Military
Department of National Defence establishes recreational cannabis policy
With marijuana legalization just around the corner, the Department of National Defence wants to ensure the rules are clear to its more than 100,000 members. Continue reading
CFB Trenton takes part in Elmira man’s fundraiser run for mental health
Clay Williams, who has lost two brothers to suicide, is on his fourth 750-kilometre journey to raise awareness for mental illness. Continue reading
Veterans threaten to give back special licence plates if RCMP are eligible for same plates
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is in the midst of public consultation over who should be eligible for veterans license plates. Continue reading
Invictus Games athlete says event isn’t about medals: it’s about bettering life
Cory Nowell, who is based at CFB Gagetown and will represent his country at this year’s Invictus Games, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2015. Continue reading
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Members of Team Canada announced for 2018 Invictus Games in Australia
The Canadian military has officially announced the names of the 40 athletes who will compete for Canada at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. Continue reading
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19 faces of Estevan plane crash victims carved into monument, two faces still missing
By Marney Blunt Anchor/Reporter
You won’t find their faces on the pages of history books: The 21 men who lost their lives in a horrific plane crash near Estevan on Sept. 15, 1946. But soon their faces will be carved into history as Estevan’s heroes. Continue reading
Should RCMP officers get veteran licence plates? The B.C. government wants your thoughts
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The plate does not come with additional benefits, solely a recognition of a veteran’s service. Continue reading
HMCS Ville de Quebec sets off from Halifax for first deployment as part of Operation Reassurance
HMCS Ville de Quebec has set off for a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Continue reading
Defence minister announces new project for military families at CFB Gagetown
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Canada’s defence minister unveils new program dubbed “Seamless Canada” which will help assist military families during relocation. Continue reading
Canada fails to find buyer for surplus army tanks, final attempt to sell to Jordan Armed Forces fizzles
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
After trying for more than two years to unload about 50 surplus army tanks on a foreign buyer, Canada has given up and will likely use its old Leopard 1s for target practice or scrap. Continue reading
