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ingston is set to play a key role in a major reorganization of the Canadian Armed Forces. Jesse Reynolds explains what it could mean for the city.

Canadian soldiers have fought and died alongside Americans in five major conflicts spanning decades, yet the Trump administration continues to insult Canada’s military. Now, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is mocking Canadian cadets, in an act that Prime Minister Mark Carney says is “beneath their office.” Touria Izri reports.

Lethbridge is known for its ties to agriculture and southern Alberta’s cowboy culture. This week, the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) visited the city during Whoop-Up Days to showcase its cavalry heritage. Justin Sibbet reports on the impact the regiment continues to have in Alberta today.

Why Ukraine is blaming U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for the sudden outage of its Starlink system. The Montreal father who murdered his daughter, 9, is sentenced. Three Canadian military members are arrested in an abduction probe. Plus, the Canadian origin story of Winnie-the-Pooh, and the beloved bear’s 100th birthday.

The Canadian military is in the Okanagan to recruit college students into the air force. And as Cohan Sassaman reports, it’s bringing in a large prop, and offering some attractive incentives to compete with the private sector.

Speaking at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, George Clooney criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a controversial social media post mocking two female Canadian military cadets. Clooney said he was “ashamed” of Hegseth’s post.

Toronto police have arrested seven men, including three Canadian Armed Forces members, in connection with a violent abduction back in July. Investigators also seized firearms, illicit drugs and more than 2,700 rounds of ammunition, which was allegedly stolen from the military. Nicole Di Donato has the latest.

Seven people, including three Canadian Armed Forces members, are facing 82 charges following a Toronto kidnapping probe, police said Wednesday. Police alleged a man was abducted at gunpoint and assaulted as suspects tried to access his cryptocurrency assets. Searches uncovered firearms, drugs and ammunition allegedly stolen from the military, the investigation remained ongoing.

Nuclear power is at the forefront of Saskatchewan’s future as Scott Moe is laying the foundation for the next quarter century, but what does this mean for the provinces energy sector going forward? Plus, a Saskatoon based drone producer is drawing debate from Canadians after it received 10 million dollars from south of the border....

Nuclear power is at the forefront of Saskatchewan’s future as Scott Moe is laying the foundation for the next quarter century, but what does this mean for the provinces energy sector going forward? Plus, a Saskatoon based drone producer is drawing debate from Canadians after it received 10 million dollars from south of the border....

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed what was reported earlier this year, that he had prepared for the unlikely possibility that the U.S. might order military action against Canada. Carney told the New York Times it was the responsible thing to do, given the U.S. president’s repeated threats to make Canada the 51st state....

Canadian defence officials met with their Chinese counterparts for the first time in eight years last week. A Canadian spokesperson said officials met in support of ongoing military-to-military communications at the functional level, adding, Canada’s engagement with China will be guided by a series of guardrails. Nathaniel Dove reports.

Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty responded Tuesday to a social media post from U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that took a shot at Canada’s military on Monday, saying it was in his view “…below the dignity of the office he holds.” Hegseth posted a picture from the Cadet Training Centre in Vernon, B.C.,...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday responded to Trump renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, as well as American officials taking shots at Canada’s military saying there’s a “positive opportunity that’s always existed with the United States,” after Canada walked away from trade talks. He added, “When the Americans stop doing memes, throwing shade,...

Canada is looking to build a much larger military, and the government acknowledges it won’t be easy. The Defence Department is proposing a significant increase in the size of the Canadian Armed Forces, including the reserve force, as it responds to a more dangerous and uncertain world. But as Phil Carpenter reports, recruiting enough people...

It was considered a dark time for many LGBTQ2S Canadians who served in the military, RCMP and federal public service when the “purge” occurred. From the 1950s to 90s, National Defence, the Mounties and the public service weeded out homosexuals, seen as vulnerable to enemies of state. Now – decades later, a monument to reflect...

Friday again marks deadline day for Canada and the United States to finalize a deal that would cushion the Canadian economy from the devastating blow of 50 per cent American tariffs. After initially managing a 3-day deadline extension from the White House, Canadian officials are once again in Washington trying get a deal over the...

Canada is also trying to prepare for the new age of warfare. This week, Defence Minister David McGuinty met with leading military equipment suppliers, as the Canadian Armed Forces look to increase their own supply of drones and robots. It’s part of the federal government’s push to bolster defence spending. Jillian Piper was at the...

There are growing calls to keep Canada’s auto manufacturing front and centre in trade talks with the United States. On Friday, the union representing Canadian auto workers said it was informally advised by Stellantis that the company may not reopen its assembly plant in Brampton. U.S. President Donald Trump is facing pressure about the conditions...

Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced on Thursday a $20.3 million investment to establish Canada’s third Defence Innovation Secure Hub at the University of Calgary, dedicated to advancing quantum technologies. The hub will bring together researchers, industry partners and the Canadian Armed Forces to accelerate the development of next-generation defence capabilities, with McGuinty...