As climate change accelerates the melting of Arctic ice and opens up new strategic vulnerabilities in Canada’s vast northern territories, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is revisiting a long-dormant idea: the acquisition of amphibious assault ships tailored for polar operations. Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the RCN, has recently commented on the concept of a…

By December 23, 2025, Mayor Fawcett confirmed to local outlets that the project was no longer viable.

HMCS St. Johns returned to HMC Dockyard Halifax after a a six-month overseas deployment on #OpREASSURANCE, marking a proud moment for the ship’s company and the families who supported them throughout.

HMCS Max Bernays! After 129 days and 27,487 nautical miles, the crew is back in Esquimalt just in time for the holidays.

The incident occurred approximately one kilometre east of Bentinck Island, near the southern tip of Vancouver Island, about 40 kilometres southwest of Victoria.

The BOREALIS initiative aligns with broader Canadian goals of enhancing sovereignty, security, and prosperity amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and technological advancements.

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec is the first Royal Canadian Navy warship to integrate fully in a United Kingdom-led Carrier Strike Group.

What began as a platform for sustaining Canada’s presence in the Arctic has evolved into a multifaceted asset for international maritime security.

As one sailor put it once alongside: “We’ve sailed far, but Halifax is always home.”

A similar ceremony will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 3, where HMC Ships Shawinigan, Summerside, Goose Bay, Glace Bay, and Kingston will be paid off.