So many Defence Team members donated blood in support of our communities on September 18 that our latest Canadian Blood Services clinic, which took place at Stadacona’s CF Health Services Centre (Atlantic), reached 120 percent of its donation targets. Bravo Zulu to our local Defence community, volunteers and healthcare practitioners […]
Other News
Fire Prevention Week 2020
Fire Prevention Week By National Fire Prevention Association, Fire Prevention Week 2020 runs from October 4 – 10. This year’s theme is Serve Up Safety in the Kitchen. The National Fire Protection Association has created the following list of fire prevention ideas for people to use in order to make […]
New training facility at CFB Halifax
New training facility at CFB Halifax helps student sailors prepare for the Future By RCN PA With the completion of a new naval training facility at CFB Halifax, the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) next generation of sailors had more to look forward to than classwork when they returned to training […]
The sinking of HMCS St Croix
The sinking of HMCS St Croix By CPO1 (Ret’d) Pat Devenish, Canadian Naval Memorial Trust Many stories of our Navy’s history are kept hidden until someone brings them to the forefront, and though this story has been told in several books, we still need to be reminded on occasion of […]
New Multi-Role Rescue Boat
Members of HMCS Harry DeWolf’s ship’s company trial their new Multi-Role Rescue Boat (MRRB) to enhance seamanship and navigation skills, on September 2, 2020. The boat’s primary role is rescue and tactical operations like supporting the Enhanced Boarding Party.
12 Wing Air Person of the Year
WO Sandra Leaman named 12 Wing Air Person of the Year By 2Lt Leo Zhou, 12 Wing Public Affairs “In the field, giving troops an extra box of glow sticks or baby wipes can really make their day better,” says WO Sandra Leaman. “It’s very rewarding to be able to […]
First promotions to new RCN ranks
HMCS Toronto is first ship to promote sailors at sea to new RCN ranks By Lt(N) Anders Mech, HMCS Toronto While at sea in the Baltic on September 4, HMCS Toronto became the first ship in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with the privilege of promoting sailors at sea into […]
New Commanding Officer at Trinity
New Trinity CO welcomed into complex work environment By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After three years at the head of the RCN’s operational support and intelligence centre, Cdr Corey Steiro is moving on. The outgoing Trinity Commanding Officer officially handed the reins to his successor, Cdr Rory Dolan, during a […]
Volume 54, Issue 18, September 8, 2020
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Ships depart for Exercise JOINT WARRIOR
HMC ships Halifax and Ville de Quebec, along with MV Asterix, departed Halifax on September 20 for the United Kingdom, where they’ll take part in Exercise JOINT WARRIOR. The tactical-level naval warfare exercise begins in October, and involves ships, aircraft and personnel from 13 partner nations.
