CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Site preparation activities to begin at CFB Halifax Stadacona (Porteous Field) for Combatant Training and Integration Centre Atlantic (CTIC-A) Local Defence Team: Changes are coming to our Stadacona property as we welcome the construction of a new Defence infrastructure project in early March 2026. See project details below. Background Future construction of Combatant Training and Integration […]
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HMCS William Hall welcomes new CO in unique setting By Trident Staff On January 22, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall held a change of command ceremony, transferring command from Commander (Cdr) Scott Kelemen to Cdr Jeremy Ruggles. Commodore Jacob French, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, presided over the proceedings. The ceremony was held at the […]
Sailor 1st Class (S1) Melodie Peet is seen performing with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band during public performances and ceremonial events in Paihia, New Zealand. The visiting musician, a member of the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadia Navy, joined her New Zealand counterparts in entertaining large crowds and taking part in […]
Nova Scotia company tapped for River-Class Destroyer training programs By Trident Staff Modest Tree, a Nova Scotia-based company, has been awarded a $32-million subcontract by Fleetway Inc. to develop training systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) transition from its Halifax-class frigates to the future River-class Destroyers. The training platform will draw directly from the destroyer’s digital […]
DND firefighters ready to test their skills By Griffin Bjerke-Clarke, Trident Staff The second annual Tactical Firefighter Games (TFG) are set for February 16–27, featuring physical and mental challenges aimed at promoting camaraderie through friendly competition. Since the inaugural TFG event of March 2025, attendance has doubled, with more Canadian […]
Members at 12 Wing Shearwater said goodbye to their Christmas trees in style on January 22 during a Wing bonfire. Firefighters from Shearwater Fire and Emergency Services were on hand to ensure the burn was safe and contained at all times.
Simple ways to boost your heart health for February By PSP Halifax Health Promotion February is Heart Month, making it a great time to talk about the importance of cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce our risk of heart disease. Heart disease affects approximately 2.6 million Canadian adults and […]
Mariners fall to Gagetown after double OT at hockey finals By Trident Staff The CFB Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team came up just short of regional gold at the 2026 Canadian Armed Forces Regional Hockey Championship, falling 3-2 to the Gagetown Warriors after a nail‑biting double‑overtime final. Held from February […]
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 […]
