Padre’s Corner: Wherever you go, there you are By Lt(N) Stephen Cogswell Chaplain, NRU Asterix I am presently deployed at sea supporting operations where we will travel, literally, around the world in 90 (not 80) days. It’s an amazing, even once-in-a-lifetime, experience. During the deployment we will see countries, visit […]

Future HMCS William Hall officially named after heroic Black sailor By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy has officially named its newest Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, celebrating the future HMCS William Hall while honouring the legacy of the ship’s namesake during a ceremony in Halifax on April […]

Health Promotion: The struggles are real By the Health Promotion Team These programs communicate the importance of issues faced by CAF members, and promotes awareness, responsibility and prevention within the CAF for all personnel. These sessions encourage and support early intervention and ensure that the necessary steps are being taken […]

CPO1 Gilles Grégoire retires as CAF CWO By DND The Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer (CAF CWO) is the most senior Non-Commissioned Member in the Canadian Armed Forces. Established in 1978, this role requires exceptional leadership qualities, as well as an unwavering commitment to the values and principles of […]

New Sexual Health & Wellness Clinic at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic)  By Elizabeth Sharpe, Communications Officer, CFB Halifax January 2023 was not just greeted with New Year’s resolutions, but with a resolution to an ongoing need at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax. A new sexual health and wellness […]

Author explores Battle of the Atlantic through stories of witnesses By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When Ted Barris began writing the latest in his series of books covering Canada’s military history – this time focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic – he knew that a total summarization or chronological […]

Naval Reserve centennial gala honours history, sets sights on progress By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Current and former members of HMCS Scotian marked the Naval Reserve centennial in style on April 22, joining Royal Canadian Navy colleagues, local government representatives and members of the wider community for a gala dinner […]

  Navy bases ready to wage war on period poverty By Peter Mallet, The Lookout The Period Poverty Challenge is on, encouraging friendly competition between the Royal Canadian Navy’s two main bases in Halifax and Esquimalt.  The gauntlet will determine which base can raise the most donations of menstrual hygiene […]

HMCS Sackville returns to downtown berth this week By the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust HMCS Sackville (aided by tugs) will slip HMC Dockyard on Thursday, 04 May 23 at 1100 am, for a sailpast of Halifax Harbour prior to returning to her berth at Sackville Landing for 12:30 pm. HMCS […]

Health Promotion: Take a stand against inappropriate sexual behaviour By the Health Promotion Team The following courses are open for registration for the month of May.  The Health Promotion team would like all members to pay special attention to when our Respect in the CAF program is offered. We all […]