The Canadian Coast Guard opened its new search and rescue station in Port Weller, Ont. Strategically located on the south shore of Lake Ontario, this modern facility will enhance search and rescue operations in the region. The new search and rescue station represents a $7.6 million investment. The full release is available online. Contact Alice.Hansen2@forces.gc.ca.
Over the past weekend, the Canadian Coast Guard Academy celebrated its 57th graduating class, welcoming one of its largest cohorts in decades, with 58 new officers joining the Canadian Coast Guard. Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner Kevin Brosseau honoured the graduating class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Canadian Coast Guard Academy in Sydney, … Read more
The following Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador are now open for the 2026 season: Shippagan, N.B. Souris and Summerside, PEI Old Perlican, Twillingate, Port au Choix, St. Anthony and Corner Brook (Temporary location), N.L. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
In Halifax, N.S., the Canadian Coast Guard celebrated the launch of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Donjek, the first of two Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships being built for the Canadian Coast Guard at Irving Shipbuilding Inc., as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The full release is available online. Contact maya.ouferhat@forces.gc.ca.
The CCGS Martha L. Black will carry out icebreaking operations in the St. Lawrence Seaway, between Cardinal, Ont., and Saint Lambert, Que., to facilitate the safe reopening of this vital shipping channel. The icebreaker scheduled for these operations is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the USCGC Spar will conduct icebreaking operations near Thunder Bay, Ont., on or around March 14. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions. The full … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard has begun winter icebreaking operations in Atlantic Canada, the St. Lawrence Gulf and Estuary, the St. Lawrence River, and the Great Lakes and interconnecting waterways. Every winter, the Canadian Coast Guard provides icebreaking support, escort, and ice management services to aid the safe and efficient movement of people, ships, and goods … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations near Thunder Bay, Ont., beginning on or around Jan. 8, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to facilitate safe navigation for commercial vessels in and out of the area, and/or to break up any ice jams that could cause flooding. The timing of … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations near Midland, Ont., beginning on or around Jan. 6, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to facilitate safe navigation for commercial vessels in and out of the area, and/or to break up any ice jams that could cause flooding. The timing of these … Read more
The following Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, are scheduled to conclude operations for the winter by Dec. 31, 2025: Shippagan, N.B. Souris and Summerside, PEI Old Perlican, St. Anthony, and Twillingate, N.L. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.