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Reprint – A Sailor’s Journal

November 22, 2013Abe Van Oeveren, CCG, CCGS, CG, lighthouse, litehouse, Sir Wilfrid LaurierAdult Memories, British Columbia, Canada, Coast Guard, Communication, Construction, Equipment, Fishing, Icebreakers, Information, Lighthouses, North America, On The Job, Reprint, Search & Rescue, Ships & Shipping, StoriesretlkprLeave a Comment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) carries lighthouse keepers and their supplies (groceries, mail, household goods, etc) usually by ship or helicopter. This story describes the inner workings of the Canadian Coast Guard light icebreaker Sir Wilfrid Laurier as told by my friend Abe Van Oeveren. I have been on several ships and they are indeed […]

Canadian Coast Guard 50th Anniversary

January 22, 201250 years, 50th, anniversary, Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, CCG, CG, uniformsCoast Guard, Coast Guard, Facebook, Government, Lighthouses, Reprint, Souvenirsretlkpr7 Comments

On January 26, 2012 the Canadian Coast Guard will proudly celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Special celebrations will be held at Coast guard bases across Canada. There is a also Calendar of Events running from January to July 2012. There is even a Facebook page advertising the event. According to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Press […]

Lighthouse Collections – Lapel Pins

September 28, 2011CCG, CG, CN, CNR, collections, lapel pins, lighthouse, litehouse, pins, Police, RCL, RCMP, souvenirs, VTSBritish Columbia, Canada, Coast Guard, Equipment, Government, Helicopters, Lighthouses, Planes, Search & Rescue, Ships, Souvenirs, TransportationretlkprLeave a Comment

One of the benefits of having a “glamorous” job like a policeman, pilot, or lighthouse keeper is the collection of memorabilia such as models, photos, key-chain hangers, and lapel pins. This post is dedicated to lapel pins. In the photos below you can see some of the pins that were collected by myself and my […]