The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Maritimes

10/22/2026

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary heraldic badge has been updated to feature the Canadian Royal Crown. Approved by His Majesty King Charles III in 2023, the Canadian Royal Crown represents the Sovereign’s authority in Canada and was designed to serve in perpetuity, no matter who is on the throne. It replaces the St. Edward’s Crown that represented the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and is being updated on all Canadian Coast Guard heraldic badges. The new artwork was created by the Department of National Defence’s Directorate of History and Heritage.

You’ll start to see the updated badge on our communications and materials over the coming months. Existing items with the old crest will be phased out as they’re replaced, so don’t worry if your current gear still has the old one.

New crown, same mission: volunteers saving lives on the water.

09/21/2026

If you're a CCGA member who hasn't attended a Refresher Course yet, get in touch with the office. We'd love to have you at one of our upcoming sessions!

English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em8RKczlOiI
Francais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdudL12ji14

Overview of the CCGA SAR skills refresher course

08/25/2026

This past weekend, members from all 16 zones across CCGA-Maritimes came together in Digby, NS, for our 2026 Regional Training Exercise for hands-on training in Environmental Response, Search Planning, and First Aid, capped off with a full on-water SAREX out of Digby Harbour.

Search and rescue is a team effort, and our volunteers need to be sharp, prepared, and ready to work seamlessly with each other when a real call comes in. There's nothing quite like seeing this many members travel from every corner of our region to train side by side, swap knowledge, and remind each other why we do this work. The energy this weekend was second to none.

A huge thank you to our hosts, Zone 13, for the incredible job welcoming us all and pulling this event together. And a sincere thank you to our partners at the Canadian Coast Guard for their support in making this exercise possible.

08/13/2026

Le remorquage en toute sécurité, ça ne s'improvise pas; ça s'apprend.

Dans notre nouvelle vidéo, les membres de la Zone 2 de la GCAC font la démonstration des meilleures pratiques pour remorquer un navire en détresse, une compétence essentielle pour nos bénévoles sur l'eau.

Merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont contribué à la réalisation de cette vidéo!

Regardez ici a francais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmB0Fhm_fo&t=1s
Watch here in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6A7pjd1Bp4&t

07/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of CCGA-M! This group just completed their orientation training, covering the core skills, safety procedures, and search-and-rescue fundamentals that prepare our volunteers to respond on the water. Zone 2 Director Lynn Gregan and Zone 5 Director/President Allan Elliott worked together to lead the training and get these members mission-ready. Welcome aboard, and thank you for volunteering to help keep our waters safe!

07/23/2026

Great turnout at Tuesday's Zone 11 SAREX! An RCAF 413 Squadron Cormorant was able to join for training, working with CCGA vessel Ashley Bridget, captained by John Levy. This kind of hands-on training with our air assets is exactly the experience our members need if they're ever called on for a real hoist rescue.

Thanks to all the members who've come out for SAREXs so far this season. This training keeps our crews sharp and ready. More sessions coming up soon, stay tuned.

07/07/2026

Our first SAREX of the season kicks off today in Zone 16! Members in other zones should keep an eye on their email for their zone's SAREX date and location. These exercises are a great opportunity to review key skills like towing, search patterns, radio communication procedures, and person-in-water retrieval, all while getting out on the water with your fellow members. Please confirm your attendance with your zone director.

06/19/2026

Looking to build your skills and earn volunteer hours? Two online training opportunities are currently available to CCGA members through the Canadian Coast Guard Academy.

The Environmental Response Observation course teaches participants how to safely observe, document, and report pollution and environmental incidents, while ICS-100 provides an introduction to the Incident Command System used to coordinate emergency responses.

Both courses are completed entirely online and are excellent tools for members looking to prepare for future taskings and expand their knowledge. To register, please contact the Regional Office.

06/12/2026

Stop by this event to meet many of our Coast Guard partners. And visit by our booth to say hi!

Step aboard our new offshore oceanographic science vessel, the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk! 🚢

Explore interactive displays, get an up-close look at a helicopter, and discover how we serve Canadians through hands-on activities.

Join us tomorrow for Coast Guard Day 2026 at our Dartmouth base!

06/11/2026

CCGA-M Zone 2 recently participated in a joint Search and Rescue exercise with Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue on the Miramichi River.

Pictured are volunteers Eric Simpson and Janika Richard, who spent the day conducting shoreline and parallel-track searches with their Zone Director, Lynn Gregan, while working alongside partner agencies. Exercises like these strengthen cooperation, build operational experience, and help ensure our volunteers are ready when lives depend on it.