MCDV deployment to focus on mine countermeasures By Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Moncton and Edmonton will spend the next four months putting their advanced mine countermeasure capabilities to use while sailing alongside NATO allies. After departing from Halifax on July 7, the two Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence […]
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CAF members take centre stage with Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
More than 200 Canadian Armed Forces members from across the country proudly represented the Canadian Armed Forces during the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo from July 1 to 5, performing as part of the Massed Pipes and Drums, Brass and Reed bands, Naval Display Team, ceremonial flag party, guard, and in […]
Mission ready
LCdr Justin Wong, Commanding Officer of HMCS Moncton, speaks to members of the media prior to departing for an Operation REASSURANCE deployment on July 7. HMCS Moncton and HMCS Edmonton are set to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) for four months in the North Atlantic and Baltic regions.
MARL SE hosts info booths, photo showcase for Environment Week
MARL SE hosts info booths, photo showcase for Environment Week By Alexandra DeCoste, Environmental Engineering Co-op Student, MARLANT Safety and Environment Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates environmental achievements and encourages individuals and organizations to contribute to the conservation and protection of our natural environment. Aligning with World Environment […]
Volume 60, Issue 13, June 28, 2026
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HMCS St. John’s participates in US FLEETEX 250
HMCS St. John’s participates in US FLEETEX 250 By Trident Staff After a week sailing on the American East Coast, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s has concluded its participation in FLEETEX 250. The ship represented Canada, under the command of Commander (Cdr) Kyle Aubrey, throughout the two-week event. […]
Defence Advisory Groups seek new local co-chairs
Defence Advisory Groups seek new local co-chairs By Trident Staff The dynamic season of summer has left three Defence Advisory Groups (DAGs) in search of new co-chairs in the Atlantic region. The advisory groups play a vital role in the cultural change efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with […]
Preserving Naval Reserve Relevance at Sea: Interim Class C Employment Rules and Future of Canada’s Total Force Navy
Preserving Naval Reserve Relevance at Sea: Interim Class C Employment Rules and Future of Canada’s Total Force Navy By RCN The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has long defined itself as a Total Force Navy, integrating full-time and part-time sailors into a single professional maritime team. This construct has enabled Canada […]
Foundry training helps keeps rare RCN machinist trade alive
Foundry training helps keeps rare RCN machinist trade alive By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Inside the historic Lunenburg Foundry, aspiring Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Machinist Specialists spent two days casting machine parts from molten metal. With its bright flashes of molten metal and tangible results, the trip gave students a […]
Multimedia performance highlights history of No. 2 Construction Battalion
Multimedia performance highlights history of No. 2 Construction Battalion By Archana Cini, The Lookout On June 4, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt became a space for remembrance and learning as audiences gathered for a powerful multimedia storytelling experience honouring the service and sacrifice of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Written […]
















