HMCS Athabaskan

• Halifax marks the Battle of the Atlantic

  Beginning in September 1939 and lasting until May 1945 the Battle of the Atlantic last a total 2,075 days.

  Canada

  May 5, 2019
  
• Nova Scotia’s top news stories of 2018: January to June

  Here's a recap of some of 2018's top news stories in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2018
  
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• Halifax says goodbye to HMCS Athabaskan as Canada’s last destroyer heads to scrap heap

  HMCS Athabaskan was flanked by tugboats as it left the harbour that was its home port for almost 45 year. It will be recycled by Marine Recycling Corporation in Sydney.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2018
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• Verdict expected today in case of sailor accused of sexual assault

  Cooper took the stand in his own defence at his court martial last week and testified that the sexual activity was consensual.

  Crime

  Mar 12, 2018
• Halifax sailor accused of sexual assault says he omitted details in police interview

  Master Seaman Daniel Cooper is accused of sexually assaulting a subordinate.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2018
• Halifax sailor testifies at court martial sex on HMCS Athabaskan was consensual

  Master Seaman Daniel Cooper has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and ill treatment of a subordinate.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2018
• Court martial of Halifax sailor accused of sexual assault postponed due to power outage

  Master Seaman Daniel Cooper's hearing was scheduled to resume Thursday afternoon, but a nor'easter knocked out power to the building that houses the military court, so proceedings will resume Friday.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2018
• Canada issues tender for disposal of country’s last destroyer

  In addition to taking part in the Gulf War, the ship also helped in disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina in 2006 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2017
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• Halifax-based sailor to face court martial in sexual assault of Armed Forces member

  Master Seaman Daniel Cooper is charged with sexually assaulting a fellow Canadian Forces member.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2017
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• Navy veterans take final sail on Canada’s last destroyer, HMCS Athabaskan

  Veterans of HMCS Athabaskan bid farewell to Canada`s last destroyer.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2017