US Navy and CAF recognize Memorial Day on Deadman’s Island By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff One of the earliest accounts of Deadman’s Island as a final resting place for soldiers comes from the journal of Privateersman Benjamin Palmer, an American held as a POW during the War of 1812. In […]
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DND Family Days set for June 22-23
Kick off your summer with DND Family Days By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The weather is starting to warm up, and the 22nd Annual DND Family Days, happening June 22-23, is the perfect venue for members of the DND community to start getting into the summer spirit. As always, the […]
Operation OPEN SPIRIT 2018
The art of minesweeping: Op OPEN SPIRIT 2018 By Capt Matt Zalot, Op OPEN SPIRIT 2018 PAO During the First and Second World Wars, hundreds of thousands of naval mines were laid by military forces in the Baltic Sea, and in waters around the world. It was a tool to […]
CLaS program takes guests to Sable Island
Sable Island trip a highlight for special guests aboard HMCS Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Canadian Leaders at Sea program (CLaS) routinely offers unforgettable naval experiences to influential civilians from a variety of different backgrounds, and the program’s latest outing was no different. This time, however, as HMCS […]
Piece of RCN history donated to Naval Museum
Piece of RCN history has new home at Naval Museum By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff An original painting created by one of Canada’s most well known Naval artists now has a permanent home at Stadacona’s Naval Museum of Halifax. Titled Fresh Snow. Bellot Straits, NWT, the piece by Cdr Anthony […]
Shearwater Yacht Club kicks off 2018 season
Shearwater Yacht Club sets sail for the summer By LCdr Patrice Deschenes, Shearwater Yacht Club Commodore Metro’s friendliest sailing club, The Shearwater Yacht Club (SYC), had its annual Spring Meet and Greet for members and guests Friday May 11 at the club house in Shearwater. […]
New fleet chief for CANFLTLANT
Change of appointment brings new Fleet Chief to CANFLTLANT By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff During a Change of Appointment ceremony on Thursday May 10, Fleet Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Dan Mercier, who is retiring from the RCN, was succeeded by CPO1 Tim Blonde. During the ceremony, which was held in […]
CAF runner tackles Boston Marathon
Decorated CAF athlete takes on new challenge with Boston Marathon By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff WO Charlene Arsenault has had a long military sports career, with 15 appearances at the CAF National Hockey Championships, six gold medals, and a spot on the CAF Sports Honour Roll. She isn’t done yet, […]
Team Atlantic at CAF Squash Nationals
Team Atlantic gets good results at CAF Squash Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Five CFB Halifax members travelled with Team Atlantic to the 2018 CAF National Squash Championship in Borden from April 29 – May 1, competing well against top military players from around the country. In team competition, […]
Battle of the Atlantic in Bahrain
CAF personnel in Bahrain mark Battle of the Atlantic Sunday By LCdr David Botting, RCN, International Maritime Exercise Planner, USNAVCENT N5, Bahrain On the first Sunday of each May, people all across Canada gather to commemorate those lost at sea during the Battle of the Atlantic. On this day we […]
