Section: National Newswatch (Canada)
Canadian Fernandez drops Rogers Cup main draw debut 6-0, 6-1 to Bouzkova
TORONTO — Leylah Annie Fernandez isn’t letting a tough result get in the way of a big year for the Canadian teenager on the women’s tennis scene. The 16-year-old from Laval, Que., flashed a bright smile at her press conference Monday following her main draw debut at the Rogers Cup — a swift 6-0, 6-1 loss to qualifier Marie Bouzkova on...
Ukrainian teen Yastremska upsets veteran Konta in 1st round of Rogers Cup
TORONTO — Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska pulled off an upset at the Rogers Cup women’s tournament Monday, downing Britain’s Johanna Konta 6-3, 6-2 in the first match of the day on centre court. The 19-year-old Yastremska converted 4-of-10 break points to dispatch her No. 13-ranked opponent in one hour, 21 minutes. Yastremska...
Canadian officer first woman to command standing NATO naval group
HALIFAX — Commodore Josee Kurtz, a 31-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, says she hopes her historic appointment to lead a NATO fleet inspires more young people to join the armed forces. Since mid-June, Kurtz has been in charge of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, one of four naval groups operated by the 29-member alliance. The 51-year-old...
B.C. murder suspect not a neo-Nazi, is more fascinated by Russia, dad says
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A murder suspect who allegedly sent photographs of a swastika armband and a Hitler Youth knife to an online friend was not a Nazi sympathizer, but he did think the memorabilia was “cool,” says his father. RCMP are investigating the photographs, which also show Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, in military fatigues, holding...
‘Facts’ show Trump supports NATO despite criticism, Stoltenberg says
PETAWAWA, Ont. — Despite President Donald Trump’s anti-NATO rhetoric, the “facts on the ground” in Europe show the United States is more supportive of the alliance than before, says NATO’s chief. “We have seen this, not only words, but also in deeds, the United States, together with Canada, is increasing its military...
NATO secretary general meets Trudeau in Canada amid Russia, U.S.-Iran tensions
PETAWAWA, Ont. — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says he appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s insights on security and defence and has signalled he is OK with Canada’s defence spending. Stoltenberg offered that assessment at the start of his Canadian visit on Monday that includes a tour of Canadian Forces Base Petawawa...
NATO secretary general meets Trudeau in Canada, amid Russia, U.S.-Iran tensions
PETAWAWA, Ont. — The secretary-general of NATO has arrived in Canada for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jens Stoltenberg will tour Canadian Forces Base Petawawa with Trudeau and discuss Canada’s NATO deployments in Latvia and Iraq with him. Trudeau will also address Canadian troops at this base, about 160 kilometres west of...
NATO secretary general visits Canada for Trudeau meeting, base tour
The secretary-general of NATO is in Canada today meeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jens Stoltenberg will tour CFB Petawawa with Trudeau and discuss Canada’s NATO deployments in Latvia and Iraq with him. NATO is part of the “rules-based international order” the Liberal government frequently promotes. U.S. President Donald Trump...
In the news today, July 15
Four stories in the news for Monday, July 15 ——— YOUR WARD NEWS EDITOR FACES SENTENCING TODAY The editor of a free Toronto-based publication faces sentencing today for wilfully promoting hatred against women and Jews. The prosecution wants to see James Sears jailed for 12 months. The publisher of Your Ward News, LeRoy St. Germaine, is also slated...
Top brass shuffled again as army commander becomes military’s second-in-command
OTTAWA — The Canadian Forces’ top brass is being shuffled again following the surprise resignation this week of the military’s second-in-command. Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Jean-Marc Lanthier is being tapped to be the new vice-chief of defence staff, the fifth officer to serve in that position since 2016. He takes over from...
