521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Announcements – Oct 29, 2026

Flag Party practice this coming Monday, Nov 2 2026.

No cadets this coming Thursday, Nov 5 2026, however, those that need to be measured for a uniform or need replacements parts, we will be doing a uniform night, that night. Timings and location TBD. Be checking here for updates.

Poppy Drive is happening this coming Sunday, Nov 1 2026 and Sunday, Nov 8 2026. We still have open spots for Nov 1 and Nov 8 that need to be filled. Please see the lists below. If you can fill a spot, please send an email to the Squadron email:521aurorarcacs@gmail.com to Capt Yakiwchuk, stating that you would like to sign up for a shift, which shift you would like to sign up for (location and AM or PM shift), your rank, and full name. Lets make sure we fill those spots. All cadets are to meet at the Branch 57 Legion, 32627 Logan Avenue, Mission, BC, for their shift. From there you will be dispatched out to your Poppy locations. Make sure to be on-time for your shift. AM shift starts at 8:30am and the PM shift starts at 12:30pm. Dress will be C3's (Full Dress with ribbons). For those that do not have a uniform yet, the dress will be white dress shirt with a black tie, black pants, and black shoes. Remember to dress for the weather. Check the weather forecast the day before.

Remembrance Day – Nov 11

All cadets are to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremonies. This is a Mandatory parade. Attendance will be taken! Location and timings will be posted shortly. Dress will be C1's (Full Dress with medals). For those that do not have a uniform yet, the dress will be white dress shirt with a black tie, black pants (dress pants prefered if available), and black shoes (dress shoes prefered if available). Remember to dress for the weather. Check the weather forecast the day before. Remember, this is a very special day to honour our Veterans and Fallen Members. Lets show them the respect they deserve.

Thank you to the cadets that signed up to do Remembrance Day Ceremonies for the eldery that can not be at the main ceremony. You are to meet at the Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residence, 32331 7^th Ave, Mission BC, for 12:30pm, after the main ceremony is completed. The cadets are: FSgt Evan Farrell, Sgt Ashima Tillack, Sgt Mehar Kehal, Cpl Daniele Jallouq, Cpl Nailah Fathima, LAC Aliyana Tiro, and AC Isis Cooper.

October 30, 2026

Announcements and Weekly Training Schedule – Oct 29 2026

No Flag Party practice Monday, Oct 26, 2026

Applications for Summer 2027 Course and Staff Cadets are now open. Deadline for application is Dec 05, 2026. Please see posts below.

Sign up sheets for Poppy shifts on Sunday. Nov 1 and Nov 8 will be posted next parade night. You need to sign up for at least one shift. This is part of what being a cadet is all about and we support the Legion during this time of the year.

All cadets are expected to be at Remembrance Day Ceremonies on Nov 11 2026, Timings and locations will be posted soon. Plan to be there!

Remember that dress for Thursday night's parade is either Civies or Halloween Costume.

October 23, 2026

2027 Cadet Summer Training Courses

Greeting Cadets! 

It is time to look to the future for 2027 Summer Training. Applications for Summer Training are now being accepted. If you would like to apply, you will need to send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk at: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com , stating your rank, full name, which courses you would like to apply for (your top 3 from the list), their location (which CTC), and the date of the courses. Courses that are TDLC are possibly Virtual/Online courses.

Example: Rank: Cpl 

                Name: Joe Blogins

                Course: First Choice: Introduction to Survival / Whitehorse CTC / July 19 – 30, 2027

                              Second Choice: Advanced Aviation / HMCS Quadra CTC / July 26 – Aug 20, 2027

                              Third Choice: Basic Coder (Virtual) / TDLC CTC / July 12 – 23, 2027

For more information on Summer Training Cadet Courses, click on the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/courses.html

For more information on IT / Virtual Cadet Courses, click on the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/online-courses.html

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS ARE DECEMBER 05, 2026!

October 20, 2026

Staff Cadet Applications for Summer Training 2027

Staff Cadet applications are now open and being accepted for 2027 CTC Summer Training.

Criteria to apply: Must be 16 years of age by June 2027 and not be 19 years of age before September 2027, must be a Sgt or higher in rank, have completed level 3 by June 2027, have attended Summer Training at a CTC before, and have a current Cadet365 account. Also, have completed the Cyber Awareness Course at least 2 weeks before they begin their training.

Pay rate: A SCdt will be paid a daily rate of pay for each day of their employment period, which includes required travel days.  The SCdt’s rank and associated rate of pay will be retroactive to the start of their employment.

Staff Cadet Rank (Appointed at the CTC           Staff Cadet Daily Rate of Pay

or Position, not rank held at your Squadron)     

Sgt                                                                      $117.00

FSgt                                                                    $126.00

WO2                                                                   $135.00

WO1                                                                   $144.00

Documentation Required: A valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and a valid bank account. Any special qualifications (ie: Valid First Aid, Radio License, ect) are an asset.

Staff Cadet Appointments / CTC's available to apply for (select your top 3 CTC's you wish to apply for. Then select 5 different appointments for each CTC).

Example: First Selection – Vernon CTC / Choices – 1. Staff Cadet – Operations, 2. Staff Cadet – Marksmanship Courses, 3. Staff Cadet – Support Services, 4. Staff Cadet – Survival Courses, 5. Staff Cadet – Training – Any/General

Second Selection – HMCS Quadra CTC / Choices – 1.Staff Cadet – Aviation Courses, 2. Staff Cadet – Administration, 3. Staff Cadet – Sports and Recreation, 4. Staff Cadet – Support Services, 5. Staff Cadet – Operations

Third Selection – Whitehorse / Choices – Ect…

See list below:

CTC's: Trenton, Cold Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Vernon, HMCS Quadra (Comox), Whitehorse

Othe Staff Cadet appointments: Staff Cadet (Cadet Correspondent), Staff Cadet (IT Internships) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Staff Cadet (Virtual) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Staff Cadet (Tech Lab) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Staff Cadet (In Person) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Skilled Trades – Summer Opportunities

Dates: Anytime from June 26 2027 to August 22 2027 (varies from different CTC's and Staff Cadet appointments)

For more information, click on the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/staff-cadet.html

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: DECEMBER 05 2026

If you are interested in applying, send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk at: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com , stating your rank and name, that you meet the criteria for application, and your top 3 Staff Cadet choices.

October 17, 2026

Air Cadet League of Canada – British Columbia Provincial Committee (ACLC-BCPC) 2026 Car Raffle Fundraiser

The Air Cadet League of Canada – British Columbia Provincial Committee is having a Car Raffle fundraiser for the Air Cadet Squadrons in BC.

Tickets that are purchased through this fundraiser helps support 521 Aurora's fundraising efforts so that extra activities outside of our regular parade nights can be done for our cadets (ie: 2027 Spring Break Trip to Comox, sports activities, Mess Dinners, ect,).

Please help support this worthy cause.

Tickets are just $20.00 and who knows, you could have a new car or $30,000 in your pocket for Christmas! Draw date is December 15, 2026 at 3pm. 

October 17, 2026