Raising awareness of the military lifestyle for educators By the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) Whether it’s relocating to a new area, coping with a parent’s sudden absence, or managing the extended deployment of a loved one, military-connected children and their families face a unique combination […]
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HMCS St. John’s in the Mediterranean
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s left Halifax in July as the latest Royal Canadian Navy ship to join Operation Reassurance in the Mediterranean Sea. HMCS St. John’s is sailing with Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, currently under the command of the Italian Navy, represented by SNMG2 flagship ITS […]
Trained and ready for flight
Nine Canadian Armed Forces members and two Department of National Defence civilian employees recently completed the General Purpose Uncrewed Arial Systems (GPUAS) Operator Course hosted by the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit East (ANC UXS – East) in Halifax. The participants spent one week gaining valuable hands-on experience and technical knowledge […]
Lt(N) Moors embarks on Antarctic voyage aboard L’Astrolabe
Lt(N) Moors embarks on Antarctic voyage aboard L’Astrolabe By RCN For Lieutenant (Navy) Cameron Moors, Navigating Officer aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette, a recent exchange with the French Navy offered a rare opportunity to gain hands-on polar operations experience while strengthening international naval cooperation. Originally from Halifax, […]
German visit offers preview of JSS design
The German Navy’s lead Berlin-class replenishment ship, FGS Berlin (A1411), arrived for a visit to Halifax on August 27 following operations with His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall and allies as part of Operation Nanook. While in port, FGS Berlin hosted a reception for local officials, dignitaries, and members of the […]
Ville de Québec joins training exercise with Australian and Philippine navies
Ville de Québec joins training exercise with Australian and Philippine navies By Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec has been deployed since April supporting Operation Horizon in the Indo-Pacific region, and the ship isn’t slowing down. The team on board recently welcomed new crew members and […]
From futsal to bingo nights: Boosting morale on Op Horizon
From futsal to bingo nights: Boosting morale on Op Horizon By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The ship’s company of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec, though in the midst of a busy Indo-Pacific deployment, are still finding ways to stay active and have a little bit of fun […]
Allies integrate undersea infrastructure monitoring into exercise Sandy Coasts 25
Allies integrate undersea infrastructure monitoring into exercise Sandy Coasts 25 By Allied Maritime Command Allied mine countermeasures ships and dive teams shifted focus to monitoring Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI) while sharpening their skills in maritime security during Exercise Sandy Coasts 25. The annual exercise challenges Allied navies in key areas […]
Combined ceremony highlights 12 Wing leadership transition
Combined ceremony highlights 12 Wing leadership transition By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The maritime aviation community gathered at 12 Wing Shearwater on August 9 for a unique moment in the Wing’s history, as both the Wing Commander and Wing Chief Warrant Officer passed their leadership responsibilities to new successors in […]
Volume 59, Issue 18, September 8, 2025
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