Canadian Armed Forces training begins Saturday in Northumberland

Canadian Armed Forces training begins Saturday in Northumberland

With just two days to go, Northumberland County is preparing to welcome approximately 800 members of the Canadian Armed Forces for a planned emergency training exercise taking place April 25–27.

Northumberland County hosting major military training exercise this weekend

Approximately 800 members of the Canadian Armed Forces will flood Northumberland County this weekend for a training exercise. Troops from across the province are expected to begin arriving in the area today for Exercise TRILLIUM VENTURE. Military convoys will be visible along Highway 401 during this period, with vehicle movements travelling through neighbouring regions including Durham, Hastings, and Prince Edward counties. The large-scale annua…

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Residents of Cobourg and Northumberland County need not fear an armed invasion when 800 soldiers “invade” the area next weekend for a large-scale training exercise. Northumberland will welcome the 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London for a domestic training exercise on April 26-27 and residents can expect to see approximately 800 troops, military vehicles and support staff in Cobourg and Hamilton Township, Cramahe T…

800 soldiers to 'invade' Ontario county for disaster training

Residents of Cobourg and Northumberland County need not fear an armed invasion when 800 soldiers “invade” the area next weekend for a large-scale training exercise. Northumberland will welcome the 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London for a domestic training exercise on April 26-27 and residents can expect to see approximately 800 troops, military vehicles and support staff in Cobourg and Hamilton Township, Cramahe T…