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Liberal MP 'surprised' social conservative felt 'ambushed' by questions on abortion

Liberal MP 'surprised' social conservative felt 'ambushed' by questions on abortion

OTTAWA — The Liberal MP who invited a Tory backbencher onto his podcast says he's surprised the Conservative described feeling "ambushed" by queries about his long-standing and well-known opposition to abortion.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

OTTAWA — The sky was overcast but the sea was calm as a dark green amphibious vehicle rose up out of the gentle waves in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, on Monday afternoon.
More than 70,000 kids in Ontario seeking publicly funded autism supports

More than 70,000 kids in Ontario seeking publicly funded autism supports

TORONTO — More than 70,000 children are seeking support through the Ontario Autism Program, but fewer than 15,000 of them are getting funding for core therapies, the province's Financial Accountability Office said in a report Wednesday.
Trump's conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?

Trump's conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — Inside his Delaware headquarters, President Joe Biden's campaign is signaling it will incorporate Donald Trump's recent felony conviction as a core element of the Democratic incumbent's reelection message.
Virginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year

Virginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov.
A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices

When faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization but were left with extra embryos — and questions. Tori and Sam Earle “adopted” an embryo frozen 20 years earlier by another couple.
Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

PARIS (AP) — United States President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France this week as he tries to demonstrate steadfast support for European security at a time when some allies fear Donald Trump threatens to upend
Will Biden's new border measures be enough to change voters' minds?

Will Biden's new border measures be enough to change voters' minds?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tried to address a major liability for his reelection campaign by taking executive action to significantly restrict asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
P.E.I. man traces steps of Island troops during D-Day landings 80 years ago

P.E.I. man traces steps of Island troops during D-Day landings 80 years ago

CHARLOTTETOWN — A Prince Edward Island man is in France this week to trace the steps of a company of Island soldiers who took part in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago. Greg Gallant, curator of the P.E.I.
Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms

Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms

The ransomware business is booming in Canada. Recent victims have included large corporations such as retailer London Drugs, as well as the City of Hamilton, Ont., and the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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