McDonald Appointed Defence Chief

by Bobby NockDecember 23, 2020

A Cape Bretoner has been appointed as Canada’s next top soldier.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this afternoon Vice-Admiral Art McDonald will be replacing outgoing Chief of Defense Staff General Jonathan Vance.

McDonald is a native of New Waterford and has served as the chief of the naval staff and commander of the Royal Canadian Navy since June of last year.

Vance announced in July he’s planning to retire by the end of the 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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