Canadian War Museum

• One of the last of his generation, Second World War vet in New Brunswick dies

  Angus Hamilton, who served as a radar technician in Southeast Asia during the Second World War, has died in Fredericton at the age of 100.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2023
  
• Canadian War Museum acquires more Victoria Crosses awarded to WWI soldiers

  With the acquisitions, the museum now has 36 of the 73 Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians in the First World War.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
  
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• Canadian War Museum oral history project examines war’s aftermath

  The pride in Blanche Bennett's voice was evident as she vividly recounted the day 80 years ago when she volunteered to serve in the Canadian Women's Army Corps.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Canadian Museum of History CEO resigns after probe into alleged workplace harassment

  The departure comes after media reports last September detailed allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the national museum in Gatineau, Que.

  News

  Apr 8, 2021
• Indigenous, military leaders offer condolences following death of D-Day veteran

  Philip Favel worked as a labourer on his father's farm before joining the Canadian Army in May 1942 and training as a driver in Maple Creek, Sask.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
• National museums in Ottawa-Gatineau reopen with free outdoor entertainment

  The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum are offering free, outdoor programming this summer.

  Health

  Jul 23, 2020
• Interprovincial Chaudière Bridge reopens to motorists after 4-month closure

  The crossing, which connects the LeBreton Flats area of Ottawa with Hull in Gatineau, Que., reopened to all vehicle traffic at 5 a.m. on Tuesday.

  Traffic

  Aug 27, 2019
• Ottawa traffic: Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway closed from Parkdale to Booth this weekend

  The two-kilometre section of the parkway will be closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26 to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29.

  Traffic

  Jul 25, 2019
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• NCC approves site for monument to Canada’s war in Afghanistan

  The decision by the National Capital Commission on Thursday ends years of bickering over where the memorial should be located

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019
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• Canadian War Museum photography exhibit depicts price paid in war by soldiers

  Dubbed "The Wounded," the exhibit features 18 black and white photos showing former soldiers in their civilian attire with scars from wounds sustained in combat.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019