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205 Collishaw Squadron

The Air Cadet Program helps youth aged 12–18 develop leadership, teamwork, citizenship, physical fitness, and an interest in aviation while building confidence and lifelong skills. Our Motto: “To Learn. To Serve. To Advance.”

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News and Announcements

Check regularly for updates. For official details on squadron activities and events, refer to the Monthly Routine Orders (MRO) in Cadet365.

  • PURDY'S CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER 2026 (order link here) 🍬

    Celebrate Christmas with delicious chocolates and gift baskets from Purdy’s while supporting 205 Collishaw Air Cadets! Catalogues will be available Nov 12 at the Armory front doors, with the 📌 LAST DAY TO ORDER NOV 21 and orders arriving Dec 3 at the Armory.

  • RAFFLE TICKET (contact Support Desk here) 📢

    The more raffle tickets we sell, the more opportunities our cadets will have to participate in exciting events, activities, and programs! Raffle tickets are $5 each, with prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250, and the draw will take place on December 17. 📌All ticket stubs, money, and unsold tickets MUST BE RETURNED BY DEC 10.

  • NOV 17 LEADERSHIP REVIEW BOARDS

    Positions are available for FCpl and up as well as Level 4 and up. 📌APPLICATION DEADLINE NOV 12. See the posters in the Armoury. For more information on Cadet365.

  • NOV 17 SSC BOARD MEETING

    Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30–7:30 PM in the 808 Wing Lounge (above the LHQ). All parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend come stay informed and take part!

  • SQUADRON 85TH ANNIVERSARY PIN (CJCR dress instruction link)

    In celebration of the Squadron’s 85th Anniversary this training year we have designed a pin that is authorized to be worn on cadet dress uniform go to Cadet365 Teams 01 General channel for Version 2 of the November MRO for details and instructions.

  • BC AIR CADET CAR LOTTERY! (Order BCPC Car Lottery tickets here) 🚗

    Enter the BC Air Cadet Car Lottery for just $20 per ticket for your chance to win a 2026 Honda Civic LX in Silver (automatic) or $30,000 cash, with the draw taking place on Dec 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm. 📌 BE SURE TO SELECT “205” UNDER “WHO DO YOU SUPPORT?” TO SUPPORT 205 COLLISHAW SQUADRON AIR CADETS.

  • JUNIOR CADET TRAINING DAY

    EXERCISE SUNRISE DATE & LOCATION TBD Open to Level 1-2 Cadets. One day activity. This Area Directed Activity (ADA) will provide year 1-2 cadets with a learning opportunity that will build confidence, develop skills, and create lasting friendships as they begin their journey through the Cadet Program. Joining instructions will be distributed through Cadet365 email. Cadets should ensure they regularly monitor their email throughout the lead-up to the activity. For more information on Cadet365.

  • DEC 3 CO's PARADE

    CO's Parade seating at 18:15 hrs; parade begins at 18:30 hrs. Features band and flag party presentations, inspections, promotions, awards, and squadron announcements. Family and friends are welcome!

  • DEC 10 HOLIDAY MESS DINNER

    Cadets will participate in a formal, holiday themed mess dinner (1800-2030). As this is on a regularly scheduled training night, attendance is required; however, sign up is mandatory. Sign-up sheet is located outside parade square. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP DEC 4. For more information on Cadet365.

  • 2026-27 AREA DIRECTED ACTIVITY (ADA) SUPPORT CADET EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    Cadets who are year 4+ may express interest in Support Cadet opportunities for this year’s ADAs. All year 4+ cadets, regardless of registration in or completion of ALP are encouraged to express interest. This is particularly important for ALP-registered cadets, so they are able to participate in their Senior Cadet Planning Group requirement. Cadets must self-register from their own Cadet 365 account. Expression of Interest form is available on Monthly Routine Orders (MRO) in Cadet365 for details.

  • CADET TRAINING CENTRE (CTC) STAFF CADET APPLICATIONS

    Senior cadets interested in staffing at CTC, and meeting the minimum requirements. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS JAN 4. Refer to Monthly Routine Orders (MRO) in Cadet365 for details.

  • JAN 21 FREEZE FRAME 2026-27 (contact the Support Desk to place your order here) 📸

    Professional cadet photos for $20. Order is one single portrait of your cadet along with a group portrait of the cadets Level 1-5. Uniform: Ceremonial Dress C1A Blues with Whites (if applicable) and medals. Please note: Individual portraits will only be taken for cadets who have prepaid through the Support Desk PAYMENT DEADLINE JAN 14TH.

808 Wing Events

You can also support our cadets by participating in upcoming 808 Wing events. As our primary sponsor, 808 Wing provides our Local Headquarters (LHQ) building and plays a vital role in our success.

  • NOV 15 PANCAKE BREAKFAST at 808 WING (link) 🥞

    Drop by anytime between (9:00am to 11:30am) 719 Nanaimo Lakes Rd follow Pancake Breakfast signs to 808 Wing Lounge at the back to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while supporting 205 Collishaw Air Cadets Squadron and 808 Thunderbird Wing. Selected cadets will be volunteering their time to serve guests and help with clean-up come out and show your support for these dedicated youth! Bring your family and friends we can’t wait to see you there!

PARADE NIGHT

  • REGULAR PARADE NIGHTS: Every Thursday, 18:00–21:15 hrs (September–June), featuring parade practice and three periods of cadet training.
  • CO’s PARADE: The first Thursday of each month (October–June). Seating at 18:30 hrs; parade begins at 18:45 hrs. Features band and flag party presentations, inspections, promotions, awards, and squadron announcements. Family and friends are welcome!
  • PARADE LOCATION: Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury Building 719 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo B.C. 

This website is independently operated and is not an official website of the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Cadet Organization, or the Air Cadet League of Canada. It provides general information and resources for members, families, staff, and supporters of 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and does not represent official communications from these organizations.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, part of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have maintained a deep and enduring relationship with this land since time immemorial.