Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber security
Defence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.
Politics
Apr 8
Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers
Kurtis Sanheim portrayed the commanding officer in The Liberation Men, an independent Canadian movie shot in the Ottawa area.
Entertainment
Apr 16
CFB Wainwright conducting prescribed burn in eastern Alberta
It may appear to be a wildfire, but a large plume of smoke spotted in eastern Alberta actually came from a prescribed burn being conducted at the Wainwright Garrison.
Fire
Apr 24
Civilian workers vote to end strike at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, union says
Members are expected to return to work within the next five days, the Public Service Alliance of Canada says.
Canada
Apr 19
Norad looking to NATO to help detect threats over the Arctic, chief says
U.S. troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new Norad commander says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
Politics
Apr 26
U.S. aid to Ukraine, Israel set to pass. But bills differ in one key area
The U.S. House of Representatives is finally moving ahead with aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, but the bills include notable differences when it comes to oversight.
U.S. News
Apr 19
Canada to donate $3M to Ukraine drone production, buy more ammunition
The U.S. also announced its largest package of military aid to date, valued at US$6 billion, at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
World
Apr 26
Israel fires 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza
The Israeli military said Friday that it has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers.
World
Apr 5
As AUKUS looks to collaborate with other allies, why is Canada not mentioned?
The U.S., Britain and Australia said the next phase of its AUKUS security pact will include collaborating with Japan and other countries, but Canada may still be left out.
Canada
Apr 10
Bombardier, Airbus get exemptions from Canadian sanctions on Russian titanium
Canada is the first Western government to ban Russian supplies of titanium as part of a package to mark the second anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion in February.
Canada
Apr 25
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
Father of killed Canadian aid worker urges Blinken for a tougher U.S. stance on Israel in Gaza
“If the United States threatened to suspend aid to Israel, maybe my son would be alive today,” John Flickinger said in describing his conversation with Antony Blinken.
World
Apr 7
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
Canada
Apr 5
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel
Trudeau's statement comes after Iran's state-run media said Tehran had fired ballistic missiles at targets inside Israel in what was Iran's first direct military attack on Israel.
World
Apr 13
Former Israeli PM ‘disappointed’ in Canada’s position on Gaza conflict
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett says Israel is being held to a double standard not shown to others during times of war, which he said is rooted in antisemitism.
Politics
Apr 14
B.C. woman tries to coax trapped orca calf out of lagoon with her violin
Carol Love will be playing the violin at every high tide to entice the orca calf to pass through a narrow channel, leading to open ocean.
Canada
Apr 18
Historic aircraft, veterans on hand to mark RCAF’s 100th anniversary in Langley
Visitors had the chance to view engine startups and get hands-on with planes ranging from World War 2 bombers to cold-war nuclear-armed jets to the Snowbirds stunt planes.
Crime
Apr 1
Bodies of aid workers killed in Israeli strikes transported out of Gaza
The three British citizens, a Polish citizen, an Australian and a Canadian American dual citizen worked for World Central Kitchen, an international charity.
World
Apr 3
U.S. is sending Ukraine longer-range weapons with new aid. Why it matters
Yet soon after Biden signed the legislation, U.S. media reported the administration had secretly shipped the powerful missiles to the warfront already — and that they've been used.
World
Apr 24