443 Squadron Family Network

Connect with others going through the same experience, participate in social activities, and get the latest updates on deployments and work-related absences.

Contact Information

Family Network Volunteer:	Tara
Email:	[email protected]
Facebook Group:	443 Squadron Family Network

When you join the Family Network for 443 Squadron, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.

If your loved one deploys with an air detachment attached to a ship, we suggest that you also join the ship’s Family Network.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

Victoria Royals Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night Contest

Win a seat in a luxury suite at the Victoria Royals hockey game on November 3rd, 2024. Contest closes October 25th.

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Canada Post: Christmas Postal Service

You will be able to send care packages free of charge from any Canada Post Retail Outlet to designated overseas locations from October 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025.

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MFRC How to Send Morale Mail

Did you know you could send morale mail to your deployed military member for free? This service is available at the MFRC under the direction of the Fleet Mail Office.

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Monthly Information Session for HMCS Vancouver Recap

Here is the slideshow from the Monthly Information Session for HMCS Vancouver (minus operational security information) that was held on Thursday, September 26th, 2024.

The slideshow from the session can be found below.

Programming at the MFRC

Wellness Wednesday - Mindful Creativity

In October, we will encourage you to explore using artistic expression as a mode of self-care.

Monthly Information Session for HMCS Vancouver

HMCS Vancouver’s Command Team will provide a live update to friends and family members about what the ship has been up to and what the future holds.

Community Kitchen

Enjoy cooking delicious meals and connect with other military families in this facilitated and fun cooking program.

Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Bookish Night

Calling all book lovers! Come join other bookworms to enjoy activities to celebrate our love of reading.

Growing Parents

A supportive and educational group for new and expecting parents. Guest Speakers and topics related to pregnancy and parenting babies up to 12 months of age.

Parent & Child Programming

The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.

Stay & Play 123 Music & Me

Programming for Children and Youth

Respite Child Care During Absences

Available at no cost when a military parent is deployed or away for work-related reasons for 21 consecutive days or more.

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Supporting Children Through Absence

Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.

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443 Squadron Family Network

Evening Hours: Colwood MFRC Front Desk

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