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2 Canadian soldiers arrested by Toronto police on organized crime chargesTwo Canadian Armed Forces members stationed in Toronto are facing several charges connected to organized crime, kidnapping and theft.CrimeOct 5
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Countering drones is ‘critical’ as warfare evolves, Canada’s military saysThe Canadian Armed Forces has been spending on both building its drone warfare capabilities and defending operations from 'unmanned aerial systems.'CanadaOct 8
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Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sourcesThe Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.CanadaSep 22
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Toronto police recover military ammo in kidnapping probe involving 3 soldiersThree Canadian Armed Forces members are among seven people facing 82 charges after a kidnapping call snowballed into a larger probe, Toronto police say.CrimeOct 14
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Canada needs more ‘urgency’ in rebuilding its military: ex-defence chiefThe Carney government needs to move quickly to invest in armed forces before it loses 'social licence' to do so, former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre says.PoliticsSep 28
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Canadian Armed Forces testing drones with manufacturers WednesdayThe Canadian Armed Forces is holding an event today with Canadian drone manufacturers to test their platforms in real-world scenarios.CanadaAug 12
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Canada’s defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commanderThe RCAF is acquiring a lot of new aircraft: fighter jets and surveillance craft that require new infrastructure and security, search-and-rescue planes, and refuelling tankers.CanadaJul 26
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As Ontario wildfires rage, Canadian Forces on ‘standby’ to help: ministerCurrently, the province and the emergency preparedness department are 'apparently capable to handle the situation,' Defence Minister David McGuinty said.CanadaJul 17
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Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be livestreamedThe Army announced this week that the execution would take place at Fort Hood on Dec. 3.U.S. NewsOct 8
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Trump’s Canadian booze ban will hurt American restaurants, U.S. body warnsTrump's previously announced bans — which affect some alcoholic drinks, dairy byproducts and motorcycles, among other goods — came into force at 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday.EconomySep 29
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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadershipZelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.WorldJul 21
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Trump approves firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik HasanFormer U.S. Army major Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted of premediated murder in 2013 and he was sentenced to death following the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas.CrimeOct 6
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Charges not laid against RCMP officer who broke woman’s arm in SaskatchewanDespite finding that a Melfort RCMP officer used excessive force when they broke a woman's arm during her arrest, Saskatchewan's police watchdog opted not to lay charges.CanadaSep 10
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Halifax hosting defence firms at record-breaking conference amid protestsInternational defence companies are gathering in Halifax this week for one of the country's largest security conventions.CanadaOct 7
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Defence minister delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in fundingCanada’s defence minister said in an increasingly divided world, it's the current generation's duty to leave the nation stronger than before and Alberta will help lead the way.PoliticsOct 7
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Belleville synagogue shooting suspect dies in hospital: SIUOntario’s Solicitor General travelled to Belleville Tuesday morning to meet with police following a shootout between an armed suspect and an officer outside a local synagogue.CrimeSep 22
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‘Real-life miracles’: Support pours in for officer injured in Belleville shootingConst. Jeff Smith remains in hospital in critical but stable condition after he was shot in a flurry of bullets discharged outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue on Sunday.CrimeSep 23
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‘Disturbing’: Belleville, Ont., synagogue receives antisemitic flyers after shootingNorman Weddum said he woke up Thursday morning to find flyers blaming Jewish people "for everything under the sun" had been distributed overnight to the Sons of Jacob synagogue.CrimeOct 2
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Suspicious fires in abandoned Sechelt neighbourhood put residents on edgeThe fires were reported in the Seawatch neighbourhood around 10 a.m. Saturday, but firefighters were forced to watch as the homes burned for hours, as the area is off-limits.FireSep 8
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Canada’s military seeking anti-drone defences for bases, facilitiesThe Department of National Defence says they need anti-drone defences to protect personnel, equipment and facilities across Canada.CanadaSep 29