Military

• 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
  
• RMC hosts annual badging ceremony

  RMC's newest crop of first year officer cadets earned their first accolade as they were presented with badges on Saturday, signifying their full entrance to the ranks.

  Canada

  Sep 19
  
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• Canada joins allies in sending air defence missiles to Ukraine

  The money will come from the $500 million fund Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in June 2023 for military assistance in Ukraine.

  Canada

  Sep 17
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• Military Family Appreciation Day celebrates military spouses across Canada

  According to TWS statistics, 10,000+ families in Canada move due to postings every year. Millar says she knows families that are on their 11th or 12th move.

  Canada

  Sep 15
• Trudeau’s plane grounded in India by technical issues following G20 summit

  The Prime Minister's Office says it was alerted to the issue as Trudeau's delegation departed for the airport. Trudeau will stay in India until alternate transport is arranged.

  Canada

  Sep 10
• Military traffic increase expected in Kawartha Lakes, Bancroft, Orillia, Huntsville

  Increased traffic may be seen on highways 62, 503, 45, 60, 11 and 26 from Aug. 19 to 30 with the transporting of troops and vehicles for a major military training exercise.

  Traffic

  Aug 18
• Sexual assault trial set to begin for military’s former head of HR

  Vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson has pleaded not guilty to one count of indecent acts and one count of sexual assault in an incident that allegedly happened in 1991.

  Canada

  Aug 14
• North Korea’s Kim pledges to speed up war readiness, dismisses top general

  In the face of deepening confrontations with Washington and Seoul, Kim has been trying boost the visibility of his partnerships with Moscow and Beijing.

  World

  Aug 9
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• Canadian military’s COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Charter: review

  The vaccine policy, which was created in November 2021, required Canadian Armed Forces members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face release.

  Canada

  Aug 1
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• Hundreds of performers take part in annual Okanagan Military Tattoo

  The annual spectacle unites military bands, dancers, musicians, and marching troops under one roof at Vernon's Kal Tire Place. 

  Jul 30