28/02/2013 Canadian Military News Stories

Please Note: The below are all mainstream media News Stories.

Military supply ships $1.5B over budget, watchdog says

Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page has calculated the cost of replacing the military's two Protecteur-class supply ships and come up with a figure 60 per cent higher than what the Harper government had budgeted for the purchase.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:58:27 EST

Boeing touts fighter jet to rival F-35 — at half the price

In a dogfight of defence contractors, the hunter can quickly become the hunted. It's happening now to the F-35, as Boeing targets the stealth fighter with its own jet, the Super Hornet. Terry Milewski reports.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:02:57 EST

Man arrested in connection with 2010 bomb at Canadian Forces centre in Quebec
Vancouver Sun
MONTREAL - A man has been arrested in connection with the bombing of a Canadian Forces recruitment centre in Quebec in 2010, the RCMP said Wednesday. RCMP Cpl. Luc Thibault said four locations that were searched were linked to the Trois-Rivieres ...
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Defence cuts hurt Canadian Forces, insider says | Canada | News ...
The federal government is slashing next year's defence spending by 13% compared to what was spent in 2012-13, leaving one defence insider worried about ...
www.torontosun.com/.../defence-cuts-hurt-canadian-forces-ins...

Canadian military losing as much 'teeth' as 'tail' in ... - Calgary Herald
OTTAWA - A defence expert says money being cut from National Defence will inevitably slice into the.
www.calgaryherald.com/mobile/news/.../story.html

Canada's military told to brace for defence spending ... - Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA — Canada's military was put on notice Friday that no stone will go unturned as the.
www.ottawacitizen.com/mobile/news/top.../story.html   

Boeing touts fighter jet to rival F-35 — at half the price

 In a dogfight of defence contractors, the hunter can quickly become the hunted. It's happening now to the F-35, as Boeing targets the stealth fighter with its own jet, the Super Hornet. Terry Milewski reports.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:38:47 EST

 

Canadian Veteran News Stories

Harper Government Commends Queen's University for Offering Priority Hiring to ... Canada NewsWire (press release) - ‎7 hours ago‎ 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined Dr. Daniel Woolf, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University, to announce Queen's stated commitment to give Canada's Veterans priority in Mural honouring Canadian vets needs funding to be showcased at Juno Beach Waterloo Record - ‎Feb 24, 2013‎ More importantly, he hopes it can continue to be a tool to teach the public about the importance of honouring Canadian veterans. “My biggest goal is to keep the awareness for our military,” he said. “The fact that they're over there doing a job for ... Member of Parliament Patrick Brown Presents Queen Elizabeth II Diamond ... Canada NewsWire (press release) - ‎Feb 22, 2013‎ "I was deeply moved by her passion for commemorating the contributions of our Veterans. Thanks to young Canadians like Ms. Ford, I am confident that the torch of remembrance will remain lit for future generations. Our Government is honoured to present Veteran will bike to raise awareness about PTSD Napanee Guide - ‎Feb 22, 2013‎ Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:30:40 EST PM. Andrew Godin is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran who wants to raise awareness about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological wounds that military men and women often face. Government of Canada honours Canada's Korean War Veterans at Winterlude ... Canada NewsWire (press release) - ‎Feb 7, 2013‎ OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Senator Yonah Martin, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Russell Mills, Chair of the National Capital Commission, and Jean-François Trépanier, Chief Executive Officer of the National ... Minister Blaney Delivers Valentines to Veterans Canada NewsWire (press release) - ‎Feb 11, 2013‎ Minister Steven Blaney and MP Royal Galipeau meet with Veteran Charles Roberts at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa. Corporate Canada should embrace our veterans National Post - ‎Jan 28, 2013‎ Two years ago, I stood among a circle of soldiers at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan and listened to Canada's chief of the defence staff, General Walter Natynczyk, speak to his troops. Royal Canadian Legion pressures feds to boost aid for vets' funerals CTV News - ‎Jan 31, 2013‎ The Royal Canadian Legion is spearheading a letter-writing campaign launched Thursday to urge the government to cover the full cost of burying veterans. Since 2004 the legion has been asking the federal government to improve funeral and burial benefits

Weather Warnings Are Up Gang

Warnings Fredericton and Southern York County 4:01 PM AST Wednesday 27 February 2013 

Winter storm warning for Fredericton and Southern York County issued This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements. 

A low pressure system approaching from south of Cape Cod will push into a ridge currently over the Maritimes and will stall. This will give a prolonged period of precipitation to Southwestern New Brunswick Thursday and Thursday night. 

This will be mostly snow, but there will also be some rain or ice pellets and a risk of freezing rain near and along the Fundy coast. Current indications suggest that much of Southwestern New Brunswick will experience snowfall amounts in the 20 to 30 centimetre range up to Friday morning but there remains some uncertainty in those amounts. 

Parts of Southwest New Brunswick most notably the Fundy coast will also see some rain from this system along with possible ice pellets or freezing rain. Those areas where most of the snowfall is expected along with a mixture of rain freezing rain or ice pellets are the areas for which the winter storm warning has been issued. Southeastern New Brunswick will see lesser amounts of snow up to Friday morning and consequently a winter storm watch is in effect for those regions.

Watches

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
4:01 PM AST Wednesday 27 February 2013
Winter storm watch for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick issued

This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system approaching from south of Cape Cod will push into a ridge currently over the Maritimes and will stall. This will give a prolonged period of precipitation to Southwestern New Brunswick Thursday and Thursday night. This will be mostly snow, but there will also be some rain or ice pellets and a risk of freezing rain near and along the Fundy coast.

Current indications suggest that much of Southwestern New Brunswick will experience snowfall amounts in the 20 to 30 centimetre range up to Friday morning but there remains some uncertainty in those amounts. Parts of Southwest New Brunswick most notably the Fundy coast will also see some rain from this system along with possible ice pellets or freezing rain. Those areas where most of the snowfall is expected along with a mixture of rain freezing rain or ice pellets are the areas for which the winter storm warning has been issued. Southeastern New Brunswick will see lesser amounts of snow up to Friday morning and consequently a winter storm watch is in effect for those regions. 

Warnings

Avalon Peninsula North
3:40 PM NST Wednesday 27 February 2013
Wind warning for
Avalon Peninsula North continued

Northwest winds gusting to 100 km/hour are expected to persist this evening for exposed regions of the coast.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

Northwest winds gusting to 100 km/hour will gradually diminish later this evening as a low pressure system to the east weakens.

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