From CNTG to CSNMG2: A big step on a journey of letters and numbers  By Naval Training Group Public Affairs  “This is a fairly uncommon event,” remarked Rear-Admiral Christopher Robinson, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) “to have the honour of promoting someone to the rank of Commodore within our Formation.”  […]

Work begins on RCN’s next generation of warships  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff From the floor to the gantries and even on the cross section of an Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, hundreds of hard-hatted shipbuilders in Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Module Hall listened as representatives from the Government of Canada, […]

MyRCN App updated: easy login and PaCE access  By RCN  Thanks to user feedback, the MyRCN mobile App has been updated to make the login process easier and provide access to Performance and Competency Evaluation (PaCE).  Users can now login using their D365 / Teams account, an improvement over the […]

Admiral Jones Shield: PO2 Nicole Hinkley By PSP Halifax  The Admiral Jones Shield is presented annually to the non-commissioned serviceperson who contributes most in conduct, sportsmanship, and character in sports activities throughout Formation Halifax. Originally established in 1946 in memory of Vice-Admiral G.C. Jones at HMCS Stadacona, the award has […]

Cmdre French takes command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff  The new Commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic (CCFL) officially took the reins during a ceremony aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke on June 28.   Commodore (Cmdre) Jacob French steps into the job during a busy […]

CAF Systemic Racism Class Action – Federal Court Agrees to Proposed Notice of the CAF Systemic Racism class action lawsuit On April 2, 2024, the Federal Court approved the notice of a proposed settlement of a class action for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who […]

Naval Museum marks 50 years, launches new naval story initiative  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A cheerful garden party brought out friends, well-wishers and staff from years past to celebrate an important milestone for the Naval Museum of Halifax and witness the launch of a new story collection project.  The […]

Goalball tournament a “meaningful” celebration of accessible sport  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Military personnel recently donned blindfolds and battled for supremacy while showcasing an accessible sport for people with blindness or limited vision.  On May 30, six teams competed in the Stadacona S-120 Drill Hall for the chance to […]

2024 Excellence in Health Promotion Award By the Health Promotion Team Are you or someone you know a health promoting superstar? Is there a group or committee of folks in your unit who prioritize health and wellness for the benefit of the unit? Each year, Health Promotion Services sends out […]

HMCS Toronto MSE department community cleanup By HMCS Toronto MSE There are many different phases in the operational cycle of a Halifax-Class Frigate, and not all of them involve participating in domestic operations or sailing to faraway lands.   Currently, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto is deep into its docking […]