Time and tide wait for no one: Naval Reserve BMQ By Michael McWhinnie, Naval Training Group HQ “Time and tide wait for no one.” It’s an age-old adage that encourages us to seize opportunities when they arise while reminding us that, despite human aspiration, there are things beyond our ability […]
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PO2 Telford brings home the gold once again
PO2 Telford brings home the gold once again By Gabrielle Brunette, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott Petty Officer, 2nd Class (PO2) Ashley Telford started competing in Strongman/Strongwoman competitions less than a year ago. Since then, she has secured gold medals at both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s Strongest competitions, and […]
Cdr Edmonds commended for leadership at BLog Change of Command
Cdr Edmonds commended for leadership at BLog Change of Command By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Commander Toni Bri Edmonds’ tenure as Commanding Officer of CFB Halifax Base Logistics (BLog) was her very first east coast posting, but according to Captain (Navy) Andy MacKenzie, she had no trouble fitting in. “She […]
Volume 57, Issue 18, September 4, 2023
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Skyhawks over the HRM
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Skyhawks Parachute Demonstration Team showed off their signature aerial acrobatic maneuvers during a performance at 12 Wing Shearwater on August 23. The team also held a meet and greet with spectators following the show.
More slo-pitch gold for CFB Halifax
The CFB Halifax Mariners women’s slo-pitch team have kept the winning ways going, capturing the gold medal and championship trophy after the CAF Atlantic Regional Slo-Pitch Championship, held August 14-18 in Dartmouth. The Mariners faced off against the Gagetown Warriors in the championship game. The win means both the women’s […]
Remembering Swissair Flight 111: LCol (Ret’d) Shawn Williamson
Remembering Swissair Flight 111: LCol (Ret’d) Shawn Williamson By Veterans Affairs Canada Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d) Shawn Williamson carries a red Swiss pocketknife everywhere he goes. On the front is the word “Swissair”. On the back, “Thank you”. It was a gift from the airline company. They gave this small token of […]
Padre’s Corner: There’s no comparison
Padre’s Corner: There’s no comparison By Padre Lt A-J Cottreau BTL Chaplain, CFB Halifax I was at Costco recently and noticed they already have their Halloween and Christmas products on display. I looked at my sister and said, “Why are they rushing us through the summer?” It’s hard to believe […]
Swissair Flight 111 25th anniversary commemorations
Swissair Flight 111 25th anniversary commemorations By Trident Staff Veterans Affairs Canada will be holding two commemoration events to mark 25 years since the Swissair Flight 111 crash on September 2, 1998. The first, a Candlelight Vigil in honour of the 229 passengers who died in the crash, will take […]
Champion’s message: Welcome to the 2023 Halifax Region NDWCC
Champion’s message: Welcome to the 2023 Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign By Captain (Navy) Andy MacKenzie 2023 Halifax Region NDWCC Champion Base Commander, CFB Halifax Local Defence Team, Welcome to the 2023 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) season! As your local (Halifax Region) NDWCC Champion, I am happy […]