Piece of RCN history has new home at Naval Museum By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff An original painting created by one of Canada’s most well known Naval artists now has a permanent home at Stadacona’s Naval Museum of Halifax. Titled Fresh Snow. Bellot Straits, NWT, the piece by Cdr Anthony […]
Other News
Shearwater Yacht Club kicks off 2018 season
Shearwater Yacht Club sets sail for the summer By LCdr Patrice Deschenes, Shearwater Yacht Club Commodore Metro’s friendliest sailing club, The Shearwater Yacht Club (SYC), had its annual Spring Meet and Greet for members and guests Friday May 11 at the club house in Shearwater. […]
Battle of the Atlantic ceremony at sea
CPO1 Darcy Burd (left) Coxn HMCS St John’s, and Cdr Gord Noseworthy (right), Commanding Officer HMCS St. John’s, salute the wreaths as part of the Battle Of The Atlantic ceremony during Op REASSURANCE while alongside Liverpool, United Kingdom on May 6, 2018.
New fleet chief for CANFLTLANT
Change of appointment brings new Fleet Chief to CANFLTLANT By Virginia Beaton, Trident Staff During a Change of Appointment ceremony on Thursday May 10, Fleet Chief Petty Officer CPO1 Dan Mercier, who is retiring from the RCN, was succeeded by CPO1 Tim Blonde. During the ceremony, which was held in […]
Commander of Royal New Zealand Navy visits MARLANT
VAdm Ron Lloyd, Commander Royal Canadian Navy, and RAdm Craig Baines, Commander MARLANT and JTFA, host RAdm J. Martin, Commander Royal New Zealand Navy for a bilateral meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest and conduct RCN site tours at during a visit to MARLANT on May 15, 2018. From […]
CAF runner tackles Boston Marathon
Decorated CAF athlete takes on new challenge with Boston Marathon By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff WO Charlene Arsenault has had a long military sports career, with 15 appearances at the CAF National Hockey Championships, six gold medals, and a spot on the CAF Sports Honour Roll. She isn’t done yet, […]
HMCS Scotian holds divisions
Members of HMCS Scotian participated in divisions on April 25, 2018. Cdr beth Vallis, CO of Scotian, was presiding officer as personnel received awards and recognition ranging from Canadian Forces Decorations, to Commanding Officer’s Certificates of Commendation.
Team Atlantic at CAF Squash Nationals
Team Atlantic gets good results at CAF Squash Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Five CFB Halifax members travelled with Team Atlantic to the 2018 CAF National Squash Championship in Borden from April 29 – May 1, competing well against top military players from around the country. In team competition, […]
Battle of the Atlantic in Bahrain
CAF personnel in Bahrain mark Battle of the Atlantic Sunday By LCdr David Botting, RCN, International Maritime Exercise Planner, USNAVCENT N5, Bahrain On the first Sunday of each May, people all across Canada gather to commemorate those lost at sea during the Battle of the Atlantic. On this day we […]
Nova Scotia Tattoo unveils 2018 lineup
Tattoo for goes extra International for 40th anniversary show By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo always presents a diverse cast, but for its 40th anniversary show in 2018, they’ve made an effort to be more international than ever before. For the first time ever, acts […]
