Military

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march in Calgary on Friday, July 8, 2016. It might look frightening, but Vancouver residents are being advised not to be concerned if they hear what sounds like gunfire or see armed military members around a now-closed brewery on the city’s west side.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Armed soldiers, gunfire in Vancouver this weekend a planned military test

Seaforth Highlanders taking part in urban operations training in closed brewery

 

Warrant Officer James Topp leaves the Royal Westminster Regiment during an adjournment during his court martial in New Westminster, B.C., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Anti-vax reservist gets $4,000 fine, severe reprimand at court martial

Warrant Officer James Topp pleaded guilty to two conduct-related charges

 

Left to right: Vitalii Andriievskyi training in combat systems and Jose Manzano training in naval engineering on HMCS Winnipeg. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Esquimalt-based navy staff learning to ‘work as one mechanism’

‘It’s great because people are coming with great energy’

 

Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan makes his way to a court martial proceedings, Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Gatineau, Que. The Canadian military has withdrawn the one remaining conduct charge against Whelan, ending the court martial that was slated to run the rest of the week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

The surprise announcement came as Whelan’s defence team was preparing to cross-examine the complainant

Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan makes his way to a court martial proceedings, Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Gatineau, Que. The Canadian military has withdrawn the one remaining conduct charge against Whelan, ending the court martial that was slated to run the rest of the week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The facade of the headquarters of the Department of National Defence is pictured in Ottawa, Wednesday April 3, 2013. A court martial begins today for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel after being accused of sexual misconduct. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Military drops Whelan sexual misconduct charge just as trial set to begin

Court martial of former head of military personnel is proceeding on a separate charge

The facade of the headquarters of the Department of National Defence is pictured in Ottawa, Wednesday April 3, 2013. A court martial begins today for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel after being accused of sexual misconduct. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Members of the media view a full-scale replica of the Avro Arrow at the Toronto Aerospace museum in Toronto Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Secret revealed: How long-range missiles helped break the Avro Arrow

Release of classified documents provide insight into Canadian fighter jet’s mysterious cancellation

Members of the media view a full-scale replica of the Avro Arrow at the Toronto Aerospace museum in Toronto Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Westjet Passenger and Twitter user Andre Gagne posted this photo of the damage from the incident. WestJet flight 334 from Comox to Edmonton was aborted after the jet made contact with a CC-130H Hercules while taxiing for departure, resulting in the damaged wing-tip. Photo by Andre Gagne

WestJet aircraft collides with parked Hercules at B.C. airport

No injuries as Westjet plane makes contact with military aircraft on Comox Valley Airport tarmac

Westjet Passenger and Twitter user Andre Gagne posted this photo of the damage from the incident. WestJet flight 334 from Comox to Edmonton was aborted after the jet made contact with a CC-130H Hercules while taxiing for departure, resulting in the damaged wing-tip. Photo by Andre Gagne
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Navy to conduct drills on Okanagan and Kootenay Lakes

The exercises will be seen and heard from the Kelowna and Nelson Marinas July 25-Aug. 1

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Dignitaries and former and current military members gathered July 20 for an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Vampire Pavillion in Comox. From left to right: HCol. Robert Quartermain, project lead Dave Mellin, North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney, Col. (Ret’d) Sid Burrows, 19 Wing Comm. Col. J. P. Gagnon, 19 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Donald Farr and Vampire Pavilion committee lead Maj. Kevin Stevens. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Black Press

Vampire pavillion rising on Vancouver Island to preserve military history

Groundbreaking held in Comox in anticipation of Royal Canadian Air Force centennial in 2024

Dignitaries and former and current military members gathered July 20 for an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Vampire Pavillion in Comox. From left to right: HCol. Robert Quartermain, project lead Dave Mellin, North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney, Col. (Ret’d) Sid Burrows, 19 Wing Comm. Col. J. P. Gagnon, 19 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Donald Farr and Vampire Pavilion committee lead Maj. Kevin Stevens. Photo by Erin Haluschak/Black Press
A memorial pays respect to the victims of a military helicopter crash, at 12 Wing Shearwater in Dartmouth, N.S., home of 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, on Friday, May 1, 2020. The families of six members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were killed in a “terrifying” helicopter crash in April 2020 are suing the manufacturer.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Families of those killed in 2020 Cyclone helicopter crash sue manufacturer

6 members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were killed in a helicopter crash off coast of Greece

A memorial pays respect to the victims of a military helicopter crash, at 12 Wing Shearwater in Dartmouth, N.S., home of 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, on Friday, May 1, 2020. The families of six members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were killed in a “terrifying” helicopter crash in April 2020 are suing the manufacturer.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly take in the view from the Gediminas Castle tower in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, July 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada lags behind as NATO plans to increase defence spending targets

Allies expected spend 2% GDP, Canada spending 1.3%

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly take in the view from the Gediminas Castle tower in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, July 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the airport, Monday, July 10, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Trudeau says Canada will more than double military presence in Latvia

$2.6 billion set aside, including a $1.4-billion commitment made in the 2022 federal budget

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the airport, Monday, July 10, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Former HMCS Saskatchewan shipmen Don Reid and Gary Robertson, during a reunion event June 17 at Nanaimo’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, take a look at the names on an HMCS Saskatchewan banner that was displayed at the ship’s decommissioning ceremony in 1994 in Esquimalt. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

HMCS Saskatchewan, now on Nanaimo’s ocean floor, was once ‘best in the west’

Retired shipmen gather for 60th anniversary of Royal Canadian Navy vessel’s commissioning

Former HMCS Saskatchewan shipmen Don Reid and Gary Robertson, during a reunion event June 17 at Nanaimo’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256, take a look at the names on an HMCS Saskatchewan banner that was displayed at the ship’s decommissioning ceremony in 1994 in Esquimalt. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Captains David Domagala, left, and Marc Larouche are seen in a composite image of two undated handout photographs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-DND, Larouche family

Military releases names of Air Force captains killed in helicopter crash

Capt. David Domagala and Capt. Marc Larouche died when Chinook went down near Petawawa

Captains David Domagala, left, and Marc Larouche are seen in a composite image of two undated handout photographs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-DND, Larouche family
Canadian Armed Forces members search around a series of islands on the Ottawa River near Fort William in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality, Que. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Two missing RCAF members found dead after helicopter crash near Petawawa

Four people were on board when chopper crashed during a training exercise

Canadian Armed Forces members search around a series of islands on the Ottawa River near Fort William in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality, Que. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Two RCAF CH-147F Chinook, multi-mission, medium to heavy-lift helicopters are seen at CFB Bagotville in Bagotville, Que. on Thursday, June 7, 2018. The Royal Canadian Air Force says one of its military helicopters has been involved in an unspecified incident while operating in eastern Ontario early this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Two RCAF members missing, two rescued after helicopter crash near Ottawa River

4 Royal Canadian Air Force members on board a CH-147 Chinook helicopter as part of a training flight

Two RCAF CH-147F Chinook, multi-mission, medium to heavy-lift helicopters are seen at CFB Bagotville in Bagotville, Que. on Thursday, June 7, 2018. The Royal Canadian Air Force says one of its military helicopters has been involved in an unspecified incident while operating in eastern Ontario early this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Between June 12-29, several training exercises will take place at 19 Wing Comox.

19 Wing exercises will increase military presence in the Comox Valley

Starting this week, multiple operations will be staged for the duration of June

  • Jun 12, 2023
Between June 12-29, several training exercises will take place at 19 Wing Comox.
Defence Minister Anita Anand looks on after making a keynote address at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is committed to the support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, and is reinforcing its military presence in the region. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada to ‘significantly’ enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific region: Anand

Currently there are 2 Canadian military ships in the region

Defence Minister Anita Anand looks on after making a keynote address at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is committed to the support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, and is reinforcing its military presence in the region. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to members of the media following an acquittal in his case at a Gatineau, Que., courthouse on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Military Police watchdog is launching a probe into how investigators handled a historical sexual-assault allegation against a central figure in Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Watchdog to probe how military police handled case against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin

A Quebec court acquitted Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin last December of one count of sexual assault

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to members of the media following an acquittal in his case at a Gatineau, Que., courthouse on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Military Police watchdog is launching a probe into how investigators handled a historical sexual-assault allegation against a central figure in Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Yoshimasa Hayashi, center, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, is received by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom, left, and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell for an EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in connection to an informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Marsta outside Stockholm, Satursay, May 13, 2023. (Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via AP)

China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns

Japan firmly backs Ukraine in the war but China says it remains neutral

Yoshimasa Hayashi, center, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, is received by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom, left, and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell for an EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in connection to an informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Marsta outside Stockholm, Satursay, May 13, 2023. (Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via AP)