The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces issued a news release on January 27, 2025 regarding the recent death of a Royal Canadian Navy sailor. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is deeply saddened to announce that the sailor lost during an incident in Halifax on January 24, 2025 was Petty Officer, 2nd […]

Lt(N) Maxwell Riley: A beekeeper with a good heart By RCN When Lieutenant(N) (Lt(N)) Maxwell Riley enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), he did not imagine how fulfilling his work would be. Now, in his position as the Marine System Engineering Officer onboard HMCS Windsor, the Nova Scotian is […]

Local Defence Team members showed their support for Mental Health awareness on January 22, marking Bell Let’s Talk day. This year’s campaign focused on youth mental health in Canada and encouraged donations to organizations that support youth mental health initiatives, including Integrated Youth Services, Jack.org, Kids Help Phone, National Association of Friendship Centres, Strongest […]

Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit sailors fly high at Bold Quest 24  By Lt(N) R. Davies, Uncrewed System Officer, ANCU From October to November 2024, Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit (ANCU) took part in Bold Quest 24, a significant multinational event hosted by the United States Joint Staff in Jacksonville, North Carolina. […]

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CFB Halifax goes to the dogs for charity  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Note: The next CFB Halifax Bring Your Dog to Work Day is set f0r Tuesday, January 28, 2025! Click here for more information. Staff at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax worked alongside their four-legged friends as the […]

CANEX thanks volunteers with annual appreciation event  By H&R MFRC  The CANEX Gives Back Volunteer Appreciation Night was a beautiful celebration of community and generosity. As piano music filled the air, the sounds of laughter and conversation mingled with the atmosphere of camaraderie. Volunteers from Personnel Support Programs (PSP) and […]

CF H Svcs to host virtual Warrior Care Conference By DND Defence Team members are invited to participate in the Warrior Care Conference, 5-6 February 2025, where distinguished speakers will share their insights on supporting ill and injured military personnel and veterans. This is a unique chance to learn about […]

Canada leads the charge on multinational Explosive Ordnance exercise By Lt Jerome Downey On October 17, 2024, 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in Oromocto, New Brunswick hosted more than 400 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), alongside soldiers from nine partner nations, for Exercise Ardent Defender 2024 – […]