Archive for January, 2007
Defence Today
U.S. Barriers Hamper Our Military Spending
Over the past decade or so, the United States has often complained about Canada’s foot dragging on defence matters. The Americans had two chief beefs: first, that Canada was engaging in virtual unilateral disarmament; second, that Canada was [...]
January 1, 2007, by David J. Bercuson
Memoirs & Pilgrimages
Valour Of Four Soldiers Recognized
For the first time in Canadian history, the Star of Military Valour and the Medal of Military Valour have been awarded to soldiers of the Canadian Forces.
The Canadian military valour awards were created in 1993 and consist of the Victoria Cross, the Star of Military Valour [...]
January 1, 2007
Defence Today
Ghosts In The Hills
In the mountains around Forward Operating Base Martello, the enemy are like ghosts; they hide among the villagers and emerge for battle only when and where they choose. Mostly they stay out of sight, firing their mortars and rockets from a distance. [...]
January 1, 2007, by Adam Day
Defence Today
Task Force Afghanistan The Battle For The People
Canadian soldiers are fighting a war in Afghanistan.
In Spin Boldak, at the eastern edge of Kandahar province, the soldiers watch over the Pakistani border. At Forward Operating Base Martello, north of Kandahar city, they patrol the mountains. Across Panjwai, southeast of Kandahar city, they rebuild after [...]
January 1, 2007, by Adam Day
War Art
Donald Cameron Mackay
Donald Cameron Mackay was an east coaster through and through. He lived by the sea and loved to paint it. This blending of location and talent led to a collection of colourful images of harbour life on the East Coast. Although he was born in [...]
January 1, 2007, by Jennifer Morse
Health & Lifestyle
Diving Into Clinical Trials
“We’re looking at a black fishbowl. You can’t see through it.” When it comes to clinical trials in Canada, whether for drugs, medical devices or other health interventions, ethics expert Dr. Michael McDonald says the culture of secrecy around [...]
January 1, 2007, by Natalie Salat
