HMCS Ville de Québec wraps up multinational exercise off Australia  By Trident Staff  His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec has concluded its participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, wrapping up a dynamic stretch of operations that saw the frigate work closely with allies across multiple domains in and […]

“Every one of these pieces tells a story” A closer look at the Naval Museum of Halifax’s newest exhibit By Joanie Veitch  Naval art is a long-standing tradition that depicts more than just the historical record of ships and battles; it’s a testament to the people, the sacrifices they made, […]

Canadian Forces Housing Agency unveils five-year Strategic Plan    By DND   As the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) focuses on recruitment and retention amidst a nationwide housing crisis affecting its members across the country, the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) recently launched its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: Building Our Future. The plan outlines […]

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 […]