Journal de la BFC Halifax Trident de la Marine royale canadienne
Mercredi, septembre 17, 2025
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 […]
Royal Canadian Navy to pay off Kingston-class vessels By RCN In the fall of 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will begin paying off the Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs). The term “paying off” refers to the British practice of paying a crew their wages once a ship has […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf welcomes new CO as ship heads to refit By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf has a new voice at the helm as the ship prepares to sail to Québec for its first major refit. Commander (Cdr) Collin Forsberg succeeded Cdr Jon […]
Navy bands share stage for double-bill “Atlantic Bonds” concert By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A joint concert in Halifax brought together the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy Band on June 25, marking the first time the Norwegian ensemble has performed in the city. […]
Padre’s Corner: Float, move, fight By Padre Lt(N) Stephen Cogswell, Fleet Chaplain “Float, move, fight.” Sound familiar? If you’ve been around the coast for long and you’re in an operational role, odds are you’ve completed the Naval Environmental Training Program, or NETP for short. It’s the course that all sailors […]
Empowering your Career Portfolio with Holly Rye, CDP By Don MacGillivray, Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) What Is a Career Portfolio? A Career Portfolio is more than just an extension of your resume; it’s a personalized, in-depth narrative of your strengths, experiences, and competencies. It includes […]
Sergeant Phillip Safire, Great, Great, Great Nephew of William Hall, VC, sails on HMCS William Hall By Capt Kylie Penney His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, the fourth Harry DeWolf-class Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel, was named after the great naval hero William Hall -the first Black person, the first […]
Allies to become rivals on the soccer pitch RCN vs RN soccer matches set for July 23 and 26 in Halifax. By Trident Staff Men’s and women’s soccer teams composed of top Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) athletes will face off against visiting players from the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy (RN) […]
CAF athletes turn out for Fleet Week run By Trident Staff Hundreds of runners hit the streets of North End Halifax on the morning of June 22, capping off a week of naval celebration with the Halifax International Fleet Week Run. Modelled after the classic Navy 10K but held earlier […]
Sailor of the Quarter lauded for “unwavering dedication” to ship and crewmates By Nathan Stone, Trident staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown recently completed a maintenance period, but while the ship was alongside, there was no downtime for the latest Canadian Fleet Atlantic (CANFLTLANT) Sailor of the Quarter, who […]
