64 m. ago Canadian men open 2026 Olympic hockey tournament against Czechs, women versus Finland

The Canadian men’s hockey team will open the Olympic Games against Czechia and the women against Finland. The International Ice Hockey Federation released the hockey schedules for the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy on Wednesday. Canada’s women start defence of the gold medal Feb. 5 against the Finns. The Canadian men get going Feb. 12 […]

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3 h. ago American busted with $300K of pot after wrong turn at U.S. border with Ontario

A GPS error sent a man toward the U.S.-Canada border, where he was arrested after authorities discovered boxes of marijuana in his vehicle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) states that 43-year-old U.S. citizen Ronald Nunn is facing felony drug charges after authorities searched his rental truck following a wrong turn at the U.S.-Canada border. A CBP post on X reveals that Nunn is from California.The incident occurred on Sunday, June 15, in Buffalo, New York, when Nunn was driving while following directions on his phone. He alleged that, unbeknownst to him, the directions were leading him to Canada.He made the wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge at the U.S.-Canada border, then headed back to the U.S. At the border, he allegedly told a CBP officer that his truck was empty."However, upon further inspection by the CBP officers, several boxes were discovered in the back of the truck, contradicting the man's claim," reads the release. "The rental truck and Nunn were...

Economics

3 h. ago Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy watchdog says inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne and U.K. information commissioner John Edwards released the findings from their joint investigation of the breach, which affected almost seven million people, including nearly 320,000 in […]

Economics

13 h. ago This is what it is going to take for the Oilers to get this Stanley Cup Finals back to Edmonton

I have lost count of how many people have already written the final epilogue of these Stanley Cup Playoffs and picked the Conn Smythe winner. And while I get it, Florida was dominant on Game Five and the Oilers now face elimination last I checked, this is a Best-of-Seven, and not a Best-of-Five. But Edmonton […]

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21 h. ago WARMINGTON: No investigation so far as video shows kids kicking Indian PM’s photo

But the Calgary Police and the RCMP are aware of that video and of others with adults in convoy using language like "kill Modi politics"

Society

23 h. ago ‘No space for Bezos’: Venice locals protest billionaire’s wedding plans

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are set to get married in a star-studded wedding, but some Venice locals are not happy about it.

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23 h. ago Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for stabbing woman in head with steak knife

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has convicted a man of manslaughter in the 2023 killing of a woman who was stabbed in the head with a steak knife. Blake Bird was initially charged with second-degree murder after the woman was discovered on a couch with the knife in her head outside a home on the […]

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25 h. ago Here's what will replace Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza after 70 years

Toronto's first-ever suburban shopping plaza is destined for demolition after over seven decades at the Bathurst and Lawrence intersection.Conceptual plans to redevelop the Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W. first emerged earlier this year, and the push to demolish the plaza has since taken a big step forward with the submission of a formal planning application with the City of Toronto.Developer RioCan has entered into a joint venture with property owner the Milestone Group with hopes to transform the site — which has hosted a shopping centre since 1953 — into a new mixed-use community that would introduce significant residential density while preserving the site's importance as a retail centre.The project team announced in March that it has begun working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."Locals got their first glimpse at preliminary concept plans for the redeve...

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27 h. ago Purpose XRP ETF Receives OSC Receipt, Set to Launch on TSX on Wednesday, June 18, 2025

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce that it has received a final prospectus receipt for the Purpose XRP ETF, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital asset investing in Canada. The ETF is expected to begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the […]

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30 h. ago This Vancouver author lost The Rock's movie — and lived to write about it

Christine Stringer's new novel Charity Trickett is Not so Glamorous is an entertaining romp into the world of a Hollywood assistant

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33 h. ago Media Alert: Netcracker President Sylvain Seignour and CIOs From Customers Odido and TELUS Featured in DTW Ignite Keynote

During Additional Panels, Customers Telenet and Virgin Media O2 Will Join Netcracker for Discussions on the Power of Automation and Digital Transformation to Elevate Customer Experience WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology: Event: DTW Ignite Location: Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark Speaking Sessions: Choosing the Right Partner for Automation and Service Velocity Wednesday, June 18 11:15 – […]

Economics

39 h. ago e.l.f. Introduces “color e.l.f.nalysis” and Curated Pinterest Boards

Personalized tool democratizes access to color analysis for every eye, lip, and face. OAKLAND, Calif. — e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF), introduces “color e.l.f.nalysis”—a global, immersive digital experience for personalized beauty. With this tool, users can discover makeup shades that harmonize with their unique features and get matched with a curated Pinterest […]

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53 h. ago Why many music fans are having more ‘remember when’ conversations

It’s so easy to get lost in thoughts about 'the good old days' when life was simpler and so many possibilities lay ahead. Music fans are not immune to this.

Sport

3 d. ago King Charles pays respect to Air India crash victims at annual royal parade

Charles requested the symbolic moves 'as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy.'

Events

3 d. ago Ottawa Redblacks drop another one to the Montreal Alouettes in home opening loss

The Ottawa Redblacks failed to reverse multiple disturbing trends in their home opener on Friday. In falling to 0-2 on the season, they lost their ninth straight game to the Montreal Alouettes, who are now 11-0 at TD Place since 2018. The latest slap in the face from the Redblacks’ nearest rivals came in a […]

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3 d. ago ‘An epic kind of proposal’: B.C. man pops the question from Galapagos seafloor

A B.C. underwater cinematographer staged an elaborate and unique wedding proposal at the bottom of the ocean and captured it all on film.

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4 d. ago Ontario MPPs could soon perform weddings. Here’s the bill that makes it possible

Two Ontario Progressive Conservative members of provincial parliament are proposing to remove a layer of bureaucracy and let MPPs such as themselves more easily officiate weddings.

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4 d. ago Alectra releases 2024 ESG and GRE&T Centre reports highlighting commitment to sustainability, community support and grid modernization

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Inc. presents its 2024 Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, ‘Discover the Possibilities’, showcasing significant progress toward its long-term sustainability goals while continuing to deliver reliable, affordable energy services to more than one million homes and businesses across Ontario. The report outlines how Alectra is […]

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4 d. ago Conversations That Matter: Dr. Brian Day — 'My Fight for Canadian Healthcare'

Dr. Brian Day discusses his new book about his long, unsuccessful, battle with the B.C. government

Science

4 d. ago Extra innings comeback extends Saskatoon Berries’ undefeated streak at home

Through their first 11 games of the WCBL season, the Saskatoon Berries have picked up nine wins and have not lost a game on their home diamond in 2025.

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