By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff NATO representatives from both sides of the Atlantic met at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax from February 25–27 to discuss the latest developments and techniques in naval mine warfare.  The meeting was attended by mine warfare experts from Canada, the United States, and European NATO […]

TEME is back with Ex Dirty Hands – Spring 2025  A National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign event in support of United Way Maritimes and HealthPartners  By 2Lt Bryce Oliver and CFB Halifax Public Affairs  Ex Dirty Hands is a seasonal tire change fundraiser hosted by the Base Logistics Transport, Electrical, […]

By RCN  The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Marine Technician (MAR TECH) occupation performs critical functions in support of the RCN mission at sea and ashore – its members operate and maintain highly technical electro-mechanical, propulsion, mechanical, and power generation and distribution systems, enabling our warships to float, move and fight.  […]

By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  Supporting the community and giving back is very important to Master Sailor (MS) Aquiles Milaya. From helping with base fundraisers and volunteer trips as a member of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to coaching youth basketball, supporting Make-a-Wish Canada, and more in his free time, […]

By Nathan Stone, Trident staff  A new health clinic dedicated to serving the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) members in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) took the spotlight as Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax marked Black History Month on February 25.  The event, hosted by the […]

By 12 Wing Public Affairs  Run the flightline! The local 2025 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Run is taking place at 12 Wing in Shearwater on Monday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. Registration is open to civilians and military members by visiting www.rcafrun.ca. The 5KM run or walk takes place […]

Observed annually on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) commemorates the events of Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960, where police actions during a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” resulted in the tragic loss of 69 lives.  While progress has been made over the […]

By RCN  On March 1, 2025, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf successfully assisted a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) in conducting a seizure of 750 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea.  Sailing in support of Operation Caribbe, HMCS Harry DeWolf is supporting international […]

By Nathan Stone, Trident staff  After coming within a game of winning a national championship last year, the Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team is preparing for another shot at the title. This year’s squad seeks to finish the job with the addition of new talent alongside established veterans.    One of […]

By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Playing started as a childhood holiday tradition, but now Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Physical Exercise Specialist Noel Redmond is competing at the highest level of one of Canada’s oldest board games.  Redmond is a Crokinole expert. He competed at the 23rd annual World Crokinole Championships […]