HMCS Toronto was lifted out of Halifax Harbour on the syncrolift on February 11, 2020 to begin her docking work period (DWP). During a tiered readiness program, HMC Ships deliberately prepare the ship and her company to float, to move, and to fight.

Crewmembers of HMCS Glace Bay participate in circuit training with kettle bells on the fo’c’sle during Op PROJECTION West Africa on February 2, 2020.

Did you know that CFB Halifax now has its very own swag? Visit the CANEX at Stadacona or Windsor Park to check out their new products. With a variety of hoodies, hats and shirts as well as mugs for your favourite hot beverages, CFB Halifax swag will keep you stylish and […]

Interested in becoming a Ship’s Team Diver? Courses in 2020 will run from March 30 – May 11, from August 24 – October 2, and from October 19 – November 27. Prerequisites include request forms through your Chain of Command, successful Force Evaluation completion, dive dental screening, and an initial […]

On January 23-24, 2020, the Dockyard Firefighters hockey team, The Skylarkers, competed in the Ray Kline Memorial Hockey Tournament, an annual event held in memory of the late Halifax Firefighter. Funds raised from the tournament go towards PTSD. The Skylarkers finished the tournament with a 4-0-1 record, clinching the title […]

The Naval Museum of Halifax held a launch event for its newest exhibit, titled North of 60, on January 16. The exhibit explores the history of RCN and Government of Canada operations in the Arctic, with ship models, artifacts, photos, documents and more. Members of the public, veterans, Formation leadership, […]

Family and friends gather for the departure of HMC Ships Glace Bay and Shawinigan from HMC Dockyard on January 25, 2020, beginning a six-month deployment to Africa in support of OP PROJECTION West Africa.

Cmdre Richard Feltham, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic (centre), LCdr Peter MacNeil, Incoming Commander HMCS Charlottetown (left), and Cdr Christopher Rochon, Outgoing Commander HMCS Charlottetown (right) and sign official documents during a Change of Command Ceremony on January 22, 2020.

January 21 was the last day of the 2019-2020 CFB Halifax High School Co-op Program. On that day, participating students presented their key takeaways and favourite moments of the program in front of military leadership, program coordinators and teachers, after which they received school credit as well as a better understanding of […]

HMCS Halifax arrived back in Halifax on January 24 after completing a 6-month deployment on Op REASSURANCE as the Flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, focusing on maritime security and deterrence measures in the Mediterranean and southern Europe. HMCS Fredericton departed earlier in the week and is now en route to […]