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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.

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

Ceremonies were held across the city on Remembrance Day to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, the Grey Cup’s historic connection to the Canadian military.

A new musical which premiered in Peterborough on the weekend is shedding light on a forgotten story of Canadian military history. And a deeply personal one for the brothers behind it Beau and Lance Dixon have written “Footnote to Freedom” about their grandfather, Pvt. George Dixon, who served in Canada’s number 2 battalion, the country’s...

The Duke of Sussex is set to attend a Canada’s largest tribute dinner for Canadian military and veterans Thursday, as part of his two-day visit to Toronto. The event brings together distinguished officials, along with government and business leaders.  Our Noor Ra’fat was outside the venue with more on why the spotlight that the Duke...

We have a rare sit down with a former Canadian military sniper, who’s penned the first book on first-hand sniper experiences in Afghanistan. Next week, we’ll have a piece showing him in action.

As Canada’s trade war with the U.S. shows no signs of cooling off, we’re joined by a trade expert who was in the White House during Donald Trump’s first term. Plus, we have a rare sit down with a former Canadian military sniper, who’s penned the first book on first-hand sniper experiences in Afghanistan.

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.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a three-year extension of Canada’s military mission in Latvia, where more than 2,000 Canadian soldiers lead a NATO mission known as “Operation Assurance.” During a four-day Europe trip, Carney visited those troops Wednesday, and as David Akin reports, assured them more gear and more personnel are on the...

On Sunday, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a meme featuring the beloved Canadian character “Franklin the Turtle.” In the meme, Franklin is depicted wearing military attire and wielding a bazooka, with the title “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.” In response, Kids Can Press, the Canadian publisher of Franklin, called the post “violent” and stated that...

One Cozy Night, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band’s annual holiday concert is quickly approaching. The concert is held in support of the Edmonton Military Family Resource Centre and features a fun take on some Christmas classics

As Ottawa prepares to open its very first consulate in Greenland, diplomatic relations are warming in the key Arctic region. Greenland is key to security in the north, and as both Russia and the United States flex military muscle in the region, a Canadian consulate gives Ottawa eyes on the ground. And, south of the...

As Ottawa prepares to open its very first consulate in Greenland, diplomatic relations are warming in the key Arctic region. Greenland is key to security in the north, and as both Russia and the United States flex military muscle in the region, a Canadian consulate gives Ottawa eyes on the ground.

Civilians laced up alongside active and former members of the Canadian military at Edworthy Park for the Canadian Walk for Veterans. The walk is in support of those still serving and veterans with a focus this year on helping those soldiers transition from military to civilian life.

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.

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 mental health and well-being of military personnel are paramount. They sacrifice so much to serve their countries and so do their families, who move frequently, spend long periods of time apart from their loved ones, and often witness the battles their partners have with PTSD. And now, the spouses of some Canadian veterans are...

Every November, the Canadian Legion chooses a Silver Cross Mother to represent all mothers who have lost a child in military service. This year, it is Nancy Payne from Lansdowne, Ont. She lost her son, Cpl. Randy Payne in Afghanistan in 2006. And though 19 years have passed since that dreadful day, she told Global...

In cooperation with the Royal Canadian Legion, the Cosmopolitan Music Society presents a musical tribute and ceremony of remembrance dedicated to our veterans and serving military.

Blue Jays fans were processing their feelings Sunday, reflecting on what was an agonizing end to the World Series. Eric Sorensen looks back at the crushing loss but also at how the Blue Jays’ team spirit captured the hearts of Canadians. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney will reveal his government’s first federal budget on...