Saving lives below the surface RCN leads Multinational Submarine Medical Training Exercise in Halifax  By Lt(N) Christopher Lyons, Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs  In late October, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) transformed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, a Harry DeWolf-class Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), into the centrepiece […]

HMCS Ville de Québec raises money for charity while at sea  By Capt Christine MacNeil  During its recent deployment on Operation HORIZON, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec demonstrated that generosity travels far beyond home waters. The ship’s company raised more than $7000 for two National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) organizations: the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada […]

SNMG2 launches new operational phase in the Mediterranean  International task group includes HMCS St. John’s, deployed since July as part of Operation REASSURANCE  By NATO Maritime Command  Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has launched a new operational phase in the Mediterranean Sea, departing Taranto, Italy after a scheduled port visit. As one of […]

Pack your bags! NDWCC Travel Party offers $5,000 getaway prize  By Trident Staff  If you’re dreaming of sunshine, sandy beaches, or your next great adventure, the NDWCC Travel Party might be just the ticket.  Members of the Defence community and their guests (19+) are invited to attend this year’s event on Thursday, November 27, […]

HMCS Ville de Québec celebrated after unique deployment  By Trident Staff  HIs Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec made an anxiously awaited return to Halifax on November 10, with the ship and crew welcomed home following a far-reaching mission.  The deployment was conducted primarily under Operation HORIZON, the mission aimed at supporting the defence elements of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and strengthening cooperation with allies across […]

Hard Work and Heavy Seas: RCN Welcomes New Clearance Divers   By RCN  After 13 months of training above and beneath the ocean waves, 12 new clearance divers are surfacing with pride.  On October 10, at Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) (FDU(P)), 12 students from the 2025 Clearance Diver Qualification Level 1 (QL1) […]

The CANEX Stadacona location is marking Veterans’ Week with a special display created by store Sales Associate Frank Beals. The display pays tribute to both former and currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Beals said he chose to feature family members, friends, and colleagues in recognition of their […]

In a world of change, the CAF’s Seamless Canada initiative remains a constant By DND Over the past five years, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has navigated a rapidly shifting global landscape marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical instability, and domestic labour shortages. These challenges tested operational readiness and […]