A group representing the HMCS Kootenay “family” travelled to Union Centre in Pictou County, NS on October 22 to attend a dedication ceremony for the Billy Boudreau Brook. The site has been named in honour of CPO2 William Alfred ‘Billy’ Boudreau, who was born in Pictou County and killed in […]
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Volume 56, Issue 23, November 14, 2022
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Local Defence Team Members Participate in Day of Caring at YWCA Halifax
Local Defence Team Members Participate in Day of Caring at YWCA Halifax By Leah Coughlin, CFB Halifax Public Affairs On October 5, local Defence Team members rolled up their sleeves during a Day of Caring activity in support of YWCA Halifax’s Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM) program. Days of […]
Mooseheads Jersey Auction to benefit Halifax region charitable campaign
Mooseheads Jersey Auction to benefit Halifax region charitable campaign By CFB Halifax Public Affairs Thanks to the generosity of PSP Halifax and the Halifax Mooseheads, eight Mooseheads jerseys will be up for auction in mid-November in support of the 2022 Halifax region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC). The eight […]
The first Canadian casualties of the First World War
The first Canadian casualties of the First World War By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff While stories of Canadian soldiers on battlefields such as Ypres, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele loom large, the first Canadian casualties of the First World War were four young midshipmen — all Maritimers and all members of […]
Kingston-class ships welcomed home from Op Reassurance
A warm welcome was awaiting HMCS Kingston and HMCS Summerside as they arrived back in Halifax on the afternoon of November 1 after completing a four-month Operation Reassurance Deployment. Family and friends lined the jetty and brought signs, flowers and balloons to welcome their loved ones home for a well-deserved […]
Halifax region NDWCC: Mid-Campaign Update | Campagne de CCMTDN de la région d’Halifax: Bilan de mi-campagne
Halifax region National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign 2022 Mid-Campaign Update 14 November 2022 To date, some highlights of the campaign include a number of kick-off barbeques, a golf tournament, a dragon boat regatta and a special Day of Caring activity in support of YWCA Halifax. The 2022 National Defence […]
New barges bring exciting capability to the RCN
New barges bring exciting capability to the RCN By RCN A ground-breaking capability for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is one step closer to reality as a new phase of training for four modular, self-propelled barges designed to support the future Joint Support Ships (JSS) was recently completed. Called sea-to-shore […]
Dragon Boat race raises funds for NDWCC
On a gorgeous sunny day in mid-October, CFB Halifax and different units from MARLANT and Shearwater gathered at Lake Banook to take part in the NDWCC Dragon Boat Regatta! Participants of various skill levels and of different occupations under the banners of 12 Wing, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott, Naval […]
Stadacona Band presents ‘Our Veterans, Their Stories’ concert
Stadacona Band presents ‘Our Veterans, Their Stories’ concert By The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy Defence Team members, their families and members of the public are invited to attend a FREE Veterans’ Week concert in downtown Halifax. The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, in collaboration with […]