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 […]
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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 […]
Rewarding experience in West Africa
Neptune Trident – A rewarding experience for RCN sailors By LCdr Kelly Williamson, MARLANT PA FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – HMCS Summerside departed Freetown, Sierra Leone on March 26, 2017 after a busy week of community outreach, relationship building and training. Summerside and consort HMCS Moncton hosted a number of events […]
Pro athlete shares mental health struggles
Pro athlete shares mental health struggles during visit to CFB Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A Canadian pro golfer turned mental health ambassador visited HMCS Charlottetown on January 23, two days ahead of this year’s Bell Let’s Talk campaign, to tell his own story and offer thoughts on mental […]
Mooseheads lend support
Mooseheads lend support to 13th Annual DND Appreciation Night By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Halifax Mooseheads weren’t able to pull off the win, but they still entertained the crowd of 7,680 and helped raise money for a great cause at the 13th Annual DND Appreciation Night, held on January […]
