HMCS St. John’s homecoming a gift for sailors, families By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff There was no place like home for the holidays for the crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s as they were greeted by family and friends in a joyful return to Halifax on December […]

DWAO seeks civilian co-chair By Trident Staff The Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) in the Halifax region is currently seeking nominations for its civilian co-chair position. The DWAO volunteer membership works to assist in resolving any systemic issues that may be adversely affecting the DND and CAF’s ability to capitalize […]

CANSOFCOM in the Arctic – Exercising in pursuit of excellence  By CANSOFCOM Public Affairs  The past years have presented the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) with both challenges and opportunities through a series of exercises in the icy waters and vast landscapes of the Arctic. These exercises, and our members who […]

New year, new financial strategy: Why human advice matters more than ever By SISIP Financial January marks a fresh start. After the holiday season, many Canadians face credit card bills, renewed resolutions, and a desire to get their finances back on track. It’s tempting to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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New Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel to serve in 2026  By Archana Chi, The Lookout  A major milestone in Canada’s shipbuilding program was reached this November when Seaspan Shipyards officially handed over the new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) Naalak Nappaaluk to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).  The delivery was celebrated in November at Seaspan’s North Vancouver Shipyard and marked […]

Services, resources on display at revamped base Health Expo  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  The Health Expo returned to CFB Halifax this year with an expanded lineup of health service providers, exhibitors, and guest speakers. Officially titled Health Expo 2025: Navigating Your Health Journey, the event aimed to help Defence Team members better […]

PLQ graduation marks milestone for new CAF leaders  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A new group of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members is ready to step into leadership roles following the completion of a foundational leadership training program.  Thirty-six students graduated from the Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ) Course 0520 during a ceremony held on November 26 at Stadacona.  The course […]

HMCS St. John’s tests RCN’s on-board blood supply program By Captain Matt Rowe , HMCS St. John’s A new Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) initiative is transforming how ships prepare for medical emergencies at sea, and HMCS St. John’s is helping to determine its feasibility.   Select RCN vessels now sail with a supply of packed red blood cells in their sick bays. This capability has been normal practice on […]

Admiral’s Cup awarded to FDU(A) after year of highlights  By Trident Staff  Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) has been named the winner of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup, recognizing a year marked by exceptional feats at home and abroad from the Royal Canadian Navy’s East Coast dive unit. Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task […]