MCDV 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 Volunteers:	Akasha
Email:	[email protected]
Facebook Group:	MCDV Family Network (Pacific)
HMCS Brandon on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
HMCS Edmonton on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
HMCS Nanaimo on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram
HMCS Saskatoon on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
HMCS Whitehorse on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram
HMCS Yellowknife on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

When you join the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) Family Network, 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. This Network supports HMCS Brandon, HMCS Edmonton, HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Saskatoon, HMCS Whitehorse, and HMCS Yellowknife.

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.

Programming at the MFRC

Community Kitchen

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

Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

Are you looking to meet other military-connected family members, or are you new to town? In December, we will be crafting holiday cards!

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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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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

Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Bookish Night

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

Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Holiday Night with PSP!

Make your own holiday cards and other crafts with the MFRC team and bake holiday treats with the PSP team.

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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MCDV Family Network

Evening Hours: Colwood MFRC Front Desk

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