Indo-Pacific deployment both a challenge and a career highlight: Engineering officer By Capt Trevor Young, HMCS Montréal Lieutenant (Navy) Chris Quigley, originally from Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island, is the head of the Marine Systems Engineering (MSE) Department onboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal. The department comprises about 55 […]
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More than 400 hit the streets for annual Navy 10K
Some of the Navy’s fastest runners in Halifax, along with members of the wider community, raced through North End Halifax on August 20 during the 36th annual Navy 10K.
Time and tide wait for no one: Naval Reserve BMQ
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 […]
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 […]