The sinking of HMCS St Croix By CPO1 (Ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust Many stories of our Navy’s history are kept hidden until someone brings them to the forefront, and though this story has been told in several books, we still need to be reminded on occasion of […]
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New Multi-Role Rescue Boat
Members of HMCS Harry DeWolf’s ship’s company trial their new Multi-Role Rescue Boat (MRRB) to enhance seamanship and navigation skills, on September 2, 2020. The boat’s primary role is rescue and tactical operations like supporting the Enhanced Boarding Party.
12 Wing Air Person of the Year
WO Sandra Leaman named 12 Wing Air Person of the Year By 2Lt Leo Zhou, 12 Wing Public Affairs “In the field, giving troops an extra box of glow sticks or baby wipes can really make their day better,” says WO Sandra Leaman. “It’s very rewarding to be able to […]
First promotions to new RCN ranks
HMCS Toronto is first ship to promote sailors at sea to new RCN ranks By Lt(N) Anders Mech, HMCS Toronto While at sea in the Baltic on September 4, HMCS Toronto became the first ship in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with the privilege of promoting sailors at sea into […]
New Commanding Officer at Trinity
New Trinity CO welcomed into complex work environment By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After three years at the head of the RCN’s operational support and intelligence centre, Cdr Corey Steiro is moving on. The outgoing Trinity Commanding Officer officially handed the reins to his successor, Cdr Rory Dolan, during a […]
Volume 54, Issue 18, September 8, 2020
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Ships depart for Exercise JOINT WARRIOR
HMC ships Halifax and Ville de Quebec, along with MV Asterix, departed Halifax on September 20 for the United Kingdom, where they’ll take part in Exercise JOINT WARRIOR. The tactical-level naval warfare exercise begins in October, and involves ships, aircraft and personnel from 13 partner nations.
Ship’s Team Divers graduate at FDU(A)
New crop of Ship’s Team Divers graduate at FDU(A) By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After an extended pause due to COVID-19 restrictions, courses and training have resumed at the Royal Canadian Navy’s diving units. A Ship’s Team Diver course, the first of its kind since courses were cancelled back in […]
RCN sports history for September
RCN sports history: Nipigon taken down by radio jockeys By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff On September 11, 1982, the HMCS Nipigon “Bad News Bears” softball team took on the C100 Radio “No Stars” for a special charity game at Windsor Park in support of the IWK Health Centre. After a […]
Padre’s Corner: Back to school in the age of COVID
Back to school in the age of COVID-19 By Padre Lt(N) Graeme Carruth, CLC(P) So here it is! The first week of school. And for better or worse the kids are back in class. It means parents are a little freer to be at work if they have a place […]