Health Promotion: Summer programming now open By the Health Promotion Team Health Promotion is offering several summer programs until the end of June. June will be the last month where certain courses are offered until our fall schedule begins in September. If you require any mandatory courses, now is your […]
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
On May 17, in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Progress Pride flags were raised at CFB Halifax headquarters and 12 Wing Shearwater main gate with additional flags flown throughout the local Formation. There is no place for discrimination of any kind at CFB Halifax. Our […]
HMCS Glace Bay’s “VIPER” named Sailor of the Quarter
Canadian Fleet Atlantic’s latest Sailor of the Quarter award was handed out on May 12 in Halifax, with Fleet Commander Cmdre Trevor MacLean and Fleet Chief CPO1 Cavel Shebib visiting HMCS Glace Bay to make the presentation. The recipient of the honour, S3 Anthony McGowan, also known by his call […]
After 43 years of service, it’s the people, says CPO2 Gourlay
After 43 years of service, it’s the people, says CPO2 Gourlay By RCN “It was an honour to receive that,” says Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2), Jeffrey Gourlay of his Canadian Forces Decoration 3rd Clasp, recognizing his remarkable 43 years with the Royal Canadian Navy. “But it was not […]
“The Fruit Machine” viewing event sparks awareness and discussion
“The Fruit Machine” viewing event sparks awareness and discussion By DND “Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. When it comes to culture, everyone is a leader.” With those words, Director General Culture MGen Jeannot Boucher brought to a close the April 13th Department of National Defence (DND) showing of the film “The […]
CAF support at Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
A group photo of the Canadian contingent and British flag bearers who took part in His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation procession, in support of Operation Golden Orb, in London, United Kingdom, on May 6.
RCN Digital Leadership: Cdr Donald Thompson-Greiff
RCN Digital Leadership: Cdr Donald Thompson-Greiff By Elizabeth Wolfe, Business Analyst/Technical Advisor, Naval Personnel and Training Group In this series, we showcase digital leadership across the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to illustrate how our enterprise solutions are successfully leveraged for the benefit of our teams. Born and raised in Calgary, […]
A message from the Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion
A message from the Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion: LGBTQPHOBIAS are irrational fears By BGen Roger Scott, Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion May 17 marks the International day against homophobia, transphobia, & biphobia (IDAHOBIT). Created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex […]
Halifax Mariners back on top at CAF Basketball Nationals
Halifax Mariners back on top at CAF Basketball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Nearly a decade after their last national championship, the Halifax Mariners men’s basketball team have finally reclaimed their place at the top of the CAF Basketball pyramid. The Mariners took down the CFB Esquimalt Tritons 88-72 […]
HMCS Montréal, MV Asterix assist in Sudan region
As part of Operation Savanne, the Canadian Government’s response to a worsening security crisis in Sudan, HMCS Montréal and MV Asterix were recently re-tasked from their ongoing Operation Projection deployment to assist in the region in support of Global Affairs Canada. The ships operated in the Red Sea, adding an […]