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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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New Fiscal Year, New Conflicts
A lot tends to happen each April. This year marks just over a year since many of us adopted a new work environment. This has meant new ways of connecting with clients, peers, staff, supervisors […]
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Spring is finally here
Spring is finally here; the days are getting longer and warmer. I would like to encourage people to go outside and get moving. Unfortunately, the COVID situation has reduced the recreational programs and resources we […]