Here are the hot topics set to dominate the fall political agenda as Parliament Hill returns
Gun reform, pay equity, election protection and trade are set to dominate the political agenda as Parliament Hill returns Continue reading
Canadian Forces
5th annual Walk of Valour hits the streets of Edmonton to help thousands
The fifth annual Walk of Valour took place Sunday raising much needed money for programs and services for ill or injured veterans, Canadian soldiers, RCMP members and first responders receiving treatment in Edmonton. Continue reading
Canadian NATO commander wary of ‘underground’ threats ahead of Iraq training mission
The Canadian commander of NATO’s training mission in Iraq says he has a challenging job on his hands, but one that could be vital to promoting long-lasting stability in the country. Continue reading
Second woman pilot in Snowbird history hopes to inspire others
The Canadian Snowbirds are an iconic sight in the sky but new to the squad this season is the second female pilot in the team’s four decade history. Continue reading
Historic Second World War-era B-25 bomber makes it way to Kingston
By Mike Postovit Videographer
A flying relic from the Second World War is calling Kingston home for the next several days. Continue reading
Man armed with knife arrested on Parliament Hill
A man in possession of a knife reportedly attempted to run toward a soldier near Parliament Hill on Monday morning. Continue reading
Rescue mission underway for person who fell overboard off N.S. coast
A rescue mission is currently underway for a person who fell overboard a fishing vessel off the coast of Nova Scotia on Thursday night. Continue reading
LEAF is going to talk about consent at the Supreme Court. Here’s why advocates say it matters
LEAF will address consent before the Supreme Court. It’s welcome news to women’s rights advocates at a time when Canadians seem unclear on what it means to consent. Continue reading
Mali peacekeeping mission hits close to home for small Quebec farming town
For more than 30 years, the 1,500-person farming community an hour east of Montreal has formed a deep and improbable friendship with the town of Sanankoroba, a rural Malian community some 30 kilometres south of the capital city of Bamako. Continue reading
Canada fails to find buyer for surplus army tanks, final attempt to sell to Jordan Armed Forces fizzles
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
After trying for more than two years to unload about 50 surplus army tanks on a foreign buyer, Canada has given up and will likely use its old Leopard 1s for target practice or scrap. Continue reading
