Sailor profile: HMCS Montréal’s shipboard violinist By Capt Trevor Young, Public Affairs Officer, HMCS Montréal In the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, in a sea-state that could turn even the strongest of stomachs, tucked away in a small room clad in metal pipes and endless wiring called the Recovery […]

Still time to support CFMWS Jolly Days fundraiser By PSP The holiday season provides a welcome break from the fast pace of our day-to- day lives. It is an occasion to celebrate, to recharge and to enjoy ourselves. It is also a time of giving and sharing. When shopping this […]

Promoting energy awareness at work and at home By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Base personnel got a helpful update on local environmental and energy-efficiency initiatives recently, with information booths set up at different sites on November 15 and 16 to mark MARLANT Energy Awareness Week. Staff from MARLANT Safety and […]

Navy Divers ready to run for Christmas Daddies  By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) are busy planning their annual Navy Divers Run in support of the Christmas Daddies Telethon on Saturday, December 3.  After two years of COVID-19 restrictions limiting in-person events, this year’s fundraiser […]

MFRC: Help for the Holidays By Angela Duckworth, Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre offers support and resources to military and veteran families. There may be times when families are faced with personal financial challenges, especially during the holiday season. Some […]

Engineering excellence on display: Exercise NIHILO SAPPER 22 By Capt Matt Zalot, Public Affairs Officer, 5 Canadian Division 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) recently showed off their capabilities and had the opportunity to enhance their skills on Exercise NIHILO SAPPER 22 (Ex NS 22) from November 1-10, 2022. Due […]

Padre’s Corner: Who are your people? By Padre Lt(N) Krystal Sheremeta, Fleet Chaplain I had a conversation with someone recently who asked, “why can’t it just be a little bit easier?”  I think it’s a fair question. Being a human is difficult. It takes courage to keep engaging in the […]

HMCS Margaret Brooke commissioned in Halifax after busy year By Joanie Veitch,  Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) fleet of Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) continues to take shape, with His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke officially commissioned into service on October 28 at a ceremony held […]

Indigenous Veterans Day at CFB Halifax By CFB Halifax Public Affairs, On November 8, the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre organized an inspiring event in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day. During this time of reconciliation and reflection, acknowledging and celebrating the role of Indigenous veterans is more important than ever. This […]