HMCS Brandon, city join teddy bear hunt
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This article was published 05/05/2021 (1968 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The City of Brandon and HMCS Brandon have teamed up to brighten young Canadians during social distancing and lockdowns through a global teddy bear hunt.
“We hope the people of Brandon will follow us on social media to see all the neat and fun things our raccoon teddy bear will do on the ship,” said Lt.-Cmdr. Maude Ouellet-Savard.
“For example, driving the ship and sneaking into dry stores, where we store our dry goods and food.”
Ouellet-Savard hopes the project “brings many smiles to our friends and families, especially during these difficult times in a global pandemic,” she said in an emailed response to The Sun.
“Please follow us on Facebook over the next two weeks to find our special teddy all over the ship. We look forward to your comments taking a guess at where it’s hiding on board!”
Teddy bears will be displayed in the windows of city hall and other civic buildings to show their support as a reminder of HMCS Brandon’s ongoing relationship with Brandon and the commitment of Canadian Armed Forces sailors during long absences from family members, the release said.
Residents are encouraged to follow HMCS Brandon’s social media accounts to see pictures of the teddy bear in various locations on the ship.
Followers will be able to guess the teddy bear’s location and take part in a naming contest.
Updates can be found on HMCS Brandon’s Facebook account (@HMCSBrandon), Instagram (@HMCSBrandon) and Twitter (@HMCSBrandon).
HMCS Brandon departed Esquimalt Harbour on Feb. 18. It was joined by the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 103.
They are patrolling in the eastern Pacific in operation CARIBBE to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. It is responsible for the detection and monitoring of illicit trafficking in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean regions.
HMCS Brandon aims to be one of the first Canadian warships on a mission that is launching the teddy bear initiative, the release from the City of Brandon said.
“To the crew of HMCS Brandon, we take this opportunity to recognize your professionalism, dedication and sacrifice in the service to our Nation,” said Mayor Rick Chrest.
» kkielley@brandonsun.com