Canadian Armed Forces

Sign reading Canadian Forces Base Wainwright beside a road at night, with the base gate and street lights in the distance

Deaths Confirmed at CFB Wainwright, but Canada Gives No Toll or Cause

Canada's defence minister confirmed fatalities and injuries after an incident and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, but gave no casualty figure and no cause. Officials speak of a fire, while CTV

October 18, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Canadian and Chinese military officials hold defence coordination dialogue in Ottawa September 2026

Canada and China Held First Military Talks in Eight Years, Beijing Announced It, Ottawa Did Not

Canada and China quietly resumed military-to-military dialogue on September 4 in Ottawa after an eight-year freeze — with Beijing issuing a public announcement and Ottawa declining to comment. The deliberate asymmetry reveals

September 9, 2026