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Trudeau in Iceland and Toronto votes: A look at what's In The News for today

Trudeau in Iceland and Toronto votes: A look at what's In The News for today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Day two in Iceland for the P.M.
Lac-Mégantic urges tourists to be respectful ahead of rail disaster anniversary

Lac-Mégantic urges tourists to be respectful ahead of rail disaster anniversary

LAC-MÉGANTIC, QUE — The town of Lac-Mégantic, Que. is urging tourists to be respectful after noting inappropriate behaviours in the run up to the 10-year anniversary of the rail disaster that claimed 47 lives.
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 on Sunday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Iceland for a two-day summit with Nordic leaders.
US Coast Guard launches probe into Titan loss, works to gather evidence from site

US Coast Guard launches probe into Titan loss, works to gather evidence from site

BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard's immediate priority as it launches an investigation into the implosion of a submersible that was exploring the Titanic wreckage will be the recovery of evidence from the sea floor, an official said on Sunday.
Rising number of wildfires trigger poor air quality warnings in Ontario, Quebec

Rising number of wildfires trigger poor air quality warnings in Ontario, Quebec

OTTAWA — The number of forest fires burning across Canada crept higher over the last week and more dangerous air quality warnings were issued in parts of Ontario and Quebec Sunday.
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.