Department of National Defence

• Police-package vehicles listed for sale, despite prohibition on sale of decommissioned RCMP cars

  The continued sale of decommissioned police vehicles raises questions about the effectiveness of the prohibition announced last month.

  Crime

  Feb 16
• Navy needs to prepare for tough talks over warship delays, cost increases: Norman

  The project, which originally had a budget of $26 billion, is now $60 billion and is the largest military procurement in Canadian history.

  Politics

  Feb 3
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• National Defence says $60B warship project delayed until 2030s

  The delay means Canada will need to spend more on its 12 aging Halifax-class frigates to keep them floating longer, and is sure to set off a fresh wave of debate.

  Politics

  Feb 2
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• Halifax council in favour of Millbrook First Nation reserve on Shannon Parks Land

  'Millbrook has since been working collaboratively with Canada Lands to ensure alignment of the reserve with the overall development plan of the Shannon Park area.'

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Canadian Forces troops in Prairies to help in national COVID-19 response

  The Canadian Rangers have been activated in four First Nations in the prairie provinces and one in Ontario.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
• Canadian Armed Forces deployed to Saskatchewan in emergency response to COVID-19

  This will be the third time the Canadian Armed Forces have assisted Saskatchewan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2020
• Body of 2nd P.E.I. teen who disappeared at sea recovered by fishermen: RCMP

  The body of Alex Hutchinson was found by fishermen in the Cascumpec area on Thursday at approximately 8 a.m.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
• Canadian Navy to welcome first Arctic and offshore patrol ship on Friday

  The HMCS Harry DeWolf is the first armed warship to have been finished through the federal government's multibillion-dollar shipbuilding plan. It arrives two years behind schedule.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2020
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• Retirement of Gen. Jonathan Vance is big loss for Canada on international stage

  Gen. Jonathan Vance is arguably Canada’s most well-known warrior in more than half a century, Matthew Fisher says. Vance has announced his retirement.

  Commentary

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Alberta air force base to use goats, sheep to get rid of unwanted vegetation

  A Canadian Forces base in Alberta is recruiting a new battalion of lean, mean, eating machines for a mission that will require limited action this summer.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2020