An important change paving the way toward a more inclusive donor experience By Ariane Guay-Jadah, Base Public Affairs Officer On October 24, 2022, CFB Halifax hosted another successful Canadian Blood Services blood clinic on base at the Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) drill shed, with 67 donors participating in total. This time however, […]
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Raising the bar: Halifax team wins medals at CAF powerlifting regionals
Raising the bar: Halifax team wins medals at CAF powerlifting regionals Cliquez ici pour le français: Relever la barre : L’équipe de Halifax remporte des médailles aux championnats régionaux de dynamophilie de la FAC By Joanie Vetch, Trident Staff A powerlifting team from CFB Halifax brought home some hardware after […]
Admirals’ Medal nominations close on November 1
Established in 1985 in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Naval Service of Canada, the Admirals’ Medal is bestowed upon individuals to recognize the advancement of maritime affairs in Canada. Named for Vice-Admiral Rollo Mainguy and Rear-Admirals George Stephens and Victor Brodeur, the silver medal was established by their […]
Naval Reservists compete at Cross-Country World Championship
From left, Master Sailor (MS) Anthony Dionne from HMCS Montcalm, MS Bailey Toupin from HMCS Malahat, and Lt(N) Michael Bergeron from HMCS Queen Charlotte are all Naval Reservists who represented the CAF at the World military cross-country championship in Beja, Portugal, from October 10 – 14. The eight-person CAF team […]
You’re invited: H&R MFRC and Eastlink present Bluenose Bienvenue
You’re invited: H&R MFRC and Eastlink present Bluenose Bienvenue Cliquez ici pour le français: Le CRFM H&R et Eastlink présentent Bluenose Bienvenue By Sarah-Jean Mannette, Public Relations Coordinator, H&R MFRC Bluenose Bienvenue: a family fun day for military members, Veterans, and their families – Presented by Eastlink! Are you new […]
NDWCC: Donating in a digital age
Cliquez ici pour le français: CCMTDN: Faire un don à l’ère numérique Donating in a digital age: ePledge during the 2022 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign 2022 By Elizabeth Sharpe, Base Public Affairs We live in a time where almost anything can be accomplished online, whether grocery shopping, online banking […]
Defence Minister announces new training for Ukrainian personnel
Defence Minister announces new training for Ukrainian personnel By DND, On October 11, Defence Minister Anita Anand visited Poland for a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Poland, Mariusz Błaszczak. During the visit, the ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance and […]
CFB Halifax Mariners finish strong at Slo-Pitch nationals
Cliquez ici pour lire en français CFB Halifax Mariners finish strong at Slo-Pitch nationals By Trident Staff Both the CFB Halifax Mariners men’s and women’s slo-pitch teams represented the Atlantic region at the CAF National Championship from September 10-23 in Edmonton, with both teams putting in strong showings through the […]
NDWCC Kick-off at Stadacona
On October 4, CFB Halifax hosted the Halifax region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Kick-off BBQ at Stadacona. It was a gorgeous fall day, perfect for an outdoor barbecue and live music, and the launch of our local campaign season! We would like to thank all the local Defence Team members […]
Military units work together in PEI recovery effort
Military units work together in PEI recovery effort By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Naval Reservists at HMCS Queen Charlotte were quick to spring into action as Canadian Armed Forces troops from 5th Canadian Division moved in to help with the recovery effort across Prince Edward Island after post-tropical storm Fiona […]