Like mother, like daughter: family members deploy together with HMCS Toronto By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff For most CAF members, separation from family and loved ones can be one of the most difficult aspects of a long international deployment. For two members of the crew of HMCS Toronto, however, an […]
Other News
Mayor, councillors visit HMCS Halifax
HRM Mayor and city councillors pay namesake visit to HMCS Halifax By Lt(N) John Morrow, Weapons officer, HMCS Halifax On Friday, January 11, HMCS Halifax had the pleasure of hosting His Worship Michael Savage, Mayor of Halifax and 12 city councillors for a visit, tour and lunch aboard the ship. […]
Sailor of the Quarter
Sailor of the Quarter known for promoting fitness, helping others By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff He may not have been born in Canada, but LS Eric Saenz, originally from Costa Rica, has become a valuable member of the Royal Canadian Navy, and was recently named the Atlantic Fleet’s newest Sailor […]
Paying their dues
During a port visit to London on November 19, 2018, HMCS Halifax conducted the ceremony of Constable’s Dues at the Tower of London. According to an ancient Royal decree, any ship passing the Tower on the River Thames is required to pay the Constable’s Dues but in the modern era […]
Volume 53, Issue 02, January 28, 2019
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Bell Let’s Talk Day at CFB Halifax
CFB Halifax to host national Bell Let’s Talk Day event By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Mental health issues have impacted PO2 Chevonne Fisher’s life in a number of ways. She’s sought professional health for her own issues, including postpartum depression, has helped immediate family members with their struggles, and in […]
MFRC New Year’s welcome
A New Year’s welcome from the Executive Director By Shelley Hopkins, H&R MFRC Executive Director As we begin 2019, this is a great time to reflect on the past 26 years, when the Military Family Services Program (MFSP) began, and Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs) were officially stood up to […]
Royal Navy veteran’s war stories
Second World War RN veteran recalls wartime service By PO1 Wayne Rose, NFS(A) Newfoundland native AB (ret’d) Hedley Lake, now 100 years old and a resident of Fortune, NL, describes his wartime service in the Royal Navy with fellow Newfoundlander, PO1 Wayne Rose. AB Lake’s wartime experiences included patrols in […]
Sailors maintain mission on Op REASSURANCE
LS Jordan Sampson welds to repair a guardrail stanchion while onboard HMCS Ville de Québec while sailing in the Mediterranean Sea during Op REASSURANCE in December 2018. The ship will return to its homeport of Halifax early in 2019.
Sailors host Movember spinathon
Sailors, firefighters team up for Movember spinathon By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff PO2 Rick Mamye was diagnosed with testicular cancer two years ago, and though he’s now back to work and on the road to a full recovery, the experience still greatly impacted his life. In hope of helping other […]