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
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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
Saskatchewan Dragoons receive new guidon, Afghanistan Battle Honour
By Cami Kepke Reporter
It’s a military tradition few will ever take part in. For the first time in 48 years, the Saskatchewan Dragoons have had a new guidon consecrated. Continue reading
Landmine-riddled B.C. property still costing Ottawa millions to clean up for developer
A 2016 settlement saw the government agree to pay out $11 million to a B.C. real estate developer over land riddled with unexploded landmines. Continue reading
Canadian Armed Forces warns central Alberta residents ahead of military training drills
The Canadian Armed Forces says about 70 soldiers with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry “will be conducting reconnaissance patrol training near Hinton” between Oct. 7 and Oct. 16. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Air Force down 275 pilots as demand increases for military missions
The shortfall in pilots and mechanics was referenced in an internal report recently published by the Department of National Defence, which also flagged under-spending on maintenance for bases and other infrastructure. Continue reading