RCN Proud: From sailor to family man: MS (Ret’d) Garry William Henderson By Vincent Joyce, Pictou County Military Museum Garry “Bill” Henderson was born on October 13th, 1944, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in September 1964 at the age of 19. Before joining the […]
Other News
New Command team welcomed to HMCS Kingston
The Naval Museum of Halifax played host to two significant naval ceremonies on August 31, as HMCS Kingston welcomed both a new Commanding Officer and a new Coxswain. The top photo shows the Change of Appointment ceremony, with outgoing CPO2 Josée Monette (left), Cdr Jason Knowles, Kingston’s Commanding Officer, and […]
Padre’s Corner: Change is in the air
Padre’s Corner: Change is in the air By Padre Capt Meg Nicholls, Chaplain, CFB Halifax It’s that time of year again. Maybe you remember the Staples commercial with parents riding carts down the aisle to “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” playing in the background. Kids are slowly […]
Volume 57, Issue 19, September 18, 2023
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HMCS Montréal nears end of Op Projection deployment
HMCS Montréal nears end of Op Projection deployment By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal prepares to return to Halifax in the coming weeks, the ship’s commanding officer says he and his crew are full of pride after completing a unique Indo-Pacific deployment, mainly in […]
Indo-Pacific deployment both a challenge and a career highlight: Engineering officer
Indo-Pacific deployment both a challenge and a career highlight: Engineering officer By Capt Trevor Young, HMCS Montréal Lieutenant (Navy) Chris Quigley, originally from Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island, is the head of the Marine Systems Engineering (MSE) Department onboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal. The department comprises about 55 […]
More than 400 hit the streets for annual Navy 10K
Some of the Navy’s fastest runners in Halifax, along with members of the wider community, raced through North End Halifax on August 20 during the 36th annual Navy 10K.
Time and tide wait for no one: Naval Reserve BMQ
Time and tide wait for no one: Naval Reserve BMQ By Michael McWhinnie, Naval Training Group HQ “Time and tide wait for no one.” It’s an age-old adage that encourages us to seize opportunities when they arise while reminding us that, despite human aspiration, there are things beyond our ability […]
PO2 Telford brings home the gold once again
PO2 Telford brings home the gold once again By Gabrielle Brunette, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott Petty Officer, 2nd Class (PO2) Ashley Telford started competing in Strongman/Strongwoman competitions less than a year ago. Since then, she has secured gold medals at both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s Strongest competitions, and […]
Cdr Edmonds commended for leadership at BLog Change of Command
Cdr Edmonds commended for leadership at BLog Change of Command By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Commander Toni Bri Edmonds’ tenure as Commanding Officer of CFB Halifax Base Logistics (BLog) was her very first east coast posting, but according to Captain (Navy) Andy MacKenzie, she had no trouble fitting in. “She […]