The 85Vics conducted their annual Yorke Island spring cleanup. Their volunteer work is really appreciated and does wonders in keeping Yorke Island going. The flag has a bit of a story this time around. Seems the President Vancouver Gunners forgot to lower the flag the last time he was on the island in August 2023. It's stood up to the winter weather quite nicely. Check out the rest of the photos here.
On 1 May 2024, the Brigade Command Team paid a visit and shared insight with the members of the Regiment on future plans. The Commander presented Warrant Officer Melissa Sumpton with a Commander's Commendation for her exceptional work during last year's Op LENTUS! Congratulations Warrant Sumpton! Check out the other photos in the 2024 yearbook page.
Some new, old photos from the Second World War. These were from the Sergeant Frederick Gordon Trounce collection. He appears to have originally been a Rocky Mountain Ranger before joining the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade and serving at Point Grey. Check out all the photos on this page and let me know if I've got the story correct.
The Regiment held a very successful open house with about 200+ individuals dropping by Bessborough Armoury to say hello and find out more about the Regiment. There was a C3 set up, recruiting table, small arms table band quartet (or was it a sextet?) and the indirect fire trainer. In addition the Regimental Museum was open and the older guns were on display manned by volunteers from the Vancouver Artillery Association. Check out the other photos here.
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