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Canada launches $2.6 billion HIMARS deal to modernize Army
June 2, 2026
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is fired in the training area at the 5th Canadian Division Support Group Gagetown (5 CDSG), Oromocto, New Brunswick on June 12, 2017. Photo: Combat Camera, Haley Voutour, Tactics School, 5th Canadian Division Support...
Pride month message is clear: diversity and inclusion make us stronger – LCol J.P. Nguyen, CFB Shilo
June 2, 2026
June is Pride Month, and it is honoured at CFB Shilo, with diversity and inclusion making us stronger, said Lieutenant-Colonel J.P. Nguyen at a flag-raising on Base, June 2, with Master Warrant Officer Darlene Skinner assisting in raising the colours. (Photo: K-J...
A burning need for fire prevention in Cornwallis and Shilo leads to fire bans
May 27, 2026
The Regional Municipality of Cornwallils issued an immediate burn ban and cancelled permits on May 22 to assist with fire prevention. "Burning is allowed only in enclosed fire pits, fire bowls, chimineas, and other outdoor receptacles (burn barrels) with a spark...
It’s a race, but not a race – CFB Shilo is leading with Indigenous knowledge sharing and teepee building competition
May 25, 2026
Jason Gobeil, an Indigenous knowledge keeper, addressed the participants when his second drumstick of the day broke, offering words of inspiration and encouragement to remind them that even broken objects hold great value. Mr. Gobeil shared his teachings during...
Indigenous Awareness Week celebrated by the CAF
May 21, 2026
A dance at the Indigenous Awareness Week ceremony in Valcartier. (Photo: Govt. Canada News Site)Government of Canada Media Release Indigenous Awareness Week (IAW) is an annual event celebrated nationally across the Department of National Defence (DND) and the...
CFB Shilo raises colours to honour International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
May 15, 2026
CFB Shilo raised the colours to honour and recognize International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) at the Base South Gate, on May 15. “May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day to...
High flying at CATPM with debut Stearman heritage flights on holiday weekend
May 14, 2026
Zoe McQuinn, director general of the CAPTM said this May holiday weekend gives visitors the rare chance to step into the open cockpit of this iconic Allied Second World War training aircraft, the Boeing Stearman Kaydet. The aircraft was donated to the museum by a...
2026 Spring Ball is a dance step above with glitter and glam
May 12, 2026
CFB Shilo Spring Ball 2026 was held at the Keystone Centre on April 25, with Base Commander LCol J.P. Nguyen saying the event is a fantastic way to bring communities together. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media It was all glitter and glam...
Red Dress Day symbolizes remembrance for MMIWG2S+ at CFB Shilo
May 6, 2026
A red dress, hand-sewn by Andrea Bourgeault, civilian co-chair of the CFB Shilo Defence Indigenous Advisory Group, hangs on the tipi outside base headquarters as a remembrance symbol of MMIWG2S+ on May 5, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous...
75th Anniversary of Battle of Kapyong commemorated at CFB Shilo – home of the heroes
May 1, 2026
Colonel-in-Chief of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Madame Adrienne Clarkson, inspects the troop at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, on April 25 at CFB Shilo, home of 2 PPCLI. (Photo: MCpl Cassidy Moon, DND)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media More...
