Worst year in history? By Padre Capt Mark SG Sceviour, Fleet Chaplain What a year 2020 has been. Some would argue that it has been the worst year. I would suggest that it has been a bad year, but maybe not the worst ever. Let’s not forget 1349 – The […]
Other News
Fitness tips: Resistance training and the importance of recovery
Resistance training and the importance of recovery By Melissa Calleja, Fitness and Sports Instructor, CFB Halifax Athletes are typically told to allow at least 24-48 hours of rest between training sessions of the same muscle groups, but not to exceed this 48 hours. Have you ever wondered why exactly […]
Promotions at Trinity
Cdr Rory Dolan, Commanding Officer of Trinity (left), promotes Adonica Samson to the rank of Sailor First Class on December 4, 2020, in Building S89 at CFB Halifax during a Trinity Honours and Awards ceremony. Congratulations to all those who received promotions and awards!
The hard road to high readiness during a global pandemic
The hard road to high readiness during a global pandemic By LCdr Mark Fifield, SNMG1 PAO COVID-19 has impacted all of us on both a personal and professional level. Institutionally, it has challenged us to adapt our training, technical, and personnel management processes in innovative ways. Preparations for HMCS Halifax’s […]
VAdm Craig Baines becomes 37th Commander of the RCN
VAdm Craig Baines becomes 37th Commander of the RCN By RCN PA, Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Craig Baines assumed the duties of Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) from VAdm Art McDonald on January 12, 2021 in a virtual change of command ceremony presided over by General Jonathan Vance, Chief of […]
Volume 55, Issue 02, January 25, 2021
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Bell Let’s Talk Day
When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts By Elizabeth Sharpe, Base Public Affairs Intern Did you know that January 28, 2021, will mark the 11th Bell Let’s Talk Day? On this day, Bell will donate towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ […]
HMCS Moncton ready for Op CARIBBE
HMCS Moncton ready for Op CARIBBE By Trident Staff, The crew of HMCS Moncton have been hard at work preparing for a deployment on Operation CARIBBE, the Canadian mission supporting American allies in their efforts to combat illicit trafficking in international waters. The ship is set to depart later this […]
HMCS Victoria legacy celebrated in new morale patch
HMCS Victoria legacy celebrated in new morale patch By Peter Mallet, The Lookout Staff Twenty years ago, the first of four Victoria-Class submarines was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy. It was a cold Dec. 2 day in Halifax when Cdr Bill Woodburn, HMCS Victoria’s commanding officer, declared the occasion […]
Sports throwback: Admiral Jones Shield
The Admiral Jones Shield has been presented annually at CFB Halifax for more than 70 years, meaning there’s a long list of exceptional athletes who have taken the award over the decades. For the year 1980, the prize went to Able Seaman D.R. (Dusty) Mill, who was a member of […]