“Every one of these pieces tells a story” A closer look at the Naval Museum of Halifax’s newest exhibit By Joanie Veitch Naval art is a long-standing tradition that depicts more than just the historical record of ships and battles; it’s a testament to the people, the sacrifices they made, […]
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Canadian Forces Housing Agency unveils five-year Strategic Plan
Canadian Forces Housing Agency unveils five-year Strategic Plan By DND As the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) focuses on recruitment and retention amidst a nationwide housing crisis affecting its members across the country, the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) recently launched its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: Building Our Future. The plan outlines […]
Korean War Veterans honoured at recognition reception
Korean War Veterans honoured at recognition reception By Cdr (ret’d) Len Canfield NSNAC To observe the 75th anniversary of the participation of Canada’s land, sea and air forces in the Korean War and signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement July 27, 1953, the Nova Scotia Branch of Naval Association of […]
Volume 59, Issue 15, July 28, 2025
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Friends welcomed aboard
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter, from HMS Prince of Wales, landed aboard HMCS Ville de Québec for refueling in the Mediterranean Sea. Royal Navy members, along with members of Ville de Québec’s embarked Helicopter Air Detachment, are seen securing the helicopter to the flight deck. Ville de Québec continues to […]
Royal Canadian Navy to pay off Kingston-class vessels
Royal Canadian Navy to pay off Kingston-class vessels By RCN In the fall of 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will begin paying off the Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs). The term “paying off” refers to the British practice of paying a crew their wages once a ship has […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf welcomes new CO as ship heads to refit
HMCS Harry DeWolf welcomes new CO as ship heads to refit By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf has a new voice at the helm as the ship prepares to sail to Québec for its first major refit. Commander (Cdr) Collin Forsberg succeeded Cdr Jon […]
Navy bands share stage for double-bill “Atlantic Bonds” concert
Navy bands share stage for double-bill “Atlantic Bonds” concert By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A joint concert in Halifax brought together the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy Band on June 25, marking the first time the Norwegian ensemble has performed in the city. […]
Padre’s Corner: Float, move, fight
Padre’s Corner: Float, move, fight By Padre Lt(N) Stephen Cogswell, Fleet Chaplain “Float, move, fight.” Sound familiar? If you’ve been around the coast for long and you’re in an operational role, odds are you’ve completed the Naval Environmental Training Program, or NETP for short. It’s the course that all sailors […]
Volume 59, Issue 14, July 14, 2025
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