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
Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims
Russia says it's seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
World
Apr 3
‘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
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
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
Ukraine’s new army chief lays out goals, including use of high tech weapons
Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi's remarks appeared to align with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stated aim of bringing “renewal” to the armed forces with Thursday’s shake-up.
World
Feb 9
Zelenskyy fires more aides in reshuffle as Russia launches attacks across Ukraine
No explanation was given immediately for the latest changes in the Ukraine president's wide-reaching personnel shakeup over recent months.
Politics
Mar 30
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
‘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
Flood damage forces temporary closure of Salmon Arm blood lab
According to Interior Health, the facility will be closed Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5, to allow crews to continue repair and restoration work.
Health
Mar 4
Fort Nelson, B.C. hospital emergency room closed due to staffing challenges
The Fort Nelson General Hospital closure is from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and is due to challenges with nursing coverage.
Health
Mar 30
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
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
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
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
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
Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with 99 drones, missiles
Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country.
World
Mar 29
RCMP in Salmon Arm, B.C., seek Quebec-registered SUV suspected in thefts
Salmon Arm RCMP say they are searching for a 2022 grey Ford Explorer and its occupants, who are suspects in various thefts. The vehicle has a Quebec licence plate.
Crime
Mar 17
