HMCS Toronto was lifted out of Halifax Harbour on the syncrolift on February 11, 2020 to begin her docking work period (DWP). During a tiered readiness program, HMC Ships deliberately prepare the ship and her company to float, to move, and to fight.
Other News
Padre’s Corner: Chapel renewal
Padre’s Corner: Chapel renewal By Capt Glen Eagleson, Chaplain, FCC(P) / MFRC / RCSU(A) Chaplain Coordinator / HMCS Scotian, CFB Halifax For several years now, the Protestant Community at CFB Halifax has been dwindling. There are several reasons for this; RCN personnel in hard navy trades spend most of their […]
Sailor profile: SLt Connor Paris
SLt Connor Paris Current role: Bridge Watch Keeper Hometown: Milton, Ontario Years of Service: 7.5 Home Unit: HMCS Ville de Quebec What was the best thing that happened in your life over this past year? The single best thing that happened in my life over the past year was receiving […]
Circuit training en route to Op PROJECTION
Crewmembers of HMCS Glace Bay participate in circuit training with kettle bells on the fo’c’sle during Op PROJECTION West Africa on February 2, 2020.
New mission for NS Naval Association of Canada
NS Naval Association of Canada charting new course By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield, NSNAC The 75 year-old Nova Scotia Naval Association of Canada (NSNAC), formerly called the Nova Scotia Naval Officers Association, has a new mission and branch structure to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At the recent […]
CFB Halifax swag now available at CANEX
Did you know that CFB Halifax now has its very own swag? Visit the CANEX at Stadacona or Windsor Park to check out their new products. With a variety of hoodies, hats and shirts as well as mugs for your favourite hot beverages, CFB Halifax swag will keep you stylish and […]
Halfway point for CTF 150 rotation
CTF 150 reaches the halfway mark By Lt(N) Tony Wright, CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer The present rotation of Combined Task Force 150, led by Australia and supported by Canada and New Zealand, reached its half way point on 22 January 2020. With nine weeks since assuming command and nine […]
Volume 54, Issue 04, February 24, 2020
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Ship’s Team Diver courses start soon
Interested in becoming a Ship’s Team Diver? Courses in 2020 will run from March 30 – May 11, from August 24 – October 2, and from October 19 – November 27. Prerequisites include request forms through your Chain of Command, successful Force Evaluation completion, dive dental screening, and an initial […]
Skylarkers win Ray Kline Memorial Tournament
On January 23-24, 2020, the Dockyard Firefighters hockey team, The Skylarkers, competed in the Ray Kline Memorial Hockey Tournament, an annual event held in memory of the late Halifax Firefighter. Funds raised from the tournament go towards PTSD. The Skylarkers finished the tournament with a 4-0-1 record, clinching the title […]
