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Canadian Armed Forces personnel conducted a drill simulating an enemy attack on a vehicle checkpoint on Wednesday in freezing Arctic conditions. Troops advanced through the snow in coordinated movements, detaining opposing role-players and extracting simulated casualties as part of the exercise, Major Lyle Borody of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment said.

A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed with NATO’s mission in Latvia has died, the Department of National Defence said Friday. Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, from Hamilton, Ont., died Thursday near Riga during Operation Reassurance, his first overseas deployment. Military police in Latvia and Canada are investigating, with officials saying there is no threat to other deployed...

The Canadian Armed Forces have left Pimicikamak Cree Nation after a federal deployment to assess damage caused by a winter power outage that crippled water and sewer systems. The military’s role was limited to assessments and logistics, despite requests for help with infrastructure repairs, Chief David Monias said. With 79 more homes now deemed damaged,...

More members of the Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Pimicikamak First Nation as the community works to recover from serious water and infrastructure failures. A recent power outage caused frozen water systems, sewer backups and burst pipes, prompting military support and discussions on long-term prevention.

New housing units are coming for Canadian Armed Forces members in the Maritimes. The federal government announced that hundreds of new units will be built in Halifax, just a week after similar measures were taken in New Brunswick. Mitchell Bailey reports.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday the armed forces are acting “with power” to destroy enemy bases and will leave enemies “hopeless.” Pezeshkian said the Interim Leadership Council has begun its work under Article 111. 

Canada’s armed forces have launched a series of Arctic military drills, braving extreme winter conditions as part of a major defense readiness operation. Dubbed Operation Nanook, the exercises are designed to strengthen Canada’s ability to operate in the North.

Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian Armed Forces member who was deployed with the military’s NATO mission in Latvia was repatriated on Tuesday. The body of the 24-year-old arrived at 8 Wing Canadian Forces Base Trenton before a motorcade brought him to Toronto via the Highway of Heroes.

Newly unsealed court documents are shedding light on what police allege was an anti-government militia plot to violently seize land in the Quebec City region, involving four men with ties to the Canadian Armed Forces. Global’s Touria Izri reports.

New details emerged Friday in an alleged plot to take over land in Quebec City. Four men with ties to the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested last summer, accused of trying to build up an anti-government militia. Touria Izri reports.

Conflicting messages emerged Wednesday as protests spread across Iran over deepening economic hardship. Exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi urged the Iranian Armed Forces to side with the public and protect protesters. Iran’s top judge Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei and deputy police chief Ahmadreza Radan warned against what they described as riots and pledged a firm...

The federal government recently announcing more funding in the budget for the Canadian Armed Forces. Many who fought for our country and those who continue to fight are proud of the investment into protecting Canada’s sovereignty. Kylie Stanton has more.

Canadian Armed Forces veterans Amy and Michael James share their family history of military service to our country.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he had to watch what “our friend President [Donald] Trump’s tariffs” were taking aim at, Tuesday night, as Trump delivered the State of the Union address.

Canada’s Defence Minister Steven McGuinty announced a new strategic partnership to strengthen military communications in the Arctic. The partnership is with Canadian firms Telesat and MDA Space and will develop satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Benin President Patrice Talon said on Sunday that the government and armed forces had thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers in the West African nation.

Torontonians may finally have a date for the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the TTC is now aiming to open the long-delayed transit line on Feb. 8. That February timeline comes after months of back-and-forth between the TTC and Metrolinx over when the line would be ready for riders.

Rising costs of living are forcing more New Brunswick pet owners to make tough choices, with the SPCA reporting record call volumes and an increase in abandoned animals. Programs like Happy Tails and other community supports aim to help owners keep pets at home and reduce shelter intake.

Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan said Tuesday, while outlining her office’s recent reports into the Canada Armed Forces (CAF), that the CAF is not recruiting enough members and that retention is being impacted by a lack of adequate housing. She added that the Canadian government’s plans to improve retention are based on outdated data.

Multiple forces of the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) executed joint drills code-named “Justice Mission 2025” around Taiwan on Monday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the military drills serve as a stern warning against the so-called separatist forces in Taiwan and external interference.