Wardroom becomes podcast studio aboard HMCS St. John’s  By Captain Matt Rowe HMCS St. John’s  Over the past few months, Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officers have become regular guests on EdUp Canada, a podcast hosted by Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). This modest but […]

Missile rearmament highlights CAF logistical reach in the Indo-Pacific By Lt(N) Patricia Summers  The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) demonstrated its ability to project logistical support into the Indo-Pacific with a forward Harpoon missile rearmament of a Halifax-class frigate this past summer.  The rearmament took place on HMCS Ville de Québec […]

‘Quiet strength’ of Stewards honoured during commemoration  By Nathan Stone,  Trident Staff Stewards past and present gathered on October 30 to share stories and receive honours as they celebrated the legacy of their occupation during a commemorative event at Juno Tower.  The Steward occupation is being retired, as first announced […]

Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) are ready to canvas the community in support of the annual Christmas Daddies telethon. After fundraising through the Navy Divers 50K Run earlier this fall, the campaign continues with fundraising “hotspots” planned for the day of the telethon itself — Saturday, December 6. […]

Saving lives below the surface RCN leads Multinational Submarine Medical Training Exercise in Halifax  By Lt(N) Christopher Lyons, Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs  In late October, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) transformed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, a Harry DeWolf-class Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), into the centrepiece […]

HMCS Ville de Québec raises money for charity while at sea  By Capt Christine MacNeil  During its recent deployment on Operation HORIZON, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec demonstrated that generosity travels far beyond home waters. The ship’s company raised more than $7000 for two National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) organizations: the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada […]

SNMG2 launches new operational phase in the Mediterranean  International task group includes HMCS St. John’s, deployed since July as part of Operation REASSURANCE  By NATO Maritime Command  Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has launched a new operational phase in the Mediterranean Sea, departing Taranto, Italy after a scheduled port visit. As one of […]

Four military hockey squads brought intense competition to the Halifax Forum on October 2 during the latest edition of the Clash of the Titans charity event. The evening opened with the Ottawa-based military attaché team, the Lame Ducks, taking on the Esprit de Corps Commando Lites, followed by the feature […]

Pack your bags! NDWCC Travel Party offers $5,000 getaway prize  By Trident Staff  If you’re dreaming of sunshine, sandy beaches, or your next great adventure, the NDWCC Travel Party might be just the ticket.  Members of the Defence community and their guests (19+) are invited to attend this year’s event on Thursday, November 27, […]

HMCS Ville de Québec celebrated after unique deployment  By Trident Staff  HIs Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec made an anxiously awaited return to Halifax on November 10, with the ship and crew welcomed home following a far-reaching mission.  The deployment was conducted primarily under Operation HORIZON, the mission aimed at supporting the defence elements of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and strengthening cooperation with allies across […]