The sinking of the CGS Lambton
On April 19, 1922, the Canadian Government ship (CGS) Lambton was the scene of a disaster. The ship was intended to respond […]
Dangerous Work – Advisory from the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada issued a special advisory on September 13, 2022 to remind employees and employers of their rights and responsibilities […]
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend –The story behind Thom Drew, a former Nova Scotian lighthouse keeper
Mosher Island, in Nova Scotia, has a very interesting story to tell. The last lighthouse keeper to have held this job on […]
Member Profile: Matthew Walker – Acting Deputy Superintendent of Environmental Response at CCG
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Western Region is made up of more than 27,000 km of pristine coastline – the Environmental Response Program […]
Mike Johnson and the Battle of the CCGs – The Politics of Kidney Stones
It all started in 2019. At the time, and still today, medical clearance was required in order to work at sea with […]
Day of the Seafarer
June 25, 2022 Your Voyage, Your Journey-then & Now, Share your journey Alain Jacques Georges Marie Gerbault (Nov 17, 1893-Dec 16, 1941) […]
Government lifts vaccination policy for federal workers
Today, the federal government announced it will lift the vaccination policy for all workers in federally regulated workplaces as of June 20, […]
Member profile and stories: Gary Cashin – Lockmaster with the CCG
Gary Cashin, lockmaster at the Strait of Canso (Local 80824) for the last 7 years, shared with us his adventures and very […]
Coast Guard turns 60
On January 26, 1962, the federal government created the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). However, while it got a new name and structure, […]
International Mother Language Day – A Touching Story by Captain Mohammad Ali
International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in November 1999, is celebrated on February 21, every year. One of our members took […]
Bert Farwell – Union Warrior Award
On January 27, recognition awards were given by the PSAC BC Regional Council to recognize and celebrate the tireless work our members […]