PSP Halifax has been working diligently to find ways to connect with CAF members and keep them active during this time of isolation. In addition to their daily Live Stream Work-IN classes, they are launching online, One-on-One Personal Training (military members only) . Members will receive free personalized workouts from […]
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Socially distant promotion ceremonies
Promotion ceremonies continue despite social distancing By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy’s ongoing effort to recognize the significant promotion from the rank of Master Seaman to Petty Officer, 2nd Class is beginning to look a little bit different. A ceremony for the newest crop of POs was […]
Improve your running economy
Improve your running economy By Dave Carr, PSP Halifax Fitness and Sports Instructor Go for a run! A quick breath of fresh air to get out of the house. If you have been using this tactic to stay active, then follow these tips to be pain-free and increase your efficiency […]
Chaplain’s tips for pandemic self care
By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Canadians across the country are feeling the stress and uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Defence Community is no exception. Members of Formation Halifax are experiencing the crisis in different ways, with some reporting for duty as usual, others teleworking from home, […]
RCN sports history: April
RCN sports history: Stadacona hosts volleyball nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff For the second year in a row, Stadacona was the scene of the 1984 CAF National Volleyball Championship, held from April 16-18. The men’s competition included regional championship teams from CFB Lahr, CFB Comox, CFB Winnipeg, CFB St-Jean, […]
PSP staff profile: Geoff Pellerin
Meet your PSP Fitness and Sports staff: Geoff Pellerin Hometown: Moncton, New Brunswick PSP employee since: April 2019 What inspired you to pursue a career focused on fitness? I was inspired when I was training for Canada Games soccer and started training off the pitch. From there I started training […]
12 Wing profiles: Cpl Russell
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. […]
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 […]
