Canada is proposing the Halifax Regional Municipality as host to the North American Regional Office of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). DIANA is a new NATO body that will create a network of innovation sites in North America and Europe, coordinated […]
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Sports diplomacy during USS Gerald R. Ford visit
As part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group’s visit to Halifax, crews of vessels from different countries came together for a series of friendly sporting contests at CFB Halifax. Bravo Zulu to all those who participated to help build camaraderie and relationships between allies!
MARLANT marks Remembrance Day in Halifax and at sea
Members of the defence team joined the wider community in marking Remembrance Day across the Halifax region on November 11, with large ceremonies at the Grand Parade and at the Halifax Memorial in Point Pleasant Park, along with smaller community ceremonies across HRM and throughout Nova Scotia. Maritime Forces Atlantic […]
Dedication ceremony honours late HMCS Kootenay sailor
A group representing the HMCS Kootenay “family” travelled to Union Centre in Pictou County, NS on October 22 to attend a dedication ceremony for the Billy Boudreau Brook. The site has been named in honour of CPO2 William Alfred ‘Billy’ Boudreau, who was born in Pictou County and killed in […]
Kingston-class ships welcomed home from Op Reassurance
A warm welcome was awaiting HMCS Kingston and HMCS Summerside as they arrived back in Halifax on the afternoon of November 1 after completing a four-month Operation Reassurance Deployment. Family and friends lined the jetty and brought signs, flowers and balloons to welcome their loved ones home for a well-deserved […]
Dragon Boat race raises funds for NDWCC
On a gorgeous sunny day in mid-October, CFB Halifax and different units from MARLANT and Shearwater gathered at Lake Banook to take part in the NDWCC Dragon Boat Regatta! Participants of various skill levels and of different occupations under the banners of 12 Wing, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott, Naval […]
Hall of Fame virtual display at base fitness and sports centres
If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to check out the Canadian Armed Forces Sports Hall of Fame virtual displays that have been installed at both the Fleet and Shearwater fitness and sports centres, as well as at other base gyms across the country. The touchscreen displays feature information […]
Exercise Joint Warrior
His Majesty’s Canadian Ships Kingston (seen here, far left) and Summerside took part in the UK-led NATO Exercise Joint Warrior in the English Channel from October 1-12. The biannual exercise saw 45 ships and submarines and 30 aircraft taking part, with sailors, soldiers and aircrew from, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, […]
Jeff Nolan recognized for 40 years at CFB Halifax
Jeff Nolan was recognized on October 13, 2022 by CFB Halifax Base Commander Captain (Navy) Andy MacKenzie for his 40 years spent working as a bartender at the Chiefs’ and Petty Officer’s Mess at CFB Halifax. Jeff also received his official certificate from Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services marking […]
2022 Admiral’s Cup goes to HMCS Halifax
The ship’s company of HMCS Halifax was awarded the 2022 Admiral’s Cup during a small ceremony on board the ship on October 21. The award is presented annually to the ship that demonstrates the best overall efficiency, morale, and leadership. It was noted that Halifax pushed through a particularly challenging […]