Newfoundland and Labrador

Provincial Chair

W.D. (Bill) Mahoney, OMM, CD

W.D. (Bill) Mahoney, OMM, CD
CFLC Chair,
Newfoundland and Labrador

Mr. Mahoney is the owner of a group of companies in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador related to the real estate and tourism sectors. He is the president/owner of Regal Realty Limited, a St. John's based commercial real estate company, the Murray Premises Hotel Inc., Community Properties Limited, and St. Johns Executive Suites.

He is the former owner and president of Community Cable Limited and Andromeda Cablevision, cable television companies serving rural areas of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In 2004 Mr. Mahoney retired from the Canadian Forces Reserves having served for 26 years; however, he continues to be a member of many military and civic organizations. Currently, he is Chairman of the St. John's International Airport Authority, the St. John's Downtown Development Commission and The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Historical Society. He is a former director of the John Howard Society and a current director of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Irish Newfoundland Business Partnership and as well, is a memeber of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association.

He has been recognized by many charities and service organizations for his contribution to the community including a Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International and has, also, received a Certificate of Honour from the Air Cadet League of Canada for his continued support of the Air Cadet Movement in this province. He has received the Canadian Forces Decoration; and in December 1995, Mr. Mahoney was invested as a Officer in the Order of Military Merit. Most recently, he as priviledged to be appointed as a Honorary Inspector with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

Regional Liaison Officer (Atlantic)

Captain (N) Craig Walkington, CD

Captain (N) Craig Walkington, CD

Captain(N) Walkington was born in Hartlepool, County Cleveland, United Kingdom and spent the majority of his childhood in Singapore. His family immigrated to Canada in 1974.

Captain(N) Walkington joined the Naval Reserve in 1977 at HMCS BRUNSWICKER in Saint John, NB through the Naval Reserve Summer Student Program. He trained as a Naval Signalman and attained the rank of Leading Seaman. In 1979 he was selected as an Officer Cadet and commenced training through the Naval Reserve Officer Cadet Program. Captain(N) Walkington was commissioned in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant in 1980 and held several officer training appointments at HMCS BRUNSWICKER and the Naval Reserve Training Centre in Esquimalt, BC. He underwent basic Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) training in 1982 and was promoted to Lieutenant(N) in 1983. While studying at the University of New Brunswick, where he attained Bachelor degrees in Arts (History) and Business Administration, Captain(N) Walkington completed his time at HMCS BRUNSWICKER as the Office-in-Charge of the Fredericton Detachment. He also held instructor positions during the summer months at the NCS Training Centre in Halifax. Captain(N) Walkington was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander in 1988. During this period he also completed his Intermediate and Advanced NCS training.

In 1988, Captain(N) Walkington commenced a period of full-time service with the navy as Staff Officer NCS in the Plans and Operations Branch at Maritime Command Headquarters in Halifax. He held successive senior appointments within the Branch and was promoted to Commander in 1993. During this time he also completed the United Kingdom's Intermediate and Advanced NCS courses. His last appointment at Maritime Command Headquarters was as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Coastal Defence Shipping Control and was responsible for all planning and doctrine for Port Security and NCS, which are two of the roles assigned exclusively to the Naval Reserve. In this capacity he represented Canada at NATO and Allied NCS doctrine and policy development meetings, and he was the lead in formulating the Pacific Ocean Bell Buoy Working Group. In 1996, Captain(N) Walkington completed his full-time service and joined HMCS SCOTIAN. He was appointed Operations Officer in 1998 and was appointed Executive Officer in 1999. Captain(N) Walkington was appointed Commanding Officer of HMCS SCOTIAN effective 1 July 2002. Captain(N) Walkington was promoted to his current rank effective 3 November 2003. Capt(N) Walkington completed his appointment as Commanding Officer on 30 June 2005. He was subsequently appointed as a Liaison Officer with the Canadian Forces Liaison Council.

Captain(N) Walkington resides in Halifax and is an active volunteer with several community development programs in his community.

cwalk@eastlink.ca

Provincial Liaison Officers

Lieutenant-Commander Margaret A. Morris, CD

Lieutenant-Commander Margaret A. Morris, CD
CFLC Liaison Officer,
Newfoundland and Labrador

Lieutenant-Commander Margaret Morris joined the Naval Reserve at HMCS CARLETON in 1972 in the Communications trade. She later transferred to HMCS CATARAQUI while attending university. Her training and employment took her to various bases and stations across Canada. She attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class prior to taking her commission in 1989.

LCdr Morris received her Bridge Watchkeeping Certificate in 1990 and served as Navigating Officer, Operations Officer and Executive Officer in the Porte class Minor Warship Ships. She was also the Officer-in-Charge of PB199 STANDOFF for the vessel's final deployment which included a circumnavigation of Newfoundland in 1996. The highlight of her career was serving as Commanding Officer of HMCS CABOT, the Naval Reserve division in St. John's, from 1998 to 2003.

In civilian life, LCdr Morris acquired a considerable amount of sea-time while working with the Newfoundland Fisheries Observer program. In other adventures, she also spent two winters crewing on charter boats in the Caribbean. Currently, she is the Assistant Manager at the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club.

margaret_morris@nf.sympatico.ca

Provincial Administrative Coordinator

Leading Seaman Nicole Masters

nicolemm81@yahoo.com