Outgoing FDU(A) Commander credits team for tackling challenges By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff In a farewell address to his crew, the Commanding Officer of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) described the intense pace of work like a flashbang – one that went off when he was appointed to the position two […]
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Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag installation at CFB Halifax
Flag Installation Marks Continued Effort Toward Reconciliation at CFB Halifax Elizabeth Sharpe, CFB Halifax PA Intern A Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag has found its home inside the newly built Common Support Training Facility (CSTF) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax. The flag was installed during an intimate ceremony on June […]
NAVCOM from HMCS St. John’s named Sailor of the Quarter
NAVCOM from HMCS St. John’s named Sailor of the Quarter By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When the Formation adopted its pandemic posture in mid-March, everyone was asked to do their part to ensure the RCN maintained its readiness and capability. For some, that meant staying home to help limit the […]
Still time to register for Navy 10K and Navy Bike Ride
Still time to register for Navy 10K and Navy Bike Ride By Trident Staff While some of the Navy’s signature events aren’t taking place in their usual format this year, that doesn’t mean they’ve been outright cancelled. Both the local Navy 10K here in Halifax and the national Navy Bike […]
Base gyms, fitness classes return in limited capacity
Base gyms, fitness classes return in limited capacity By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As more members of Formation Halifax begin to return to their workplaces, PSP staff are working to bring opportunities for exercise back to the base as well. As of June 22, both the Fleet and Shearwater gyms […]
Padre’s Corner: Changing plans and finding joy
Changing plans and finding joy By Padre Lt(N) Krystal Sheremeta, Chaplain, CFB Halifax This summer is just going to be different. I like to think of myself as a fairly flexible person. The kind to go with the flow, who doesn’t get upset or worried by a simple change of […]
PSP staff profile: Jessie Thibeault
Name: Jessie Thibeault Hometown: Rimouski, Québec PSP employee since: January 2019 What inspired you to pursue a career focused on fitness? Fitness has always been a big part of my life as an athlete. Now, I feel the need to help people to reach a better health. What do you […]
The unexpected unfolds at CPO1 promotion
By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff CPO1 Tina Steeves was duped last week. Her Commanding Officer, Maj Giuseppe Ramacieri, informed her they were going to conduct a surprise promotion for the unit’s Administration Officer that morning. As the Unit Chief, her presence is required at all of these events. When […]
New Formation Chief for MARLANT
New Formation Chief brings valuable experience to MARLANT By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff CPO1 Tom Lizotte will be a familiar face to many as he steps into his new role as the Maritime Forces Atlantic Formation Chief. He not only spent the last year as Fleet Chief on the Atlantic […]
Seaspan receives contract for Joint Support Ship construction
Seaspan receives contract for Joint Support Ship construction By Trident Staff A federal contract recently awarded to Seaspan Shipyards in Vancouver will ensure that construction continues apace on the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Protecteur-class Joint Support Ships (JSS). The announcement was made on June 15, and includes $2.4 billion to […]