Canada is deeply concerned by the violent crackdown on protesters by Iranian security forces, which has resulted in mass arrests and the deaths of dozens of people, Canadian officials said Tuesday. “We condemn the threats made by Iranian officials and… »
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.”
Trudeau extends Canada’s condolences after 13 French soldiers killed in Mali
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended his “heartfelt condolences” to France Tuesday after 13 French soldiers were killed Monday evening when two military helicopters collided during a nighttime anti-terror operation against Islamic State group-linked extremists in Mali. “Canada joins with the… »
CN Rail and union reach tentative deal, work set to resume Wednesday
The union representing striking Canadian railway workers says it has reached a tentative deal with CN Rail to end a week-long strike that had paralized rail traffic in large parts of the country, leading to concerns about shortages of some… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Pollution from Alberta oil sands affects regional weather processes: study
Tiny particles of metal contaminants from Alberta’s oil sands are carried over long distances and affect weather patterns in the surrounding regions, according to a new study. The study by Parisa Ariya, a professor of chemistry and atmospheric and oceanic… »
Canada-wide emergency alert testing expected Wednesday
Operators of Canada’s emergency alert system will issue another test message over television, radio and mobile phones across the country on Wednesday to test the reliability of the system that has experienced some glitches during previous tests. The Alert Ready… »
Federal government appeals tribunal order to compensate First Nations children
Lawyers for the federal are in court today to appeal a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that found that Ottawa “wilfully and recklessly” discriminated against Indigenous children and their families and ordered the government to pay billions of… »
Support for federal electoral reform skyrockets: Angus Reid poll
While reforming Canada’s electoral system is no longer a priority for the Trudeau government, support for the idea has actually skyrocketed since the Oct. 21 federal election where the Liberals managed to hang on to power despite losing the popular… »
Trudeau reassures Ukrainian president of Canada’s ‘steadfast’ support
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy who called on Friday to congratulate the Liberal leader on his re-election. Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s “steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said a readout of the call released… »
Ontario premier urges national unity after ‘phenomenal’ meeting with Trudeau
Canadians need to put aside their differences and focus on things that unite them Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford said Friday after meeting with Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa. It was the first meeting between the premier… »
Pompeo congratulates Champagne and Freeland on their new appointments
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement Thursday congratulating Canada’s newly-minted Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland with their new roles. The two ministers were sworn in Wednesday as the Liberals began their… »
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