Firsthand Account: Mariners show resilience at hockey nationals By S1 Natassia Lei Sailor 1st Class Natassia Lei, a member of both Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) and the CFB Halifax Mariners women’s hockey team, has provided this account of the team’s recent silver-medal win at the CAF National Championship. Pregame: After […]
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Updates from HMCS Fredericton on Op Reassurance
HMCS Fredericton is continuing its ongoing Operation Reassurance deployment in the Mediterranean, operating alongside allies as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2. The vessel recently made its second stop in Souda Bay, Greece this year, following its participation in gunnery exercises and other presence activities in the Adriatic, Ionian, […]
New Coxswain for HMCS Halifax after a banner year
New Coxswain for HMCS Halifax after a banner year By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The outgoing Coxswain of HMCS Halifax said things felt bittersweet as he spoke at a Change of Appointment ceremony at Juno Tower on April 14. Over nearly two years in the role, he saw the development […]
Volume 57, Issue 08, April 17, 2023
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Faces of Health Promotion Halifax
Faces of Health Promotion Halifax By the Health Promotion Team Health Promotion Services has been supporting the CAF/Defence team for over 20 years. In addition to delivering programming and developing resources on nutritional wellness, addiction-free living, active living and injury prevention, and social-mental wellbeing, each team member has specialized and […]
From the archives: Sail-past marks Naval Reserve 75th anniversary
In the summer of 1998, Maritime Forces Atlantic marked the 75th anniversary of Canada’s Naval Reserve with a special sail-past in Halifax harbour. The photo above shows HMCS Kingston leading her four sister ships – Glace Bay, Goose Bay, Shawinigan and Moncton – out of the harbour. The inset photo […]
Flag raisings mark Transgender Day of Visibility
On March 31, the Progress Pride flag was raised at CFB Halifax HQ, Admiral’s Gate, alongside HMC Ships, 12 Wing Shearwater and other shore establishments to mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual event celebrates transgender people and raises awareness of the discrimination they face worldwide. Diversity in […]
Enter the CF Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition
Enter the CF Newspaper Youth Reporter Contest By PSP The Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition is back for its fourth year! This exciting program offers an incredible opportunity for young people to showcase their writing talents and gain valuable experience in journalism. The program was created to encourage young […]
HMCS Fredericton hosts partners, allies in Croatia
In collaboration with the Canadian Embassy in Croatia, HMCS Fredericton hosted a reception aboard for partners and stakeholders in Croatia and representatives of Allied Navies under Standing NATO Maritime Group 2. The event took place while the ship was alongside in Split, Croatia on March 13, during its ongoing Operation […]
DWAO looks to empower co-chairs during national meetings
DWAO looks to empower co-chairs during national meetings By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Local co-chairs from Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) chapters across the country, and beyond, gathered in person recently for the first time since 2017. The group held two days of meetings in Halifax March 14-15. It was […]