Naval Officers Association of Canada - Cadet Instructor Appreciation Night

4 October 2008 - HMCS YORK, Toronto - The Naval Officer's Association of Canada hosted a Cadet Instructor Appreciation Evening in the Wardroom of HMCS YORK in Toronto. The event was aimed at appreciating the efforts of the Naval Officers from the Canadian Forces Cadet Instructor Cadre as well as Navy League Cadet Officers, in instructing Sea and Navy League Cadets and promoting the culture of the Navy. RCSCC VANGUARD was represented by the Commanding Officer Lt(N) Paul Simas as well as the Executive Officer, Lt(N) Nicholas Armstrong.

Cdr Davies, Commanding Officer of HMCS YORK, alerted the crowed as to the developments on the planning of the Naval Centennial, planned for the summer of 2010. VANGUARD's Commanding Officer also paid tribute to Lt(N) Wong, who was proud to be both a cadet instructor and an active member of the Naval Family.

LCdr Fraser McKee, Ret'd also took the opportunity to launch his new book on Naval History, entitled "The Three Princes"

Also participating on the event were officers from RCSCC HARWOOD, NLCC PRINCE OF WALES and HMCS YORK. The Navy League, the Naval Club, the WREN's and the Toronto Sea Cadet Alumni Assiciation were represented as well.

Lt(N) Simas Interview - Portuguese Language

SLt Lien Interview

SLt Lien is interviewed by Dwight Brown from CityTV
While getting her hair shaved!

VANGUARD Sea Cadet Officers shave head for a good cause!

Toronto, 12 Sept 2008 - "The Officers of RCSCC VANGUARD along with officers from HMCS YORK shaved their locks for a great cause" said Lt(N) Simas, Commanding Officer of RCSCC VANGUARD. "What we did today varies a bit from our usual role as cadet instructors. Today we concentrate on doing something as Officers, as friends remembering one of our own, fallen by cancer." he continued. " What we did today, we did for our good friend, Lt(N) George Wong."

The intrepid group included members from HMCS YORK, Toronto's Naval Reserve Unit, including Commander Matthew Davies, Commanding Officer of HMCS YORK.

VANGUARD Officers will shave their heads to support Cancer Research!!!

Toronto, 7 August 2008 - VANGUARD officers will be participating in this year's Terry Fox Great Canadian Head Shave to support Cancer Research! "This is a great opportunity for us to lead by example!" says VANGUARD's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant (Navy) Paul Simas. "Besides being a well-worth cause, I just want to see how I look without any hair!" says Mr. Donohue, VANGUARD's Supply Manager, who will not only sacrifice his locks for a good cause, he will also be shedding his beard for the project! "As soon as I heard about it, I knew I wanted to participate!" said Sub-Lieutenant Sally Lien, VANGUARD's Administration Officer, and VANGUARD's only female participant!
If you wish to make a donation supporting this great cause, please contact one of VANGUARD's Officers who will gladly ensure that your kind donation reaches the Terry Fox Foundation. Please check: www.18vanguard.com/contact.htm if you need more info.
You can witness this great act of courage and community leadership on 12 September 2008, at Brookfield Place, Garden Court, 181 Bay Street, Toronto at 12 pm. Please arrive early! Pictures are encouraged!

VANGUARD Sea Cadets were news in Portugal and around the Portuguese language World!

Vanguard cadets were news in Portugal and around the Portuguese language World!

for the video, please follow this link!

mms://195.245.168.21/rtpfiles/videos/auto/contactocanada/canadacont_24072008.wmv

VANGUARD and the Toronto Nautical Festival were a topic of Portugal's RTPi International TV. RTPi is a Portuguese language "CNN/BBC-like" international station, broadcasting worldwide.

VANGUARD Sea Cadets at the Toronto Nautical Festival 2008!!!

Toronto 21 June 2008- The Sea Cadets of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps VANGUARD in Toronto are taking a centre role on this year's Toronto Nautical Festival. VANGUARD Cadets have been instrumental into helping to organize the line-ups to the various tall ships visiting the Toronto Harbour. Besides of the local tall ships Kajama, Brigantines Pathfinder and Playfair, this year we had the visit of Canada's pride, the Bluenose II, escorted by two American ships, the Pride of Baltimore II and the U.S. Brig Niagara.
On Saturday21th, The cadets of RCSCC VANGUARD along side cadets from RCSCC WHITBY and RCACS 618 "Queen City" had an opportunity to literally "climb on board" the U.S. Brig Niagara, where the proud cadets showed their seamanship skills by helping their crew unfold their sails.
For pictures of the event, please go to http://18vanguard.blogspot.com/