Following an incredible snow storm in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadian Armed Forces members have been deployed to begin assisting those in need, doing house checks and helping with snow removal. The deployment began with 200 members, and is relying heavily on Reserve Force personnel who reside in the communities hit […]
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HMCS Montreal hits the ice
Junior ranks claim HMCS Montreal hockey trophy By Trident Staff It’s no secret that hockey is a big deal for sailors aboard HMCS Montreal, who often feel a special connection to the ship’s namesake city and it’s famed NHL team. It’s only fitting then, that the ship’s list of year-end […]
Humbling experience on Op DISTINCTION
PO1 connects with family history during Italian campaign commemorations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A CFB Halifax member says her recent Operation DISTINCTION deployment to Italy inspired her to learn more about her grandfather’s Second World War service, leading to a memorable experience for her and her family. PO1 Deanne […]
Sleep: The key to mental wellness
By Maj Nadine Rancier, MSW, RSW, CF H Svcs C (A) With the 2020 Bell Let’s Talk campaign in full swing, the Mental Health Services team at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) has produced an article to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and how individuals’ sleep patterns […]
Supporting Bell Let’s Talk Day
CAF members from 12 Wing Shearwater, 5th Canadian Division, CFB Halifax and Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) join together on January 13 for a group photo, taken from a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, in honour of the 2020 Bell Let’s Talk campaign.
Volume 54, Issue 02, January 27, 2020
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Operations room demystified
The Operations Room demystified By Capt Jenn Jackson, HMCS Ottawa PAO Located two decks below the bridge of HMCS Ottawa, in a room with restricted access to maintain the security of information contained within, is the Operations Room – the central hub of the ship. Due to the need to […]
Battle of the Atlantic history: January
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: January By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust Editor’s note: The following is a list of Battle of Atlantic incidents that took place in January of each year between 1940 and 1945. Each month during 2020, Trident will include a […]
Commander MARLANT/JTFA New Year’s Message
Comd MARLANT/JTFA New Year’s Message By RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT/JTFA As we head into 2020, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone on the Maritime and Joint Task Forces Atlantic teams a Happy New Year. 2019 was a busy year and I hope you were able […]
Padre’s Corner
Padre’s Corner: Conquering post-holiday debt By Padre Capt David Ferguson, Fleet Chaplain Christmas fun has been had and now you dread the credit card bills. Your truck will be paid in two years but your car needs replacement soon. Spousal and child support are due, your eldest needs braces, and […]
