The presentation of the ship’s bell was one of the events marking the official welcoming of MV Asterix to Canadian Fleet Atlantic on March 6 at a ceremony in the ship’s hangar. VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN, Federal Fleet Services CEO Spencer Fraser, and a number of other dignataries were […]
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ADM HR-Civ honours
ADM Award recipients from ADM (HR-Civ) celebrate after receiving their award certificates on February 13 at Stadacona. Recipients were lauded for displaying exceptional client service, for demonstrating an innovative approach and resolution to client staffing and capacity issues, and for showing leadership by creating inspiring opportunities through which HR-Civ employees […]
Memorial Cup comes to MARLANT
RCN personnel welcome the Halifax Mooseheads hockey organization and the Memorial Cup trophy to HMCS Charlottetown as part of Canadian Hockey League’s Mastercard Memorial Cup Trophy Tour to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cup. Halifax is curently on the short list to host the 2019 Memorial Cup touranment.
Fitness at sea
AB Marie Vaillancourt works out on the bridge wing of HMCS MONCTON during NEPTUNE TRIDENT on April 7, 2017.
A different view
While taking a recreational sail in the harbour, CPO2 Brad Browne captured a striking view of several former and current RCN vessels. From left to right: Athabaskan, HMCS Charlottetown, and HMCS Montreal.
New Shearwater Aviation Museum display
A Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 replica unveiling ceremony took place at the Shearwater Aviation Museum on April 5, 2017. The particular efforts of WO Dave Rowe and Christine Hines, in making this display possible, were recognized. The life-size model is now on display at the museum. Admission is free and is […]
Vimy Ridge centenary
Five replica aircraft from the Vimy Flight team fly past the Canadian National Vimy Memorial during the signature ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in Vimy, France on April 9, 2017.
Greenwood takes curling gold
The CFB Halifax Curling Club played host to the 2017 CAF Atlantic Regional Curling Championship from March 29-31, with teams from Halifax, Shearwater, Gagetown and Greenwood battling it out for the title. The final match saw the Greenwood curlers, led by skip MCpl Dave Murray, take the championship after a […]