My Grandfather in World War 2 | The 1st Canadian Division, West Nova Scotia Regiment

Technology is helping to preserve and share the art and stories that were etched into the chalk walls in the tunnels below Vimy Ridge during the First World War.

For the first time, an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces is facing a terrorism-related charge — but extremism in the ranks has been a concern for decades. For The National, CBC’s Jonathan Montpetit explains how the military has...

A group of Canadians took part in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Italian Campaign, which liberated Italy from Nazi control, at a ceremony in Ravenna.

Like many other British Empire soldiers injured in the First World War, Canadians were hospitalized in England, where they were introduced to stitching as a way to improve dexterity and overcome post-traumatic stress disorder. This led...

It was the site of the last Canadian battle of the First World War, and now, 100 years later, the people of Belgium are commemorating the Canadian soldiers who gave their lives on the streets of Mons.

About 250 Canadian soldiers who are heading to Mali took part in their final training exercise.

All three soldiers were from Manitoba and enlisted in Winnipeg — their remains were discovered over the course of a year in the same area near the village of of Vendin-le-Vieil, France.

A Manitoba man built a First World War-style trench in his yard in order to preserve the history of Canadian soldiers' contributions and sacrifices during the war

'Boots on the ground' initiative aims to raise awareness about struggles former soldiers face when transitioning to civilian life

The family of a Canadian soldier who fought in the battle for Vimy makes the same journey to northern France 100 years later

The Canadian military has published an in-depth, three-volume series on the history of the combat mission in Afghanistan, but getting a hold of the books is proving difficult for many who want to read it. First delayed by a decade, only...

Canada's military is adopting new strategies to solve a rising personnel crisis within its ranks. Faced with surging demands at home and abroad, there aren’t enough soldiers or sailors.

As Canadians mark the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, a postcard project has been launched to help preserve the memory of the soldiers who died that day, including dozens from Manitoba.

"When it comes to Sweden and Finland, Poland is very much in favour of them joining NATO." Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Przydacz goes on to say his country supports an open-door policy as countries like Ukraine "are waiting in...

The Canadian military will no longer allow members to use its letterhead in positive character references for soldiers found guilty of crimes. It comes after a retired military officer spoke out about the damage and betrayal caused by...

The Department of National Defence has dismissed retired navy commander Danny Croucher after a review into how he landed a civilian role at CFB Halifax last year when he was accused of wrongdoing in an investigation over claims of...

Sgt. Moe Hurwitz was among the highest-decorated Jewish-Canadians to fight in the Second World War, yet he remains relatively unknown. A team of researchers, historians and programmers are bringing new life to his remarkable story.

An Afghan interpreter who worked with the Canadian Armed Forces shares his harrowing, dangerous journey out of Kabul with his family and what it took to start making their way to Canada.

Canada is expected to end its evacuation mission in Kabul within 24-48 hours, leaving thousands of people behind. Opposition leaders continue to say the government mishandled the situation in Afghanistan.

Canada exited the war in Afghanistan without awarding the Victoria Cross, the nation's highest military honour, to a single soldier. A new campaign aims to change that.

A Canadian veteran-founded software company has mapped out gravesites around the world to share thousands of fallen soldiers' stories. Their app allows users to scan tombstones or explore cemeteries in multiple countries.

A Canadian veteran-founded software company has mapped out gravesites around the world to share thousands of fallen soldiers' stories. Their app allows users to scan tombstones or explore cemeteries in multiple countries.

A Canadian veteran-founded software company has mapped out gravesites around the world to share thousands of fallen soldiers' stories. Their app allows users to scan tombstones or explore cemeteries in multiple countries.