Former RCN officer, Air Force Commander honoured at Hometown Heroes event By Trident Staff The first and only Royal Canadian Navy RCN) officer to command Canada’s Air Force has been honoured for his lifetime of service to Canada. Lieutenant-General (LGen) (ret’d) Larry Ashley was recognized during a ceremony at the […]
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Don’t miss Bluenose Bienvenue : September 6, 2025
Bluenose Bienvenue : A family fun day for military members, Veterans, and their families – presented by Eastlink By Don MacGillivray, H&R MFRC If you are new to the area or wishing to connect with other military community members or newly posted members, then this event is for you – […]
Halifax teams headed to soccer nationals after winning regional gold
Halifax teams headed to soccer nationals after winning regional gold By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The home crowd wasn’t disappoint ed at the recent Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Atlantic Region Soccer Championship, with both the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax men’s and women’s teams coming away with gold medals. The tournament […]
HMCS Shawinigan’s final CO relinquishes command
Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr) Andrew Foran, outgoing Commanding Officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Shawinigan, speaks during a Relinquishment of Command ceremony held on July 30. The Royal Canadian Navy is preparing to pay off eight of its Kingston-class vessels during formal ceremonies this fall. East coast ships to be paid […]
Volume 59, Issue 17, August 25, 2025
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CFHA: Introducing the brand-new Occupant Portal
Introducing the brand-new Occupant Portal: a streamlined hub for military housing needs By CFHA The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) recently reached a significant milestone in modernizing its operations by launching the Occupant Portal on Canada.ca. This new webpage brings all of the Agency’s occupant services together in one convenient […]
HMCS William Hall sails north as part of CAF’s Arctic show of force
HMCS William Hall sails north as part of CAF’s Arctic show of force By Trident Staff His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall is heading north as the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deploys to the Arctic by land, air and sea to reinforce Canadian sovereignty in the region. William […]
CAF soccer teams host Royal Navy in friendly summer series
CAF soccer teams host Royal Navy in friendly summer series By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Canada’s CISM (Conseil international du sport militaire) men’s and women’s soccer teams welcomed opponents from the Royal Navy to Halifax from July 23–26 for a spirited international friendly series. Over four matches played in Halifax […]
Solar project to bring green electricity to Shearwater
Solar project to bring green electricity to Shearwater By Trident Staff An open lot near the corner of Warrior Avenue and Bonaventure Street at 12 Wing Shearwater will soon be home to a solar array project that will help power the Wing’s facilities and operations. A groundbreaking ceremony was held […]
12 Wing hosts Naval Experience Program participants
A group of Naval Experience Program (NEP) participants recently spent time at 12 Wing Shearwater, taking part in activities designed to familiarize them with the Canadian Armed Forces environment. The group learned about maritime helicopter operations and visited different units around the Wing, including the Shearwater Fire Department. Now entering […]
















