Observed annually on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) commemorates the events of Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960, where police actions during a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” resulted in the tragic loss of 69 lives. While progress has been made over the […]
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Significant seizure of illegal narcotics by HMCS Harry DeWolf
By RCN On March 1, 2025, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf successfully assisted a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) in conducting a seizure of 750 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea. Sailing in support of Operation Caribbe, HMCS Harry DeWolf is supporting international […]
“Our job isn’t yet done”: Mariners women’s hockey team prepares for national championship
By Nathan Stone, Trident staff After coming within a game of winning a national championship last year, the Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team is preparing for another shot at the title. This year’s squad seeks to finish the job with the addition of new talent alongside established veterans. One of […]
CFB Halifax’s crokinole ace sets sights on world title
By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Playing started as a childhood holiday tradition, but now Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Physical Exercise Specialist Noel Redmond is competing at the highest level of one of Canada’s oldest board games. Redmond is a Crokinole expert. He competed at the 23rd annual World Crokinole Championships […]
The key role of The Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School
By DND Day in and day out, the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) continues to work towards the goal of Reconstitution within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by training the next generation of military members and leaders. To do this, CFLRS is dedicated to the mission of training […]
Ready for takeoff: MARLANT UAS training
Instructors from the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit provided a hands-on course on the Teal 2 General Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) to members of Maritime Atlantic (MARLANT) at the Bedford Rifle Range from February 24-28. Members are being trained on the platform in order to enhance MARLANT’s image-acquiring capabilities at […]
Volume 59, Issue 5, March 10, 2025
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HMCS Windsor set for refit after returning to Halifax
HMCS Windsor, seen here entering Halifax Harbour, has wrapped up a busy sailing period over recent months, and the submarine will soon enter an extended docking work period. The crew received accolades from Capt(N) Alex Kooiman, Commander Canadian Submarine Force, for their work at sea, and gathered for a fresh […]
Padre’s Corner: Hardship
Padre’s Corner: Hardship by Lt(N) (Padre) John Evans, Fleet Chaplain I’m not a big fan of hardship. Whether it’s a difficulty in a relationship, a health concern, a loss, or simply not getting my way, I can be a bit of a wimp. The truth is, discomfort isn’t enjoyable. No […]
Volume 59, Issue 4, February 24, 2025
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