Canadian Military Family Magazine

06/19/2026

Don't miss our friends, PAL Aerospace in Trenton tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. It is a huge day for the FWSAR program at 8 Wing Trenton as they host their recruiting event at the Military Family Resource Centre starting at 1200 hrs.

They are looking for Transport Canada Licensed AME, an RCAF Level A or Level C AVN or AVS Technician or an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.

Join them and explore the opportunities available this summer at 424 Squadron.

More info here: https://rpst.in/VJN6x

06/18/2026

Did you know that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has partnered with 10 Military Family Resource Centres? Check out which centres and learn more about this fantastic program.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, globally acclaimed book-gifting program, has partnered with several Canadian Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) to gift books to families with young children. This joint initiative promotes childhood literacy and assists with strengthening bonds in militar...

06/17/2026

Is stress causing havoc in your relationship? Is there a communication breakdown between you and your partner? Give Dealing with Stressful Situations a read for ideas on how to get back on track. Remember: The reality is that it is how you deal with these situations that is the real test. Rather than turning on each other in the relationship, it is about working together and finding ways to overcome the situation. Read more:

Relationships are not always easy and perhaps they were never meant to be. They take time and dedication, and anyone who has ever been in one knows that sometimes stressful situations arise. The reality is that it is how you deal with these situations that is the real test. Rather than turning on ea...

06/16/2026

There are a lot of people that always want “status updates” on your life. Do not spend all your time on the computer trying to get everyone up to date on what is happening. This is time-consuming and not taking the time you need for you. Create a group mailing list, send out an update every 2-3 weeks. This allows people to know you care, what is happening and is a quick way to get information out to everyone all at once so that once your kids are in bed, you can step away from the computer and go to bed early, have a long bath or do something else that renews YOU

06/14/2026

Nothing feels more like spring than colourful fields of exquisite tulips. And that’s why the Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands is our image of the week. Known for both its tulips and windmills, the Zaanse Schans neighbourhood is located in the town of Zaandam, near Amsterdam. Pictured here is one of the historic windmills relocated to this area to recreate the look of an 18th-century village.

Have a blessed Sunday!

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06/11/2026

To meet the needs of military spouses and partners with their career aspirations, Military Family Services (MFS) Spousal Employment Programs is launching a unique program.
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To meet the needs of military spouses and partners with their career aspirations, Military Family Services (MFS) Spousal Employment Programs is launching a unique program. Designed with the military lifestyle in mind and to meet the challenges civilian military spouses and partners face, CareerCOACH...

06/10/2026

It's summertime! If you are planning to spend time seaside or lakeside on or in the water here are a few unique Canadian places to visit this summer. Read more:

With summer finally at our doorstep, families are gearing up to enjoy the great outdoors. Children and adults alike get most excited to spend lazy summer days out on the water. For those looking for a unique experience on the water this summer, parks across Canada have lots of options for everyone i...

06/09/2026

Say no at least 10 times a week to other people’s requests or demands. Deployments and absences are hard and you will not be able to do all the things you used to do for others and stay sane. Start getting comfortable with saying no to things and stick to it. A deployment or absence is a great excuse. You cannot be all things to everyone and that is okay. Most times people will either work out how to do it themselves or realize they didn’t need to do it anyway. Keep a tally of when you say no and ensure you are setting limits and boundaries on your time. It isn’t easy not to be there for everyone, but if they are meant to be in your life, they will understand.

06/07/2026

Spring is here in this week's photo. With snowcapped mountains in the background, cherry and plum blossoms line a street in Vancouver, BC.

In Canada's West Coast city, 40,000 cherry trees burst with pink and white blooms each spring. The cherry blossoms are so stunning that the city hosts a festival dedicated to them—the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Wishing you a spring-filled Sunday!

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06/04/2026

Did you know there is a crisis text service for military children? Powered by Kid Help Phone, the new confidential bilingual service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to 78,000 children and youth of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

A new crisis texting service for military children and youth was announced today. Powered by Kid Help Phone, the new confidential bilingual service is available 24hours a day, seven days a week to 78,000 children and youth of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. “For more than 30 years, Kids Help ...