Department of National Defence
Military member on HMCS Halifax charged with sexual assault
The department says assault allegedly occurred while deployed at sea onboard HMCS Halifax. Continue reading
Veterans, families of fallen Afghanistan soldiers excluded from war memorial event
The event, which included a dedication of the Afghanistan Memorial Hall, was held just outside Ottawa on May 13. Continue reading
Temporary pedestrian walkway approved for closed sidewalk near La Salle Causeway
It’s still unclear when the alternate route will be open to the public. Continue reading
Crumbling Fort Frontenac wall forces closure of sidewalk near La Salle Causeway
A recent assessment of the wall, completed by the Department of National Defence (DND), found that it is in need of urgent structural repairs. Continue reading
Feds underestimated cost of used fighter jets by $200M, budget officer says
Parliament’s budget watchdog says the government may have deliberately lowballed the cost of buying and flying the Australian jets. Continue reading
Regina sailor charged with sexual assault at Halifax base in 2018
David Katabarwa was a full-time employee at CFB Halifax at the time of the alleged assault. Continue reading
Sexual assault charge laid against Canadian Armed Forces member
Cpl. Daniel Gillis had been charged with one count of sexual assault. Continue reading
Plan to move aircraft testing centre from Cold Lake to Ottawa ‘sad’: mayor
“The community is a bit shocked,” said Cold Lake mayor Craig Copeland. Continue reading
Dept. of National Defence confirms live mortar found in North Okanagan
The explosive was found Friday and was a remnant of former military training. Continue reading
Search and rescue responding to bulk carrier off Newfoundland, no plans to abandon ship
Joint Task Force Atlantic says the Centennial Harmony was roughly 460 kilometres off St. John’s, N.L., in the Grand Banks with when it reported flooding onboard around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Continue reading