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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.

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 She added that the Canadian government’s plans to improve retention are based on outdated data.

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...

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.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 2. In Oshawa, tanks were seen rolling down the streets, along with members of the Canadian Armed Forces as the city came together to remember those who fought for our freedom. Moosa Imran has more.

This Remembrance Day has added significance for many Indigenous military members, veterans, and their families. The Canadian Armed Forces issued a formal apology for racial discrimination within the forces on Oct. 30th 2025, admitting they failed Indigenous service members.

General Jennie Carignan, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, joins Miranda Anthistle on this Remembrance Day to reflect on the significance of November 11, the legacy of Canada’s veterans and the challenges and priorities facing the Canadian Armed Forces today.

Remembrance Day is a time for the country to remember the sacrifices of the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who served in wars. A large Remembrance Day ceremony was held at Place du Canada in Montreal on Tuesday. Active members of the Armed Forces, dignitaries and war veterans took part in the service to honour...

Hundreds of junior high students in Halifax gathered as part of a nationwide Remembrance Day event. Canadian Armed Forces dignitaries and officials spoke at the No Stone Left Alone service, part of an ongoing effort to engage youth with Canada’s military history. Mitchell Bailey reports.

The Grey Cup has officially landed in Winnipeg, kicking off the championship festivities. In an eye-catching arrival, the Canadian Armed Forces delivered the trophy by helicopter. Hersh Singh reports.

The Duke of Sussex spent the final hours of his two-day visit to Toronto addressing a large crowd of mostly veterans at Liberty Grand Thursday. His trip to the city ahead of Remembrance Day honoured former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and those who continue to fight for Canada on the front lines. Global’s...

Three years after Canadian Armed Forces veteran Samantha Wylie was killed in a horrific accident on a highway west of Calgary, the woman who was driving the other vehicle involved has been sentenced on a charge of impaired driving causing death. As Elissa Carpenter reports, Deirdre Snow will spend the next three-and-a-half years in a...

Russia says it has successfully tested a nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, capable of evading any defence missile. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, told President Vladimir Putin Sunday that the missile travelled 14,000 kilometres over a period of fifteen hours.

Auditor General Karen Hogan said Tuesday that 32 out of 35 buildings on Canadian Armed Forces bases inspected by her team were in need of “high-priority” repairs. She said some of the issues included problems with the drinking system, toilets that didn’t work and structural damage to exterior walls.

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.

New Brunswick’s only Canadian Arms Forces base is hosting some critical training this month. The purpose is to keep both Canadian and allied military forces safe when dealing with improvised explosive devices in combat. Johnny James reports on the everchanging threats soldiers can face.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow came together on Wednesday to make a bid for Toronto to be the headquarter of the new Defence Security and Resilience (DSRB) bank. The bank is modelled after the World Bank and aims to finance the security needs of at least 40 democratic nations.

The body of Warrant Officer George Hohl, who went missing while deployed in Latvia on Sept. 2, was recovered Friday. An investigation into his death is underway. Hohl, a vehicle technician from Edmonton, served nearly 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces.