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PIC: Justin Trudeau Runs Five-kilometre Course With Military Members At B.C. Naval Base

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Mar, 2017 11:27 AM
    ESQUIMALT, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau started his visit to British Columbia today with a morning run alongside members of the military on a naval base in Victoria.
     
    Trudeau and about 300 members of CFB Esquimalt ran five kilometres on a winding and hilly course through the base, which is home to Canada's Pacific naval fleet.
     
    Trudeau's itinerary has him touring the base before a meeting with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.
     
    He is scheduled to meet B.C. Premier Christy Clark later in Vancouver.

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