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 […]
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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.
Ship’s Team Divers graduate at FDU(A)
New crop of Ship’s Team Divers graduate at FDU(A) By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After an extended pause due to COVID-19 restrictions, courses and training have resumed at the Royal Canadian Navy’s diving units. A Ship’s Team Diver course, the first of its kind since courses were cancelled back in […]
RCN sports history for September
RCN sports history: Nipigon taken down by radio jockeys By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff On September 11, 1982, the HMCS Nipigon “Bad News Bears” softball team took on the C100 Radio “No Stars” for a special charity game at Windsor Park in support of the IWK Health Centre. After a […]
Padre’s Corner: Back to school in the age of COVID
Back to school in the age of COVID-19 By Padre Lt(N) Graeme Carruth, CLC(P) So here it is! The first week of school. And for better or worse the kids are back in class. It means parents are a little freer to be at work if they have a place […]
Increased access at military fitness centres
Increased access at military fitness centres By CFB Halifax Public Affairs As we enter into a new month this week, our PSP Halifax team has some great news for local Defence Team members, especially our civilian fitness enthusiasts! Beginning in September, the Fleet and Shearwater fitness centres will be expanding […]
Getting set for NDWCC 2020
Coming together in a time of separation By Elizabeth Sharpe, CFB Halifax PA Intern / MSVU PR Student The last few months have been an extremely difficult time for many individuals and communities here in Canada and around the world. While the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple local tragedies have affected […]
Scotian sailor pays tribute to lost ships through Navy Bike Ride
By AB B. Wiseman, HMCS Scotian The 2020 Navy Bike Ride was organized to commemorate the 25,000 voyages of the Canadian Naval and Merchant Ships during The Second World War. HMCS Scotian’s own CPO1 Paul Edwards has participated in the Navy Bike Ride for the past four years. This year, Chief Edwards has completed his goal of 36 rides, […]
Stadacona Band musicians play for L’Arche residents
Throwback: On July 30, the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy’s brass quintet, led by PO2 Tim Elson, treated the staff and residents at L’Arche Halifax to a physically-distant outdoor performance. L’Arche Halifax is a home for adults living with intellectual disabilities, and is located just down the road […]