UK Unveils Paid Military 'Gap Year' for Young People
The United Kingdom introduces a new paid 'gap year' scheme for young people to serve in the armed forces. Learn about the program's details and its potential impact.
The United Kingdom introduces a new paid 'gap year' scheme for young people to serve in the armed forces. Learn about the program's details and its potential impact.
The UK will launch a paid military gap year program in 2026 for 150 young people, offering training without long-term commitment to address defence recruitment struggles. Learn more about this new initiative.
Japan's cabinet has approved a historic defence budget of over $55 billion for 2025, marking a major strategic shift to counter China's military expansion. Explore the details and global implications.
A military watchdog report found the investigation into Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin was deeply flawed. The Provost Marshal's weak response to 16 recommendations raises doubts about real change.
A National Post investigation reveals Canada's museums are radically changing, moving from historical artifacts to confronting colonial errors. Explore the policy shift and its national impact.
Alberta Health Services reinstates the cherished bell-ringing ceremony at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute after families voiced their concerns. Read the full story of community impact.
Alberta Health Services reinstates public bell-ringing ceremonies at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital after listening to families. The tradition returns March 1.
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado has departed Oslo, her spokesman confirms. Get the latest details on her movements following the prestigious award ceremony.
Alberta Health Services quietly halts the celebratory bell-ringing ceremony for pediatric cancer patients finishing treatment. Critics call the move insensitive and nonsensical.
General Jennie Carignan, Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff, asserts the military is prepared for conflict now while outlining a sweeping modernization plan. She discusses recruitment, new capabilities, and the changing global threat landscape.
Alberta Health Services has discontinued the bell-ringing ceremony for pediatric cancer patients in remission. The decision, made for safety, has left families like Myla Dye-Wilson's heartbroken.
The Grieving Parents Society of Edmonton held a poignant candlelight ceremony on December 7, 2025, to remember children who have died. The event brings community support to bereaved families.
Nobel Prize winners from around the world have arrived in Scandinavia for a week of ceremonies and events leading to the prestigious awards in Oslo and Stockholm. Discover the highlights.
U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth sparks controversy by using a doctored image of beloved Canadian icon Franklin the Turtle in a military meme. Readers also react to MP benches, museum 'wokeness,' and government ad spending.
President Donald Trump welcomed the Kennedy Center Honorees to the Oval Office for a medal presentation ceremony on December 6, 2025, following a White House concert.
The Canadian Armed Forces is experiencing a record number of new recruits in Quebec. Discover the key factors driving this significant surge in enlistment numbers.
A Canadian Armed Forces military police officer has received a fine and a severe reprimand following a months-long unauthorized absence. Get the details on the disciplinary decision.
German lawmakers have passed a significant plan to attract more military recruits, a move that aims to bolster the Bundeswehr without reinstating conscription. Learn the details and implications.
Alberta's creative sector already generates $5.3B annually. By investing in immersive cultural experiences, the province could build a multibillion-dollar economy less volatile than oil. Discover the potential.
A sunrise ceremony at the Manitoba legislature commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 4, 2025. Learn more about this solemn observance.
The Montreal Canadiens paid a special tribute to longtime defenceman Andrei Markov during a ceremony at the Bell Centre on December 3, 2025. Read about the emotional night.
The German military confirms a major security breach as thousands of live ammunition rounds were stolen from a parked vehicle last week. Details on the incident and ongoing investigation.
Legal experts challenge Pentagon's investigation of Senator Mark Kelly over military jurisdiction concerns. Analysis of retired service member prosecutions and constitutional protections.
New research exposes significant weaknesses in Canada's civilian oversight of military operations. Learn about the findings and what changes experts recommend for stronger accountability.
Discover Alberta's hidden cultural gems through a new documentary exploring museums and monuments off the beaten path. Explore unique heritage sites across the province.
National Post investigation reveals how Canadian museums have undergone identity-driven transformations under Liberal government pressure, sparking debate about historical interpretation.
The world's only rubber duck museum relocates from Washington state to British Columbia in what organizers call a 'sink or swim moment' for preserving quirky cultural history.
The Olympic flame has been officially lit in ancient Olympia, Greece, beginning its journey to the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Witness the ceremony and the flame's historic path.
An in-depth look at how Halifax's Pier 21 museum presents Canada's immigration story while navigating contemporary identity politics. Discover the unique perspective.