2 h. ago Shell CEO Warns of ‘Huge Impact’ If Strait of Hormuz Blocked

Shell Plc, one of the biggest traders of oil and natural gas, has contingency plans in case the conflict between Israel and Iran disrupts flows from the region, warning that a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver a substantial shock.

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6 h. ago 'Rigged league': Outrage in Edmonton over NHL's Evander Kane inquiry into team's use of salary cap relief

This in from The Daily Face-off’s Frank Seravalli: “Sources: NHL plans to continue to examine the #Oilers usage of LTIR salary cap relief for forward Evander Kane. The NHL may require more information to satisfy itself that the #Oilers complied with the CBA.” Seravalli writes: “The NHL is still deliberating on next steps. There is […]

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6 h. ago 'Rigged league': Outrage over NHL's Evander Kane inquiry into Oilers' use of salary cap relief

This in from The Daily Face-off’s Frank Seravalli: “Sources: NHL plans to continue to examine the #Oilers usage of LTIR salary cap relief for forward Evander Kane. The NHL may require more information to satisfy itself that the #Oilers complied with the CBA.” Seravalli writes: “The NHL is still deliberating on next steps. There is […]

Sport

6 h. ago The World’s Most Profitable Nickel Plants Face Cost Challenge

A pioneering group of Indonesian nickel smelters with the world’s lowest production costs has been hit by a jump in the price of a key raw material, crimping their profitability just as the market is saddled with a glut.

Economics

6 h. ago Israeli military warns people to evacuate area near Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s military warned people Thursday to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. The warning came in a social media post on X. It included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that proceeded strikes. The Arak heavy water reactor is 250 […]

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7 h. ago Ravens sign Alexander after Pro Bowl cornerback’s release from Packers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Jaire Alexander has signed with the Baltimore Ravens less than two weeks after the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was released by the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens posted video Wednesday of star quarterback Lamar Jackson enthusiastically greeting Alexander after he signed with the two-time defending AFC North champions. Jackson and Alexander […]

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7 h. ago U.S. evacuates some diplomats from embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify and there is the possibility that the United States could become directly involved in the conflict. Two U.S. officials said a government plane evacuated a number of diplomats and […]

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7 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers for $10B valuation: AP source

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the highest for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Jeanie Buss — […]

Economics

8 h. ago American falls in love with Alberta, plans to move family north: ‘Overwhelmed by the love’

American Pamela Smith already made one trek across the continent in search of a better life for her family — and now, she feels she's found it over the border in Canada.

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8 h. ago Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn’t go […]

Economics

8 h. ago No arrests, but G7 security forces responded to more than 200 wildlife incidents

The security force was a joint operation led by the RCMP, with assistance from the Calgary police, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Politics

8 h. ago Concentrate on climate change facts, not fallacies, urges new study

"It's best if we talk about climate change in terms of verifiable facts and logic," said study author Kenneth Green

Society

9 h. ago Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta’s Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West […]

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9 h. ago Alberta releases its pension survey results, 63% opposed to leaving CPP

Alberta's finance ministry provided the results to Postmedia this week after a 21-month wait and the involvement of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

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9 h. ago Volt Lithium Announces Shareholder Approval of Name Change and Results of Its 2025 Annual and Special Meeting

CALGARY, Alberta — Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that shareholders approved the company name change to “LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc.” (the “Name Change”) at the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company held today, June 18, 2025 (the “Meeting”). The Name Change and rebrand was proposed as […]

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9 h. ago WARMINGTON: ‘Hundreds’ of the Ayatollah’s people already in Canada — and more hoping to sneak in

While Iranian Canadians cheer for fundamentalist regime to fall they and Jewish organizations fear IRGC thugs seeking refuge in Canada

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9 h. ago NuVista Receives TSX Approval for the Renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid

CALGARY, Alberta, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA, “NVA” or the “Corporation”) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has approved the renewal of the Corporation’s normal course issuer bid (the “2025 NCIB”). Normal Course Issuer Bid Renewal Pursuant to the 2025 NCIB, NuVista may purchase for cancellation, from time […]

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10 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Jeanie Buss […]

Economics

10 h. ago Saskatoon real estate developer and philanthropist Joseph A. Remai has died

Joseph A. Remai, real estate developer and one of Saskatoon's biggest philanthropists, has died, his family says.

Sport

10 h. ago The US plans to open a fly factory in Texas as part of its fight against a flesh

The U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year, announcing its intent Wednesday to breed millions of the insects in Texas near the border with Mexico as part of an effort to keep a flesh-eating parasite from infesting American cattle. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said sterile […]

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