Armoured Vehicle Training Taking Place in Windsor, London and CFB Borden Areas

Canadian Army armoured vehicles may be seen on area roads beginning today.

They are expected along Highways 401 and 89 from Windsor, London and CFB Borden, near Barrie.

Up until Sunday, Canadian Army Reserve personnel will conduct training and members of the public may see military vehicles on the major highways, and other county roads north of London and towards the base.

All activities will happen throughout the day and night on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  

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Participating soldiers will not be carrying weapons of any kind. They will remain within the area of vehicles, except for any required maintenance and resupply. 

This important training is being conducted in order to maintain and further develop the skills of Canadian Army Reserve soldiers in Armoured Reconnaissance operations, and to practice discipline, safety and effectiveness while operating specific vehicle platforms within the local areas. 

All of the soldiers participating will be practicing enhanced Force Health Protection Measures based on, and in addition to Public Health guidelines, including wearing masks, extra sanitizing of equipment and hands, and physical distancing where possible. 

All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to those in the area. Members of the public are asked to take extra caution when approaching military vehicles and are thanked in advance for their understanding and co-operation.