After 43 years of service, it’s the people, says CPO2 Gourlay By RCN “It was an honour to receive that,” says Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2), Jeffrey Gourlay of his Canadian Forces Decoration 3rd Clasp, recognizing his remarkable 43 years with the Royal Canadian Navy. “But it was not […]
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“The Fruit Machine” viewing event sparks awareness and discussion
“The Fruit Machine” viewing event sparks awareness and discussion By DND “Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. When it comes to culture, everyone is a leader.” With those words, Director General Culture MGen Jeannot Boucher brought to a close the April 13th Department of National Defence (DND) showing of the film “The […]
CAF support at Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
A group photo of the Canadian contingent and British flag bearers who took part in His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation procession, in support of Operation Golden Orb, in London, United Kingdom, on May 6.
RCN Digital Leadership: Cdr Donald Thompson-Greiff
RCN Digital Leadership: Cdr Donald Thompson-Greiff By Elizabeth Wolfe, Business Analyst/Technical Advisor, Naval Personnel and Training Group In this series, we showcase digital leadership across the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to illustrate how our enterprise solutions are successfully leveraged for the benefit of our teams. Born and raised in Calgary, […]
A message from the Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion
A message from the Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion: LGBTQPHOBIAS are irrational fears By BGen Roger Scott, Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champion May 17 marks the International day against homophobia, transphobia, & biphobia (IDAHOBIT). Created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex […]
Halifax Mariners back on top at CAF Basketball Nationals
Halifax Mariners back on top at CAF Basketball Nationals By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Nearly a decade after their last national championship, the Halifax Mariners men’s basketball team have finally reclaimed their place at the top of the CAF Basketball pyramid. The Mariners took down the CFB Esquimalt Tritons 88-72 […]
HMCS Montréal, MV Asterix assist in Sudan region
As part of Operation Savanne, the Canadian Government’s response to a worsening security crisis in Sudan, HMCS Montréal and MV Asterix were recently re-tasked from their ongoing Operation Projection deployment to assist in the region in support of Global Affairs Canada. The ships operated in the Red Sea, adding an […]
Film screening – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – 17 May 2023 By the Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization (DTPAO) May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Everyone has the right to be their true selves and feel safe. We invite everyone to join members of LGBTQ2+ […]
HMCS Scotian leads Battle of the Atlantic commemoration in Chester
HMCS Scotian leads Battle of the Atlantic commemoration in Chester By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff As he spoke to the crowd assembled at the Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration ceremony on May 7 in Chester, NS, LCdr Ron Hearnshaw said he was compelled to highlight the critical role that Canada’s […]
New command team officially takes shape
Prior to the naming ceremony for the Future HMCS William Hall, the ship’s inaugural command team was invited to Government House in Halifax on April 24 for an Assumption of Command Ceremony that was attended by current Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor Arthur LeBlanc as well as former Lieutenant Governor Mayann […]