Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) are ready to canvas the community in support of the annual Christmas Daddies telethon. After fundraising through the Navy Divers 50K Run earlier this fall, the campaign continues with fundraising “hotspots” planned for the day of the telethon itself — Saturday, December 6. […]

Saving lives below the surface RCN leads Multinational Submarine Medical Training Exercise in Halifax  By Lt(N) Christopher Lyons, Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs  In late October, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) transformed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, a Harry DeWolf-class Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), into the centrepiece […]

HMCS Ville de Québec raises money for charity while at sea  By Capt Christine MacNeil  During its recent deployment on Operation HORIZON, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec demonstrated that generosity travels far beyond home waters. The ship’s company raised more than $7000 for two National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) organizations: the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada […]

SNMG2 launches new operational phase in the Mediterranean  International task group includes HMCS St. John’s, deployed since July as part of Operation REASSURANCE  By NATO Maritime Command  Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has launched a new operational phase in the Mediterranean Sea, departing Taranto, Italy after a scheduled port visit. As one of […]

Four military hockey squads brought intense competition to the Halifax Forum on October 2 during the latest edition of the Clash of the Titans charity event. The evening opened with the Ottawa-based military attaché team, the Lame Ducks, taking on the Esprit de Corps Commando Lites, followed by the feature […]

Pack your bags! NDWCC Travel Party offers $5,000 getaway prize  By Trident Staff  If you’re dreaming of sunshine, sandy beaches, or your next great adventure, the NDWCC Travel Party might be just the ticket.  Members of the Defence community and their guests (19+) are invited to attend this year’s event on Thursday, November 27, […]