Bell Let’s Talk Day (and every day) By Halifax & Region MFRC, In support of the movement, #BellLetsTalk, staff at all three H&R MFRC sites (Halifax, Shearwater and Sydney) participated in Bell Let’s Talk day on January 31. However, support for mental health is not limited to one day a […]
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Ville de Québec Ice Canoe Team
The adventures of HMCS Ville de Québec’s Ice Canoe Team By Lt(N) Émilie Béchard On the morning of January 28, a team of 8 members from HMCS Ville de Québec left Halifax for beautiful Quebec City to undertake a week of training prior to the Carnaval de Québec Ice Canoe […]
Women’s basketball skills camp
Coach sees potential for growth in women’s basketball By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Establishing a full CAF women’s basketball program remains a work in progress, but an Atlantic regional development camp was recently held for the third year in a row, and those involved say momentum is moving in the […]
BIS Change of Command
New Commanding Officer at BIS By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff Cdr Eric McCallum assumed command of Base Information Services (BIS) from Cdr Seana Routledge during a change of command ceremony on the Bridge in Juno Tower on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. “The last 18 months of command have been the […]
Mini Grey Cup
Slackers coaching team looks back on decades of Mini Grey Cup history By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The annual Mini Grey Cup flag football game has been a tradition at CFB Halifax for nearly half a century, and hundreds of different players have suited up for either the Fleet Club […]
MARTECH – A trade for the future fleet
MARTECH trade marks new chapter for RCN sailors By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As the RCN prepares for the delivery of the first Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel in 2018, marking the beginning of a new era of modern Canadian ships, changes will also be needed to modernize training, occupations and […]
MARLANT Navy Bike Ride
MARLANT Navy Bike Ride open to all skill levels By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Formation Halifax’s newest annual fitness event is fast approaching, with the very first MARLANT Navy Bike Ride set for Friday, June 2, beginning at the Shearwater Fitness and Sports Centre and with 6km, 15km and 30km […]
Start by believing
Stadacona Band makes a commitment to sexual assault survivors By PO2 Matt Reiner, Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy On April 3, 2017, Canada’s East Coast Navy Band made a commitment to anyone and everyone affected by sexual assault. They committed to believing the stories of all survivors. Sounds […]
Vimy centennial anniversary honoured
Vimy 100: a centennial anniversary honoured By Sarah-Jean Mannette, H&R MFRC With no living veterans from the First World War, all we have to remember that period are stories and photos. They capture a time in which hoarding food was unpatriotic, propaganda encouraged citizens to buy victory bonds as a […]
CFB Halifax Change of Command
CFB Halifax welcomes Capt(N) Paul Forget as new Base Commander By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff CFB Halifax welcomed a new Base Commander on March 31, with senior leaders from across Formation Halifax, as well as representatives from local government, Halifax Regional Police and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, gathering at […]
