Join us on May 2 at Kenneth Rowe Hall inside Pier 21 for the Stadacona Band’s spring concert, Sounds of the Atlantic. This free 2 p.m. performance commemorates the Battle of the Atlantic through a powerful blend of music and visual retrospectives, featuring Canadian compositions, ceremonial and maritime-themed works, and […]

RCN unveils River-class destroyer model as construction advances on future fleet   By Trident Staff  The Royal Canadian Navy has offered a new glimpse into the future of Canada’s surface fleet, unveiling a newly updated scale model of its upcoming River-class destroyer at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa.  The model was presented on […]

CAF International Women’s Basketball Team celebrates 10 years of competition  By SLt Taylor Rhuland  The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) International Women’s Basketball Team is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of international growth for women’s sport within the military.    Formed in 2016, the team brings together Regular and Reserve Force members from across the CAF. Over the past 10 […]

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 […]

Measles in Canada – What you need to know  By Major-General Scott Malcolm, Canadian Armed Forces Surgeon General  Due to decreased vaccination rates, there is a global resurgence of measles cases. In 2025, Canada experienced its largest measles outbreak in over a decade. Here is what you and your family […]

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 […]