CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Face of Base: Lieutenant-Commander Reverend David Jackson By CFB Halifax For our newest Face of Base, we are proud to introduce you to Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr) Reverend David Jackson, the Senior Fleet Chaplain with Canadian Fleet Atlantic. LCdr Jackson is the son of a former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chaplain and […]
The Royal Canadian Navy’s fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), His Majesty’s Canadian Ship William Hall, was delivered to the fleet on August 31. As the RCN takes delivery of HMCS William Hall, the next steps will include sea trials, warm and cold weather trials, and other post-delivery evaluation […]
HMCS Shawinigan and Summerside join NATO Minehunting exercise in North Sea By NATO Allied Maritime Command Minehunters from Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) took part in Exercise Sandy Coast in the North Sea between August 21 and September 1. Recognizing the importance of safeguarding coastal areas, Exercise Sandy Coast […]
Health Promotion October schedule By the Health Promotion Team With multiple holidays on the horizon, we have done our best to adjust our schedule to fit your schedule. Here are the upcoming programs and events from Health Promotion in October AODGGA (MITE code) Alcohol, Other Drugs, Gambling and Gaming Awareness […]
It wouldn’t be a proper International Fleet Week without a unique showcase of military athleticism, and the special rugby match at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax on September 9 certainly fit that bill. The Royal Navy Rugby Union brought some of their best from across the pond to take on […]
Feeling that September stress? You’re not alone! By The Health Promotion Team Research shows that many individuals experience a very large increase in perceived stress once September rolls around. Whether this stress can be attributed to the start of another school year or everyone (including managers, clients, and coworkers) finally […]
Fleet week brings thousands to downtown Halifax By Trident Staff Ships and sailors from Canada, the United States and the UK converged on Halifax from September 7-10, with ship tours, public concerts, fireworks, sporting events and other celebrations on the agenda for the very first Halifax International Fleet Week. “This […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
