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 […]
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SNMG2 launches new operational phase in the Mediterranean
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 […]
Clash of the Titans charity game returns to Halifax Forum
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
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, […]
Volume 59, Issue 23, November 17, 2025
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HMCS Ville de Québec celebrated after unique deployment
HMCS Ville de Québec celebrated after unique deployment By Trident Staff HIs Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec made an anxiously awaited return to Halifax on November 10, with the ship and crew welcomed home following a far-reaching mission. The deployment was conducted primarily under Operation HORIZON, the mission aimed at supporting the defence elements of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and strengthening cooperation with allies across […]
Family Day takes flight at 12 Wing
The fall Family Day event at 12 Wing Shearwater took place on October 18 at the Sea King Club and elsewhere across the Wing. Activities included CH-148 Cyclone helicopter tours, games and inflatables, face-painting, snacks, visits from mascots, and more. Thanks to all the members and families who came out […]
Hard Work and Heavy Seas: RCN Welcomes New Clearance Divers
Hard Work and Heavy Seas: RCN Welcomes New Clearance Divers By RCN After 13 months of training above and beneath the ocean waves, 12 new clearance divers are surfacing with pride. On October 10, at Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) (FDU(P)), 12 students from the 2025 Clearance Diver Qualification Level 1 (QL1) […]
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A good breakfast for a great cause
The annual Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Leadership Breakfast was held in the Windsor-Atlantic Room at Juno Tower on October 8. Members of the local Defence Team gathered for a fundraiser breakfast prepared and served up by Base Administration staff, while the faces behind this year’s campaign, including Base and Formation leadership as well as representatives from United Way Maritimes and HealthPartners, […]
















