2018 MARLANT Nijmegen team ready to march 160km By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The training hours have been logged, the final team has been selected, and the 2018 MARLANT Nijmegen team are set to represent the CAF in the Netherlands later this month. The marchers have been training since March […]
Sport
Navy 10K Running Clinic
Navy 10K training sessions being held at Porteous Field By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff This year’s Navy 10K run is less than two months away, and if you’ve been slacking off on your training, you may want to start reporting to Porteous Field on Tuesday mornings. A running clinic will […]
MEGA Soccer at Porteous Field
HMCS Fredericton takes MEGA Soccer trophy By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A MEGA Soccer tournament was held at at Stadacona from June 4-11, with seven teams from the Base, Fleet and 12 Wing Shearwater battling it out for the trophy and bragging rights. Rather than holding three separate tournaments for […]
CFB Halifax Navy Bike Ride
Navy Bike Ride: pedaling in the name of fitness By Jamie Tobin, Cycling Enthusiast The love of fitness, sunshine, and the thrill of the ride brought sailors, soldiers, and aviators from the local Defence Community together in Shearwater for the 2nd annual Navy Bike Ride on Saturday, June 9. The […]
HMCS Fredericton supports Women in Transition House
HMCS Fredericton supports Women in Transition House By AB Harveer Gill, HMCS Fredericton On Friday, June 8, 19 personnel from HMCS Fredericton’s ship’s company made the trek from Halifax to Fredericton with donated clothing, toys, books and softball equipment in tow. Their destination was the Women in Transition House – […]
CAF runner tackles Boston Marathon
Decorated CAF athlete takes on new challenge with Boston Marathon By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff WO Charlene Arsenault has had a long military sports career, with 15 appearances at the CAF National Hockey Championships, six gold medals, and a spot on the CAF Sports Honour Roll. She isn’t done yet, […]
Team Atlantic at CAF Squash Nationals
Team Atlantic gets good results at CAF Squash Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Five CFB Halifax members travelled with Team Atlantic to the 2018 CAF National Squash Championship in Borden from April 29 – May 1, competing well against top military players from around the country. In team competition, […]
Registration open for Navy Bike Ride
Registration open for second annual Navy Bike Ride By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After a successful debut in 2017 that saw nearly 400 people hit the Shearwater Trail on their bicycles, the CFB Halifax Navy Bike Ride is back for its second year. The ride is set to take place […]
Mariners take silver at Basketball Nationals
Mariners take silver at CAF Basketball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff This year’s CAF National Basketball Championship, held from April 8-11 at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, saw the CFB Halifax Mariners compete as Atlantic Regional champs for the astounding 17th time in a row. They hoped to capture national […]
CFB Halifax at CAF Volleyball Nationals
CFB Halifax men and women bring home silver from Volleyball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Though neither team was able to secure the gold medal, both the CFB Halifax Mariners men’s and women’s volleyball teams can be proud after strong showings at CAF Volleyball Nationals, which were held in […]