Military identifies 2 RCAF captains killed in helicopter crash near Ottawa
Capt. David Domagala and Capt. Marc Larouche were taking part in a training exercise near Garrison Petawawa when their CH-147F Chinook helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River.
Canada
Jun 23, 2023
Two highway closures planned near Revelstoke for avalanche control
BC Highway 1 will be closed in two areas for avalanche control work Sunday evening.
Traffic
Feb 19, 2023
15 Wing Moose Jaw announces new wing commander
Col. C.Y. Jonathan Bouchard is the new wing commander of 15 Wing Moose Jaw after Col. Ron J. Walker relinquished the role on July 15.
Canada
Jul 20, 2021
Reports on Bin Laden’s death shows how nature of news has changed since attack
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Reports on Bin Laden's death shows how nature of news has changed since attack
<p>NEW YORK, N.Y. - A soldier in Afghanistan learned about the death of Osama bin Laden on Facebook. A TV producer got a tip from comedian Kathy Griffin on Twitter. A blues musician received an email alert from The New York </p>
May 12, 2011
Canada hands Afghan base over to packers and movers
The refrain once upon a time used to be: Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. But in Kandahar it has become: Pass the packing tape, please.
Jul 17, 2011
Pass the packing tape, the army’s moving crew takes over in Kandahar
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The refrain once upon a time used to be: Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. But in Kandahar it has become: Pass the packing tape, please.
Canada
Jul 18, 2011
Canada’s air wing in Kandahar ends formal operations, packs up for home
OTTAWA - The Canadian air wing in Kandahar, considered one of those incalculable intangibles of war and a unit whose presence saved untold lives on brutal Afghan roads, is now part of the history books.
Canada
Aug 18, 2011
Canada’s air wing in Kandahar ends formal operations, packs up for home
One of the Canadian air force's most significant front-line combat units folded its tent today in Kandahar and is ready to come home.
Canada
Aug 18, 2011
Newfoundland opposition parties slam military decision to authorize fishing trip
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's opposition parties are criticizing the military's decision to allow troops to use a helicopter for a fishing trip.
Jul 20, 2012
Newfoundland opposition parties slam military decision to authorize fishing trip
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's opposition parties are criticizing the military's decision to allow troops to use a helicopter for a fishing trip.
Jul 20, 2012
Family rejects military’s explanation for delay in search for boy
MAKKOVIK, N.L. - The family of a 14-year-old boy whose body was found off the coast of Labrador says poor decisions were made in the search for him and the response to requests for help has to be improved to prevent future tragedies.
Feb 5, 2012
Family rejects military’s explanation for delay in search for boy
MAKKOVIK, N.L. - The family of a 14-year-old boy whose body was found off the coast of Labrador says poor decisions were made in the search for him and the response to requests for help has to be improved to prevent future tragedies.
Feb 5, 2012
Military says inclement weather impeded search for missing Labrador boy who died
HALIFAX - Inclement weather was the reason why the military could not immediately deploy an aircraft in the search for a missing 14-year-old boy in Labrador whose body was later found on a frozen sea, the Canadian Forces said Friday.
Canada
Feb 3, 2012
Man accused of holding girl captive at remote Sask. cabin opts for trial by judge and jury
Aaron Gardiner allegedly held a girl captive for four days at a remote cabin across from Île-à-la-Crosse Lake in northern Saskatchewan.
Crime
Mar 2, 2021
Cooking Lake Airport celebrates 90 years of history and adventure
Canada's oldest operating public airport celebrated nine decades of aviation on Saturday.
Features
Jun 11, 2016
Timeline: Notable dates in Canada’s history
A look at some notable dates in the history of Canada, which marks its 147th birthday July 1st.
Canada
Jun 27, 2014
Four soldiers hurt in Afghanistan helicopter accident
Four Canadian soldiers were injured when a helicopter "rolled" Monday during a "hard landing" on a river bed in Afghanistan.
May 16, 2011
Canada-Jamaica discuss new base in Caribbean as loan of Griffon helicopters ends
OTTAWA - Ottawa is negotiating an arrangement with Jamaica to allow the Canadian military to stage out of the Caribbean island in the event of trouble — or even natural disasters in the regions.
Canada
Oct 24, 2011
Burlington, Ont., firm gets maintenance contract for Griffon surveillance
BURLINGTON, ONT., - Canada's fleet of 85 military Griffon helicopters is getting a $10-million overhaul of its infrared and night vision surveillance sensors.
Politics
May 22, 2012
Calgary Stampede Lotteries Draw
A complete list of winners from the 2013 Calgary Stampede Lotteries draw.
Jul 17, 2013