Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr) Andrew Foran, outgoing Commanding Officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Shawinigan, speaks during a Relinquishment of Command ceremony held on July 30. The Royal Canadian Navy is preparing to pay off eight of its Kingston-class vessels during formal ceremonies this fall. East coast ships to be paid […]

Introducing the brand-new Occupant Portal: a streamlined hub for military housing needs By CFHA The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) recently reached a significant milestone in modernizing its operations by launching the Occupant Portal on Canada.ca. This new webpage brings all of the Agency’s occupant services together in one convenient […]

HMCS William Hall sails north as part of CAF’s Arctic show of force  By Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall is heading north as the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deploys to the Arctic by land, air and sea to reinforce Canadian sovereignty in the region.   William […]

Solar project to bring green electricity to Shearwater By Trident Staff  An open lot near the corner of Warrior Avenue and Bonaventure Street at 12 Wing Shearwater will soon be home to a solar array project that will help power the Wing’s facilities and operations.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held […]

MADD Canada unveils memorial to “the nicest man in NATO” By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO2) Mark Burnett was driving to work from Lawrencetown on the morning of July 10, 2013, when he was struck and killed by an impaired driver.  Now, CPO2 Burnett has […]

HMCS Ville de Québec wraps up multinational exercise off Australia  By Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec has concluded its participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, wrapping up a dynamic stretch of operations that saw the frigate work closely with allies across multiple domains in and […]

“Every one of these pieces tells a story” A closer look at the Naval Museum of Halifax’s newest exhibit By Joanie Veitch  Naval art is a long-standing tradition that depicts more than just the historical record of ships and battles; it’s a testament to the people, the sacrifices they made, […]

Canadian Forces Housing Agency unveils five-year Strategic Plan    By DND   As the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) focuses on recruitment and retention amidst a nationwide housing crisis affecting its members across the country, the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) recently launched its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: Building Our Future. The plan outlines […]

Korean War Veterans honoured at recognition reception  By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield NSNAC  To observe the 75th anniversary of the participation of Canada’s land, sea and air forces in the Korean War and signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement July 27, 1953, the Nova Scotia Branch of Naval Association of […]