A new Canadian Coast Guard station officially opened in Cobourg on Friday. The facility gives staff safe harbour along Lake Ontario's north shore. Marc Woodhouse gives us a closer look. | Global Peterborough

2.3K views · 114 reactions | Officer Cadets from the Canadian Coast Guard College participated in a simulated rescue on the water. Practical training like this prepares these future marine navigation officers to respond to different scenarios while working at sea. Learn more about the Officer Training Program: https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/college/officer-training-formation-officier/program-information-programme-eng.html | Canadian Coast Guard | Facebook

1.8K views · 54 reactions | Did you know the Coast Guard once searched for a possible UFO?  In 1967, residents of Shag Harbour in Nova Scotia witnessed a strange lit object flying off the coast before crashing in the ocean. Search and rescue efforts found no trace of the object, and no planes were reported missing. To this day, it remains one of Canada’s most renowned UFO sightings! | Canadian Coast Guard | Facebook

Thanks to the National Shipbuilding Strategy, we’re proud to see our members equipped with modern & efficient ships! 🚢 CCGS Cadboro Bay & Florencia Bay have joined our fleet & are currently transiting from the East to the West coast, where they will deliver search and rescue operations. Stay tuned! | Canadian Coast Guard

10K views · 129 reactions | Learn what it is like to work at a Coast Guard station! See our boats facilities, living quarters, and meet some of our proud members. Experience what it takes to be part of our team and what it means to save lives in the maritime environment. | Canadian Coast Guard | Facebook

The Officer Training Program at the Canadian Coast Guard College offers you: ✔️ Bachelor’s degree ✔️ Transport Canada certification ✔️ Paid education (Room, meals and monthly training allowance) ✔️ Guaranteed employment upon graduation Apply now! 👉 https://ccg.hiringplatform.ca/processes/145510-canadian-coast-guard-officer-training-program-2024?locale=en | Canadian Coast Guard