Canadian Blood Services invites you to come to CFB Halifax in the Windsor Room at Juno Tower, located at 2648 Lorne Terrace on Friday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to give blood. By giving blood today, you help ensure that others wake up healthier tomorrow. Book your […]
Auteur : Le journal du Trident
Sailors reflect on experience in Africa
Op PROJECTION and reflection: three sailors’ experience deploying to Africa During Black History Month By Lt Nicole Morrison There are many ties that bind CAF) members together, and attributes that they have in common. Commitment to Queen and country, strong work ethic, dedication to physical fitness, and many more, are […]
Be Kind, and not just on Pink Shirt Day
On Wednesday, February 26, all Defense Team members were encouraged to take part in Pink Shirt (Anti-Bullying) Day in support of bullying prevention in our community. The CFB Halifax/MARLANT 2020 theme was “Be Kind” – a simple yet powerful message encouraging us to be compassionate with ourselves and with one […]
Mariners take on First Responders
Mariners take on First Responders at Scotiabank Centre By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Halifax Hurricanes of the National Basketball League of Canada hosted a First Responders’ Appreciation Night on February 26, but before their evening game, they offered their court at the Scotiabank Centre to a First Responders basketball […]
NA Indigenous Games 2020 Volunteer Launch
On February 21, CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur, Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group Champion Capt(N) Matt Bowen and other CAF/DND representatives attended the North American Indigenous Games 2020 Volunteer Launch at City Hall. The North American Indigenous Games is a multi-sport and cultural celebration showcasing Indigenous athletes from across […]
Volume 54, Issue 05, March 09, 2020
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Sailor profile: OS Dustin Renzelli
Sailor profile: OS Dustin Renzelli Current role: Supply Technician Hometown: Dartmouth Years of Service: 2 Home Unit: HMCS Toronto What was the best thing that happened in your life over this past year? The single best thing that happened to me in 2019 was being selected to take part in […]
Battle of the Atlantic: HMCS Spikenard
One ship’s story: HMCS Spikenard and her connection with the Crow’s Nest By CPO1 (ret’d) Patrick Devenish, CNMT During the War years 1939 – 1945, the Canadian Shipbuilding Industry completed four destroyers, 70 frigates, 123 corvettes, 122 minesweepers, 398 merchant vessels and over 3600 specialized vessels (LSTs, MTBs etc). Of […]
HMCS Toronto begins Docking Work Period
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.
Padre’s Corner: Chapel renewal
Padre’s Corner: Chapel renewal By Capt Glen Eagleson, Chaplain, FCC(P) / MFRC / RCSU(A) Chaplain Coordinator / HMCS Scotian, CFB Halifax For several years now, the Protestant Community at CFB Halifax has been dwindling. There are several reasons for this; RCN personnel in hard navy trades spend most of their […]