On July 9, following the National Apology to descendants of No. 2 Construction Battalion, the Halifax Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG) presented National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) members with certificates of appreciation for their contributions and leadership in shaping this historic moment of remembrance and reconciliation. The event brought […]
Other News
HMCS Fredericton gets new CO / Un nouveau commandant pour le NCSM Fredericton
HMCS Fredericton gets new CO leading into busy period By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff As he welcomed his successor to the “best in the fleet”, Commander Preston McIntosh said his short stint as Commanding Officer of HMCS Fredericton was extremely busy, and chock full of good memories. Speaking at a […]
Two ships welcomed home from Op Reassurance / Deux navires accueillis à leur retour de l’Op Reassurance
“The entire team did Canada proud”: Two ships welcomed home from Op Reassurance By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff Family and friends were in a celebratory mood as they streamed down to Her Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard on the morning of July 15 — they were looking forward to welcoming their loved […]
Volume 56, Issue 15, July 25, 2022
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New Chief for Canadian Fleet Atlantic
Canada’s Atlantic Fleet has a new Fleet Chief Petty Officer as part of its command team. CPO1 Cavel Shebib took over the CANFLTLANT appointment from outgoing chief CPO1 Jamie Haas. CPO1 Shebib is pictured here alongside the current MARLANT Chief Petty Officer, CPO1 Alena Mondelli, and CFB Halifax Base Chief […]
Next RCN Mentorship Program session to discuss culture / La prochaine séance du Programme de mentorat de la MRC portera sur la culture
Next RCN Mentorship Program session to discuss culture By RCN, Mark your calendars to attend the next session of the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Mentorship Program. Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann from Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture will discuss culture. Sailors – Regular and Reserve Force – at all ranks […]
Tattoo pays tribute to No. 2 Construction Battalion
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo pays tribute to No. 2 Construction Battalion By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled live performances for the past two years, the 2022 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo roared back to life with an exciting show at the Scotiabank Centre from June […]
Operation Backpack is back / Opération sac à dos est de retour
Operation Backpack is back By Halifax & Region MFRC The H&R MFRC is collaborating with members of HMCS Goose Bay, HMCS Harry DeWolf, HMCS Margaret Brooke, and HMCS Max Bernays to gather donations of backpacks and school supplies. These donations will be given to children and youth in several Arctic […]
New Brunswick Naval Memorial unveiled after years of work
New Brunswick Naval Memorial Unveiled after years of work By LCdr Paul Pendergast The New Brunswick Naval Memorial was officially unveiled in Saint John, New Brunswick on Friday, June 24, causing a loud cheer to erupt from the crowd, who had waited a long time for this moment. HMCS Brunswicker, […]
Base Clean-up for summer / Nettoyage de la base pour l’été
On June 15 and 16, local Defence Team members came together to clean up various Base properties including Windsor Park, Willow Park, NAD, Dockyard, CFAD, and Stadacona during the 2022 Base Clean-up event. Big thanks to all the organizers and to all involved in clean-up activities! Les 15 et 16 […]
