CPO2 Lynn Cassidy receives RCN commendation for COVID-19 vaccination rollout By Leah Coughlin, CFB Halifax Public Affairs  On November 2, 2022, Chief Petty Officer Second Class (CPO2) Lynn Cassidy received a Commander Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Commendation for her involvement in both Operation Vector, the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to […]

Greetings, Defence Team.  As many of us prepare to leave on holiday break, I would like to share how impressed I am at the level of success, dedication and professionalism our CFB Halifax team has demonstrated in 2022.  From the team at King’s Harbour Master that enables our fleet and […]

Sailor profile: HMCS Montréal’s shipboard violinist By Capt Trevor Young, Public Affairs Officer, HMCS Montréal In the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, in a sea-state that could turn even the strongest of stomachs, tucked away in a small room clad in metal pipes and endless wiring called the Recovery […]

Still time to support CFMWS Jolly Days fundraiser By PSP The holiday season provides a welcome break from the fast pace of our day-to- day lives. It is an occasion to celebrate, to recharge and to enjoy ourselves. It is also a time of giving and sharing. When shopping this […]

Promoting energy awareness at work and at home By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Base personnel got a helpful update on local environmental and energy-efficiency initiatives recently, with information booths set up at different sites on November 15 and 16 to mark MARLANT Energy Awareness Week. Staff from MARLANT Safety and […]

Navy Divers ready to run for Christmas Daddies  By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Members of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) are busy planning their annual Navy Divers Run in support of the Christmas Daddies Telethon on Saturday, December 3.  After two years of COVID-19 restrictions limiting in-person events, this year’s fundraiser […]

MFRC: Help for the Holidays By Angela Duckworth, Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre offers support and resources to military and veteran families. There may be times when families are faced with personal financial challenges, especially during the holiday season. Some […]

Engineering excellence on display: Exercise NIHILO SAPPER 22 By Capt Matt Zalot, Public Affairs Officer, 5 Canadian Division 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) recently showed off their capabilities and had the opportunity to enhance their skills on Exercise NIHILO SAPPER 22 (Ex NS 22) from November 1-10, 2022. Due […]

Padre’s Corner: Who are your people? By Padre Lt(N) Krystal Sheremeta, Fleet Chaplain I had a conversation with someone recently who asked, “why can’t it just be a little bit easier?”  I think it’s a fair question. Being a human is difficult. It takes courage to keep engaging in the […]