Journal de la BFC Halifax Trident de la Marine royale canadienne
Lundi, novembre 25, 2024
HMCS Kootenay survivors mark 50 years since RCN’s deadliest peacetime incident By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The explosion that took place in HMCS Kootenay on October 23, 1969, killed nine sailors and injured 53 more, who suffered from burns and inhalation of toxic smoke. As Steve Rowland explains, however, the […]
Training at DCTF Kootenay meant to prevent future tragedies Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy’s Damage Control Training Facility (DCTF) Kootenay exists as a space for today’s sailors to train for potential emergencies at sea, as well as a living memorial to those who died serving in the […]
RAdm Baines awarded honorary doctorate from alma mater By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic was recently recognized by his alma mater, the University of Manitoba, for his distinguished achievements in service to Canada. RAdm Craig Baines was awarded an honorary […]
Fleet kicks off NDWCC with chili contest and Olympics By Samantha Steele, MARLANT PA intern It was all sunshine and smiles on Wednesday, October 9 in HMC Dockyard for CANFLTLANT’s first Chili Cook-off and Olympics in support of the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC). Competitors in the event included […]
Sports are much more than fun and games By Capt Lisa Evong, 5 CDSG PAO We have all heard that a healthy body aids in a healthy mind, but how do sports and fitness fit into the CAF framework? Why are sports so important? Just over a century ago, American […]
Films for Forces – win a chance to see Midway By CFMWS, If you want the chance to see Dennis Quaid in Midway, PSP Community Recreation and Elevation Pictures have your exclusive ticket to the advance screening of Midway: November 6. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets at https://www.cafconnection.ca/filmsforforces. The […]
Divers rule the beach at PO2 Craig Blake Fitness Challenge By Trident Staff The ninth annual PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge was held at MacDonald Beach in Shearwater on September 27. In the Unit Category, competing for Wing Cup and MEGA points, team FDU(A) finished in first place with […]
AVN tech from 12 Wing wins at weightlifting competition By 12 Wing PA “I had big confidence in my training,” says MCpl Gabriel Auclair. “I kept thinking of all the work I did to get there. I focused on my breathing, I trusted my abilities.” MCpl Auclair’s confidence was warranted. […]
HMCS Shawinigan sailor preps for CISM games By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff He’s built up a collection of gold medals from local and national running events in recent years, and MS Mark Brown is now ready to take the next step in his competitive running journey, representing the Canadian Armed […]
Local Defence Community has a ball at HFX Wanderers FC Match By 2Lt Nicolas Plourde-Fleury Nestled in the heart of downtown Halifax, you can find an expertly manicured soccer field that is home to Halifax’s newest professional sports franchise, HFX Wanderers Football Club (FC). Despite the “temporary” nature of the […]
