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Navy kicks off long-anticipated push to replace Canada's beleaguered submarine fleet

Navy kicks off long-anticipated push to replace Canada's beleaguered submarine fleet

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is launching its long-anticipated push to replace Canada’s beleaguered submarine fleet, setting the stage for what will almost certainly be an extremely controversial debate around the need for such vessels.
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After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same

After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same

OTTAWA — France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French. The Canadian border remains closed to foreigners, with a few exceptions, and will be until at least July 21.
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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No winning ticket for Tuesday's $27 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $27 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $27 million Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on July 16 will be at an estimated $36 million. The Canadian Press
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Conservatives look to opposition parties on next steps to hear more on Data Sciences

Conservatives look to opposition parties on next steps to hear more on Data Sciences

OTTAWA — Conservatives are plotting their next steps on how to probe payments the offices of Liberal MPs made to a company founded by a friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while the clock ticks down to a possible election that would bring any pa
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Iqaluit mayor won't raise motion to tax churches, says similar motion already passed

Iqaluit mayor won't raise motion to tax churches, says similar motion already passed

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The mayor of Iqaluit says he will no longer bring forward a motion to make the city's churches pay taxes on land use.
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More than 160 unmarked graves found at B.C. residential school site: First Nation

More than 160 unmarked graves found at B.C. residential school site: First Nation

CHEMAINUS, B.C.
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Woman who accused Montreal cop of sexual assault defends testimony on witness stand

Woman who accused Montreal cop of sexual assault defends testimony on witness stand

MONTREAL — The lawyer for a Montreal police officer on trial for sexual assault cross-examined the alleged victim Tuesday, who insisted she was scared and did not welcome the officer's advances.
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Head of Justice Centre taking leave; hired investigator to follow judge

Head of Justice Centre taking leave; hired investigator to follow judge

WINNIPEG — The president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is stepping away from the Alberta-based organization after admitting to hiring a private investigator to follow a Manitoba judge.
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Trudeau defends Canada's early response to COVID-19 but admits room for improvement

Trudeau defends Canada's early response to COVID-19 but admits room for improvement

OTTAWA — There are ways to improve Canada's early pandemic alert and response systems, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, but he also insists the country's top public health officials did start building a national response to COVID-19 very early on.
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