On the Moon, in Mare Serenitatis (the eastern eye of the Man in the Moon), there is the crater named for Sir Frederick Banting. The crater is 6.4 km wide. The landing sites of Apollo 15 and 17 are located a few hundred kilometres away on either side.

River class frigate HMCS Kokanee (K 419): Laid down 25.08.43.

Save the date! The Sackville Rivers Association will be hosting our 20th annual dinner silent auction on October 18th at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Lower Sackville Stay tuned for updates about  auction items and on when and how to get your tickets Damon Conrad 902-865-9238

River class frigate HMCS Capilano (K 409) T/A/Lt.Cdr. Herbert Evans McArthur, RCNVR: Commissioned 25.08.44.

Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about an exciting and rewarding career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now: forces.ca/en/events/#/de…

HMCS Sackville is still open everyday, from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Come visit us on the waterfront and take an engaging and memorable tour aboard!

Jean Cuthand Goodwill was a descendant of Chief Poundmaker, the daughter of activist John Tootoosis and the sister of actor Gordon Tootoosis. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to providing health care to the First Nations of Canada. This is her story. 🧵1/8

On this day in 1904, William Hall died in Avonport, Nova Scotia. During the Siege of Lucknow in 1857, he distinguished himself as a member of the Royal Navy and earned the Victoria Cross for his bravery. He was the first Black person and first Nova Scotian to receive the medal.

Closure Notice: All branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1, for Labour Day.

While HMCS William Hall is the RCN’s latest Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel to make the northern voyage, it is only one piece of a much broader CAF effort in the region this summer and fall. Read more - tridentnewspaper.com/hmcs-william-h…

RCAF warns public of noise disruptions with night exercises for CH-148 Cyclone saltwire.com/nova-scotia/ha…

Had the honour of meeting Canadian soldiers in Warsaw today. They are stationed far from home, in service of our freedom and security.    Their pay should reflect the weight of that responsibility. That’s why every member of the Canadian Armed Forces is getting a raise this year.

The Royal Canadian Air Force wishes to advise the public that they will be conducting night flight exercises on the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter at 12 Wing from August 25 to 29. Info: facebook.com/CFB.BFC.Halifa…

Algerine (Reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMCS Border Cities (J 344): Laid down 26.08.42.

River class frigate HMCS Eastview (K 665): Laid down 26.08.43.

The safe return to Scapa Flow of the Canadian-operated aircraft carrier HMS Nabob, after being torpedoed by a U-boat on 22 August 1944, was an amazing feat of seamanship. #RCN