Hmcs Halifax

• HMCS Fredericton departs Halifax to join ‘Operation Reassurance’ in Mediterranean

  The Halifax-class frigate and its 256 members have set sail for European waters as part of Canada's NATO commitments.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
  
• Captain of HMCS Halifax removed from post while under investigation

  The commanding officer of the HMCS Halifax has been has been temporarily removed from his position as an investigation takes place following several incidents onboard the ship.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
  
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• HMCS Halifax deploys on NATO mission in support of Ukraine

  HMCS Halifax and its 253-person crew left on a six-month deployment, as the crew's families and friends gathered to see their loved ones set sail.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2022
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• HMCS Halifax to deploy for Europe to support NATO in Ukraine efforts

  HMCS Halifax, and its 253 crew members, are set to sail away from Nova Scotia at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and will be deployed for six months.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2022
• Second N.S. frigate crew member tests positive for COVID-19, others head home

  The two crew members who tested positive will remain in isolation for the next two weeks at military accommodations.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2021
• Case of COVID-19 confirmed on HMCS Halifax

  In a news release Sunday, the Department of National Defence (DND) said the "non-negative" COVID-19 test was confirmed as HMCS Halifax returned from Operation Reassurance. 

  Health

  Jul 19, 2021
• Families send off HMCS Halifax crew as ship embarks on 6-month NATO mission

  While family members of the crew couldn't say goodbye moments before departure, dozens of families headed to the Halifax boardwalk to watch the ship pass by.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2021
• HMCS Toronto and crew return home early in time for Christmas

  HMCS Toronto returns home after a six-month mission at sea, cut short by COVID-19 pandemic, with a crew eager to be home for Christmas.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
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• Ottawa awards $72.6M contract for Halifax-class frigate maintenance to Irving company

  The contract, awarded as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, can be extended up to 22 years for a total of up to $552 million. 

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020
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• Procession in Victoria on Saturday to honour B.C. pilot killed in military helicopter crash

  Hagen, originally from Nanaimo, will be honoured with a motorcade procession from Victoria International Airport to McCall Gardens Funeral home.

  Jun 27, 2020