Canada will stop its participation in coalition airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) no later than Feb. 22, while it triples the number of special forces deployed to train Iraqi Kurdish forces on the ground for the next… »
Levon Sevunts
Born and raised in Armenia, Levon started his journalistic career in 1990, covering wars and civil strife in the Caucasus and Central Asia.In 1992, after the government in Armenia shut down the TV program he was working for, Levon immigrated to Canada. He learned English and eventually went back to journalism, working first in print and then in broadcasting.
Levon’s journalistic assignments have taken him from the High Arctic to Sahara and the killing fields of Darfur, from the streets of Montreal to the snow-capped mountaintops of Hindu Kush in Afghanistan.
He says, “But best of all, I’ve been privileged to tell the stories of hundreds of people who’ve generously opened up their homes, refugee tents and their hearts to me.”
Mother Canada project in Cape Breton grounded
The controversial Mother Canada project planned for the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia will not be going ahead. Citing too many unknowns, Parks Canada withdrew its support for the $25-million project, backed by a private group, the Never Forgotten National… »
Canada eases Iran sanctions
Canada is lifting some sanctions against Iran, including a ban on financial services, imports and exports, the federal government announced Friday. “Canada welcomed the January 16, 2016, confirmation by the International Atomic Energy Agency that Iran had fulfilled all necessary… »
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to visit Canada
The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, will visit Ottawa and Montreal from February 11 to 13, the Prime Minister’s Office announced Friday morning. Ban and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are scheduled to discuss a number of topics, including climate… »
Canada to unveil combined strategy dealing with Syria
Canada will unveil its strategy for dealing with the crisis in Syria with a joint statement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country’s defence, foreign affairs and development ministers in Ottawa in the coming days, says International Development Minister Marie-Claude… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Human behaviour triggers almost half of carnivore attacks: study
Attacks by large carnivores such as bears, cougars and coyotes could be reduced by almost half if humans were to cut down on risky behaviour outdoors and be more aware of their surroundings, says a new international study. “Remarkably, risk-enhancing… »
Two crew members on Canadian warship face drug charges in Japan
Two crew members aboard a Canadian frigate are facing drug related charges in Japan after they were detained by Tokyo police, says the Royal Canadian Navy. The pair – a civilian employee and a member of the military – were detained Monday… »
Planning for health needs of Zika virus babies needs to start now: UNICEF
As health officials across Latin America scramble to contain the outbreak of the Zika virus, the United Nations children’s agency says health officials must start planning for healthcare needs of affected children and their families now. The virus, believed to… »
Economy, International, Politics
Canada signs Trans-Pacific Partnership deal in New Zealand
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in a ceremony in New Zealand. Signing the free trade agreement is in Canada’s interest even if the Liberal government doesn’t ratify the deal in the end, Freeland said. Speaking… »
International, Politics, Society
Canadian volunteer who fought ISIS in Syria detained in Australia
Canadian officials in Australia are assisting a former Canadian soldier who was detained by immigration authorities in Queensland because he had recently travelled to Syria to fight ISIS militants alongside Kurdish forces. Robert Somerville left northern Syria last month and… »
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