Canadian Armed Forces

• Canada ‘united in grief’ for CFB Wainwright fire victims, Carney says

  Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.

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• 4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital

  Four men, based at the Edmonton Garrison who were from Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, died in the fire at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen others were sent to hospital.

  Canada

  Oct 18
  
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• Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind

  Four men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen were sent to hospital — 19 of whom are clinging to life.

  Canada

  Oct 18
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• King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster victims

  'We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.

  Canada

  Oct 18
• At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources

  At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.

  Fire

  Oct 17
• Toronto police recover military ammo in kidnapping probe involving 3 soldiers

  Three Canadian Armed Forces members are among seven people facing 82 charges after a kidnapping call snowballed into a larger probe, Toronto police say.

  Crime

  Oct 14
• 2 Canadian soldiers arrested by Toronto police on organized crime charges

  Two Canadian Armed Forces members stationed in Toronto are facing several charges connected to organized crime, kidnapping and theft.

  Crime

  Oct 5
• Canada’s military seeking anti-drone defences for bases, facilities

  The Department of National Defence says they need anti-drone defences to protect personnel, equipment and facilities across Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 29
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• Former soldier who shot at synagogue was suing military for $1M over vaccination policy

  Documents obtained by Global News show Sean Ward declined the COVID-19 vaccine and was deemed “unsuitable for further military service.”

  Canada

  Sep 24
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• Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources

  The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.

  Canada

  Sep 22