National Defence
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Canada receives new military aircraft, capping off decade-long search for rescue planesThe new planes come amid more than 15 years of controversy over the government's effort to buy replacements for the ancient Buffalo and older-model Hercules aircraft used by the military.CanadaSep 25, 2020
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Past, present leaders of Norad back new data-driven defence technologyU.S. air force Brig.-Gen. Peter Fesler and just-retired Norad commander Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy detail the virtues of a new system — the Strategic Homeland Integrated Ecosystem for Layered Defence.Sep 11, 2020
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Work continues on historic Fort Frontenac wall in downtown KingstonRestoration work continues on the wall surrounding Fort Frontenac in downtown Kingston.NewsAug 9, 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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Canadian troops facing risk of COVID-19 while on duty will receive hazard payThe military estimates that about 4,500 troops will be eligible to receive the extra pay.CanadaJun 19, 2020
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First Canadian troops return from Ukraine, in quarantine at Ontario baseMost of the returning troops, who are being housed at the same hotel as hundreds of Canadians repatriated from overseas, are from Edmonton.CanadaApr 8, 2020
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National Defence union worried over RMC’s continued operations amid coronavirus pandemicThe union representing national defence workers at Royal Military College of Canada is urging the college to stop large gatherings.HealthMar 19, 2020
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Kingston-based military member facing sexual assault chargesA member of the Canadian military stationed in Kingston has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.CrimeSep 16, 2019
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Canadian Armed Forces launch search for missing plane in QuebecThe aircraft departed the airport in Mirabel for the Sherbrooke airport on Wednesday evening, according to a statement sent by National Defence.CanadaSep 5, 2019
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NCC approves site for monument to Canada’s war in AfghanistanThe decision by the National Capital Commission on Thursday ends years of bickering over where the memorial should be locatedCanadaJun 20, 2019
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