CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Monday, May 19, 2025
New Brunswick Naval Memorial Unveiled after years of work By LCdr Paul Pendergast The New Brunswick Naval Memorial was officially unveiled in Saint John, New Brunswick on Friday, June 24, causing a loud cheer to erupt from the crowd, who had waited a long time for this moment. HMCS Brunswicker, […]
CFB Halifax Update from the Base Commander July 15, 2022 To the local Defence community, First, I would like to welcome all personnel – as well as their families – newly posted to and employed at CFB Halifax. I wish you an enjoyable start to this new professional chapter. For […]
New position focuses on respectful relationship building By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff As part of their mandate, the crews of each of the new Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) will work to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities in Canada’s North. Working towards that goal, and to promote a greater […]
Futsal soccer training sessions By Trident Staff Members of the CFB Halifax men’s and women’s base soccer teams have begun hosting futsal training sessions on Tuesday evenings for interested members of the greater CFB Halifax community. The intent of these sessions is to foster a strong community of soccer players […]
Capt(N) Williams’ Farewell Message to the CFB Halifax Community July 11, 2022 Dear CFB Halifax, As I enter my final days as Base Commander, I would like to start by saying THANK YOU. These two words reflect everything my time in this position has come to represent: a profound sense […]
Kingston-class ships head to Operation Reassurance By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff When HMCS Kingston and HMCS Summerside left Halifax on Sunday, June 26, their departure marked a milestone for the Royal Canadian Navy, as the first deployment on Operation Reassurance for Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV). Both ships are […]
National apology to Black Battalion carries significance for all Canadians By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff On July 9, the Government of Canada will make a formal apology for the mistreatment of the No. 2 Construction Battalion — Canada’s only all Black unit to serve during the First World War — […]
Cyclists come out for Navy Bike Ride in Halifax By Trident Staff Sunshine and a light breeze made for near-perfect riding conditions for the dozens of cyclists who took part in the Halifax Shadow Ride — the CFB Halifax edition of the Navy Bike Ride — at 12 Wing Shearwater […]
Stadacona temporary fitness facility to be constructed by early fall 2023 Background When the decision was made to close the Stadacona Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre (STADPLEX) in 2018, Real Property Operations Section Halifax developed a comprehensive infrastructure plan to address the short, medium and long-term needs of our Base […]
New Fleet Commander highlights changing culture and new ships as priorities By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Commodore Trevor MacLean didn’t shy away from the challenges ahead as he took command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic (CANFLTLANT) on June 22, and he said efforts to improve culture and rebuild trust across the […]
