An Air Force veteran in Texas died alone, then thousands attended his funeral
They didn’t know him, but thousands showed up to pay respect and lay a fallen veteran to rest. Continue reading
Military
Violence breaks out after reported mutiny by national guard unit in Venezuela
Several men in military fatigues posted videos on social media in Venezuela, saying they will not recognize President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Continue reading
New military helicopters join HMCS Toronto as it departs on six-month tour
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
CH-148 Cyclone Helicopters embark on their second operational deployment ever as part of HMCS Toronto’s six-month mission. Continue reading
Canada should consider its own space force: military expert
“Thinking about space as a separate entity in itself that deserves attention and expertise, I think is a good idea,” said Matthew Overton, executive director of the Conference of Defence Associations Institute. Continue reading
‘Changing military culture’ part of the reason behind shrinking Armed Forces club in Dartmouth
Over the years, membership at the Dartmouth club has dwindled to the point where Kitchen says the facility is in danger of closing its doors. Continue reading
Businesses evacuated after ‘training bomb’ found in Oakville dumpster
The Halton police bomb squad was called to Hampshire Gate, near Highway 5 and Winston Churchill Monday afternoon after a suspicious item was found in a dumpster. Continue reading
Small Alberta hamlet receives 1st-ever war memorial in time for Remembrance Day
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A small hamlet northwest of Edmonton celebrated Remembrance Day this year with its first-ever war memorial, a fitting occasion on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Continue reading
Ceremonies across New Brunswick mark Remembrance Day Sunday
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Sunday was a chance to pay tribute to those who have fought, and those who continue to fight for our freedom. Continue reading
Large crowd packs Halifax’s Grand Parade for Remembrance Day
Sunday’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Grand Parade began with a procession and a 21-gun salute, and ended with the placing of wreaths on the square’s cenotaph. Continue reading
Edmontonians mark Remembrance Day 100 years after end of First World War
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Alberta’s Butterdome on Sunday morning to pay tribute to Canadians who have lost their lives in military conflicts. Continue reading