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 […]
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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 […]
Hall of Fame virtual display at base fitness and sports centres
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
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 […]
Exercise Joint Warrior
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
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 […]
Volume 56, Issue 22, October 31, 2022
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Jeff Nolan recognized for 40 years at CFB Halifax
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 […]
