CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to check out the Canadian Armed Forces Sports Hall of Fame virtual displays that have been installed at both the Fleet and Shearwater fitness and sports centres, as well as at other base gyms across the country. The touchscreen displays feature information […]
Remembering the HMCS Kootenay tragedy By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff A ceremony was held on Sunday, October 23 to mark the 53rd anniversary of the explosion aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Kootenay, the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The tragedy forever changed […]
His Majesty’s Canadian Ships Kingston (seen here, far left) and Summerside took part in the UK-led NATO Exercise Joint Warrior in the English Channel from October 1-12. The biannual exercise saw 45 ships and submarines and 30 aircraft taking part, with sailors, soldiers and aircrew from, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, […]
Asterix brings Walk for Autism to Norfolk By S1 Chris Richards, NRU Asterix Life in the Navy is challenging for all. No one can deny that. But life in the Navy, while having two of my three kids living with autism, means I do things differently. It means that when […]
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Jeff Nolan was recognized on October 13, 2022 by CFB Halifax Base Commander Captain (Navy) Andy MacKenzie for his 40 years spent working as a bartender at the Chiefs’ and Petty Officer’s Mess at CFB Halifax. Jeff also received his official certificate from Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services marking […]
The ship’s company of HMCS Halifax was awarded the 2022 Admiral’s Cup during a small ceremony on board the ship on October 21. The award is presented annually to the ship that demonstrates the best overall efficiency, morale, and leadership. It was noted that Halifax pushed through a particularly challenging […]
An important change paving the way toward a more inclusive donor experience By Ariane Guay-Jadah, Base Public Affairs Officer On October 24, 2022, CFB Halifax hosted another successful Canadian Blood Services blood clinic on base at the Naval Fleet School (Atlantic) drill shed, with 67 donors participating in total. This time however, […]
Raising the bar: Halifax team wins medals at CAF powerlifting regionals Cliquez ici pour le français: Relever la barre : L’équipe de Halifax remporte des médailles aux championnats régionaux de dynamophilie de la FAC By Joanie Vetch, Trident Staff A powerlifting team from CFB Halifax brought home some hardware after […]
Established in 1985 in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Naval Service of Canada, the Admirals’ Medal is bestowed upon individuals to recognize the advancement of maritime affairs in Canada. Named for Vice-Admiral Rollo Mainguy and Rear-Admirals George Stephens and Victor Brodeur, the silver medal was established by their […]
