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Nova Scotia RCMP confirm children were seen in public a day before they disappeared

Nova Scotia RCMP confirm children were seen in public a day before they disappeared

HALIFAX — RCMP in northeastern Nova Scotia confirmed that two children who disappeared almost four weeks ago were last seen in public with family members on May 1 — the day before they were reported missing.
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network

Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network

The B.C. coast is expected to see near-normal temperatures and precipitation.
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces

In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Parliament gets back to work with a new prime minister and many new faces

Parliament gets back to work with a new prime minister and many new faces

OTTAWA — Parliament gets back to work Wednesday with a new Speaker, a new prime minister and plenty of new faces in the House of Commons.
Two men convicted after migrants froze to death on Canada-U.S. border face sentencing

Two men convicted after migrants froze to death on Canada-U.S. border face sentencing

FERGUS FALLS — Two men are to be sentenced today for their role in a human smuggling operation that saw a family of four freeze to death on the Canada-U.S. border south of Winnipeg.
Hockey players' sexual assault trial watches Michael McLeod's police interview

Hockey players' sexual assault trial watches Michael McLeod's police interview

One of five hockey players accused of sexual assault didn't tell police in a 2018 interview that he sent a text message asking teammates if any of them wanted to have a "three-way" in his hotel room after he had sex with a woman he'd met at a bar ear
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'

Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'

In a post on social media, Trump said Canada will pay billions of dollars to be part of the Golden Dome if "they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State."
Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today's throne speech delivered by King Charles in the Senate.
Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe

Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's government confirmed Tuesday it is joining Europe's massive new rearmament plan.
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

OTTAWA — King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal visit that saw him deliver a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty.