The Royal Canadian Navy’s fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), His Majesty’s Canadian Ship William Hall, was delivered to the fleet on August 31. As the RCN takes delivery of HMCS William Hall, the next steps will include sea trials, warm and cold weather trials, and other post-delivery evaluation […]

It wouldn’t be a proper International Fleet Week without a unique showcase of military athleticism, and the special rugby match at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax on September 9 certainly fit that bill. The Royal Navy Rugby Union brought some of their best from across the pond to take on […]

The Naval Museum of Halifax played host to two significant naval ceremonies on August 31, as HMCS Kingston welcomed both a new Commanding Officer and a new Coxswain. The top photo shows the Change of Appointment ceremony, with outgoing CPO2 Josée Monette (left), Cdr Jason Knowles, Kingston’s Commanding Officer, and […]

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Skyhawks Parachute Demonstration Team showed off their signature aerial acrobatic maneuvers during a performance at 12 Wing Shearwater on August 23. The team also held a meet and greet with spectators following the show.

The CFB Halifax Mariners women’s slo-pitch team have kept the winning ways going, capturing the gold medal and championship trophy after the CAF Atlantic Regional Slo-Pitch Championship, held August 14-18 in Dartmouth. The Mariners faced off against the Gagetown Warriors in the championship game. The win means both the women’s […]

The Halifax Mariners men’s slo-pitch team will be representing the Atlantic region at nationals after their championship win at the CAF Atlantic Region Slo-Pitch Championship, which was held in Dartmouth from July 31 – August 4. The Mariners took down the Gagetown Warriors in the gold-medal game. This year’s CAF […]

Maritime Forces Atlantic leadership joined government officials and others on board HMCS Sackville on August 15 to officially announce the program for the upcoming Halifax International Fleet Week. Canada’s Atlantic Fleet will be joined by ships participating in the coinciding Exercise Cutlass Fury, meaning service members from Canada, the United […]

A Change of Appointment ceremony was held on August 3 to welcome Maritime Forces Atlantic’s new Formation Chief, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Derek Godin. CPO1 Godin takes over from CPO1 Alena Mondelli, who served as Formation Chief since June of 2022. From left, CPO1 Godin, RAdm Josée Kurtz, Commander […]

HMCS Harry DeWolf left Halifax on August 10 for Operation Nanook 2023. On this Arctic operation, the ship will lead a multinational maritime task group with the United States Coast Guard, United States Navy, and the French Navy, participate in a variety of exercises, and conduct presence patrols in Northern […]

The Atlantic Region Reception for the Canadian Football League’s recent Touchdown Atlantic game in Halifax was held at the CFB Halifax Chief and Petty Officer’s Mess at Juno Tower on July 28. The Grey Cup itself made an appearance, and Maritime Forces Atlantic Commander RAdm Josée Kurtz presented Canadian football […]