HMCS Fredericton returns after difficult Op REASSURANCE deployment By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After 141 days at sea that brought unexpected difficulties and tragedy, HMCS Fredericton and her ship’s company were finally reunited with their families, friends and colleagues as they arrived back in Halifax on July 28. “We all […]

HMCS Oriole spending summer closer to home By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The 2020 sailing season is looking a little different than expected for HMCS Oriole. While the original 2020 program had the RCN’s oldest commissioned vessel set for an east coast outreach deployment around the Maritime provinces and Quebec, […]

First Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship delivered By RCN Public Affairs, The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), Harry DeWolf, was delivered to the Government of Canada on July 31, 2020, in Halifax. This is the first warship to be delivered as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), and […]

Royal Nanny International Tattoo honours longtime show supporter By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff On Saturday, July 18, the sound of bagpipes welcomed Mrs. Joyce Meikle to the Royal Nanny International Tattoo. Inside the Common Support Training Facility at Stadacona, the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, the 12 Wing […]

RCN is going to the polls to consult on changes to Rank designations By Navy PA As the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) maintains its momentum toward a more inclusive environment, an effort has been initiated to consider new rank designations for our junior ranks that will result in more inclusive […]