Tag: Canadian Armed Forces
Change of command authority, new name for Meaford base
The base in Meaford has been transferred to a new command authority and renamed as part of the Canada’s efforts to modernize and restructure its army. Hundreds gathered for a ceremony on Friday at what was formerly known as the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre for an event that redesignated the base as the Army […]
Former Sun Times sports editor Ted Briggs dies at 87
Mr. Briggs covered many major sporting events during his career including Canada Cup hockey series in the late 1970s and Grey Cup games.
Ingersoll firm lands $300M defence contract to make artillery shells
IMT Precision has landed a $300M contract, creating more than 300 jobs, to make artillery shells for the Canadian Armed Forces
Private Shea Bradley: an Afghan War veteran
Private Shea Bradley said it was “a reality check” when the lights in the C-17 transport plane switched to red indicating that his aircraft had entered Afghan airspace. It was a mixture of “excitement,” “adventure” and fear that he headed into harm’s way as an infantryman in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment. […]
Canadian warship to offer public tours during Owen Sound visit
There’ll also be a Sailor for a Day recruitment opportunity.