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Town of Meaford “Do Not Consume” Advisory Leads to Generous CBO Water Donation

CBO acknowledged and extended a special thanks to all of the CBO employees and other volunteers from the Meaford community who stepped up to lend a hand when the town was put under a limited water use direction in May 2023. On May 25th, a fire broke out at a used car dealership and auto shop and due to the amount of POL (petroleum, oils, and lubricants) products and other contaminants on site, the town was under a “Do Not Consume” advisory for municipal water, along with an advisory to not swim in Georgian Bay. Over several days a number of CBO staff from our 4th Canadian Division Training Centre (CDTC) Meaford site volunteered to assist with bottled water distribution at the community centre, and CBO donated water to the municipality. The “Do Not Consume” and other advisories were lifted after a series of tests over 72 hours showed that water quality had met provincial standards. Thank you to everyone who helped!

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Sandra Proulx May 2023

CBO would like to acknowledge and share the recent success of Sandra Proulx, an Air Traffic Controller candidate with Midwest ATC Canada at Southport, Manitoba for recently graduating from the Aerodrome Controller Phase 1 and Phase 2 courses at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (CFSACO) in Cornwall, Ontario. Sandra also received the distinguished LCol Gordon Stockwell Aerospace Controller VFR Top Student Award. “The LCol Stockwell Award is presented to the graduating Officer on the AEC Aerodrome Controller course who has displayed outstanding leadership, academic, and practical abilities for the post-core phase of Aerodrome Controller training and recognizes the student’s achievements and overall success.”

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CBO Green Shirt Day Participation Actively Supports Organ Donor Awareness

At our NFTC 15 Wing Moose Jaw site on April 7, 2023, CBO team members proudly participated in the Fifth Annual Green Shirt Day to promote the Logan Boulet Effect in support of organ donor awareness/registration across Canada. Green Shirt Day was created to honour, remember, and recognize all the victims and families of the Humboldt Broncos fatal crash and to continue Logan’s legacy by inspiring Canadians to talk to their families and register as organ donors. Green is the official colour of organ/tissue donation, symbolizing the hope organ donors provide to patients in need. In Canada, almost 90% of Canadians say they support organ donation, but only 32% have registered their intent to donate. Though donation rates have improved over the last ten years, there is more to be done as approximately 250 Canadians die annually waiting for an organ transplant. Well done team for taking part and showing your team spirit in support of such an important initiative.

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CBO and Affiliates – a Year in Review 2022

CBO and our affiliates have worked hard throughout 2022, with staff going above and beyond by participating in numerous charitable events.
Throughout the year, our staff coordinated with local charities in the communities where CBO and our partners operate. From participating in Christmas toy runs, to donating to local food banks, to providing jerseys for the Arctic Bay community basketball team, our staff answered the call of duty to give back throughout 2022.

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CBO Spreads Holiday Cheer by Making a Donation to “Hunger in Moose Jaw”

Darren Gray, CBO Site Manager at the 15 Wing Moose Jaw NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) site, had the honour of spreading some holiday cheer in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in December 2022. On behalf of CBO, Darren presented a donation to Hunger in Moose Jaw to go toward making and delivering lunches for local school children. Hunger in Moose Jaw is a non-profit, community-based, charitable organization that has served the community of Moose Jaw since 1993. To get involved and to make a donation, see their website at https://hungerinmoosejaw.org/

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CBO Thrilled to Sponsor Southport Bowl

A CBO banner is proudly on display at Southport Bowl, a 5-pin bowling alley located in the Central Plains RecPlex at Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. (SACI), just south of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. At SACI, CBO provides airfield and facility support services for the Contracted Flying Training and Support Program as a member of Allied Wings. In November 2022, CBO was approached by SACI about an upcoming opportunity to contribute as a corporate sponsor of one of their bowling lanes. CBO happily obliged to support this fantastic recreation facility that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Southport Bowl is a great place for private parties and corporate events as lane and facility rentals can be accommodated there. Happy bowling!

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CBO Honored to be a 2022 Ralston Rodeo Sponsor

CBO sponsored the annual Ralston Rodeo at CFB Suffield in July 2022. This long-standing event brings military and ranching community members together to celebrate and exchange their culture. There were fun and exciting amateur events for British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) and CFB Suffield community members to participate in. Events also included members of the Siksika Nation who performed a grand entrance with traditional dances and shared their history. It was a great time for all, with lots of activities for the families, food trucks, and the night ended with talented local bands playing for the crowd. CBO Site Manager, Denice Hamel was proud that her son was involved in the entertainment. CBO provides facilities management services to BATUS; where, in addition to routine service of over 144 buildings, and taking care of all the military housing through Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) at CFB Suffield, provides additional work request services for the entire training facility – the largest of its kind in Canada. CBO is honoured to be part of the Ralston, Alberta community and to sponsor such an enjoyable and significant day.

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Emish Announcement

Established in 2011, Emish is a limited partnership between Amauligak Services & Construction Ltd and Black & McDonald. Emish is an Inuit company registered with the Nunatsiavut Government that provides prime contracting and multi-trade projects in the Labrador region.

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Baffin Base Operators Announcement

We are pleased to announce that CBO and North Baffin Co-operatives have come together to form a new joint venture, Baffin Base Operators (BBO). BBO is listed on the Inuit Firm Registry and will pursue the provision of goods, Facility Management (FM) and site services opportunities in Baffin Region, which is located in the Nunavut Settlement Area. This new partnership is pursuing the North Warning System (NWS) contract as a subcontractor to Raytheon Canada to provide site operation and maintenance services at the 47 NWS radar sites across the Canadian Arctic.

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Kalluk Base Operators Announcement

We are excited to announce that Canadian Base Operators (CBO) has partnered with Kalluk Corp, an Inuit-owned company which provides a wide range of maintenance services to the Cambridge Bay region. CBO and Kalluk Corp have formed Kalluk Base Operators (KBO), a joint venture. KBO was formed to provide a business connection between CBO, Inuit-owned companies and the people of the Kitikmeot region.