Members at 12 Wing Shearwater said goodbye to their Christmas trees in style on January 22 during a Wing bonfire. Firefighters from Shearwater Fire and Emergency Services were on hand to ensure the burn was safe and contained at all times.  

February marks the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month being a nationally recognized observance in Canada and is also African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. The Pan-African flag was raised at CFB Halifax headquarters, at 12 Wing Shearwater, and aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ships on February 2 in recognition of the […]

After wrapping up a European deployment less than three months ago, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Yellowknife is back at it. The ship departed from Halifax on January 21 en route to Operation CARIBBE. Even as the Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels move toward full decommissioning in the coming years, the class continues to contribute to Royal Canadian […]

Snow Festival 2026 The DND Snow Festival returns to CFB Halifax on February 16, kicking off a full week of winter-themed activities for the defence community. The week begins with the annual DND Snow Festival Carnival on Monday, followed by a Snow-Fest pickleball tournament that evening. Additional events throughout the […]

Members of the ship’s company of HMCS St. John’s wave to family and friends as they made a timely return to Halifax following a five-month deployment to Operation REASSURANCE. The ship arrived home on December 20. 

Staff at the CANEX Halifax ExpressMart are thanking members of CFB Halifax for their generosity during the store’s annual Support Our Troops holiday campaign. The Stadacona location led all East Region stores (Atlantic Canada and Quebec), with approximately 650 individual donations contributing to more than $1,500 raised for Support Our […]

Members of the Military Wives Choir of Halifax are seen performing during the annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, hosted by the Chaplains of Maritime Forces Atlantic on December 7 inside St. Brendan’s Chapel at Stadacona. Along with traditional scripture readings, the afternoon featured music from the aforementioned choir, […]

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Nanaimo arrived in Halifax on November 26, marking the ship’s transition to its new home port. Nanaimo sailed from the west coast in October and transited the Panama Canal while making its way east. The ship will operate alongside the other remaining Kingston-class vessels; HMC […]

The fall Family Day event at 12 Wing Shearwater took place on October 18 at the Sea King Club and elsewhere across the Wing. Activities included CH-148 Cyclone helicopter tours, games and inflatables, face-painting, snacks, visits from mascots, and more. Thanks to all the members and families who came out […]