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
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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
Canadian Armed Forces and New Brunswick firefighters team up to find lost dog
The Oromocto Fire Department estimates the dog had travelled more than 5 km by the time they found him. Continue reading
Canadian military to spend up to $170K on goggles that mimic a pot buzz
The “marijuana simulation kits” are expected to cost the government around $170,000. Continue reading
Cyclone problem: Sonar snafu a challenge for Canada’s new navy helicopters
The Canadian Forces says a sonar system used by some CH-148 Cyclones must be removed before the helicopters are allowed to land on ships. Continue reading
Search and rescue gears up for upcoming lobster season
The Canadian Armed Forces rescue squadron, based out of 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S. says they will be standing at the ready as the fall lobster season begins on Nov. 26. Continue reading
Feds (again) pay millions to B.C. developers over unexploded mines
The federal government has quietly paid out — for the second time — a B.C. real estate group that sued it after learning lakeside property it bought to turn into a subdivision contained unexploded bombs from a former military training camp. Continue reading