HMCS Harry DeWolf, left, and HMCS Vancouver are seen departing from CFB Esquimalt on October 22. The ships were accompanied by RCN training vessels Orca, Caribou and Moose, along with the visiting New Zealand frigate HMNZS Te Mana. From there, the Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship headed south to continue […]
Other News
New national COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Credential / Nouvelle preuve canadienne de vaccination contre la COVID 19
Message from the Surgeon General: New national COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Credential By MGen Marc Bilodeau CAF Surgeon General CAF members, The new national proof of vaccination credential (PVC) has been developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in partnership with jurisdictions across the country, including the Canadian […]
Volume 55, Issue 22, November 1, 2021
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Leading D-BMQ is hard work, but rewarding, instructors say
Leading D-BMQ is hard work, but rewarding, instructors say By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff When Master Sailor Gus McIsaac heard about an opportunity to take the General Military Training Instructor (GMTI) course last summer, he jumped at the chance. “I’ve always wanted to instruct at Basic Training. I remember when […]
Punching above her weight
Sailor 1st Class Victoria Croney, a Marine Technician (MARTECH) posted to HMCS Montreal, was awarded the CFL Sailor of the Quarter award on October 22. She was credited as a leader in the daunting task of overhauling the ship’s entire black water system, a critical function. Commodore Christopher Robinson, Commander, […]
52 years on, survivors and family remember HMCS Kootenay tragedy at sea
52 years on, survivors and family remember HMCS Kootenay tragedy at sea By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff As people gathered to remember and pay tribute at the various events commemorating the explosion and fire aboard HMCS Kootenay on October 23, 1969, it was clear the tragedy marked a turning point […]
CFB Halifax COVID-19 Proof of Full Vaccination Guidelines/Directives de la BFC Halifax concernant la preuve de vaccination complète contre la COVID-19
CFB Halifax COVID-19 Proof of Full Vaccination Guidelines In order to align CFB Halifax with the Nova Scotia Government’s COVID-19 proof of full vaccination policy, all patrons age 12 and over who wish to access Base facilities for discretionary purposes will be required to show proof of vaccination effective Monday, […]
The spirits of Admiralty House: Naval Museum staff share ghost stories
The spirits of Admiralty House: Naval Museum staff share ghost stories By Joanie Veitch, Trident Staff The lady with the long white hair by the main stairs is the most common sighting reported to museum staff. They’ve also had reports of people hearing water running, and another from someone who […]
HMCS Kootenay commemoration ceremony
A ceremony was held on Friday, October 22 to mark the 52nd anniversary of the explosion and fire aboard HMCS Kootenay. Nine sailors lost their lives when the ship’s starboard gearbox exploded on October 23, 1969. Pictured from left are Cmdre Christopher Robinson, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, Kootenay survivor member […]
HMCS Sackville hosts committal services as summer season ends
HMCS Sackville hosts committal services as summer season ends By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Committal of Ashes Ceremony aboard HMCS Sackville has long been an important annual event for the historic ship, taking place once a year, on Battle of the Atlantic Sunday, off of Point Pleasant Park in […]
