Newly promoted Petty Officers celebrate with family, colleagues By Trident Staff A group of ten RCN sailors began the next phase of their naval careers during a special ceremony aboard HMCS Ville de Quebec on April 4, marking their promotion from the rank of Master Seaman to Petty Officer, 2nd […]

HMCS Yellowknife conducts training with allies on Op CARIBBE By Capt Annie Morin, Op CARIBBE PAO As professionals, it’s our responsibility to train and remain proficient and effective in our respective domains. When an opportunity came up for training with our American allies, the ship’s company of HMCS Yellowknife was […]

Canada concludes highly successful command of CTF 150 By Lt(N) Linda Coleman, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer On April 11, 2019, Canada handed over command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) to Pakistan, completing Canada’s fourth command of this multinational counter-terrorism Task Force. Commodore Darren Garnier, Royal Canadian Navy, […]

Sailor’s barber shop gives kids a Jump Start By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff If you pass by the stoker’s workshop in HMCS Regina, you might catch a glimpse of that infamous barbershop red and blue pinstripe icon. This is the home of the Greasy Clippers, a makeshift barber shop […]

CFB Halifax gathers to celebrate success and prepare for the year ahead By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Since taking over as Base Commander of CFB Halifax nine months ago, Capt(N) David Mazur said he’s found a lot to be proud of. The shore personnel of CFB Halifax have supported the […]

When prayer is difficult By Capt (Padre) PJ Vere, Fleet Chaplain, Canadian Fleet Atlantic Sometimes prayer is difficult. This is true for everyone who believes in God—regardless of religion or level of devotion practiced. Even as a chaplain I struggle to focus while praying. Just making time for prayer is […]

Royal Canadian Navy warships make PHOENIX EXPRESS debut By Lt(N) Jeff Lura, PAO, Op PROJECTION West Africa On March 29, 2019, the 15th edition of PHOENIX EXPRESS officially began in Casablanca, Morocco. Following a formal opening ceremony, ships and personnel from Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, and other participating nations departed for […]

The last corvette lost in the Battle of the Atlantic By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When naval historian and author Roger Litwiller began researching for his first book, with a plan to highlight RCN ships named after communities along Ontario’s Bay of Quinte, he found that most accounts of the […]

HMCS Regina makes her first drug bust during OP ARTEMIS By Lt(N) Rob Davenport, Weapons Officer On April 7, 2019, HMCS Regina boarded an unregistered dhow (local fishing vessel) in the Arabian Sea sailing on the Hash Highway – a known smuggling route in the Indian Ocean. The boarding led […]

HMCS Regina departs Seychelles By SLt Jonathan Fields, BWK (UT), HMCS Regina After a short visit to Victoria, Seychelles, HMCS Regina is in all aspects ready for the challenges ahead. While at anchor just outside of Port Victoria, the ship was joined by key personnel from Canadian-led CTF 150 and […]