Monday, June 8, 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

Alberta RCMP: It Appears That Three Teens Have Drowned; One Body Recovered

Alberta RCMP: It Appears That Three Teens Have Drowned; One Body Recovered
FORT VERMILION, Alta. - It appears that three teens have drowned in northern Alberta.

Alberta RCMP: It Appears That Three Teens Have Drowned; One Body Recovered

For Highest Salary Increases In Canada, Look To The Oilpatch

For Highest Salary Increases In Canada, Look To The Oilpatch
The energy sector continues to lead the country in both actual and projected salary increases, according to survey released Monday by global consulting firm Mercer.

For Highest Salary Increases In Canada, Look To The Oilpatch

Mayor Rob Ford Not A Fan Of Toronto's Bold Raccoon

Mayor Rob Ford Not A Fan Of Toronto's Bold Raccoon
He says he's had some "standoffs" with raccoons outside his home, and that his children and wife refuse to take out the trash because they're scared of the animals.

Mayor Rob Ford Not A Fan Of Toronto's Bold Raccoon

Langley Man Accused Of Firearms Trafficking Now Faces 37 New Allegations

Langley Man Accused Of Firearms Trafficking Now Faces 37 New Allegations
A Langley, B.C., man now faces many more charges related to alleged trafficking of firearms and other weapons.

Langley Man Accused Of Firearms Trafficking Now Faces 37 New Allegations

New Westminster: Police Investigate Suspicious Death By River Bank

New Westminster: Police Investigate Suspicious Death By River Bank
Sgt. Elmario Cahambing says police found a dead man on a river bank in the Sapperton landing area.

New Westminster: Police Investigate Suspicious Death By River Bank

B.C.: Three Children Accused Of Starting Fire At Salmon Arm Elementary School

B.C.: Three Children Accused Of Starting Fire At Salmon Arm Elementary School
Firefighters in Salmon Arm, B.C., made quick work of an early morning arson fire in a school in that Shuswap-area city, but officials are still stunned by the trio alleged to have started the blaze.

B.C.: Three Children Accused Of Starting Fire At Salmon Arm Elementary School