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When Iran fired roughly 200 missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, Israeli air defences, with some assistance from the U.S., were able to shoot down most of them while sustaining minimal damage, according to officials. Israel has vowed to strike back, as fears mount over further escalation of hostilities between the two countries. …
Read More »‘Bringing a vibrancy’: Development at former Winnipeg military base underway – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 24-hour gas and convenience bar is going up at Naawi-Oodena, the site of the former Kapyong Barracks. It’s a small part of an extensive redevelopment of the site, which was laid out in a master plan four years ago. The former …
Read More »As financial woes mount, military cemetery in Montreal at risk of closing – Montreal
With D-Day commemoration ceremonies underway across the country, the future of a local military cemetery in Pointe-Claire remains uncertain. The Pointe-Claire National Field of Honour is facing mounting financial pressures and is looking for support to ensure its continued presence in the community. Touted as the country’s largest military cemetery …
Read More »Ottawa to announce sole-source deal to replace military patrol planes: report – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 30, 2023 10:14 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Federal ministers are expected to announce today that Boeing is the company of choice to replace the military’s aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal. The decision to go with a …
Read More »Ontario consulting on how to better support job-seeking veterans, military spouses
TORONTO — Ontario is launching consultations on how to address the barriers that veterans and military spouses face when looking for work. There are about 150,000 veterans in Ontario, with almost a third of them between the ages of 25 and 54, and an estimated 14,500 military spouses, a consultation …
Read More »A Winnipeg historian’s journey for family history – Winnipeg
Jody Perrun never got to meet his grandfather. Canadian Trooper John Clifford Brown died on Aug. 7, 1944. Stationed in France, he and 65 others were killed when American bombers misidentified their targets, dropping their bombs on a group of mostly Canadian soldiers. 250 soldiers were also wounded. Growing up, …
Read More »Defence chief ‘very concerned’ about readiness against growing threats – National
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says Canada “has much work to do” to be able to face a declining security situation around the world. Eyre told Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson at the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa Saturday that he is “very concerned” about Canada’s readiness, …
Read More »Chinese military jet intercepts Canadian Forces plane in ‘aggressive manner’ – National
A Chinese military jet intercepted a Canadian Armed Forces Aurora aircraft in an “aggressive manner” on Monday in international waters off the coast of China. “They became very aggressive and to a degree we would deem it unsafe and unprofessional,” Maj.-Gen. Iain Huddleston told Global News. Global News was on …
Read More »Military trial set to begin for former HR head accused of sexual misconduct
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2023 7:25 am Updated September 25, 2023 7:55 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A court martial begins on Monday for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel after being accused of …
Read More »Military Family Appreciation Day celebrates military spouses across Canada
Sept. 15 is Military Family Appreciation Day, a day that the family members of those who serve are honoured. Military families often deal with unique hardships while performing their duties or supporting those who do. Eleanor Millar is a military spouse and the government relations officer for Together We Stand …
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