Canadian Military Vehicles to travel through WindsorEssex this week

By AM800 News

Published: March 23, 2022 at 11:22 PM

Army Reserve soldiers, exercise their skills during an Armored Recce Troop Leader Course, in the training area, of 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown, Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada on 31 July 2019.

Image by: Pte Vaillancourt Gagne
Canadian Army Trials & Evaluations Unit Gagetown
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©2019 DND / MDN Canada — Army Reserve soldiers, exercise their skills during an Armored Recce Troop Leader Course, in the training area, of 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown, Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada on 31 July 2019. Image by: Pte Vaillancourt Gagne Canadian Army Trials & Evaluations Unit Gagetown GX83-2019-0036 ©2019 DND / MDN CanadaPhoto Credit: Courtesy of Andrew McLaughlin

Canadian Army Reservists from The Windsor Regiment and 1st Hussars will be conducting exercises at a training centre in Meaford, and the public is being advised that areas near armouries in Windsor, London, and Sarnia, will see vehicles arriving and departing for training activities

There’s no cause for concern if locals notice Canadian Army vehicles and personnel on the roads over the next few days.

Canadian Army Reservists from The WIndsor Regiment, and 1st Hussars will be conducting exercises at a training centre in Meaford. The public is being advised that areas near armouries in Windsor, London, and Sarnia, will see vehicles arriving and departing for training activities.

Movements will happen throughout the day and night on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There could be up to four Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles, as well as a number of lighter utility vehicles on Highways 401, 20, 8, as well as County Road 112, and Bruce County Highway 12.

Participating soldiers may also have weapons in hand, although officials have confirmed these weapons will be unloaded, and no ammunition will be issued on public roads.

They say important training is happening with the goal of maintaining and developing the skills of involved soldiers, and to practice discipline, safety, and effectiveness with specific vehicle platforms.

All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience in these areas during the exercise dates. Members of the public are asked to take extra caution when approaching military vehicles and are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.