Enter the CF Newspaper Youth Reporter Contest By PSP The Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition is back for its fourth year! This exciting program offers an incredible opportunity for young people to showcase their writing talents and gain valuable experience in journalism. The program was created to encourage young […]
Author: Trident Newspaper
HMCS Fredericton hosts partners, allies in Croatia
In collaboration with the Canadian Embassy in Croatia, HMCS Fredericton hosted a reception aboard for partners and stakeholders in Croatia and representatives of Allied Navies under Standing NATO Maritime Group 2. The event took place while the ship was alongside in Split, Croatia on March 13, during its ongoing Operation […]
DWAO looks to empower co-chairs during national meetings
DWAO looks to empower co-chairs during national meetings By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Local co-chairs from Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) chapters across the country, and beyond, gathered in person recently for the first time since 2017. The group held two days of meetings in Halifax March 14-15. It was […]
Friendly hockey game during Op Nanook-Nunalivut
The Joint Task Force hockey team and the Rankin Inlet Old Timers hockey team, including Jordin Tootoo, MSM, former National Hockey League player, got together for a friendly exhibition game during Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut on March 17.
Mariners take silver at CAF Women’s Hockey Nationals
Mariners take silver at CAF Women’s Hockey Nationals By Trident Staff After a disappointing start to the tournament, the CFB Halifax Mariners were able to bounce back to secure a spot in the finals and a silver medal at the 2023 CAF National Women’s Hockey Championship. The national tournament, held […]
Naval Experience Program – a new recruitment opportunity
The Royal Canadian Navy introduces a new recruitment opportunity By RCN Starting today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is launching a new recruitment program to give Canadians the opportunity to experience the Navy as a sailor on a one-year contract and provide them with exposure to a variety of naval […]
Naval Reserve at Montreal City Hall
To celebrate the creation of HMCS Donnacona on March 14, 1923, the crew held a colour ceremony at Montreal City Hall. Donnacona was honoured to welcome City Council President Martine Musau Muele, City Councillor Sterling Downey and Commodore Marta Mulkins, former Commander of the Naval Reserve, to mark the centennial […]
Canadian Surface Combatant: The shape of things to come
Canadian Surface Combatant: The shape of things to come By Michael McWhinnie By definition “the future” is something that will never arrive. It is a term that evokes a sense of abstraction and of fantastical things that exist primarily in our imagination. And so it must have seemed to senior […]
Base event explores impacts of racial discrimination
Members of the local defence team filled up the Juno Tower Ballroom on March 21 for the CFB Halifax event marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The afternoon was organized by the MARLANT Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group (DVMAG), and included the panel discussion “Impacts of […]
Volume 57, Issue 07, April 3, 2023
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