Department Of National Defense

• Veterans Affairs grants more cash for veterans as women fall through the cracks

  According to a scientist from McGill University, women who have served in the Armed Forces represent a disproportionate number among Canada's homeless veteran population.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
  
• 60 per cent of sailors who battled HMCS Chicoutimi fire developed PTSD, asthma and depression: report

  The Royal Canadian Navy says the 56 sailors were 45 times more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than a control group made up of healthy submariners.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2019
  
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• Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt still asking military to fund Remembrance Day, other councillor backs down

  Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt says he is still moving ahead with a motion to get the Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada to cover part of the city's costs associated with Remembrance Day.

  Politics

  Jun 7, 2019
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• Nine DND employees involved in Ottawa bus crash: department

  Four of those involved were members of the Canadian Forces and five were civilians. The department did not say whether or not they were injured.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2019
• Demolition of Kapyong Barracks to clear way for First Nations development

  An agreement in principle was signed Wednesday by Federal ministers and First Nations Chiefs at Assiniboia Downs. 

  Politics

  Apr 11, 2018
• PSAC union members rally in Moncton over Phoenix pay system

  Public Service Alliance of Canada members in Halifax and Moncton rallied to share their frustration over the troubled Phoenix pay system.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2018
• Mini-submarine launched in Lake Ontario to uncover the Avro Arrow

  The Avro Arrow was Canada's shot at the big leagues; the country's chance to be a world leader.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2017
• Canadian soldier dies while training at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick

  A soldier who was training at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown died Monday.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2015
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• Ottawa adding new Globemaster to RCAF fleet

  Defence Minister Rob Nicholson says the addition will extend the life of the entire fleet of the large military transport aircraft.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2014