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NDWCC Raffle: Win RAdm Belhumeur’s Parking Spot
Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) HQ is pleased to offer you the opportunity to win RAdm Belhumeur’s parking spot from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, inclusive!
Ticket Sales: Wednesday, October 14 & Wednesday, October 21
Tickets: $5/1 ticket or $10/3 tickets; Cash only
Time: 1145 hrs to 1215 hrs
Location: Main floor lobby, Building D201, HMC Dockyard
Draw Date: Monday, October 26
Please note: If you are unable to make it to D201 during the scheduled times but would still like to purchase tickets, please contact SLt Joachim, MARLANT HQ NDWCC OPI, at james.joachim@forces.gc.ca
Ticket Lottery Permit # AGD-374954-26
NDWCC Bring Your Dog to Work Day
October 28 & November 24
On Wednesday, October 28, and Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax will be hosting Bring Your Dog To Work Day in support of the Halifax Region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC). We encourage all Defence Team members looking to participate in this event to refamiliarize themselves with the rules to ensure everyone has an enjoyable day.
Rules
Prior to Bring Your Dog to Work Day
- Obtain your supervisor approval *this is VERY important and mandatory!
- Ensure your coworkers are comfortable with you bringing a dog, especially in a shared workplace
- Pet-proof your office, where necessary, including limiting access to hazards, fragile items, and technical equipment
- No dogs in hazardous workspaces
On Bring Your Dog to Work Day
- Limit of one dog per person
- Come to work prepared: bring doggie bags, treats, water bowl, and whatever else your pet requires for the day
- Always supervise and clean up after your dog
- Dogs must be on leash while on CFB Halifax grounds
- No aggressive behaviour (dogs must be comfortable around people and other animals)
Donation: $10 (cash only) to be passed along directly to your NDWCC Unit Representative.
CFB Halifax would love to see photos of local Defence Team members at work with their pups. If you are interested in sharing your photos on CFB Halifax social media, please send them to cfbhalifaxpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca by 12 p.m. (Atlantic) on October 28.
Please note that the next Bring Your Dog to Work Day will take place on Tuesday, November 24.
Monitor the MARLANT splash page, NDWCC Events/Initiatives page, Base-wide emails, and CFB Halifax social media channels for details.
NDWCC Escape Room
November 4 – December 20
Where: Shearwater Aviation Museum ( 34 Bonaventure St., Shearwater)
Daily Games: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Participants: 8 people per team
Bookings and General Inquiries: Joseph.Abando@forces.gc.ca | Leah.Coughlin@forces.gc.ca
*Please note participants should arrive 20 minutes prior to game start.
Monitor the MARLANT splash page, NDWCC Events/Initiatives page, Base-wide emails, and CFB Halifax social media channels for details.
NDWCC Travel Party
November 25 | 7 – 11:30 p.m.
Where: Juno Tower Sea Room, Ballroom, and Dining Room
Cost: $25 per ticket (includes food, a beverage, and a souvenir gift)
Dress: Casual or Caribbean attire
Base Administration and PSP Halifax are excited to host yet another NDWCC Travel Party! If you’re dreaming about a relaxing getaway, purchase a ticket to this travel-themed event for your chance to win a $5,000 Travel Credit with Air Canada Vacations, along with many other wonderful prizes including luggage and diamond jewelry. Open to Defence Team members and their friends/family members aged 19+. To purchase tickets directly or to coordinate ticket sales in your unit, contact LCdr O’Connor at Aaron.O’Connor@forces.gc.ca. Monitor the MARLANT splash page, NDWCC Events/Initiatives page, Base-wide emails, and CFB Halifax social media channels for details.
Are you or your unit planning an NDWCC fundraising event that is open to all local Defence Team members? You can use this form to submit your event to be included in the Halifax Region NDWCC Weekly Update which will be distributed each Monday during the campaign via Base-wide email, CFB Halifax social media channels, and posted to the Trident NDWCC website. Email event submission forms to NDWCCHalifax@forces.gc.ca and keep an eye out for events you might want to attend!
