Canadian soldier feared dead in ‘tragic avalanche’ in Switzerland
Capt. Sean Thomas, a Canadian Armed Forces member, was on leave in Switzerland from his Middle East deployment when he went missing in an avalanche last week.
Canada
Apr 8
Dual Canadian-U.S. citizen killed in Gaza was a military veteran
Jacob Flickinger, a Canadian-U.S. citizen who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza working for World Central Kitchen, was a Canadian Armed Forces veteran.
Canada
Apr 4
‘Cyber Fire’: How the Canadian Armed Forces is approaching ‘cyber warfare’
Documents released under access to information laws show that in 2016 the Canadian Armed Forces had a “relatively poor” understanding on long-term reliance on cyber operations.
Canada
Mar 9
The West Block – Episode 26, Season 13
On this week’s show: how the Canadian Armed Forces are helping stave off potential Russian aggression, and what our military needs to help itself.
Politics
Mar 10
2 Canadian Armed Forces members charged with trafficking cocaine, meth
During the arrest, Canadian Armed Forces investigators say they seized crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $35,000, plus $5,000 cash and one handgun.
Canada
Feb 8
Military judges don’t have divided loyalties, Canada’s top court rules
In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a soldier's right to judicial independence is not compromised by appearing in front of a military judge.
Canada
Apr 26
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
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
Military culture reform is key to fix recruitment ‘death spiral’: minister
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he will transfer prosecution of sexual offences in the military to civilian authorities as part of a culture shakeup in the armed forces.
Politics
Mar 24
Saskatchewan World War II veteran honoured at statue unveiling Saturday
Saskatchewan veteran Nick Kazusa, who participated in the liberation of France during the Second World War, has been honoured with the French Legion of Honour medal. Kazusa is 104.
Canada
Apr 6
Andre Corbould out as City of Edmonton manager
After three years on the job, the City of Edmonton announced Friday night manager Andre Corbould will part ways with the city on April 3.
Politics
Mar 22
Just a drill: Canadian Army to train in Prince Edward County
The public may see soldiers in uniform and an increase in military traffic on local roads and highways
Canada
Mar 22
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
Demand doubles at food bank in Oromocto, N.B. driven in part by Canadian Forces members
Demand has doubled at a food bank in Oromocto, N.B., its executive director says. Members of the Canadian Forces and more seniors needing support are part of the increase.
Canada
Apr 1
The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13
From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.
Politics
Mar 24
‘Treating people like adults’: Ford dismisses raising drinking age to 21 in Ontario
Ontario's top doctor recommended exploring a policy to raise the drinking age in the province but Doug Ford has dismissed the idea.
Canada
Apr 4
Canadian military aiding embassy in Haiti includes elite unit: sources
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Canada
Mar 22
Military suspends warrantless searches by counter-intelligence unit
The Department of National Defence says the military’s counter-intelligence unit will not conduct “IT searches” until they develop a new legal framework.
Canada
Mar 23
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
Eddie Robar named interim City of Edmonton manager while permanent replacement sought
Eddie Robar has been named Edmonton's interim city manager until council hires someone to permanently be the most senior official in city administration.
Politics
Apr 3