Ville de Québec joins training exercise with Australian and Philippine navies By Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec has been deployed since April supporting Operation Horizon in the Indo-Pacific region, and the ship isn’t slowing down. The team on board recently welcomed new crew members and […]
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From futsal to bingo nights: Boosting morale on Op Horizon
From futsal to bingo nights: Boosting morale on Op Horizon By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The ship’s company of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec, though in the midst of a busy Indo-Pacific deployment, are still finding ways to stay active and have a little bit of fun […]
Allies integrate undersea infrastructure monitoring into exercise Sandy Coasts 25
Allies integrate undersea infrastructure monitoring into exercise Sandy Coasts 25 By Allied Maritime Command Allied mine countermeasures ships and dive teams shifted focus to monitoring Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI) while sharpening their skills in maritime security during Exercise Sandy Coasts 25. The annual exercise challenges Allied navies in key areas […]
Combined ceremony highlights 12 Wing leadership transition
Combined ceremony highlights 12 Wing leadership transition By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The maritime aviation community gathered at 12 Wing Shearwater on August 9 for a unique moment in the Wing’s history, as both the Wing Commander and Wing Chief Warrant Officer passed their leadership responsibilities to new successors in […]
The Fleet Corrosion Support Team is here to help!
The Fleet Corrosion Support Team is here to help! By Cameron Walker, In partnership with the Major Surface Combatant 8 section of the Directorate of Maritime Equipment Program Management (DMEPM (MSC) 8), Fleetway, and ICE Dragon Corrosion, we’re proud to introduce the contracted Halifax-class Fleet Corrosion Support (FCS) Teams as […]
2025 Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign Champion’s Message
2025 Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign Champion’s Message September 8, 2025 Local Defence Team, Today marks the beginning of the 2025 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) in the Halifax Region and a new season of charitable giving for integral and lodger units across Canadian Forces Base (CFB) […]
CANEX Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CANEX Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with their Annual Orange T-Shirt Campaign By CANEX As we come together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, CANEX and Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) are once again supporting this important day with their limited-edition orange t-shirts. Designed by […]
Former RCN officer, Air Force Commander honoured at Hometown Heroes event
Former RCN officer, Air Force Commander honoured at Hometown Heroes event By Trident Staff The first and only Royal Canadian Navy RCN) officer to command Canada’s Air Force has been honoured for his lifetime of service to Canada. Lieutenant-General (LGen) (ret’d) Larry Ashley was recognized during a ceremony at the […]
Don’t miss Bluenose Bienvenue : September 6, 2025
Bluenose Bienvenue : A family fun day for military members, Veterans, and their families – presented by Eastlink By Don MacGillivray, H&R MFRC If you are new to the area or wishing to connect with other military community members or newly posted members, then this event is for you – […]
Halifax teams headed to soccer nationals after winning regional gold
Halifax teams headed to soccer nationals after winning regional gold By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The home crowd wasn’t disappoint ed at the recent Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Atlantic Region Soccer Championship, with both the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax men’s and women’s teams coming away with gold medals. The tournament […]