CBC News has spoken with two signatories to the letter, including Will Kohnen, chair of the Marine Technology Society's submarine group. There are only 10 submarines in the world that can go 4,000m or deeper and all of them are certified except the OceanGate, he told CBC News. Kohnen said the letter was never formally sent to Rush, however the two men spoke about the concerns in person, and Rush told Kohnen he'd received a leaked draft of the letter. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador told CBC News on Wednesday morning it has no responsibility over the Titan. They all follow rules, he told CBC News.

More and more, the last few months appear to be a turning point for the mortgage market in Canada, according to one economist. The mortgage industry appears to be resilient in the face of Bank of Canada interest rate hikes. But what are the current mortgage market conditions in Canada? Here is everything you need to know about the mortgage market in Canada. The mortgage market in some of Canada’s largest centres increased in May, indicating the mortgage industry’s resilience after the Bank of Canada announced another interest rate hike.

ShareJune 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day to celebrate in the enduring culture and achievements of Indigenous peoples. This month, Unifor members are encouraged to reflect on their territorial acknowledgement practices and relationships with local Indigenous communities and organizations. It is thanks, gratitude, and an acknowledgment of the relationship between First Peoples and the land that continues to the present day. It is a demonstration that you have thought about what colonialism means for your union’s work and the very event space in which you’re located. Knowing the history of the land and first peoples is key for a sincere land acknowledgement.

More than 100 Mexican firefighters arrived in Ontario on Monday, the first round of international support to help battle the raging wildfires in the province this season. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the firefighters arrived in Thunder Bay, with 52 wildland fires continuing to burn around the province – 19 of which are not yet under control. Due to the extraordinary wildfire circumstances in Canada this year, CIFFC Communications Manager Jennifer Kamau said more international help is needed. As of June 20, CIFFC reported a total of 316Spanish, Portuguese and French firefighters battling wildfires in Quebec. In Ontario, the ministry says the 103 Mexican firefighters are waiting on a provincial briefing before being assigned to fires in the northwest and northeast regions of the province.

This trading post on the Halifax waterfront was 270 years in the makingThe Treaty Truckhouse on the Halifax waterfront is owned and operated by the Sipekne'katik band. (Daniel Jardine/CBC - image credit)Sipekne'katik First Nation officially opened a traditional trading post on the Halifax waterfront on Tuesday, fulfilling a treaty promise that dates back more than 270 years. The trading post opened last fall, but Tuesday was its grand opening ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The trading post opened last fall, but Tuesday was its grand opening ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The trading post opened last fall, but Tuesday was its grand opening ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Gas prices fluctuate widely due to a variety of factors.”Smith said diesel prices have not changed much in Washington since the beginning of the year and took a shot at gasoline producers. According to media reports out of Seattle, this is the first time Washington has posted the nation’s highest average price per gallon. De Haan predicts Washington and California will battle it out as the state with the highest gas prices in the nation for some time to come. “Washington could remain at or above California’s levels.”AAA also tracks gasoline prices across the country and its data roughly parallel with GasBuddy’s. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular on Tuesday came to $4.912 in Washington and $4.868 in California.

BUCHAREST, Romania— Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, was charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women, prosecutors said Tuesday. The former professional kickboxer has repeatedly claimed Romanian prosecutors have no evidence and alleged the case is a political conspiracy designed to silence him. The Tate brothers, who are dual British-U.S. citizens, and the two Romanian suspects were detained in late December in Bucharest. Prosecutors ordered the confiscation of the Tate brothers’ assets, including 15 luxury cars, luxury watches and about $3 million in cryptocurrency, the agency’s statement said. Several women in Britain also are pursuing civil claims to obtain damages from Tate, alleging they were victims of sexual violence.

© Jillian Renouf/CBC Everyone inside a home escaped with minor injuries, but later OPP officers determined the fire was set intentionally. A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection to a fire investigation from last Tuesday. According to a news release issued Tuesday morning, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry responded to a residential fire in North Stormont Township on June 13 just after 9 p.m.Everyone inside escaped with minor injuries, but officers determined the fire was intentional. A man was charged with two counts each of attempted murder, arson and assault causing bodily harm. The man was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

We have some more young kids knocking on the door, which is exciting. We think we’ve got some, as I mentioned, some young players knocking on the door. He’s knocking on the door, Mavrik Bourque’s knocking on the door, we brought Thomas Harley up late in the year. We’ve got some good young kids, we’re bringing over the Swiss — our first-round pick from a year ago, Lian Bichsel. We’ve got a good group of young kids coming in and we’re gonna see, did they take that next step?

© Provided by The Canadian PressTORONTO — Taylor Swift is giving Canadian fans the cold shoulder. While many Swifties expected the "Anti-Hero" singer-songwriter might add local tour stops to her growing schedule, they were disappointed on Tuesday when a wave of nearly 40 new dates left out Canada. A representative for Universal Music Canada, which distributes her music domestically, did not respond to requests for comment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2023. David Friend, The Canadian Press

Voters in four federal ridings are sticking with the status quo, returning two Liberals and two Conservatives to Parliament after byelections in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Tory who stepped down backed Liberal candidateLongtime Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie triggered the byelection when he stepped down in January. The party infighting ultimately didn't cost the Conservatives the seat — but a sizeable swing to the Liberals in a long-held seat may prompt some soul-searching at Tory headquarters. Bernier chose to run in the riding because it's one where the People's Party performed best in the COVID-era 2021 federal election. The riding, long held by former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen, is among the safest Conservative seats in the country.

Can confirm Gary Trent Jr. opted in to last year of his deal with Toronto and is interested working on an extension, per Rich Paul, CEO Klutch Sports. (@ChrisBHaynes first). Trent Jr. could be eligible for a four-year extension worth $113.6 million. Can sign as soon as July 6.

Sam Cooper, who recently left Global News to start his own online publication, said he stands by his reporting with his former media organization in recent months — including stories that were questioned or contradicted by the government’s now-resigned special rapporteur on foreign interference. Cooper testified as the committee studies allegations of foreign interference in a rare instance of elected officials questioning a journalist about the accuracy of their reporting. Dong — who resigned from the Liberal caucus to sit as an Independent MP earlier this year — has delivered a libel notice to Cooper, Global News and other staff at the media organization, claiming their reporting was “false, malicious, irresponsible, and defamatory.”Like Cooper, Global News has defended its reporting on foreign interference. During Tuesday’s committee meeting, Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull challenged Cooper for reporting what he described as a serious unproven accusation about Dong. “Did you knowingly mislead Canadians?”“The story stands, and I will not speak to editorial processes and legal procedures,” Cooper responded.

Susie-Ann Kudluk, the National Inuit Youth Council’s new president, says the next two years will be an exciting time for the body to amplify, and advocate for, the concerns of young people across the Inuit homeland. “We’re all very motivated in improving the lives of youth across Canada, so I think it’s going to be really exciting,” Kudluk told Eye on the Arctic in a phone interview. “These next two years will hopefully make a positive impact, and be a positive change, for the lives of Inuit youth.”Kudluk, 25, is from the community of Kangirsuk, in Nunavik, the Inuit region in northern Quebec, and was elected this month for the NIYC 2023-2025 term. Kudluk, also a former vice-president of the Qarjuit Youth Council, had already been active in advocating for youth in her region for over three years, so when the chance to run for the NIYC president came up, she embraced it, she said. “I’m very passionate about what I do in terms of advocacy, and in being a part of something bigger than myself,” Kudluk said.

Raptors will pick best player available in draft, regardless of position ‘You can’t deny talent,’ player personnel boss Dan Tolzman says. Funny, though, is the fact that Toronto’s current roster situation dovetails nicely with gaping holes that need to be filled.To suggest the Raptors are targeting anyone in the draft is futile since they can’t be sure who might still be available at No. 13 or if they might buck franchise history and pull off some major draft-night transaction.“It’s just another advantage of not letting the teams around us know who we have coming around here, to be totally honest with you,” he said. “Just trying to keep a little bit of privacy in terms of what we are doing with that.”Does it work? In today’s day and age it’s impossible to keep anything like that (secret).”.......................