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Semrau sentencing Monday OTTAWA - A soldier who shot a dying Afghan on the battlefield will find out Monday whether he'll spend five years in prison. Capt. Robert Semrau, 36, who shot a severely injured Afghan in what's been described as a mercy killing, was found guilty of disgraceful conduct...

Semrau breaks silence - Ready to return to Afghan war, officer says in exclusive interview By PETER WORTHINGTON, Toronto Sun As he uneasily awaits sentencing for “disgraceful behaviour” in the shooting death of a wounded Taliban insurgent in Afghanistan, 2008, Capt. Robert Semrau has for the...

A stop in Borden on Aug 12th: "On Thursday August 12, 2010, the Motorcycle Ride For Dad will be rolling into CFB Borden for a BBQ and live entertainment from one of Canada’s most successful rock groups, Glass Tiger. The ride will arrive on Base at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the arena parking...

Murder acquittal doesn’t go far enough: Worthington Good comments in the today's Toronto Sun http://www.torontosun.com/comment/2010/07/19/14760511.html

GATINEAU — Capt. Robert Semrau has been found guilty of disgraceful conduct in connection with the battlefield death of severely wounded Taliban fighter. Semrau has been found not guilty Monday of the more serious charges of second-degree murder and attempted murder. He was also found not...

The same story was originally reported by The Intelligencer (http://www.intelligencer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2658401) some 18 hours ago, however there are comments that have been posted that are worth reading. WOW, some people have some weird understanding of the CF...

Didn't see this one anywhere so here it is: http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/07/07/14637211.html CFB TRENTON - A former Canadian forces master corporal at CFB Trenton will remain in custody until his sentencing this fall after pleading guilty to a string of sex and incest charges in...

From Jane's Defence Weekly Canada's commitments in Afghanistan and the urgent need to replace equipment are increasing the pressure as officials mull defence budget cuts. Sharon Hobson reports This is a revised version of an article published on 24 May. The Canadian military is engaged in its...

Let's give Flyers some credit (after all they beat the Habs!!!) so Chicago in 5 games, meaning that they will let Philadelphia win (!!!) one at home so that they can win the Stanley Cup in front of their fans. This also means that, with Chicago winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, this leaves the...

And finally, for all the marbles. Chicago is it!!!

Here we go... Have a HABBY Day (I borrowed this closing from someone)

Not too many official details http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100511/100511_cfb_borden/20100511/?hub=CP24Home An incident at CFB Borden on Tuesday caused a brief evacuation of one of the buildings on the military base southwest of Barrie. Canadian Forces' Lieut. Carrie Pluck...

Which course are you attending (which school) and I'll send you info

The latest news from The Toronto Star Accused colonel kept tabs on police probe OTTAWA—Word of Cpl. Marie France Comeau’s murder arrived in her alleged killer’s inbox at 12:13 a.m. on Nov. 26, 2009. The message was marked “significant occurrence” and kicked off a stream of messages that would...

http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/media/nr-cp/2010/0503a-eng.asp For immediate release May 03, 2010 Ottawa – The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Government will review close to $35 billion in spending in order...

"I'm glad they were caught, if the allegations prove to be true, because you're talking about people who are pretty close to recruit status out there, and they're very vulnerable," Lewis MacKenzie said. EDMONTON - Four low-ranking soldiers stationed at CFB Wainwright have been arrested for drug...

Wainwright soldiers arrested for drug trafficking   EDMONTON — Four soldiers from CFB Wainwright have been arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs. Several other soldiers could also face drug possession charges, the Canadian Forces investigative arm CFNIS said Thursday. The identities of the...

In a related matter: APPOINTMENT OF LGEN A.B. LESLIE AS THE CANADIAN FORCES CHIEF OF TRANSFORMATION... WILL ASSUME HIS NEW RESPONSIBILITIES ON 22 JUN 10 New CANFORGEN just came out

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Russell Williams to plead guilty to all charges http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/russell-williams-to-plead-guilty-to-all-charges/article1551083/ Col. Russell Williams appears in court via a video link in Belleville, Ont. in this court sketch made Thursday, Feb.18, 2010. THE...