McDonald Becomes Top Soldier

by Bobby NockJanuary 14, 2021

A New Waterford native has become Canada’s top soldier.

Art McDonald became Chief of Defence Staff in a hand-over ceremony this afternoon.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last month McDonald was tapped to replace outgoing General Jonathan Vance in the role.

McDonald has served as the chief of the naval staff and commander of the Royal Canadian Navy since June of 2019.

Vance announced in July he was planning to retire by the end of last year.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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