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Arctic and global security top agenda as Trudeau meets Nordic leaders in Iceland

Arctic and global security top agenda as Trudeau meets Nordic leaders in Iceland

VESTMANNAEYJAR, Iceland — Arctic security and Russia's invasion of Ukraine were top of mind as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Iceland Sunday for a two-day summit with Nordic leaders.
Previous passenger on doomed submersible says Titanic adventure tourism at an end

Previous passenger on doomed submersible says Titanic adventure tourism at an end

HALIFAX — A German man who was among the first customers to successfully descend to the Titanic wreck aboard a submersible destroyed in an implosion one week ago believes the tragedy will put an end to adventure tourism at the site for the foreseeabl
Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

OTTAWA — Despite a federal ban on conversion therapy being in place for more than a year, advocates fear the broader ideologies underpinning the practice continue to have a strong foothold in Canada.
Ottawa says it's monitoring tensions in Russia amid armed rebellion

Ottawa says it's monitoring tensions in Russia amid armed rebellion

Canada pledged to keep a close eye on tensions in Russia on Saturday as armed rebel mercenaries marched on Moscow before their commander said they were halting their advance.
Quebec wildfires: more evacuations ordered in northwestern Quebec

Quebec wildfires: more evacuations ordered in northwestern Quebec

MONTREAL — Officials in northwestern Quebec have ordered residents of two villages near the Ontario border to leave their homes as a wildfire continues to spread in the area.
Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

SURREY, B.C. — A volunteer at the Metro Vancouver Sikh temple whose president was gunned down a week ago said Hardeep Singh Nijjar knew his life may have been in danger.
Mother ship of doomed submersible returns to Newfoundland, investigation begins

Mother ship of doomed submersible returns to Newfoundland, investigation begins

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

OTTAWA — Calls for co-ordinated action across levels of government to address Canada's housing crisis are growing as affordability deteriorates and the country risks falling even further behind on building more homes.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $25 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on June 27 will be an estimated $30 million. The Canadian Press
'Mentor to everyone': Captain killed in Chinook crash was loyal husband, dad, friend

'Mentor to everyone': Captain killed in Chinook crash was loyal husband, dad, friend

OTTAWA — Capt. Marc Larouche had a calm presence. Being a keen, silent observer of what was going on around him, speaking only when he needed to, was part of what made him a great pilot and leader in the Royal Canadian Air Force.