Future HMCS William Hall officially named after heroic Black sailor By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy has officially named its newest Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, celebrating the future HMCS William Hall while honouring the legacy of the ship’s namesake during a ceremony in Halifax on April […]
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Health Promotion: The struggles are real
Health Promotion: The struggles are real By the Health Promotion Team These programs communicate the importance of issues faced by CAF members, and promotes awareness, responsibility and prevention within the CAF for all personnel. These sessions encourage and support early intervention and ensure that the necessary steps are being taken […]
CPO1 Gilles Grégoire retires as CAF CWO
CPO1 Gilles Grégoire retires as CAF CWO By DND The Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer (CAF CWO) is the most senior Non-Commissioned Member in the Canadian Armed Forces. Established in 1978, this role requires exceptional leadership qualities, as well as an unwavering commitment to the values and principles of […]
NFS(A) takes Mega floor hockey trophy
The latest CFB Halifax Mega Sports event took place from April 17-21 at the Fleet Fitness and Sports Centre, with 12 teams from the Base, Fleet and 12 Wing Shearwater vying for the title of floor hockey champions. Teams included Naval Fleet School (Atlantic), HMC ships Ville de Québec, Toronto, […]
HMCS Toronto bids farewell to Ops Chief
Members of HMCS Toronto recently celebrated the career of their outgoing Operations Chief, CPO2 Mark MacLean, during an honours and awards ceremony at the ship’s shore office. Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia, CPO2 MacLean steps away after serving 26 years with the Royal Canadian Navy. Toronto’s command team also took […]
Sounds of the Atlantic
The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy held the latest incarnation of their annual Battle of the Atlantic Tribute concert, titled “Sounds of the Atlantic” on April 30 at the Alderney Landing Theatre in Dartmouth.
New Sexual Health & Wellness Clinic at CF H Svcs C(A)
New Sexual Health & Wellness Clinic at Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic) By Elizabeth Sharpe, Communications Officer, CFB Halifax January 2023 was not just greeted with New Year’s resolutions, but with a resolution to an ongoing need at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax. A new sexual health and wellness […]
Author explores Battle of the Atlantic through stories of witnesses
Author explores Battle of the Atlantic through stories of witnesses By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff When Ted Barris began writing the latest in his series of books covering Canada’s military history – this time focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic – he knew that a total summarization or chronological […]
Naval Reserve centennial gala honours history, sets sights on progress
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 […]
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 […]