CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Friday, December 8, 2023
Calling nominations for the Deputy Minister (DM) Commendations Wellness award By DND Do you know a Defence Team member or Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member who has significantly improved mental and physical well-being in the workplace? If they’ve had a positive impact on you, it’s your turn to return the […]
Stealth, lethality, persistence: Commander RCN talks submarines in Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff With Canada’s Victoria-class submarines roughly a decade away from the beginning of their decommissioning, the Royal Canadian Navy is tasked with considering the future of the Canadian Submarine Force, as well as explaining the important role […]
The State of the Royal Canadian Navy The following is a transcript of a video released on November 27 by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Click here to watch the video message. Colleagues and shipmates, The RCN faces some very serious challenges right now that […]
Padre’s Corner: Vulnerability By LCdr David Jackson Senior Fleet Chaplain, Canadian Fleet Atlantic I recently watched a TED Talk shared by Brené Brown called, “The Power of Vulnerability”. In it, Brown shares a definition of shame as “fear of disconnection.” The idea being that people often struggle with their self-worth […]
On December 2nd, our divers will be running the Navy Divers Run 50k, along the Shearwater Trail, in support of Christmas Daddies. You can help put smiles on kids’ faces in need this holiday season! Donate today: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Navy-Divers-2023. Or drop by and meet our divers, on Saturday, December 2, at […]
Inclement weather events: Base openings, closures and delays By CFB Halifax This is a friendly reminder for local Defence Team members as we enter the storm season: Please note that the CFB Halifax storm line (902-721-8325) and 12 Wing Shearwater storm line* (902- 720-1305) can be called for information on Base and Wing […]
NDWCC Face of Base: Lt (N) Cody Wylie By CFB Halifax We are pleased to introduce our latest National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Face of Base Halifax: Lieutenant Navy (Lt(N)) Cody Wylie! Lt(N) Wylie serves as the Deck Officer in His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax, where he is […]
A time to reflect: Cpl Eric Kappler By Kateryna Bandura, The Lookout Corporal (Cpl) Eric Kappler sees Remembrance Day as a time to reflect on what his family has given in service. Remembrance Day holds special meaning for the Avionics Technician (AVS) aboard HMCS Ottawa – his grandfather was a […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf helps kick off 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton By Trident Staff With the 2023 Grey Cup game being a showdown between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes, Commander Guillaume Côté joked that he was pleased HMCS Harry DeWolf was on hand to add a bit […]
Congratulations to CFB Halifax Fitness, Sport, and Recreation Manager Ashley Stewart (left), who recently marked 10 years with Personnel Support Programs (PSP) and Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). Ashley was presented with her long-service award on November 8 by PSP Halifax Senior Manager Mike Almond.
