Members from across Formation Halifax, around the country, and deployed abroad all participated in the annual Canadian Armed Forces Sports Day on September 20. The day kicked off with a morning run through HMC Dockyard before participants split up for activities like yoga, dodgeball, badminton, floor hockey, and more Sports […]
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Padre’s Corner
Back to school… fixing priorities By Capt RG Davis, 12 Wing Chaplain So by now we are back in the swing of things, the kids are back to school, Dorian is past and we are into fall already. Hopefully all of you have had a good summer – very full […]
TEME supports Special Olympics Truck Convoy
On September 21, Base Logistics (BLog) TEME members and volunteers contributed to this year’s Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia. From right to left: back row; MWO Joiner, AVR Jackson, Sgt Pinsent, Cpl Russell, Robert Hawley (civ), and WO Porter. Front row: Cdr Chalmers, MCpl Jenny Saltzman, Cpl Motty, […]
Visit highlights Canada-UK partnership
Visit highlights strong Canada-UK partnership By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff With the Royal Navy’s newest class of warship visiting Halifax, and RN sailors taking part in Exercise CUTLASS FURY at the same time, the Commander of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group says it’s clear that Canada and the United Kingdom […]
50 years since HMCS Kootenay tragedy
HMCS Kootenay survivors to mark 50 years since tragic explosion By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Nine sailors lost their lives when the starboard gearbox exploded in HMCS Kootenay on October 23, 1969, and LS(Ret’d) Bryan Galletly was nearly one of them. The Restigouche-class destroyer sailed from the English Channel and […]
NDWCC Campaign Director’s message
A message from this year’s 2019 NDWCC Campaign Director, Halifax region By Cdr Beth Vallis, 2019 NDWCC Campaign Director Halifax Region As Campaign Director for the 2019 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) in the Halifax region, I am responsible for connecting with Defence Team members, fostering engagement, and communicating […]
STADPLEX demolition update
STADPLEX demolition update By CFB Halifax PA Stadacona gym (STADPLEX) exterior demolition work began at the end of September, with expected completion at the end of December. Members working near or transiting in the vicinity of the work site should expect increased noise levels and dust for the duration of […]
Commemorative paint schemes
Ships’ commemorative paint scheme to mark 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic By RCN PA The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is preparing to honour the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, which will be commemorated throughout 2020 by painting HMC […]
Halifax Harbour Swim 2019
MWO Leigh Joiner and other Defence Team members braved the cold, choppy waters of the harbour on September 18 to participate in the Halifax Harbour Swim, in support of United Way Halifax’s fundraising campaign.
Soccer vs. football on Porteous Field
They may not agree on the proper name of the sport, but RCN sailors from HMCS Toronto and RN sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth were still able to come together for a friendly game of soccer/football on Porteous Field on September 13. A floor hockey match between the two navies […]
