The Pan-African flag was raised at CFB Halifax headquarters, 12 Wing Shearwater and other locations across the Formation on August 1 in recognition of Emancipation Day. At Base HQ, this special morning colours ceremony was attended by members of the Halifax region Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group (DVMAG), local Defence […]

HMCS Summerside is seen alongside German ship FGS Bad Bevensen in Visby, Sweden on the weekend of July 21, after joining together with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 for the first time since departing Halifax on July 3 with HMCS Shawinigan. The two ships are set to sail with […]

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, including participants in the Black Bear summer training program, helped lead the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax on July 16. Petty Officer, 2nd Class Arnold Stewart (left), an instructor at Naval Fleet School […]

The Progress Pride Flag was raised on July 20 at CFB Halifax HQ and 12 Wing Shearwater main gate to mark the beginning of the Halifax Pride Festival and will remain raised until July 30. During Pride season, we reflect on the important contributions 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians have made to our […]

The National Band of the Naval Reserve (NBNR) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Symphonic Band delivered a joint performance to veterans, serving members and the public during a concert on Sunday, June 25 at the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre. The afternoon also featured traditional Korean […]

JRCC Halifax responds to Nova Scotia floods The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Halifax has provided an update and photos regarding the rescue efforts after record-setting rainfall and flash floods in the Halifax Regional Municipality. On July 22, a Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron conducted multiple rescues in conjunction with […]

A Change of Appointment ceremony was held on June 29 at Juno Tower for CFB Halifax Base Logistics (BLog), as the unit welcomed CPO1 Sherri Lewis (left) as its new Coxswain. Also pictured are outgoing Coxn CPO1 Carl Dixon (right) and BLog Commanding Officer Commander Toni Bri Edmonds. 

Fresh off returning from Fleet Week in New York City, HMCS Glace Bay welcomed 50 additional sailors to their crew for the week of June 12-16, including some going to sea for the first time. The team spent the week working on their Naval Environmental Training Packages and getting familiar […]

Bravo Zulu to Base Information Services (BIS) members for their performance at the Cabot Trail Relay Race held recently on Cape Breton Island! With the support of PSP Halifax’s training program, the BIS team (including a few members from other units) successfully completed the 30-hour race among 70 teams from […]

Drum roll, please! It’s that time of year again! The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo will take place from June 30 until July 3 at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. CAF musicians, performers and backstage/support staff are important contributors to the Tattoo each year. You can look forward to performances […]