EXCLUSIVE: Federal government cuts reimbursements for military health care, hospitals on the hook for millions
The federal government has quietly rolled back what it pays hospitals to take care of military members. Continue reading
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Scheer vows to clear backlog of Canadian veterans waiting to receive benefits
Scheer says a Conservative government would use legislation to ensure every veteran can get services in a timely manner. Continue reading
Army response to hurricane Dorian gets off to slow start in Dartmouth
Approximately 300 soldiers — mostly from CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick — have been assigned to Operation LENTUS. Continue reading
Soldier’s remains return to Canada after fatal parachute accident in Bulgaria
Bombardier Patrick Labrie died after something went wrong in a training jump from a low altitude Monday night. Continue reading
Conservative MPs call for inquiry as veterans, families seek acknowledgement in malaria drug lawsuit
Mefloquine is an anti-malarial drug used by the Canadian Armed Forces since 1992 in deployments including Somalia, Congo, Rwanda and Afghanistan. Continue reading
Canadian soldier dies during training exercise in Bulgaria
Military officials believe something went wrong with his parachute, but a full investigation will be conducted. Continue reading
Alberta Canadian Armed Forces member charged with sexual assault
Cpl. Tyler Colin Gruchy has been charged with one count of sexual assault. Continue reading
Sexual assault charges laid against Canadian Armed Forces member in Halifax
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces [CAF] is facing charges in connection with multiple sexual assault-related offences that allegedly occurred last year. Continue reading
New logistics trucks being delivered to CFB Gagetown
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The federal government awarded two contracts to Mack Defense in July 2015, valued at $834 million, to deliver new trucks, trailers, armour protection systems and in-service support. Continue reading
Canadian Armed Forces sends 60 members to New Brunswick flood zones
Approximately 60 members of the Canadian Armed Forces arrived in the New Brunswick flood zone over the weekend as part of Operation LENTUS. Continue reading