Patience is a virtue: The transition to the Canadian Royal Crown for CAF identifiers  By DND  In April 2023, His Majesty King Charles III approved the design of the Canadian Royal Crown, a new heraldic symbol representing the Sovereign’s authority in Canada. As a result, the Royal Crown which represented the reign of Her late Majesty […]

Submariners step ashore to support Coastal Action  By Trident Staff  As 2025 drew to a close, a small group of submariners from His Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Windsor took time away from the dockyard to give back to the local community. In December, three members spent a day ashore supporting Coastal Action, a South Shore–based environmental […]

New programs, initiatives highlighted to mark IDPWD By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff From service dogs to online support networks, a range of initiatives aimed at improving accessibility for employees with disabilities were discussed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax last month.  In recognition of the International Day of Persons with […]

HMCS St. John’s homecoming a gift for sailors, families By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff There was no place like home for the holidays for the crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s as they were greeted by family and friends in a joyful return to Halifax on December […]

DWAO seeks civilian co-chair By Trident Staff The Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) in the Halifax region is currently seeking nominations for its civilian co-chair position. The DWAO volunteer membership works to assist in resolving any systemic issues that may be adversely affecting the DND and CAF’s ability to capitalize […]

CANSOFCOM in the Arctic – Exercising in pursuit of excellence  By CANSOFCOM Public Affairs  The past years have presented the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) with both challenges and opportunities through a series of exercises in the icy waters and vast landscapes of the Arctic. These exercises, and our members who […]

New year, new financial strategy: Why human advice matters more than ever By SISIP Financial January marks a fresh start. After the holiday season, many Canadians face credit card bills, renewed resolutions, and a desire to get their finances back on track. It’s tempting to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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New Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel to serve in 2026  By Archana Cini, The Lookout  A major milestone in Canada’s shipbuilding program was reached this November when Seaspan Shipyards officially handed over the new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) Naalak Nappaaluk to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).  The delivery was celebrated in November at Seaspan’s North Vancouver Shipyard and marked […]