The Government of Canada announced the grand opening of a new fire hall at 14 Wing Greenwood, which is aimed at minimizing response time and addresses many of the Wing's training needs. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service as concluded its investigation into the allegations made by … Read more
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service initiated an investigation into an alleged sexual assault on a walking path at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa that took place in the early morning of January 13, 2011. An unknown adult male allegedly sexually assaulted a lone adult female. The suspect then fled. Call 1-866-377-0811. Defence Minister Peter … Read more
Defence Minister Peter Mackay (Central Nova, NS) concluded his visit to Israel as part of a five-day trip to the Middle East. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), International Cooperation Minister Beverley J. Oda (Durham, ON), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB) and General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, have concluded a four-day visit to Afghanistan, spending the holiday season with Canadian Forces members and diplomatic and development officials in Kabul and Kandahar. … Read more
Nova Scotia Conservative Senator Fred Dickson, on behalf of Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) officially opened the new Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre (CFRC) Halifax. The full release is available online. Call 705-627-2677.
The department announced a Canadian forces member was killed December 18th, 2010, after an improvised explosive device detonated while on operations in the Panjwa'i district of Kandahar Province. Killed in action was Corporal Steve Martin, from 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment, serving with 1st Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment Battle Group, based at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. … Read more
Vice-Admiral Dean McFadden, Chief of the Maritime Staff presented NATO medals to members of the ships' companies and air detachments from HMCS Winnipeg and HMCS Fredericton for their contributions to counter-piracy missions. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
The government responded to a request for federal assistance from the Province of Ontario, to assist stranded motorists on the snow-covered Western portion of Highway 402, in South Western Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB), on behalf of Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), attended the sod turning ceremony for the construction of a new hangar to house 15 CF-147F Chinook helicopters at CFB Petawawa. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
The final steps to process the release of Russell Williams from the Canadian Armed Forces have been completed. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2353.
