Atlantic sports programs hope to grow women’s hoops By Sara White, The Aurora One of the biggest pushes planned as part of the CAF’s new Women in Sport Initiative is an Atlantic regional partnership focused on basketball. While male athletes have local, regional and national CAF basketball opportunities, growing the […]
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Defence Team Champion for Visible Minorities Message: Black History Month
Defence Team Champion for Visible Minorities Message: Black History Month By Commodore Jacques Olivier, Defence Team Champion for Visible Minorities & Director General Professional Conduct and Development, Chief Professional Conduct and Culture Happy Black History Month. I appreciate the opportunity to connect with you on this important occasion. This year’s celebration […]
Shoot Like A Girl podcast says you can too
Shoot Like A Girl podcast says you can too By Kateryna Bandura, The Lookout Master Sailor (MS) Kate Gouthro loves listening to podcasts, but remembers saying she could never start a podcast because she is an introvert. Now, as a host of a women-centric podcast, she loves what she does. […]
HMCS Fredericton joins NATO allies on Operation Reassurance
HMCS Fredericton joins NATO allies on Operation Reassurance By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy has once again sent a Halifax-class frigate to join NATO allies in Europe as part of the maritime component of Operation Reassurance, at a time when the mission is more important than ever. […]
Medals for Children initiative looks to expand eastward
Medals for Children initiative looks to expand eastward By Peter Mallet, The Lookout Staff, A non-profit that awards medals to children of deployed Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors will expand its reach to Atlantic Canada by the end of this year. Medals for Children, an initiative launched in 2021 by […]
CFB Halifax 2023 Pink Shirt Day Campaign
CFB Halifax 2023 Pink Shirt Day Campaign By CFB Halifax Public Affairs CFB Halifax is coming to you with its 2023 Pink Shirt Day t-shirt campaign! Pre-order your shirt today to show your support for respect and civility in the workplace. All proceeds from t-shirt sales will go toward the […]
HMC Ships Moncton and Glace Bay deploy to West Africa
HMC Ships Moncton and Glace Bay deploy to West Africa By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Two Royal Canadian Navy ships — His Majesty’s Canadian Ships Moncton and Glace Bay — set sail from Halifax the morning of Monday, January 9, on deployment to Operation Projection West Africa 2023. Operation Projection […]
CFB Halifax men’s basketball team plots a return to glory
CFB Halifax men’s basketball team plots a return to glory By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The last CAF Atlantic Regional Basketball Championship was held in February 2020, and saw the end of CFB Halifax’s staggering 17-year win streak. From 2002-2019, under head coach Kevin Miller, the Halifax men’s team dominated […]
Upcoming dates for CAF Atlantic Region sports
Upcoming dates for CAF Atlantic Region sports By Trident Staff Canadian Armed Forces sports is back in full swing this winter through the Atlantic Region, with a number of regional events planned for the coming months. Interested in competing or being part of a team representing your base? Contact your […]
Gagetown team takes banner at badminton regionals in Halifax
Gagetown team takes banner at badminton regionals in Halifax By Second Lieutenant Meagan Duncan Racquets were swinging and birdies were flying at the Atlantic Regional Badminton Championship tournament from December 5 – 9 at the Fleet Fitness and Sports Centre in Halifax. This was the first regional tournament in several […]