Soldier On hosts Multisport Camp in Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Soldier On held its most recent Atlantic Multisport Camp in Halifax recently, with more than 20 serving and retired CAF members participating in a variety of adaptive sports and making connections with peers through the week. But despite […]
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PaCE: Guide to new military evaluation system released
PaCE: Guide to new military evaluation system released By RCN, With the launch of the Canadian Armed Forces’ new Performance and Competency Evaluation (PaCE) system, the Royal Canadian Navy has released administrative instructions regarding PaCE requirements applicable throughout the performance year. At this time, all RCN personnel, including civilians who […]
Holiday Parade of Lights
In the spirit of the holiday season, here is a throwback to the SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights on November 19. Local Defence Team members and their families proudly represented our Defence community during the event which saw thousands of local residents and visitors line the streets of downtown Halifax! […]
A jolly volunteer recognition event
A Jolly Volunteer Recognition Event By Angela Duckworth, H&R MFRC The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) and PSP Community Recreation hosted the CANEX Gives Back Volunteer Recognition event on November 30, 2022, at the Neptune Theatre. Volunteers were treated to a magical performance of Elf the […]
Fourth AOPS in the water
The next ship set to be completed as part of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship program, the future HMCS William Hall, has been launched and is now in the water outside Irving Shipbuilding’s facilities in Halifax. After final work, tests and builders trials, the ship is expected to be […]
VAdm Topshee and CPO1 Lizotte send Season’s Greetings to all
VAdm Topshee and CPO1 Lizotte send Season’s Greetings to all To all members of the Royal Canadian Navy Team, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Tom Lizotte and I wish you the very best this holiday season. This past year has been a busy and often challenging one. Despite those […]
Halifax Explosion Memorial Service
On December 6, local Defence Team members and members of the public gathered at Fort Needham Memorial Park for the Halifax Regional Municipality’s 105th Halifax Explosion Memorial Service. The service commemorated the more than 2000 individuals who lost their lives as a result of the tragic explosion on December 6, […]
HMCS Ville de Québec sailor finds reward in helping others
HMCS Ville de Québec sailor finds reward in helping others By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Sailor 1st Class Paul Chan Chow, a naval combat information operator (NCIOP) with HMCS Ville de Québec, recently earned the Canadian Fleet Atlantic Sailor of the Quarter award for his commitment to mentoring junior sailors, […]
Undaunted by fire: the legacy of Chief Petty Officer Max Bernays
Undaunted by fire: the legacy of Chief Petty Officer Max Bernays By Lt(N) Anastasiya Karakoy, HMCS Max Bernays UPAR Many of us who have the privilege of living in relative peace and stability find great challenge in appreciating the full magnitude of adversity faced by the generations who came before […]
CPO2 Lynn Cassidy receives RCN commendation for COVID-19 vaccination rollout
CPO2 Lynn Cassidy receives RCN commendation for COVID-19 vaccination rollout By Leah Coughlin, CFB Halifax Public Affairs On November 2, 2022, Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO2) Lynn Cassidy received a Commander Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Commendation for her involvement in both Operation Vector, the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to […]