CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Turning the wrench on Army modernization By Corporal Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs Maintenance backlogs have become commonplace for Vehicle Technicians in the Canadian Armed Forces. With a growing list of demands, sophisticated vehicles and fewer resources, it poses increasing challenges to meet growing operational demands. Enter Master […]
DND Family Days: 25 years of memories By Trident Staff A lot has changed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax since the introduction of DND Family Days more than a quarter-century ago — there are new buildings, new ships, and plenty of new families who make up Halifax’s large defence […]
Environment Week 2024: Spreading environmental awareness and promoting sustainability By MARLANT Safety and Environment Canada celebrates Environment Week annually during the first week of June, which includes World Environment Day on June 5, Clean Air Day on June 7 and World Ocean Day on June 8. The goal is […]
HMCS Oriole makes a splash during SailGP race weekend By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Thousands of sailing enthusiasts who flocked to the Halifax waterfront for an international sailing competition June 1-2 were greeted in part by the crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole. Oriole took to the water […]
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Families remember lost HMCS Athabaskan sailors 80 years after sinking By Sherry Pringle Eighty years have passed since the tragic loss of Canada’s Tribal Class Destroyer, HMCS Athabaskan, sunk off the coast of Brittany, France, with the loss of 128 lives. She and her Tribal sister HMCS Haida, were sent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
