Members at 12 Wing Shearwater said goodbye to their Christmas trees in style on January 22 during a Wing bonfire. Firefighters from Shearwater Fire and Emergency Services were on hand to ensure the burn was safe and contained at all times.
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Simple ways to boost your heart health for February
Simple ways to boost your heart health for February By PSP Halifax Health Promotion February is Heart Month, making it a great time to talk about the importance of cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce our risk of heart disease. Heart disease affects approximately 2.6 million Canadian adults and […]
Mariners fall to Gagetown after double OT at hockey finals
Mariners fall to Gagetown after double OT at hockey finals By Trident Staff The CFB Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team came up just short of regional gold at the 2026 Canadian Armed Forces Regional Hockey Championship, falling 3-2 to the Gagetown Warriors after a nail‑biting double‑overtime final. Held from February […]
Black History Month marked at CFB Halifax, 12 Wing
February marks the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month being a nationally recognized observance in Canada and is also African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. The Pan-African flag was raised at CFB Halifax headquarters, at 12 Wing Shearwater, and aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ships on February 2 in recognition of the […]
HMCS Charlottetown departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific deployment
HMCS Charlottetown departs Halifax for Indo-Pacific deployment By Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown departed its home port of Halifax on February 1, beginning a deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of Operations HORIZON and NEON. Royal Canadian Navy officials say the deployment will support Canada’s ongoing effort to maintain a regular naval presence in a […]
Volume 60, Issue 03, February 9, 2026
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HMCS Yellowknife departs for Op CARIBBE
After wrapping up a European deployment less than three months ago, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Yellowknife is back at it. The ship departed from Halifax on January 21 en route to Operation CARIBBE. Even as the Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels move toward full decommissioning in the coming years, the class continues to contribute to Royal Canadian […]
HERO Grappling Club celebrates milestones with first-ever promotions
HERO Grappling Club celebrates milestones with first-ever promotions By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The HERO Grappling Club reached an important milestone at Canadian Forces Base Halifax on January 7, hosting its first-ever belt promotion and recognizing the progress of members from across the Defence Team. The promotion ceremony was led by Sailor 1st […]
A night of gratitude: Celebrating the heart of our community
A night of gratitude: Celebrating the heart of our community By Don MacGillivray, H&R MFRC The CANEX Gives Back Volunteer Appreciation Night offered a warm and vibrant reminder of what community truly means. Holiday melodies set a cozy tone as guests filtered in, their conversations and laughter weaving together like a festive soundtrack. CANEX representatives Shearwater Store […]
HMCS Montréal team reconnects with former sailor at Camp Hill
HMCS Montréal team reconnects with former sailor at Camp Hill By Trident Staff A simple visit and a replacement cap recently helped reconnect a former sailor with a ship that played a role in his long naval career. Commander Peter MacNeil, Commanding Officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal, and Lieutenant-Commander Damien Ciotti, the […]
