Improve your running economy By Dave Carr, PSP Halifax Fitness and Sports Instructor Go for a run! A quick breath of fresh air to get out of the house. If you have been using this tactic to stay active, then follow these tips to be pain-free and increase your efficiency […]
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Chaplain’s tips for pandemic self care
By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Canadians across the country are feeling the stress and uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Defence Community is no exception. Members of Formation Halifax are experiencing the crisis in different ways, with some reporting for duty as usual, others teleworking from home, […]
RCN sports history: April
RCN sports history: Stadacona hosts volleyball nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff For the second year in a row, Stadacona was the scene of the 1984 CAF National Volleyball Championship, held from April 16-18. The men’s competition included regional championship teams from CFB Lahr, CFB Comox, CFB Winnipeg, CFB St-Jean, […]
PSP staff profile: Geoff Pellerin
Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Geoff Pellerin Hometown: Moncton, New Brunswick PSP employee since: April 2019 What inspired you to pursue a career focused on fitness? I was inspired when I was training for Canada Games soccer and started training off the pitch. From there I started training […]
12 Wing profiles: Cpl Russell
12 Wing people: Cpl Benjamin Russell By 2Lt Leo Zhou “The satisfaction of seeing a snow-covered ramp, and then seeing the result of snow clearing at the end of the day” is Cpl Benjamin Russell’s favourite thing about being part of the Snow and Ice Clearing Operations (SNIC Ops) team. […]
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: April
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: April By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust April 1, 1938 – As a prelude to war, Halifax Harbour, deemed a military priority, receives RCAF No. 116 Auxiliary Squadron, later formed as a Coast Artillery Cooperation Unit. Its primary role: […]
RCN plaque presented in Bermuda
RCN plaque, story board presented to National Museum of Bermuda By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield, NSNAC Commander Bob Lancashire (ret’d) and other ‘senior’ members of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Naval Association of Canada (NSNAC) have fond memories of Bermuda and aready to share a salty dip of a […]
PSP staff profile: Ashley Blanchard
Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Ashley Blanchard Hometown: Bathurst, New Brunswick PSP employee since: May 2019 What inspired you to pursue a career focused on fitness? I have always had a passion for being healthy and I enjoy motivating others to start or maintain a fitness routine. I […]
Regional Volleyball Championship
Mariners’ men’s team wins regional volleyball championships By Sara White, The Aurora Managing Editor With his track suit on but an office tucked around the corner from the gym courts, 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Col Brendan Cook was ready to handle the week’s work – including participating in the 2020 […]
Gentle Yoga at home
The practice of gentle yoga at home By Tammie Barriage, Fitness and Sports Instructor, PSP Halifax During this time, we may be finding it difficult to keep a healthy routine or find possible stress-relieving outlets, especially as our gym or fitness classes are not available. Although yoga may not be […]