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Canadian frigate HMCS Fredericton returns home following six month missionCanadian frigate HMCS Fredericton has arrived in its homeport of Halifax after completing a six-month deployment in the North Atlantic and northern European waters.CanadaDec 18, 2021
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Fix to software problem behind naval helicopter crash needed ‘forthwith’: experts'It's very likely that another fatality is going to happen if they don't address this problem," says Mary (Missy) Cummings, an engineer and former U.S. navy pilot.CanadaJul 27, 2021
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No ‘quick fix’ to software glitch in fatal Canadian Forces helicopter crash: officialA Canadian military official says there’s no “quick fix” to the autopilot glitch on the helicopter that crashed off the coast of Greece last year, killing six soldiers.CanadaJul 8, 2021
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Canadian Forces pilots not warned about autopilot before deadly Cyclone crash in 2020All six Canadian Forces members on board the helicopter died in the crash on April 29, 2020.CanadaJun 25, 2021
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New book chronicles Nova Scotia womens’ stories of struggle, strength in 20202020 has not been easy for anyone, especially for residents of Nova Scotia. Karen Dean came up with the idea for a book chronicling the experience of women this year.CanadaDec 8, 2020
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HMCS Fredericton returns after six-month mission marked by tragic helicopter crashAlthough there are typically hundreds of people ready to receive a returning navy vessel, that will not be the case at 10 a.m. AT on Tuesday.CanadaJul 27, 2020
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Families of HMCS Fredericton crew members prepare to welcome them homeA social media campaign is underway to support crew members of HMCS Fredericton, as they prepare for their return.CanadaJul 20, 2020
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Ottawa awards $72.6M contract for Halifax-class frigate maintenance to Irving companyThe contract, awarded as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, can be extended up to 22 years for a total of up to $552 million.CanadaJun 29, 2020
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CAF Cyclone helicopter crashed ‘at low altitude, was unrecoverable,’ report findsThe Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter was deployed on HMCS Fredericton under Operation Reassurance when it crashed off the coast of Greece on April 29.Jun 8, 2020
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Canadian Armed Forces conclude recovery operation of Cyclone helicopter crashThe recovery operation was able to recover some of the remains of the fallen service members.CanadaJun 3, 2020
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