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U.S. border restrictions extended to July 21, PM cites desire to stick to vaccine targets

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau maintains that Canada will need to meet the COVID-19 vaccines target of 75 per cent of the total population with a first dose and 20 per cent with two doses before his government lifts border restrictions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen on an iPad during a virtual news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic from his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Friday, June 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

PM says Canada to receive 68M COVID-19 doses by end of July

By the end of July, Canada will have received 'over 68 million' doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday, resulting in more Canadians being able to receive their second doses earlier than expected.

Trudeau defends Sajjan, accuses Tories of slandering embattled defence minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced his support for Harjit Sajjan on Friday after opposition parties banded together in the House of Commons to censure the embattled defence minister. He used part of his opening statement during his first COVID-19 update in a week to tout Sajjan's previous service as a police and military officer before accusing the Conservatives of slandering the minister.

Manitoba homicide suspect arrested in Ontario after firing gun at police: OPP

Manitoba RCMP said Eric Wildman, a suspect wanted in a homicide investigation, was arrested Friday morning in Ontario after police were allegedly met with gunfire.

What you need to know about Ontario's gypsy moth problem

Ontario is experiencing an infestation of gypsy moth caterpillars, which feed on several types of trees and bushes, can trigger allergic reactions, and can be difficult to remove.