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A Quebec man charged last year with facilitating alleged terrorist activity, is no longer a member of the Canadian Armed Forces according to the Department of National Defence. Our Brayden Jagger Haines if following this story and brings us the latest.

The Ford government is facing new scrutiny over transparency following a comment by the premier. “Thank God we don’t have the media — no questions, no answers — we’re good to go,” Doug Ford said before an event this week. Doug Ford says the dig was made in jest, but the opposition says it’s part...

After nearly three years on the shelf, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is finally making it to theatres. Liem Vu chats with stars Lana Condor and Will Forte about the emotional roller coaster of seeing the Looney Tunes movie rescued after Warner Bros. shelved it, and share what it was like working alongside Canadian voice actor Eric...

The upcoming film ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ starring Will Forte and Lana Condor, has Wile E. Coyote from Looney Tunes filing a lawsuit against Acme, the company that has been thwarting all his brilliant plans to catch Road Runner. The actors discuss their collaboration with their cartoon co-star in the new Looney Tunes film, and how...

Canada is looking to build a much larger military, and the government acknowledges it won’t be easy. The Defence Department is proposing a significant increase in the size of the Canadian Armed Forces, including the reserve force, as it responds to a more dangerous and uncertain world. But as Phil Carpenter reports, recruiting enough people...

Canada is also trying to prepare for the new age of warfare. This week, Defence Minister David McGuinty met with leading military equipment suppliers, as the Canadian Armed Forces look to increase their own supply of drones and robots. It’s part of the federal government’s push to bolster defence spending. Jillian Piper was at the...

There are growing calls to keep Canada’s auto manufacturing front and centre in trade talks with the United States. On Friday, the union representing Canadian auto workers said it was informally advised by Stellantis that the company may not reopen its assembly plant in Brampton. U.S. President Donald Trump is facing pressure about the conditions...

Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced on Thursday a $20.3 million investment to establish Canada’s third Defence Innovation Secure Hub at the University of Calgary, dedicated to advancing quantum technologies. The hub will bring together researchers, industry partners and the Canadian Armed Forces to accelerate the development of next-generation defence capabilities, with McGuinty...

The Canadian Army underwent a major structural reorganization on Thursday when the Department of National Defence announced a transition away from regional command structures to duty-specific divisions. Formerly, the army was divided into divisions that were geographically organized, where each division was expected to provide combat-ready land forces. Nathaniel Dove has more on how the...

As part of a massive overhaul to how the army is structured in Canada, CFB Edmonton is now home to the 1st Canadian Division — the main force responsible for deploying large-scale combat operations and responding to crises at home and abroad. Joel Gotlib has more on changes at the Edmonton Garrison.

A tweet by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that appears to take aim at Canadian Forces cadets is being condemned by Canadian political leaders. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Kit Harington joins the Harry Potter world, playing Gilderoy in season 2 of the hit Apple TV show. This will be the actor’s second time portraying the character after Harington voiced Gilderoy in the series audiobooks. Plus, the upcoming film ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ starring Will Forte and Lana Condor, has Wile E. Coyote from Looney...

It was billed as another breakthrough in the Gaza war: Hamas and other armed groups agreeing to “complete disarmament” with U.S. President Donald Trump. But it’s a deal the Israeli president rejected on Sunday. Benjamin Netanyahu stated the Israeli Defence Force won’t withdraw from Gaza until Hamas gives up all weapons entirely. Hamas had said...

Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher faced angry questions from residents at a public meeting Tuesday, as community members demanded an independent investigation into allegations of racist and abusive conduct by officers in a Montréal-Nord patrol unit. The unit was dismantled in June after allegations emerged, including claims officers cut the hair of racialized citizens and...

A new city funding program aimed at reducing harm and supporting people experiencing homelessness is moving forward. However, one of the groups set to receive funding says the conditions could force it to change where and how it operates.

When military members retire, they’re often entitled to one final relocation called “the last move,” with financial compensation after living a nomadic life in the armed forces. But a 20-year Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veteran who wants to move from Nova Scotia to B.C. says the military has rejected his moving claim. Heidi Petracek explains.

Canada’s Chief of the Defence staff has inquired about the benefits of joining the Joint Expeditionary Force. The JEF is a complement to NATO able to react quicker to possible threats, and former CDS General Tom Lawson explains how that organization could benefit from Canada as well.

According to U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a deal has been reached between the U.S. and Iran that will see a toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the U.S. naval blockade. The signing of the new accord is set to take place on Friday...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. The measure passed 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. While the vote marks the House’s strongest rebuke yet of Trump’s approach to Iran,...

Fredericton Police shut down part of a busy city street and initiated hold and secure at several local schools. The decision was made after receiving a report, police say, of someone with a weapon. Anna Mandin reports.