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 […]
Other News
Commemorative paint schemes
Ships’ commemorative paint scheme to mark 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic By RCN PA The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is preparing to honour the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, which will be commemorated throughout 2020 by painting HMC […]
Halifax Harbour Swim 2019
MWO Leigh Joiner and other Defence Team members braved the cold, choppy waters of the harbour on September 18 to participate in the Halifax Harbour Swim, in support of United Way Halifax’s fundraising campaign.
Soccer vs. football on Porteous Field
They may not agree on the proper name of the sport, but RCN sailors from HMCS Toronto and RN sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth were still able to come together for a friendly game of soccer/football on Porteous Field on September 13. A floor hockey match between the two navies […]
HMCS Preserver anchor on display
HMCS Preserver anchor on display as part of CSTF project By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The former HMCS Preserver served the Royal Canadian Navy for 46 years before being paid off in 2016, and a new permanent display outside the Stadacona gates will help ensure the ship’s legacy stays top […]
HMS Queen Elizabeth in Halifax
Royal Navy brings new aircraft carrier to Halifax ahead of F-35 trials By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Navy’s newest and largest-ever class of aircraft carrier visited Canada for the first time from September 13-16, with HMS Queen Elizabeth dropping anchor in Halifax harbour near George’s Island. The first […]
Volume 53, Issue 20, October 7, 2019
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Junior sailor plots course for success
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) […]
HMCS St. John’s Run the Rock
HMCS St. John’s concludes 24th year of Run the Rock By LS Shauna Houston, HMCS St. John’s Aligned with the RCN’s vision, Ready to Help, HMCS St. John’s continued the tradition of Run the Rock for its 24th year. This is an annual fundraising campaign by the ship’s company in […]
HMCS Kingston completes Op NANOOK
HMCS Kingston completes Op NANOOK By Canadian Armed Forces, Op NANOOK, Canada’s annual northern sovereignty operation, came to another successful conclusion on September 13. This operation is conducted in communities and locations across Canada’s Arctic including Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and the Northwest Passage. This year’s operation included the CAF, […]