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Exploits of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment honoured in new coin

By Alec Connor, Co-op student with the Guard – The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new commemorative coin highlighting

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Man meditating

Planting a seed for higher consciousness and letting the ripple effect do the work

Sun and skin: Practical tips for a sunny summer

Ottawa CAF veteran wins silver at the Warrior Games

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Five-minute safety talk – Slips, trips and falls

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Photo: CFSU(O) IMAGING SERVICES/Corporal Michael J. MacIsaac

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Five-minute safety talk – Slips, trips and falls

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August

03
Glengarry Highland Games
https://glengarryhighlandgames.com/
All day
18-08-03-18-08-04
Friday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 4th in Maxville, Ontario
Home of the North American Pipe Band Championships and the Canadian Gold Medal for Piping
Thousands of pipers and drummers from across Canada, the United States, Scotland and South America join to perform and compete in the largest pipe band competition outside of the World’s Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.
Watch the Toronto Police Service Pipe Band defend their North American Championships title against the 78^th Fraser Highlanders from Toronto and the 78^th Highlanders from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also featured in competition is the RCAF’s 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Pipe Band from CFB Borden and 8 Wing Trenton Pipe Band.
The games also features a Friday night concert and tattoo. Additional entertainment features the Steel City Rovers, Ashley MacLeod with Paddy Kelly, the Neil Emberg Trio, the Massed Pipe Bands, the Canadian Army Highland Regiments Tug of War competition and a Kilt Run.

Only $25.00 per day
Free parking, no pets, supervised camping.
Tickets available online at GlengarryHighlandGames.com
Info: 1-888-298-1666
613-527-2876
04
Glengarry Highland Games
https://glengarryhighlandgames.com/
All day
18-08-04-18-08-04
Friday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 4th in Maxville, Ontario
Home of the North American Pipe Band Championships and the Canadian Gold Medal for Piping
Thousands of pipers and drummers from across Canada, the United States, Scotland and South America join to perform and compete in the largest pipe band competition outside of the World’s Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.
Watch the Toronto Police Service Pipe Band defend their North American Championships title against the 78^th Fraser Highlanders from Toronto and the 78^th Highlanders from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also featured in competition is the RCAF’s 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Pipe Band from CFB Borden and 8 Wing Trenton Pipe Band.
The games also features a Friday night concert and tattoo. Additional entertainment features the Steel City Rovers, Ashley MacLeod with Paddy Kelly, the Neil Emberg Trio, the Massed Pipe Bands, the Canadian Army Highland Regiments Tug of War competition and a Kilt Run.

Only $25.00 per day
Free parking, no pets, supervised camping.
Tickets available online at GlengarryHighlandGames.com
Info: 1-888-298-1666
613-527-2876
26
Capital Pride parade
http://ottawacapitalpride.ca/
11:00 -16:00
18-08-26
On Sunday, 26 August 2018, LGBTQ2+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces will walk in the Capital Pride parade. Serving members, DND civilians, and supporters are invited!

If you would like to participate with us, arrive between 1100h and 1130h at Argyle Street (between Bank St. and O’Connor St). Dress will be DEU 3B. Navy pers may also wear “Navy whites”. No parking on site.
For more information, contact Cpl Meghan Beauchamp « Meghan.Beauchamp@forces.gc.ca » 613-945-5406 or on Pride day at 613-893-2429. Cpl Beauchamp or a designated CAF member will be on Argyle Street as POC. Refer to CANFORGEN: http://vcds.mil.ca/apps/canforgens/default-eng.asp?id=106-18&type=canforgen

Happy Pride!