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Alberta military reservists eager to join Canadian Forces in Latvia: ‘It is urgent’At the largest military training area in Canada, military reservists learn basic and advanced training in case they are required for deployment in Latvia.CanadaNov 10
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Canada lists Houthi militant group as a terrorist entityThe Iran-backed group, officially known as Ansarallah, has contributed to unrest in the Middle East by attacking commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea for over a year.CanadaDec 2
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Gallery at Military Museums captures realities of warA tribute to those who served and continue to serve in Canada's military is on display inside Calgary's Military Museums. One exhibit features the work of Bill MacDonnell.CanadaNov 11
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As PBO says NATO target plan is off, here’s why it matters to the militarySpending two per cent of GDP on defence would allow the Canadian Forces to maintain bases and equipment and make necessary investments for the future, an ex-military chief says.PoliticsNov 3
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Canada’s defence spending timeline ‘an eternity’ for U.S., senator warnsCanada has said it will hit the NATO defence spending benchmark in 2032, but U.S. senators James Risch and Jeanne Shaheen say the U.S. can't wait that long.PoliticsNov 24
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Museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rightsAccording to Veterans Affairs Canada, more than 200 Chinese Canadians volunteered to fight in the First World War, while more than 600 served in the Second World War.CanadaNov 9
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New exhibit unveils stories of Canadian veterans’ lives after serviceA new online exhibit at the Canadian War Museum is opening a window into veterans' postwar lives, and telling stories that have gone untold.CanadaNov 10
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Slain journalist Michelle Lang remembered in new bookOn Dec. 30, 2009, Lang and four Canadian soldiers were killed after roadside bomb detonated in Afghanistan.CanadaNov 8
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Remembrance Day: Canada honours veterans’ ‘legacy of courage’Canadians are marking Remembrance Day with events taking place across the country honouring veterans who served in war and those who sacrificed their lives serving the nation.CanadaNov 11
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Former soldier with PTSD one of 2 deaths at Edmonton Remand Centre in 2 daysNathaniel Burchat was in remand awaiting trial for assault charges when a fight with another inmate left the former soldier dead — one of two deaths in two days at the jail.CrimeDec 20
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British departure means murky future for Alberta’s massive Suffield military baseCanadian Forces Base Suffield, 260 kilometres east of Calgary, is the largest training area in Canada at nearly 2,700 square kilometres.CanadaDec 16
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Ottawa secures more flights out of Lebanon as some Canadians face delaysOttawa has yet to order a military evacuation of Canadian citizens from Lebanon but is preparing logistics, as Canadians express frustration with government-assisted departures.CanadaOct 3
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Donald Trump claims many Canadians want Canada to become 51st stateDonald Trump has made repeated digs at Canada and the suggestion that it could become the 51st state in recent days, referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as governor.PoliticsDec 18
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Canadian soldier dies of medical complications in BelgiumThe Canadian Armed Forces said in a statement that Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died on Monday.CanadaNov 28
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Ottawa announces antisemitism forum in the wake of school shootingsThe forum will be held in Ottawa in February 2025 to 'discuss the growing public safety threat of antisemitism,' the Department of Justice Canada announced on Friday.CanadaDec 21
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Alberta actors embrace diversity of Saint Nick: ‘Santa Claus is like a snowflake’Many countries celebrate Christmas with their version of Santa Claus.FeaturesDec 16
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What Canada’s chief of defence staff says keeps her up at nightGen. Jennie Carignan said she's prioritizing recruitment and Arctic security as Canada faces increasing pressure to step up its military spending and readiness.CanadaNov 24
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Israeli expert urges justice for both Israeli, Palestinian victims of sexual violenceThe Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas and Israeli soldiers is calling for global bodies to recognize "a new crime against humanity."WorldDec 22
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Greenland rebuffs Trump, says country is ‘not for sale’President-elect Donald Trump is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark.U.S. NewsDec 23
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Arctic foreign policy says new envoy, consulates will help boost securityThe new policy sets out plans for increased engagement with Arctic allies, strengthening research security, and improved information sharing with local and Indigenous governments.CanadaDec 6