CFB Kingston - Kingston Garrison News

Dear CCMS: Respect and Dignity for All

I am a CAF member and a member of a faith community. I’m proud to say that I treat everyone with respect and dignity: never thinking of myself or anyone else as better or less […]

CMTC Oversees Crucial Collective Training on Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 21

From May 1 until May 11, approximately 2500 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel validated their readiness on Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 21 (Ex MR 21) in Wainwright, Alberta. While Wainwright may seem a long way from […]

Base Commander Message

I have been away from my position as Base Commander for the last few months as I was called to assist at the division level. My time at the division made me even more aware […]

Talk the Talk: I think my workplace is toxic and I don’t know what to do about it

I don’t feel comfortable talking with my colleagues. They are constantly criticizing leadership and bickering with each other. I think my workplace is toxic and I don’t know what to do about it. A high […]

Summer Greetings from the Base Commander

We have made it to the half-way point of this particularly challenging year, and I’m proud to say that our team, and our community, has risen to meet those challenges head on! We may have […]

Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health

Depression can have pervasive effects on an individual: a key precursor is life stress, both daily hassles (Kanner et al., 1981) and major negative life events (Sarason et al., 1978). Emotional intelligence (EI) helps us […]

Acting Base Commander wishes all a good posting season

As we move into the summer and the start of the annual posting season, I would like to wish a hearty welcome to those coming into the region and goodbye to those leaving. For those […]

Op LASER to Op VECTOR INTERNUM

Less than one year ago I was driven on a Friday evening to Petawawa to train with 2 Fd Amb to prepare for work in a Long Term Care Home in Montreal as part of […]

Dear CCMS: I am considering putting in a grievance as my OC hasn’t been treating me fairly and won’t recognize my contributions in my PER. What should I do?

Dear CCMS, I am considering putting in a grievance as my OC hasn’t been treating me fairly and won’t recognize my contributions in my PER. What should I do? Good news, there are a number […]

A Message from LCol Pickell, Acting Base Commander

Spring is finally here, COVID-19 Vaccines are rolling out in greater numbers, things are looking up and the excitement of the upcoming APS is in the air. This is all good news. However, we need […]