Presentation touches on Mi’kmaq history, reconciliation By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The history of the Mi’kmaq nation was the focus of a presentation to a large crowd at the Juno Tower ballroom at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax on May 23. The event was held to mark Indigenous Awareness Week […]
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Une nouvelle capacité à l'essai à Halifax
One of the Royal Canadian Navy’s newest pieces of equipment was spotted in Halifax harbour recently. Representatives from Navamar, the builder of the Sea to Shore Connector platform, joined RCN members for sea trials on May 31. The Sea to Shore connector is a component of the Joint Support Ship […]
La campagne de recrutement des plongeurs-démineurs et des GOTM aura lieu le 13 juin
Clearance Diver and NTOG recruitment drive set for June 13 By Trident Staff An upcoming recruitment event is targeting highly motivated and physically fit individuals with interest in two of the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) most specialized roles. The joint Clearance Diver/Naval Tactical Operator drive will take place in the […]
Les barbiers recrutés par les PSP impressionnent lors de la formation au déploiement
PSP Barber recruits impress during deployment training By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff A group of 11 barbers spent a full day snipping, shearing and earning accolades at a free haircut event at Canadian Forces Base Halifax. Held on May 9 at Jayda’s Barbershop, the free haircut day event provided 27 […]
Projets futurs et nouvelles capacités à l'ordre du jour du prochain séminaire sur la technologie navale
Future projects, new capabilities up for discussion at upcoming naval tech seminar By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Those interested in the evolving world of naval technology are invited to attend a two-day seminar at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax that will focus on a range of technology-related issues and opportunities […]
Les coureurs s'emparent du terrain d'aviation pour le centenaire de l'ARC
The 12 Wing Shearwater community wasn’t swayed by the chilly and damp spring weather as current and former CAF members, along with their civilian colleagues, family members, and friends, gathered for the Wing’s RCAF Run on the morning of May 10. Part of events in Shearwater marking this year’s RCAF […]
Les marins du PEM font partie de la nouvelle génération de plongeurs de bord
NEP sailors among new crop of ship’s divers By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff A group of Naval Experience Program participants became the first from the program to graduate from the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Ship’s Diver course on May 17. The course wrapped up with a small graduation ceremony at […]
Le NCSM Frédérick Rolette, un pas de plus vers la mise en service
Le 25 mai à Halifax, le futur navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) Frédérick Rolette a été officiellement nommé en l'honneur du héros naval franco-canadien, le premier lieutenant Frédérick Rolette, qui a servi notre pays avec grande distinction tout au long de la guerre de 1812. Cinquième des six navires de la classe Harry DeWolf [...]
Le Vam Andrew Laurence Collier : Une vie de service et de dévouement
VAdm Andrew Laurence Collier: A life of service and devotion By Sabina Kukurudziak, Naval Training Group Monday, June 3 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Andrew Laurence Collier. Remembered as a leader, mentor, and devoted partner, VAdm Collier left a lasting mark on those who […]
La base marque la Journée internationale contre l’homophobie, la transphobie et la biphobie
On May 17, the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag was raised at Base HQ and 12 Wing main gate in recognition of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. To further recognize this important day, the Atlantic Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization also hosted a speaker event at Juno Tower, including […]