Ottawa – The 17th edition of Canada Army Run, took place in Ottawa, where more than 14,000 of participants joined various races alongside members of the military. Runners, rollers, and walkers participated in events including the 5K, 10K, half marathon, Sergeant Major’s Challenge, and Commander’s Challenge. The races were kicked off by Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, Commander of the Canadian Army, …
Registration opens for Canada Army Run 2024
Ottawa – Looking to challenge yourself while making a difference for Canada’s Military community? Look no further than Canada Army Run 2024, presented by BMO. The 17th edition of the event will once again bring military members and Canadians together in support of Soldier On and Support our Troops, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). With …
Armed Forces continue Counter-Explosive capability building
Ottawa – Approximately 180 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members hosted nearly 150 members from partner nations for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER, an international counter explosive exercise held at 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, from October 20 to November 2, 2023. The exercise leveraged lessons learned from the contemporary operating environment, particularly in Eastern Europe, where the threat from …
Canada Army Run: Another Successful Edition Attracts 1000s to Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa – The 16th edition of Canada Army Run, presented by BMO, brought together thousands of runners and supporters to the streets of Ottawa. Throughout the weekend, a series of family-friendly activities were held, with the festivities concluding through various races. This year’s event provided racers with the unique opportunity to run, roll, or walk alongside members of the military …
Canadians, allies build military readiness during field training exercise
Wainwright – From May 8 until May 22, 2023, approximately 2,500 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner military personnel will take part in Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 23 in Wainwright, Alberta. Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE is the Canadian Army’s largest and most complex training exercise of 2023. This event ensures our soldiers are prepared to deploy in support of Canadians in any …