Saturday, May 30, 2026
ADVT 
National

Tighter security imposed at New Brunswick army base following Ottawa shooting

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Oct, 2014 11:50 AM
  • Tighter security imposed at New Brunswick army base following Ottawa shooting

OROMOCTO, N.B. - Tighter security measures have been imposed at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in New Brunswick as a result of recent violent acts against Canadian Forces members in Quebec and Ontario.

Capt. Jamie Donovan, a spokesman for the army base, says military police are checking the IDs of everyone entering the grounds in Oromocto.

That resulted in long lineups and staff were instructed to report at staggered times, depending on their duties.

The base is the largest military facility in Eastern Canada and home to about 6,000 military and civilian personnel.

Different precautions have been taken at military bases across the country.

In Halifax, gates to the waterfront navy base, the airbase and other bases were locked as part of heightened security efforts.

Forces members have also been directed not to wear their military uniform outside their place of work until further notice.

Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was fatally shot Wednesday at the National War Memorial in Ottawa by a gunman who then raced to Parliament Hill, where he was killed in a gunfight in the halls of the Centre Block.

MORE National ARTICLES

Lawmakers unclear on whether distracted driving laws cover smartwatches

Lawmakers unclear on whether distracted driving laws cover smartwatches
TORONTO - Is using a smartwatch behind the wheel a ticketable offence under the country's distracted driving laws?

Lawmakers unclear on whether distracted driving laws cover smartwatches

A New Peace? Six-year Deal Could End Lengthiest B.C. Teachers' Strike

A New Peace? Six-year Deal Could End Lengthiest B.C. Teachers' Strike
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's long-warring government and teachers' union have made unprecedented educational labour peace with a six-year collective agreement wrought through months of embittered strike action and a final six-day sprint to settlement.

A New Peace? Six-year Deal Could End Lengthiest B.C. Teachers' Strike

Ukrainian President Poroshenko arrives to address joint Parliament

Ukrainian President Poroshenko arrives to address joint Parliament
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has arrived on Parliament Hill where he will address a joint session of the House of Commons and Senate today.

Ukrainian President Poroshenko arrives to address joint Parliament

New Brunswick riding changes cause confusion among voters and candidates

New Brunswick riding changes cause confusion among voters and candidates
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's political leaders say they're encountering a lot of confusion among residents and even their own candidates as the result of the province's redesigned electoral boundaries map, leaving some unsure where to vote or campaign ahead of Monday's election.

New Brunswick riding changes cause confusion among voters and candidates

Federal Court overturns farmer Robert Latimer's travel restrictions

Federal Court overturns farmer Robert Latimer's travel restrictions
VANCOUVER - A Federal Court judge has overturned a parole board condition that bars Robert Latimer from travelling freely outside Canada without pre-approval.

Federal Court overturns farmer Robert Latimer's travel restrictions

Today on the Hill: Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko speaks to Parliament, meets PM

Today on the Hill: Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko speaks to Parliament, meets PM
OTTAWA - Though it just got back to business, the House of Commons will take a bit of a break today to welcome the arrival of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who will address Parliament this afternoon.

Today on the Hill: Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko speaks to Parliament, meets PM