Naval Reserve centennial gala honours history, sets sights on progress By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Current and former members of HMCS Scotian marked the Naval Reserve centennial in style on April 22, joining Royal Canadian Navy colleagues, local government representatives and members of the wider community for a gala dinner […]
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Navy bases ready to wage war on period poverty
Navy bases ready to wage war on period poverty By Peter Mallet, The Lookout The Period Poverty Challenge is on, encouraging friendly competition between the Royal Canadian Navy’s two main bases in Halifax and Esquimalt. The gauntlet will determine which base can raise the most donations of menstrual hygiene […]
HMCS Sackville returns to downtown berth this week
HMCS Sackville returns to downtown berth this week By the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust HMCS Sackville (aided by tugs) will slip HMC Dockyard on Thursday, 04 May 23 at 1100 am, for a sailpast of Halifax Harbour prior to returning to her berth at Sackville Landing for 12:30 pm. HMCS […]
Volume 57, Issue 09, May 1, 2023
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Remembering the fallen of Stalker 22
April 29, 2023 marks the third anniversary of the crash of the CH-149 Cyclone helicopter Stalker 22 off the coast of Greece during Operation Reassurance. We remember the six CAF members who lost their lives in the line of duty – Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough, a Marine Systems Engineering Officer; Sub-Lieutenant […]
Health Promotion: Take a stand against inappropriate sexual behaviour
Health Promotion: Take a stand against inappropriate sexual behaviour By the Health Promotion Team The following courses are open for registration for the month of May. The Health Promotion team would like all members to pay special attention to when our Respect in the CAF program is offered. We all […]
AOPS construction continues in Halifax
The fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship being built for the Royal Canadian Navy, the future HMCS Frédérick Rolette, continues to come together at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Assembly Hall. The ship’s three mega blocks are expected to be rolled onto land and joined together later this year. Frédérick Rolette will […]
Mariners seek national basketball gold in Halifax
Mariners seek national basketball gold in Halifax By Trident Staff After reclaiming the CAF Atlantic Region Basketball Championship earlier this year, the CFB Halifax Mariners Men’s Basketball team are looking to take the national title for the first time since 2014, and they’ll have the hometown crowd behind them. The […]
Development camp helps build momentum for women’s basketball
Development camp helps build momentum for women’s basketball By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Canadian Armed Forces doesn’t currently have a full women’s basketball program, but efforts to develop the sport are growing, as shown by a recent skills camp held at CFB Halifax. Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff on […]
A glance at the Basic Intelligence Officer Course
A glance at the Basic Intelligence Officer Course at Naval Fleet School (Quebec) By LCdr James Cantafio, Training Division Officer, Naval Fleet School (Quebec) Situated on the banks of the historic Saint Lawrence River in scenic Old Quebec, Naval Fleet School (Quebec) (NFS(Q)) continues to support Naval operations and Intelligence […]