RCN runner had strong showing at CISM world games By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A sailor from HMCS Shawinigan is describing a memorable experience at the CISM Military World Games in China, where he secured a new personal best marathon time while representing the CAF on the international stage. The […]

CISM athletes bring home six medals from Military World Games By Trident Staff, Canada’s CISM athletes have returned from ten days in Wuhan, China participating in the 7th Military World Games from October 18 to 27. The CAF sent 172 athletes, coaches and supporting staff to the event, with participation […]

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 […]

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 […]

Halifax Mooseheads Annual DND Appreciation Hockey Game set to go By CFB Halifax Public Affairs The Halifax Mooseheads will be battling the Drummondville Voltigeurs during the annual DND Appreciation Hockey Night at the Scotiabank Centre, Friday Nov 8. The Halifax Mooseheads have a special connection with the Defence Team here […]

STADPLEX demolition update By CFB Halifax PA  Stadacona gym (STADPLEX) exterior demolition work began at the end of September, with expected completion at the end of December. Members working near or transiting in the vicinity of the work site should expect increased noise levels and dust for the duration of […]

Junior sailor plots course for success By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff Heidi Maier,13, says she has been swept away by the power of sailing. The Grade 8 student has found competitive success harnessing the wind, and a healthy activity, during eight years with the Canadian Forces Sailing Association (CFSA) […]