Two-year closure of the Naval Museum of Halifax during building renovation  As of April 2, 2026, The Naval Museum of Halifax is closed for a two-year period to accommodate a planned renovation of Admiralty House, the 208-year-old building and National Historic Site that is home to the museum. The museum closure is anticipated to extend […]

  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A roadside rescue, critical technical work during a counter-drug operation in the Caribbean, and a pivotal leadership role in training the next generation of personnel has earned a member the 2025 Sailor of the Year Award — along with a promotion in rank.  In […]

Honouring Veterans of the Persian Gulf War Halifax Marks the 35th Anniversary of Operation FRICTION  By Lt(N) Christopher Lyons  Thirty-five years after the end of the Persian Gulf War, Canadians gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to honour the men and women who had served on Operation FRICTION. The events, held […]

Mariners take two: Halifax men’s and women’s teams win volleyball gold By Sara White, The Aurora A snowy start to the Canadian Armed Forces Atlantic Region men’s and women’s volleyball tournament pushed opening play back a couple of hours and required some early schedule adjustments. Once things got underway, however, […]

S3 Marco Petrucci: “There has to be trust at every level” By RCN A family history rooted in sacrifice is anchoring Sailor 3rd Class (S3) Marco Petrucci’s journey in the Royal Canadian Navy. “My great, great grandfather served in World War 1 and World War 2 in Italy. He was […]

Government announces expansion of Naval Large Tug contract as CFAV Canso welcomed to Halifax By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is increasing its order of Naval Large Tugs from four to six to meet the needs of an expanding and modernizing fleet. On February 27, The […]

By RCN The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is entering a period of purposeful change. Change that is focused on ensuring our people, skills, and structures are ready for the fleet we will operate in the decades ahead. New platforms, new combat systems, and increasingly complex operating environments demand a workforce […]

On March 21, we observed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), an annual commemoration informed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and in recognition of the events of Sharpeville, South Africa, in 1960, when police actions during peaceful demonstrations resulted in […]