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Canada invests $100 million into "historic" action plan for 2SLGBTQI+ communities

Canada invests $100 million into "historic" action plan for 2SLGBTQI+ communities

OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled what it described as a historic first on Sunday as it announced a five-year, $100 million plan to support LGBTQ, two-spirit and intersex communities across the country.
Quebec election campaign begins as CAQ holds commanding lead in polls

Quebec election campaign begins as CAQ holds commanding lead in polls

Quebec's general election campaign began in earnest on Sunday, sending the four main opposition parties out on the hustings to disprove the polls that suggest the Coalition Avenir Québec is cruising to another four years in power.
Quebec general election: Selection of quotes from party leaders on Day 1 of campaign

Quebec general election: Selection of quotes from party leaders on Day 1 of campaign

MONTREAL — Quebecers are going to the polls for a general election on Oct. 3; here are a series of quotes from the leaders of the province's five major parties on Day 1 of the campaign.
Head of Bell says Lisa LaFlamme's departure not related to age, gender or grey hair

Head of Bell says Lisa LaFlamme's departure not related to age, gender or grey hair

The decision to end Lisa LaFlamme's contract with CTV National News had nothing to do with her age, gender or grey hair, the head of Bell Media’s parent company said.
What are the five major parties taking part in Quebec's provincial election?

What are the five major parties taking part in Quebec's provincial election?

MONTREAL — Quebec's election campaign began on Sunday and Quebecers will go to the polls on Oct. 3; here's a look at the five parties vying to form the province's next government.
'From leaf to space': N.W.T. researchers join NASA flight surveying climate change effects

'From leaf to space': N.W.T. researchers join NASA flight surveying climate change effects

YELLOWKNIFE — Two Northwest Territories youth joined NASA researchers aboard a Gulfstream III jet earlier this month as it soared above Great Slave Lake and parts of Nunavut and Alberta.
Artemis space mission to moon 'a stepping-stone' to Mars and beyond

Artemis space mission to moon 'a stepping-stone' to Mars and beyond

The last time humans went to the moon, it was a destination. But when NASA's Artemis 1 mission launches Monday, the moon will be more of a way station.
Two art heists, 50 years apart: expert says Canada is a 'soft target'

Two art heists, 50 years apart: expert says Canada is a 'soft target'

OTTAWA — It’s not clear how they did it: was it a clandestine operation, carried out under the cloak of darkness? An elaborate ruse, designed to fool onlookers? Or something else? However it happened, it’s clear those who stole a world-famous portrai
One winning ticket sold for Saturday's $16 million Lotto 649 jackpot

One winning ticket sold for Saturday's $16 million Lotto 649 jackpot

It's looking like a very good day for someone in Atlantic Canada. A ticket sold in Bay Roberts, N.L. is the sole winner in Saturday's Lotto 649 $16 million draw.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $16 million: 09, 12, 19, 20, 23 & 28.