STADPLEX doors officially closed after 75 years By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It was the end of an era for fitness and sports at CFB Halifax on October 31, as the STADPLEX gym, open on the base since 1943, officially ceased operations. To mark the bittersweet moment, a small group […]
Other News
From HMCS Protecteur to MV Asterix
Former HMCS Protecteur crew adapting to life on board MV Asterix By Sgt R.D. MacPherson, NRU Asterix HMCS Protecteur, the lead ship of the decommissioned Protecteur-class replenishment oilers, had a storied and illustrious 46 years of service with the Royal Canadian Navy. For the majority of her crew, from her […]
NOPFWI marks CAF Sports Day
On October 19, members of CANDET at Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island (NOPFWI) participated in a 5km run for CAF Sports Day.
CAF National Sports Awards
2018 CAF Sports Awards Ceremony By CFMWS On October 18, Canadian Morale and Welfare Services hosted the 30th Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Awards Ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, honouring the best CAF athletes, coaches, officials and teams of the year. In addition to honouring the best […]
New Office of Disability Management
HR-Civ celebrates new Office of Disability Management By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The opening of a new Office of Disability Management (ODM) at CFB Halifax is being celebrated as a major step towards the development of a new Total Health and Wellness Strategy for civilian members of the defence team. […]
Kootenay explosion commemoration
Kootenay survivors mark 49 years since peacetime tragedy at sea By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Steve Rowland was only 18 years in old, in the first year of his naval career, when he was posted to HMCS Kootenay in May of 1968. He recalled meeting up with a few sailors […]
CANEX and SISIP give back to CFB Halifax
Representatives from CANEX and SISIP presented CFB Halifax Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur (second left) with a Base/Wing Unit Grant Cheque for $186,573 during a formal presentation ceremony and celebration at CANEX Stadacona on November 1. This was the fourth annual cheque presentation of its kind, representing the organizations’ continued […]
Volume 52, Issue 23, November 12, 2018
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Office of Disability Management grand opening
Ribbon cut for new Office of Disability Management at CFB Halifax By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The opening of a new Office of Disability Management (ODM) at CFB Halifax is being celebrated as a major step towards the development of a new Total Health and Wellness Strategy for civilian members […]
NHL insider visits CFB Halifax
Sportsnet analyst impressed by Formation Halifax athletes By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As a former NHL head coach and general manager, and now as a hockey analyst with Sportsnet, Doug MacLean has seen it all through his 30+ year hockey career. But despite that experience at the pro level, the […]