We have six slots available for a tour of HMCS Yellowknife this Sunday, 4 Dec, from 1100h to 1200h. The ship will be docked at the Burrard Dry Dock at the bottom of Lonsdale Ave. Please sign up on the sheet on the notice board in the blue building by Wednesday evening.

All members of the band are highly encouraged to attend the band clinic being held this weekend, 3-4 Dec, at the Navy League building next to the armoury. Timings are 0830h-1630h Saturday, 0830h-1500h Sunday. Please try to attend both days. Dress is civilian clothing, lunch is provided.

Senior NCOs in levels 4 and 5 sign up here for gap training in leadership and instructional techniques. Classes will be held on Saturday, 19 Nov and Sunday, 27 Nov. Timings are 0900h to 15/1600h both days, lunch provided. Please attend both sessions.

Tomorrow, 103 squadron will be participating in the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, marching to and from the armoury to the cenotaph, and parading with the primary reserve, fire and police members, and other cadet units. This is the first time since 2019 we have done so, so here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Although participation is part of the cadet curriculum, parading in this event can be challenging for some cadets. If you are not confident in your ability to march for the distance required or to stand in place for 45–60 minutes, you are excused. Please fill in an absence form if you won’t be attending, and consider going to the cenotaph to view the ceremony in the public audience.
• It will be cold, and standing for long periods in this weather can be uncomfortable if you are not prepared. Wear layers, including long underwear or tights, and your issued cadet parka. If you do not have a parka, a civilian jacket in a dark colour is acceptable. Wear black gloves.
• A proper breakfast will improve your ability to get through the parade significantly. Don’t overdo it, but definitely don’t skip your breakfast! Avoid having a lot of milk for breakfast.
• When marching, concentrate on swinging your arms to shoulder level in time with the drum and the other members of your flight. It is much easier to stay in step this way. Similarly, when marking time bring your legs up so your thighs are parallel to the ground.
• Expect to stand around for quite a while. There are a lot of participants in this parade and a certain amount of waiting is inevitable. If you are standing easy, take the opportunity to move and stretch. Keep your knees unlocked during parts of the ceremony when we are standing at ease or attention.

Fall-in is in front of the blue cadet building (next to the armoury) at 0830h and dismissal at approximately 1200h at the same place. Dress is C1/parka, with black gloves. Cadets who haven’t been issued a uniform should wear black trousers and shoes, and a dark jacket.
See you tomorrow morning!

All cadets are encouraged to attend this week's Remembrance Day ceremony.

Cadets will assemble in front of the squadron LHQ (blue building) at 0830h prior to falling in for the parade to the cenotaph, where the Remembrance Day ceremony will take place. Cadets will march back to the armoury for dismissal at 1200h.

Dress is C1 with cadet parka or similar civilian coat. Black gloves are acceptable with uniform. Cadets without uniforms may wear white shirt/black pants and shoes, with a coat appropriate for conditions. Dress for the weather.