10 Ways to squeeze in physical activity during the holidays By the Health Promotion team Park further away Turn that congested parking lot into an opportunity to get in some physical activity. If you’re headed to the mall to do some holiday shopping, avoid those fiercely fought over prime parking […]

RCN Proud: From Lincolnshire to Halifax By Vincent Joyce, Pictou County Military Museum David Russell was born on May 28th, 1929, in Kirton, North Boston, Lincolnshire, England. When he was 14 years old, he served in the British Army Cadet Force during the Second World War from 1942 to 1946. […]

Padre’s Corner: What is a gift? By LCol Dennis Newhook, Formation Chaplain, MARLANT & JTFA   This time of year is filled with a lot of requests for gifts of varying sorts, from monetary, presents and volunteering just to mention a few. We are asked to bring gifts to office events, […]

Commander MARLANT Christmas Message By Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander, Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic Team, The Holiday season is upon us and as such, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to every member of Maritime Forces Atlantic’s Defence Team, with my sincere hope that we […]

By Fardous Hosseiny, President and CEO, Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families As we enter the festive period, for many the season is one of joy as they look forward to Family gatherings, travelling and parties. However, for some Veterans and their Families, the season can be a time that […]

RAdm Josée Kurtz, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic, hosted an Honours and Awards ceremony on November 16, recognizing more than 25 members of the formation with awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Joint Operations Command Commendation, Commander MARLANT Commendation, […]

Hosting a safe holiday party By The Health Promotion Team, Have you considered reducing alcohol at your party? Seriously, hear us out…  It is the season to celebrate with friends, family, and coworkers. Traditionally, that means copious amounts of alcohol. But it seems the culture has been starting to shift. […]

Sailor of the Quarter: More accolades for S1 Duffy By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Sailor 1st Class (S1) Derek Duffy will soon be stepping away from HMCS Ville de Québec for his next tech course, and if his recent accolades are any indication, he’ll be leaving big shoes to fill […]

Holiday Message from the CFB Halifax Base Commander, Capt(N) Andy MacKenzie  Local Defence Team, As we approach the end of another calendar year, I express my sincere gratitude and admiration for the exceptional dedication, professionalism, and success demonstrated by our CFB Halifax team throughout 2023. The collective achievements of our […]