For the first time in over a decade, the Junior Ranks Ball will hosted by HMCS DISCOVERY. The 2008 Junior Ranks Ball will be held on the evening of Saturday the 8th of March, 2008. Tickets are priced individually at $45.00 CAD or $75.00 for members with guest. Tickets can be purchased through the mess or online at www.jrball.ca.

The Annual Junior Ranks Ball is sponsored by 39th Canadian Brigade Group and the Canadian Naval Reserves. This historic social event is attended by military NCM's, spouses and special guests from British Columbia and our neighbours in the State of Washington. This year's ball will also be extended to Junior Constables of the RCMP in recognition of their cooperation in efforts overseas in Afghanistan. Members and guests have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of music, cuisine, dancing and entertainment that cannot be duplicated in the civilian world.

Various forms of entertainment will be featured throughout the evening. Throughout the dinner we will showcase light dinner music, regimental marches, highland pipers, as well as a few surprises. Immediately following the dinner the evening gets even hotter as we dance the night away into the wee hours.

Levee - The first recorded levee in what is now Canada was hosted by the Governor of New France,Charles Huault de Montmagny, in 1646. This custom originated in Europe, where formal morning assemblies were held by princes or persons of distinction. The word levée derives from French and means rising (as from bed). In Canada, levees are traditionally hosted by representatives of the Crown. In recent years, many mayors and military commanders have hosted levees, on or after January 1st. For more information on the origin of the New Year's Levee click here

Join us at noon on January 1st at HMCS Discovery for this time honoured Canadian Forces tradition and partake in some drinks and socializations. This is a paid social event so please dress is your 1A's (Ceremonial Dress).

We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument.

- Heather Robertson, A Terrible Beauty, The Art of Canada at War

All members are required to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies held on Nov 11th at the Cenetaph on Victory Square. Following the ceremony members are invited back to HMCS Discovery for food and drinks to be followed by our traditional touring of other messes and legions around town. The night is expected to end with drinks at The Blarney Stone. All welcome!

Saturday, November 3rd will mark the Canada Remembers Salute to the Veterans during the half-time show at the BC Lions game. All members are invited to participate and will include free attendance to the BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders. See PO2 Ducharme for details.

Discounted tickets for the game available for friends and family for $15.

Deadman's Island has always been plagued by legend, mystery, controversy, and a tainted history. This strange island has since been shrouded with stories of unexplainable and mysterious sightings. This Halloween, the one day a year when we celebrate all things dark and scary, join us in at one of the unnerving locations in all of Vancouver.

This October 27th Deadman's Pub once again opens it's doors for our massive Halloween Bash! Be sure to dress up, great prizes will be handed out for best costumes. This is a guaranteed hit so be sure to attend! If you only go to one party this year, this is definitely the one! Guest are certainly welcome and cover is only $5. Doors open at 9pm sharp with free appetizers for the first hour!

Mess elections originally planned for April will be taking place on September 25th following safety briefings. Nominations for Mess Executive positions must be made no later then Tuesday, September 18, 2007.

Welcome back to a new training year at HMCS Discovery! Greetings to all of our returning members and a hardy welcome to all of our new mess members fresh off of basic training.

There are big plans already in full swing for the new training year including an early Pub Crawl planned for September 29 as well this winter we will see the return of the Junior Ranks Ball to HMCS Discovery after over 10 years. Be sure to check in with the Deadman's Pub website often to find out about mess news, upcoming functions, find out with the mess executive is up to, and other general useful information.

Over the next few weeks we'll electing a new executive as well as filling out positions for bartenders and our entertainment/sports committee. Interested volunteers for the committees/bartenders are welcome to submit their name to appropriate mess committee members. See the Executive page for more details.

We have a lot of activities planned for this year. We'll have a full Entertainment and Sports Event Calendar posted shortly. Be sure to keep up with event details on our events page.