian. Please wear clothing appropriate for wet and/or cold weather. A warm change of clothes is reco
SLt Michael Galita
Mar 281 min read
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VANGEN 26-12 Op Phoenix - Advanced Seamanship (22-24 May 2026)[In Person][Overnight] - Updated!
All, RCSCC Vanguard will be participate in an Area activity involving several Sea Cadet Corps at Blackdown CTC . Cadets will participate in Advanced Seamanship, Small Craft Operation Program (Pleasure Craft Operator Card or Restricted Operator Certificate [Maritime VHF Radio]), or a basic familiarization program. Deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY the 17th of April. Where: Meet bus at HMCS York, 659 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON M5V 1A7. Transport to Blackdown CTC will be pr
SLt Michael Galita
Mar 72 min read
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VANGEN 26-01 Summer Training - Update
Applications received on time have been submitted. New applications will be submitted, but may be considered by HQ staff on a first-come basis after all the other recommended Cadets have been selected. For Cadets that complete at the minimum of Phase II this year will have the opportunity of taking training at a Cadet Training Centre, or the Technology and Distance Learning Centre during the summer. Below are the courses, locations, languages and prerequisites to each course.
SLt Michael Galita
Jan 51 min read
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VANGEN 25-25 Joining Instructions for Training Year 2025-2026 (TY25-26)
Some comments from HMCS York: Please do not call the Duty Phone at the vehicle gate - this reaches a day-staff worker and not anyone able...
SLt Michael Galita
Sep 1, 20255 min read
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VANGEN 23-035 Dias Decorating Competition
All, RCSCC Scarborough and RCSCC Vanguard have been gifted each a dias constructed by PO2 (Ret'd) Peter Baker from HMCS York/The Naval...
SLt Michael Galita
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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VANGEN 23-023 Captain's Standing Orders
Edit: Link corrected. Based on recent events, it was noted that the Standing Orders has not been posted in a while. An updated and new...
SLt Michael Galita
Jun 4, 20231 min read
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