12 Wing people: Cpl Benjamin Russell By 2Lt Leo Zhou “The satisfaction of seeing a snow-covered ramp, and then seeing the result of snow clearing at the end of the day” is Cpl Benjamin Russell’s favourite thing about being part of the Snow and Ice Clearing Operations (SNIC Ops) team. […]
Other News
Clearance Divers graduate
On March 3, 2020, a group of Clearance Divers graduated from the Clearance Diver QL5B Technicians Course 0014 held at the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic). From left to right: PO2 Letourneau, LS Gilbert, LS Northrup, LS Divers, LS Dekraker, LS MacAvoy, LS Wilson, and LS Perry.
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: April
Key events of the Battle of the Atlantic: April By CPO1 (ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust April 1, 1938 – As a prelude to war, Halifax Harbour, deemed a military priority, receives RCAF No. 116 Auxiliary Squadron, later formed as a Coast Artillery Cooperation Unit. Its primary role: […]
RCN plaque presented in Bermuda
RCN plaque, story board presented to National Museum of Bermuda By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield, NSNAC Commander Bob Lancashire (ret’d) and other ‘senior’ members of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Naval Association of Canada (NSNAC) have fond memories of Bermuda and aready to share a salty dip of a […]
PSP staff profile: Ashley Blanchard
Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Ashley Blanchard Hometown: Bathurst, New Brunswick PSP employee since: May 2019 What inspired you to pursue a career focused on fitness? I have always had a passion for being healthy and I enjoy motivating others to start or maintain a fitness routine. I […]
Regional Volleyball Championship
Mariners’ men’s team wins regional volleyball championships By Sara White, The Aurora Managing Editor With his track suit on but an office tucked around the corner from the gym courts, 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Col Brendan Cook was ready to handle the week’s work – including participating in the 2020 […]
Citizenship ceremony at HMCS Scotian
Cdr Paul Hinkins, Commanding Officer HMCS Scotian, welcomes a newly minted Canadian and presents her with a Canadian flag during a Citizenship Ceremony held at HMCS Scotian on February 15, 2020.
Gentle Yoga at home
The practice of gentle yoga at home By Tammie Barriage, Fitness and Sports Instructor, PSP Halifax During this time, we may be finding it difficult to keep a healthy routine or find possible stress-relieving outlets, especially as our gym or fitness classes are not available. Although yoga may not be […]
Staying active and connected during COVID-19
Staying active and connected during COVID-19 By Ariane Guay-Jadah, Base Public Affairs Officer Since mid-March, life has changed drastically for the vast majority of our local Defence Team members and their families, with many of them practising social distancing and self-isolation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying at […]
Volume 54, Issue 07, April 6, 2020
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