Military

• Historic aircraft, veterans on hand to mark RCAF’s 100th anniversary in Langley

  Visitors had the chance to view engine startups and get hands-on with planes ranging from World War 2 bombers to cold-war nuclear-armed jets to the Snowbirds stunt planes.

  Crime

  Apr 1
  
• Demand doubles at food bank in Oromocto, N.B. driven in part by Canadian Forces members

  Demand has doubled at a food bank in Oromocto, N.B., its executive director says. Members of the Canadian Forces and more seniors needing support are part of the increase.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
• Advertisement
• Canadian military ‘will be there’ in emergencies despite concerns: Blair

  As of last fall, officials said the military shortfall is still more than 16,000 people — in a force that's around 115,000 members at full strength.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• Advertisement
• Kingston military course prepares new reserve recruits

  The basic military qualifications course provides recruits from all manner of backgrounds the basic skills required to pursue a career in the Canadian military.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Defence minister says plan in talks for ‘significant’ military investments

  Defence Minister Bill Blair says that he is working on easing procurement challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces, including for sourcing more supplies like ammunition.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2023
• Defence chief ‘very concerned’ about readiness against growing threats

  Gen. Wayne Eyre spoke with Global News amid commemorations for the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa about the military's readiness and emerging threats.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2023
• A Winnipeg historian’s journey for family history

  "I find it a little bit funny that somebody that I didn't know, two generations back, could inspire the direction that my life could take," Perrun said.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• Kingsway legion in Edmonton hosting Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday

  The Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Branch No. 175 is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday morning that Global News plans to stream live in the online post.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• Advertisement
• Banners honouring veterans back on Lethbridge streets

  Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4, the banners depict Canadian military veterans.

  Features

  Oct 3, 2023
• Advertisement
• Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt. Gen. Steve Whelan

  Whelan was set to face a court martial Monday on two charges of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023