Four Canadian soldiers were killed and dozens of others injured after a fast-moving fire swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday. The […]
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Fatalities and Injuries Reported After Explosion and Fire at Alberta Canadian Forces Base
An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta have caused an unknown number of deaths and injuries, Defence Minister David McGuinty said […]
Canadian troops withdraw from Iraq alongside NATO allies as Iran conflict escalates
Canadian Armed Forces members have left Iraq along with personnel from NATO as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues. The alliance said Friday that all […]
Canada’s top military commander says allies discussing defence support for Gulf states amid Iran tensions
Canada’s top military commander says allied countries are discussing whether they might help Persian Gulf states defend themselves from possible Iranian attacks. Speaking at a […]
Canada explores recruiting foreign nationals to strengthen its military ranks
A new program to recruit skilled workers from foreign militaries is not unusual, according to experts at the Canadian Forces College. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege […]
Hamilton soldier killed in Latvia to be honoured during repatriation ceremony
A Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia last week will be honoured at a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) says. […]
Canadian Armed Forces Clarifies Tradition of Draping Flag Over Unknown Soldier’s Casket
The Canadian Armed Forces has addressed questions regarding the flag draped over the casket of the unknown soldier. Some perceived the use of the maple […]