Donald Trump says the U.S. and Taliban are getting close to reaching an agreement under which the U.S. and other foreign forces would pull out their troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading
The Pentagon has been developing plans to withdraw as many as half of the 14,000 U.S. troops still there, but the Taliban want all U.S. and NATO forces withdrawn. Continue reading
The cenotaph stood for years at the Kandahar Airfield where the Canadian Forces was headquartered for most of its time in Afghanistan before being moved back to Ottawa with the end of the mission in 2014. Continue reading
Almost a decade after Etienne Aubé lost his right leg in an explosion in Afghanistan, he was reunited with one of the soldiers who helped him get to safety. Continue reading
Ontario offers grants to veterans facing crises — but veterans of recent wars, no matter what their needs are, aren’t eligible. Many ask for help and are turned away. Continue reading
Dubbed “The Wounded,” the exhibit features 18 black and white photos showing former soldiers in their civilian attire with scars from wounds sustained in combat. Continue reading
Outgoing Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic says attending the last council meeting of the term on Wednesday after a months-long leave of absence felt “awesome.” Continue reading
More than a decade ago, incoming Ottawa councillor Matthew Luloff made a promise to his fellow soldiers — one that he’ll fulfill again on Nov. 11. Continue reading
The Lansdowne Veterans Memorial team unveiled two plaques Saturday afternoon to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Continue reading
City council on Wednesday unanimously approved a formal, paid leave of absence for Coun. Jody Mitic, who represents Innes Ward in Ottawa’s east end and hasn’t been seen around city hall for some time. Continue reading