Turning the wrench on Army modernization  By Corporal Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs Maintenance backlogs have become commonplace for Vehicle Technicians in the Canadian Armed Forces. With a growing list of demands, sophisticated vehicles and fewer resources, it poses increasing challenges to meet growing operational demands.  Enter Master […]

DND Family Days: 25 years of memories  By Trident Staff  A lot has changed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax since the introduction of DND Family Days more than a quarter-century ago — there are new buildings, new ships, and plenty of new families who make up Halifax’s large defence […]

Environment Week 2024: Spreading environmental awareness and promoting sustainability   By MARLANT Safety and Environment   Canada celebrates Environment Week annually during the first week of June, which includes World Environment Day on June 5, Clean Air Day on June 7 and World Ocean Day on June 8.  The goal is […]

Families remember lost HMCS Athabaskan sailors 80 years after sinking  By Sherry Pringle Eighty years have passed since the tragic loss of Canada’s Tribal Class Destroyer, HMCS Athabaskan, sunk off the coast of Brittany, France, with the loss of 128 lives.  She and her Tribal sister HMCS Haida, were sent […]

Presentation touches on Mi’kmaq history, reconciliation    By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  The history of the Mi’kmaq nation was the focus of a presentation to a large crowd at the Juno Tower ballroom at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax on May 23.   The event was held to mark Indigenous Awareness Week […]

Clearance Diver and NTOG recruitment drive set for June 13  By Trident Staff  An upcoming recruitment event is targeting highly motivated and physically fit individuals with interest in two of the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) most specialized roles.  The joint Clearance Diver/Naval Tactical Operator drive will take place in the […]

PSP Barber recruits impress during deployment training  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A group of 11 barbers spent a full day snipping, shearing and earning accolades at a free haircut event at Canadian Forces Base Halifax.   Held on May 9 at Jayda’s Barbershop, the free haircut day event provided 27 […]

Future projects, new capabilities up for discussion at upcoming naval tech seminar    By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Those interested in the evolving world of naval technology are invited to attend a two-day seminar at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax that will focus on a range of technology-related issues and opportunities […]

NEP sailors among new crop of ship’s divers  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A group of Naval Experience Program participants became the first from the program to graduate from the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Ship’s Diver course on May 17.  The course wrapped up with a small graduation ceremony at […]