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SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

In the early morning darkness of July 23, 1960, off British Columbia’s Sechelt coast, the fishing boat Unimak struck a tow line pulling a barge. Within no time other fishing boats responded to the Unimak listening to crew trapped in...

July 14, 2023

Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

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Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

Every year on June 25th, the world celebrates the International Day of the Seafarer. This special occasion recognizes the invaluable contributions made by seafarers to the global economy and trade. As we commemorate this day in 2023, the Union of...

June 25, 2023

Canadian Coast Guard member profile

Member Profile: Matthew Walker – Acting Deputy Superintendent of Environmental Response at CCG

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Western Region is made up of more than 27,000 km of pristine coastline – the Environmental Response Program is a critical team in the Region on which Matthew resides. The program is responsible for ensuring an...

July 19, 2022

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Member profile and stories: Gary Cashin – Lockmaster with the CCG

Gary Cashin, lockmaster at the Strait of Canso (Local 80824) for the last 7 years, shared with us his adventures and very surprising stories from his years working with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Since 1987, Gary has been interested...

June 8, 2022

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Member’s Profile: Robert (Bert) Farwell – Cook and social activist in the CCG

Bert has worked for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) as a Ships’ Crew member for over 30 years. President of Local 20220 and very involved in all things UCTE, he also sits on the BC Regional Council, is a member...

July 13, 2021

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Member’s profile: Katia Couture – Deckhand, Canadian Coast Guard

Local 10109 During the current crisis, Katia’s work is considered a crucial service. Her job is consequently necessary for the safety of all or part of the general public. After working as a steward for ten years, she has now...

May 7, 2020

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Profile of a member: Justine Etzkorn – CCG, Principal Lightkeeper

Local 20232 Given the current circumstances of the pandemic, the work of some of our members is considered a crucial service. Sister Justine Etzkorn is one of them. For the past 20 years she has been a lightkeeper in British...

April 17, 2020

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A member’s profile: Jimmy Mailhot – CCG hovercraft mechanic

Local 10117 For the past 4 years, Jimmy Mailhot has been a hovercraft mechanic (Local 10117) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Since 2016, he has been involved in his Local 10117—first as the Vice President and now President. There...

February 18, 2020