CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Friday, February 6, 2026
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 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 […]
Snow Festival 2026 The DND Snow Festival returns to CFB Halifax on February 16, kicking off a full week of winter-themed activities for the defence community. The week begins with the annual DND Snow Festival Carnival on Monday, followed by a Snow-Fest pickleball tournament that evening. Additional events throughout the […]
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Welcoming Griffin Bjerke-Clarke Editor’s note: Trident is pleased to welcome Griffin Bjerke‑Clarke to the team this winter. Griffin is joining the Trident through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), where he will be contributing as he completes the final year of his studies. Griffin Bjerke‑Clarke is a Red River Métis (Chouinard, Bell, Lizotte) […]
German Navy set to utilize Canadian Combat Management System By Trident Staff The German Navy is planning to adopt a key piece of Canadian naval technology, marking a milestone in the growing defence partnership between the two countries. Under a new $1 billion agreement, Germany will integrate Lockheed Martin’s Canadian‑developed […]
Patience is a virtue: The transition to the Canadian Royal Crown for CAF identifiers By DND In April 2023, His Majesty King Charles III approved the design of the Canadian Royal Crown, a new heraldic symbol representing the Sovereign’s authority in Canada. As a result, the Royal Crown which represented the reign of Her late Majesty […]
Submariners step ashore to support Coastal Action By Trident Staff As 2025 drew to a close, a small group of submariners from His Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Windsor took time away from the dockyard to give back to the local community. In December, three members spent a day ashore supporting Coastal Action, a South Shore–based environmental […]
New programs, initiatives highlighted to mark IDPWD By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff From service dogs to online support networks, a range of initiatives aimed at improving accessibility for employees with disabilities were discussed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax last month. In recognition of the International Day of Persons with […]
HMCS St. John’s homecoming a gift for sailors, families By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff There was no place like home for the holidays for the crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s as they were greeted by family and friends in a joyful return to Halifax on December […]
