CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Friday, February 13, 2026
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 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 […]
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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 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 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) […]
