CFB Halifax goes to the dogs for charity By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Staff at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax worked alongside their four-legged friends as the base hosted its Bring Your Dog to Work Day for charity on November 26. For a $10 donation, and with the blessing of […]
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Sports Recognition Awards: Fleet, Base, Wing, and MEGA champions
Regional grappling event brings competitors to 12 Wing Shearwater
Regional grappling event brings competitors to 12 Wing Shearwater By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Grapplers and combat sports practitioners from across the Atlantic region met at 12 Wing Shearwater recently for three days of action that included seminars from high-level athletes and exciting bouts on the gym floor. Dubbed the […]
Hidden disabilities and caregiver struggles focus of IDPD discussion panel
Hidden disabilities and caregiver struggles focus of IDPD discussion panel By Nathan Stone, Trident staff The triumphs and challenges of defense community members with disabilities, as well as those who provide care, were the subject of a panel discussion marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) at Canadian […]
HMCS Charlottetown set to return as SNMG2 deployment ends
HMCS Charlottetown set to return as SNMG2 deployment ends By Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy has wrapped up another chapter of leadership on the world stage, with Commodore (Cmdre) Matthew Coates transferring command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Rear-Admiral H. İlker Avcı of the Turkish Navy. […]
NDWCC escape room challenges teams to find treasure for a good cause
NDWCC escape room challenges teams to find treasure for a good cause By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff There’s treasure to be found in the Cambridge Military Library. The historic building inside Royal Artillery Park has been transformed into an escape room game that challenges teams of puzzle enthusiasts to find […]
Work continues on River-class project as new AEGIS facility established
Work continues on River-class project as new AEGIS facility established By Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) recently celebrated an early milestone as part of work on the future River-class Destroyers (RCD). November 21 marked the official unveiling of the RCN’s AEGIS Combat System Integration Centre, located inside the […]
Honouring the past, inspiring the future
Honouring the past, inspiring the future: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women By Kim Roberge Civilian Co Chair, DWAO As Canada prepares to observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6, 2024, we find ourselves in a poignant moment […]
Padre’s Corner: Are you Ready Aye Ready for the holidays?
Padre’s Corner: Are you Ready Aye Ready for the holidays? By LCdr David Jackson, Senior Fleet Chaplain, Canadian Fleet Atlantic Are you Ready Aye ready for the holidays? Believe it or not, we’re only a few weeks away! For many Canadians the holiday season is an important time of year. […]
Local Defence Team Members participate in a Day of Caring with Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia
Local Defence Team Members participate in a Day of Caring with Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia By Kathryn Gatien, CFB Halifax Public Affairs On October 9, local Defence Team members joined forces for a United Way Maritimes (previously United Way Halifax) Day of Caring activity to support Habitat for Humanity […]