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Canada in talks with NATO allies about boosting military forces in Latvia

Canada in talks with NATO allies about boosting military forces in Latvia

Ottawa is talking with allies about reinforcing a Canadian-led combat unit in Latvia as the NATO military alliance moves to reinforce its eastern front with Russia.
Canada ships seeds to Ukraine to help hard-pressed farmers targeted by Russia

Canada ships seeds to Ukraine to help hard-pressed farmers targeted by Russia

OTTAWA — Canada is sending seeds to Ukraine, including fast-growing buckwheat, to help out with a food crisis sparked by the Russian invasion, says Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
What is the legal status of abortion in Canada and do we need a law? Experts weigh in

What is the legal status of abortion in Canada and do we need a law? Experts weigh in

OTTAWA — After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its 1973 Roe v.
WHO adviser says G7 leaders must prioritize COVID-19 or face economic harm, unrest

WHO adviser says G7 leaders must prioritize COVID-19 or face economic harm, unrest

OTTAWA — G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, must make ending the COVID-19 pandemic a critical part of their summit in Germany, said a senior adviser to the director general at the World Health Organization. Dr.
Ottawa announces $221 million for Quebec's long-term care homes

Ottawa announces $221 million for Quebec's long-term care homes

MONTREAL — The federal government is injecting more than $221 million to help Quebec long-term care homes improve the prevention and control of infections.
Ottawa residents, police brace for protests on Canada Day

Ottawa residents, police brace for protests on Canada Day

Ottawa is bracing for a new round of protests expected to start on Canada Day and the city's mayor and chief of police say they are ready.
Trudeau at the G7 and BC under another heatwave: In The News for June 27, 2022

Trudeau at the G7 and BC under another heatwave: In The News for June 27, 2022

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Monday, June 27, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
B.C. scientists see recovery but fear more heat domes could change ecosystems forever

B.C. scientists see recovery but fear more heat domes could change ecosystems forever

VANCOUVER — A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems are recovering, but could be transformed forever if such events become more frequent.
Rodeo group in Alberta sorry for float that critics say was racist

Rodeo group in Alberta sorry for float that critics say was racist

Organizers of a rodeo in southern Alberta are apologizing for a parade float with a turban-wearing man in a fake beard seated on a manure spreader with the words "The Liberal" painted on the side
Canada pledges funds as G7 develops response to famine fallout from Russian invasion

Canada pledges funds as G7 develops response to famine fallout from Russian invasion

SCHLOSS ELMAU, GERMANY — Canada pledged $50 million to prevent Ukrainian grain from going to waste on Sunday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to work with G7 nations on further measures to halt the famine caused by the Russian invasion of t