Work begins on RCN’s next generation of warships By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff From the floor to the gantries and even on the cross section of an Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, hundreds of hard-hatted shipbuilders in Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Module Hall listened as representatives from the Government of Canada, […]
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MyRCN App updated: easy login and PaCE access
MyRCN App updated: easy login and PaCE access By RCN Thanks to user feedback, the MyRCN mobile App has been updated to make the login process easier and provide access to Performance and Competency Evaluation (PaCE). Users can now login using their D365 / Teams account, an improvement over the […]
HMC ships Ville de Québec, Margaret Brooke back in Halifax
Both His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec and HMCS Margaret Brooke were welcomed back to Halifax on June 23 after successful operations at sea. HMCS Ville de Québec recently operated off the Atlantic coast alongside U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels in support of maritime security, while HMCS […]
Admiral Jones Shield: PO2 Nicole Hinkley
Admiral Jones Shield: PO2 Nicole Hinkley By PSP Halifax The Admiral Jones Shield is presented annually to the non-commissioned serviceperson who contributes most in conduct, sportsmanship, and character in sports activities throughout Formation Halifax. Originally established in 1946 in memory of Vice-Admiral G.C. Jones at HMCS Stadacona, the award has […]
Volume 58, Issue 14, July 8, 2024
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Cmdre French takes command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic
Cmdre French takes command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The new Commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic (CCFL) officially took the reins during a ceremony aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke on June 28. Commodore (Cmdre) Jacob French steps into the job during a busy […]
Federal Court Agrees to Proposed Notice of the CAF Systemic Racism class action lawsuit
CAF Systemic Racism Class Action – Federal Court Agrees to Proposed Notice of the CAF Systemic Racism class action lawsuit On April 2, 2024, the Federal Court approved the notice of a proposed settlement of a class action for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who […]
HMCS William Hall supports Op Distinction for D-Day 80th anniversary
The Canadian Armed Forces contingent taking part in the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France is seen together prior to the ceremony at Juno Beach. The group included members of the ship’s company of HMCS William Hall – the ship left Halifax in May following its Commissioning Ceremony and […]
First steel cut for CSC
Construction on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) fleet is officially underway – the first steel for a production test module was cut on June 28 at Irving Shipbuilding, with Royal Canadian Navy and Department of National Defence leadership on hand. The new fleet of warships will be known as River-class […]
DND Appreciation at the Wanderers Grounds
On June 8, the Halifax Wanderers Football Club’s Department of National Defence (DND) Appreciation Match took place at the Wanderers Grounds in downtown Halifax. The event included two DND/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) activation zones featuring multiple DND/CAF, Cadet and Military Family Resource Centre static displays and a special addition of […]