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Day: 7 June 2025

Local Calgary Brewer Launches Special Edition Beer for HMCS Calgary 30th Anniversary

In a heartfelt tribute to three decades of service, Tool Shed Brewing Company has partnered with the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Calgary to launch a special edition beer celebrating the ship’s 30th anniversary. Commissioned in 1995, HMCS Calgary, a Halifax-class frigate, has been a symbol of Canadian strength and pride, and this unique pilsner honors…

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HMCS Calgary Returns to Royal Canadian Navy After Major Refit at Seaspan

On May 22, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed back HMCS Calgary, a Halifax-class frigate, following a comprehensive 28-month refit at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards. This milestone marks the successful completion of the second full Docking Work Period (DWP) under Seaspan’s Halifax-Class Work Period (HCWP) contract, representing the largest overhaul ever undertaken at the Victoria-based…

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HMCS Margaret Brooke Sails to the Edge of the World in CBC’s Journey to Antarctica

In a gripping showcase of naval prowess and scientific ambition, the CBC special Journey to Antarctica takes viewers aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s Harry DeWolf-class patrol vessel, HMCS Margaret Brooke, as it embarks on a historic mission to the icy waters of the Antarctic. Aired as part of CBC’s The Nature of Things, the documentary…

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