CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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 […]
HMCS Margaret Brooke completes warm weather trials ahead of Op Nanook deployment By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke returned to its homeport of Halifax on May 26 after nearly a month of warm weather trials, part of the post-acceptance program to demonstrate that the […]
New RCN pin marks progress toward command of a ship By SLt Wilson Ho Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) naval warfare officers are now eligible for a new pin that marks their progress toward command of a warship. The new pins were officially unveiled on May 16, 2022, with the first […]
Join the next RCN Mentorship Program session on June 28 By RCN Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors – Regular and Reserve Force – at all ranks and civilian employees at all levels are invited to the next session of the RCN’s Mentorship Program. Over 300 people attended the first session […]
Atlantic region runners bring back hardware from CAF nationals By Trident Staff After a hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the CAF National Running Championships returned for 2022, once again taking place alongside the civilian events at the Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend in Ottawa, with 5K and 10K races happening on […]
Working as a Meteorological Technician at sea By Sgt Holly Wortman, HMCS Halifax The life of a Meteorological Technician (Met Tech) at sea is a somewhat unique experience. We provide weather support to multiple departments for different types of operations onboard. Everything from flight operations, gun shoot exercises, replenishments at […]
NATO Operation Sea Guardian wraps up another patrol in Western Mediterranean By NATO MARCOM, NATO’s maritime task group concluded its third round of focused patrols in the Western Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) on May 12. Led by NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Northwood, […]
