Members of HMCS Harry DeWolf’s ship’s company trial their new Multi-Role Rescue Boat (MRRB) to enhance seamanship and navigation skills, on September 2, 2020. The boat’s primary role is rescue and tactical operations like supporting the Enhanced Boarding Party.

HMC ships Halifax and Ville de Quebec, along with MV Asterix, departed Halifax on September 20 for the United Kingdom, where they’ll take part in Exercise JOINT WARRIOR. The tactical-level naval warfare exercise begins in October, and involves ships, aircraft and personnel from 13 partner nations.

Throwback: On July 30, the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy’s brass quintet, led by PO2 Tim Elson, treated the staff and residents at L’Arche Halifax to a physically-distant outdoor performance. L’Arche Halifax is a home for adults living with intellectual disabilities, and is located just down the road […]

On July 29, 2020, Cdr Christopher Chalmers handed over command of CFB Halifax’s Base Logistics (BLog) branch to Cdr Selena Aral during a formal Change of Command ceremony. Capt(N) David Mazur, former CFB Halifax Base Commander, presided over the virtual ceremony. Thank you, Cdr Chalmers, for your leadership and commitment, […]

A member of HMCS Regina’s dive team prepares to jump into the water from the ramp of a CH-148 Cyclone Maritime helicopter, while the safety boat loiters nearby, during a diver training flight off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020, August 22, 2020. Ten […]

An event was held at the Grand Parade Square in Halifax on August 15 to mark the 75th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. Federal Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Lawrence MacAulay, seen here flanked by […]

HMCS Regina moves into position to conduct a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with USNS Henry J. Kaiser ahead of Exercise RIMPAC 2020 on August 16,2020. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) from August 17 to 31 […]

On Thursday July 30, Capt(N) Allen Fry assumed command of the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre (CFMWC) from Capt(N) Jamie Tennant. The ceremony, overseen by Cmdre Christopher Robinson, Director General Naval Force Development, was not a traditional change of command ceremony in that it was conducted via video conference as a […]

HMCS Ville de Quebec sails in the Labrador Sea during Operation NANOOK 2020, on August 7, 2020.