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MFRC Family Networks

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.

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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HMCS Vancouver Homecoming Information 

 

Welcome Home HMCS VANCOUVER and GRIZZLY! 

HMCS VANCOUVER and their helicopter GRIZZLY will be coming home from deployment on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. 

 

For Dockyard (C3 Jetty): 

*You must be listed by your homecoming military member as a guest to enter Dockyard. Ensure you confirm with them that you are on the access list. 

 

6:45am: HMCS VANCOUVER guests start arriving at Canteen Rd. parking lot 

7:00am: Shuttles from the parking lot to C3 Jetty commence for HMCS VANCOUVER guests 

8:30am: HMCS VANCOUVER passes the Esquimalt Lagoon 

8:45am: HMCS VANCOUVER passes Duntze Head 

9:15am: HMCS VANCOUVER comes alongside C3 Jetty 

Shuttles back to the Canteen Rd. parking lot commence 

*If you have limited mobility and require assistance, please be sure your military member makes note when adding your name to the access list. 

  • Parking will be available at the parking lot located on Canteen Road (see map here). No special DND parking pass is required. 

  • Government issued photo ID is required for guests aged 18 and over to access Dockyard. 
  • Dress for the weather – it’s colder than you think on the Jetty. 
  • Tents will be in place to provide shelter in the event of inclement weather. 
  • Breakfast sandwiches and hot chocolate will be available.

    Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate all dietary preferences and allergies.

  • Portable toilets will be available. 
  • Bring strollers for the smaller children; there will be room on the buses for these and people on hand to assist. 
  • Dogs will be authorized to access Dockyard for the homecoming. Your dog must be listed on the access list by your homecoming military member as a guest to enter Dockyard. Please read through these directions on attending with a dog. 

Media Disclaimer 

Photography will be taking place and the images could appear on social media (no names will be attached). If you do not wish to be included in any images, please let us know and we will do our best to notify any photographers. Please bear in mind that everyone has a phone/camera and we can only control our own official photographers. 

 

Questions? 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640 or [email protected]. 

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 Monday, November 18th, 2024. 


 The slideshow from the session can be found below.


Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa

Here is the slideshow from the Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa (minus operational security information) that was held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. 


 The slideshow from the session can be found below.


Programming at the MFRC

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Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

Are you looking to meet other military-connected family members, or are you new to town? Join us for an informal coffee connection and welcome.
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Festive Family Pancake Breakfast

Are you connected to a military or veteran family? Join the MFRC for this FREE, family-friendly event!
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Monthly Information Session for HMCS Ottawa

HMCS Ottawa’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.
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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

Casual Child Care

Try Casual Child for a few hours of respite or to get things done without your "little helper".
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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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