12 Wing Shearwater shows its artistic side By Trident staff PSP Halifax’s Community Recreation team held its second paint night event on June 22 at 12 Wing Shearwater, with 20 military and civilian participants coming out to meet some colleagues and let out a bit of creativity. PSP Community Recreation […]
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CAF proudly represented during NAIG 2023
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, including participants in the Black Bear summer training program, helped lead the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax on July 16. Petty Officer, 2nd Class Arnold Stewart (left), an instructor at Naval Fleet School […]
HMCS Windsor marks first change of command since 2018
HMCS Windsor marks first change of command since 2018 By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff After a marathon 1,837 days leading His Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Windsor, Commander William Matheson handed command of the boat off to his friend and colleague Lieutenant-Commander Harrison Nguyen-Huynh during a ceremony on June 15 at […]
Progress Pride Flag raised as Halifax Pride Festival kicks off
The Progress Pride Flag was raised on July 20 at CFB Halifax HQ and 12 Wing Shearwater main gate to mark the beginning of the Halifax Pride Festival and will remain raised until July 30. During Pride season, we reflect on the important contributions 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians have made to our […]
Two Navy bands, one great concert
The National Band of the Naval Reserve (NBNR) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Symphonic Band delivered a joint performance to veterans, serving members and the public during a concert on Sunday, June 25 at the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre. The afternoon also featured traditional Korean […]
Let’s talk about self-care!
Let’s talk about self-care! By Mary Myketyn Driscoll (she/her), BHPRO, MHA, Health Promotion Specialist July 24th is International Self-Care Day and we’re here to celebrate the importance self-care can play in our lives. What is self-care? Self-care can be anything we do that helps us feel better, be better, or […]
Volume 57, Issue 15, July 24, 2023
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JRCC Halifax responds to Nova Scotia floods
JRCC Halifax responds to Nova Scotia floods The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Halifax has provided an update and photos regarding the rescue efforts after record-setting rainfall and flash floods in the Halifax Regional Municipality. On July 22, a Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron conducted multiple rescues in conjunction with […]
HMCS Oriole departs for Great Lakes Deployment 2023
By SLt Wilson Ho, Public Affairs Officer, HMCS Oriole On July 13, 2023, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole departed CFB Halifax and commenced its Great Lakes Deployment. This summer, HMCS Oriole will be visiting communities along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, bringing the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) […]
Shearwater welcomes a familiar face as new Wing Commander
Shearwater welcomes a familiar face as new Wing Commander By Mikela Thoms, Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 12 Wing Shearwater has officially welcomed its new Commanding Officer, with Colonel David Holmes stepping into the role on July 11. To mark the occasion, a Change of Command Ceremony took place […]