Thank you for your assistance during Operation Lentus Dear members of the Canadian Armed Forces, We want to express our profound appreciation for the exceptional work you have done in response to this year’s unprecedented forest fire season. Your unwavering dedication to our mission and the well-being of those in […]

Naval community, survivors reflect on legacy of HMCS Kootenay disaster By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The current commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1988, almost 20 years after the explosion at sea aboard HMCS Kootenay on October 23, 1969. Like all Canadian sailors, Rear-Admiral Josée […]

Padre’s Corner: Hanging in there when I feel like letting go By Lt(N) Padre Graeme Carruth, MFRC Chaplain I recall an experience I had just after finishing basic training. I was an 18-year-old AB (S2 in today’s Navy) and the unit was doing late winter war games in Borden. As […]

NDWCC Face of Base: MCpl Marie LeBlanc By CFB Halifax Meet our first 2023 National Defence Team Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Face of Base: Master Corporal (MCpl) Marie LeBlanc, a dedicated member of Military Police Unit (MPU) Halifax.  Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, and raised here in Halifax, MCpl LeBlanc’s […]

Trinity unveils new smudging area ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Since joining the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in 2019, Sailor 1st Class Grace Assiginack says she’s actively sought ways to incorporate her Indigenous culture into her military career. After careful planning and […]

Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 2023 Flu season is approaching. Routine annual influenza and COVID-19 immunization is strongly recommended for all CAF members, Regular or Reserve, who obtain their usual medical care from Canadian Forces Health Services. Vaccinations are not mandatory; however, they […]

Then y’ar a Bluenose! By Nathalie Garcia, Canadian Submarine Force Few of us have visited Canada’s North, even fewer will sail the Arctic Ocean.  Only the more adventurous of us would attempt such a voyage and dare to disturb Neptune! Four members of the Canadian Submarine Force recently had this […]

HMCS Oriole’s PO2 Gabriel Lau creates big flavours in small spaces By SLt Wilson Ho, HMCS Oriole Making a hearty and nutritious meal at home can be difficult at times, but preparing and cooking meals at sea is a whole other challenge! Working in a galley that can only fit […]

The Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel: a valuable asset in protecting Canada’s Northern waters By RCN In Canada’s North, Arctic Offshore and Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) provide increasing value to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and our nation. The vessels provide the opportunity for our navy to become familiar with the […]

Padre’s Corner: There will be weeds By Lt(N) Clarke Dixon, BTL Chaplain, MARLANT & JTFA She could not get back into the boat. Nor could I get her back in.  Since it is not polite to speak about someone else’s weight, let’s just say I was not very strong in […]