Meet MS Stéphane Guay, CD, celebrating an impressive 43-year career (and counting)! By Lt(N) Jonathan Lacasse It’s been several years since we last met, and that’s the kind of thing that happens a lot in the lives of sailors. We forge bonds through being a crew and over time, […]
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CAF Women in Sports Grant: Applications now open
CAF Women in Sports Grant: Applications now open By CFMWS The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Women in Sports has recently transitioned their initiative into the CAF Women in Sports Program. This program is designed to address and reduce the obstacles and challenges that have historically impeded women’s full and equal […]
Base marks Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Pride Flag was raised on November 20 during morning colours at CFB Halifax headquarters (S-90) and 12 Wing Main Gate in recognition of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. During the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the lives lost to transphobic violence, reflect on the challenges transgender and […]
Navy Divers keep up Christmas Daddies fundraising efforts following 50K run
Navy Divers keep up Christmas Daddies fundraising efforts following 50K run By Trident Staff While runners from Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) completed the annual Navy Divers 50K Run earlier this month, their 2024 campaign in support of the Christmas Daddies telethon is far from over. This year’s Christmas Daddies, […]
The importance of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence in Canada
The importance of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence in Canada By Kim Roberge Civilian Co Chair, DWAO As Canada approaches the conclusion of 2024, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV) takes on added significance as a beacon of hope and collective action in the ongoing […]
Padre’s Corner: Clutter
Padre’s Corner: Clutter By Lt(N) Stephen Cogswell, Fleet Chaplain Clutter is deferred decision making. The first time I heard that axiom, it staggered me, but not because I’m a particularly cluttered person. Assuming the statement is true, we might say that clutter it the physical embodiment of something that’s otherwise […]
TEME members get hands dirty for NDWCC
On November 13, the Base Commander and Base Chief brought in their vehicles for a special NDWCC EX Dirty Hands fundraising event at the Base Logistics Transport, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) Division, at Willow Park. From November 13-15, the TEME team changed a total of 420 tires for Defence […]
Stadacona Band, 14 Wing musicians deliver moving Veterans’ Week performance
Stadacona Band, 14 Wing musicians deliver moving Veterans’ Week performance By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It was a full house at the Spatz Theatre in Halifax on November 10, as the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, along with guests from the 14 Wing Greenwood Brass and Reed Band, […]
12 Wing firefighter presented with RCAF 100 award
12 Wing firefighter presented with RCAF 100 award By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Known as a morale booster and a regular in the weight room, Sergeant (Sgt) Kwaku Amoateng is no stranger to those who spend time at the 12 Wing Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre. On November 15, […]
Islamic History Month seminar promotes inclusion in the CAF
Islamic History Month seminar promotes inclusion in the CAF By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff In honour of Islamic History Month in Canada, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Muslim community led an educational seminar to help foster understanding with their colleagues at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax. Major (Maj) […]