1 hour ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

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3 h. ago Blue Moon Metals Completes First Blast on Nussir Access Portal Ahead of Schedule

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON; OTCQX: BMOOF), is pleased to announce that the company has commenced underground construction on the Nussir Mine completing the first blast on the access portal on June 12, 2025; ahead of schedule. Nussir’s mining contractor, Leonhard Nilsen […]

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6 h. ago Swiss President’s message to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 fans in heartwarming new video: Even if you lose, you win in Switzerland

ZURICH, Switzerland, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next month, Switzerland is hosting UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. For the first time, the president of a host nation has addressed the fans of a major event directly, declaring their support for the sport and all the teams competing. This morning, the Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter released an […]

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13 h. ago Les Phillies gagnent un 4e match de suite en l’emportant face aux Blue Jays

Nick Castellanos a frappé un grand chelem.

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14 h. ago Van Gisbergen’s emotional win in Mexico City locks him into NASCAR playoffs

MEXICO CITY — Shane Van Gisbergen once again mastered a new track — this one the iconic Mexico City road course — to win NASCAR’s first Cup Series points-paying race outside the United States of the modern era. The New Zealander led 60 of 100 laps Sunday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to earn his first […]

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15 h. ago SIMMONS: Maurice no overnight sensation, but sensation nonetheless

Panthers coach finding his place amongst NHL greats with Florida 1 win away from 2nd straight Cup

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16 h. ago Blue Jays’ winning road trip tainted by a troublesome series sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies

There aren’t many times when a team comes home following a winning road trip and yet a sour taste lingers. It’s not what have you done lately, but rather what have you done recently. For the Jays, their recent stay in Philadelphia could not have gone any worse, this after a series win was produced […]

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19 h. ago Canada’s Gabriel Diallo wins Libema Open for first ATP Tour title

‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Gabriel Diallo has won his first ATP Tour title. The 23-year-old Montreal native defeated Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 7-5, 7-6 (8) to win the Libema Open tennis tournament on Sunday. In what was a tight, back-and-forth second set, Diallo was down 6-4 in the tiebreaker before pulling victory from the jaws of defeat. He […]

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21 h. ago Magic are landing Bane in trade with Grizzlies for Anthony, Caldwell

The Orlando Magic wanted to find scoring and shooting this summer. Desmond Bane was their answer, and the first big move of the NBA summer — before the NBA summer even officially begins — has arrived. The Magic are completing a trade to acquire Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole […]

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21 h. ago Abbotsford Canucks Recap: Stellar Arturs Silovs can’t save day as Checkers win 3

Arturs Silovs made 39 saves in Game 2 of the championship series Sunday to keep Abbotsford within striking range. The Canucks managed just 13 shots.

Culture

26 h. ago Letters, June 15: Musical genius Brian Wilson created the soundscape of the ’60s

Will the Oilers win Game 6 of the Cup Final? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CREATIVE MASTER A musical genius is the only way to describe Brian Wilson after his passing recently at age 82. Brian created a sound and a soundscape from 1961 to 1966 that resonated all over the entire world. All […]

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34 h. ago Louprint races to North America Cup glory at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Louprint and driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. needed every inch to earn their North America Cup glory. The pair faced a stiff challenge from 53-1 long-shot Madden Oaks to win the $1-million classic at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday in 1:47 1/5, smashing the stakes record. “I’m dreaming right now,” Wrenn said. “This is really special.” […]

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35 h. ago Nightmare on Oilers Street as Panthers plunge a dagger into Edmonton

If all the first periods in this Stanley Cup Final were pieced together to make a bad horror movie — Panther Mauling I: Bleeding The Oil — Edmonton would be the clueless teenagers at summer camp and Florida would be the guy in the mask waiting to plunge home another machete. Saturday’s win in Game […]

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35 h. ago Player grades: Florida Panthers dead puck Edmonton Oilers to death in 5

After four high-flying games in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers played their best smothering, dead puck game, throttling the Edmonton Oilers at most every turn in a 5-2 win. It was the lowest event hockey game of the year for Edmonton, hardly any Grade A shots at all. One big difference in the […]

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39 h. ago Blue Jays in danger of getting swept in Philadelphia following five straight series wins

No one is about to push the panic button, but some might be inclined following two straight losses when the Blue Jays’ offence was conspicuous by its silence. Win five series in a row and expectations are automatically raised, series against inferior and superior opposition when the Jays’ bats were brimming with confidence. A sweep […]

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47 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: Rosé on the rise signals a massive market shift

Rarely have we seen such a significant shift in consumer preferences in a traditionally conservative industry.

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62 h. ago 'Oh God, that hurt': Toronto Maple Leafs insider can't bring himself to celebrate Oilers OT win

You don’t get much more deep into the Toronto Maple Leafs sports scene than Sam McKee, a prominent Toronto sports producer and media personality, who co-hosts ‘Leafs Talk’ on YouTube and is a producer and part-time host on ‘The Real Kyper & Bourne Show’ on Sportsnet 590. McKee is an engaging and interesting hockey commentator, […]

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68 h. ago London Knights star Sam Dickinson named CHL's top defenceman

Sam Dickinson’s dominant year on the London Knights blue line has earned him national recognition.

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68 h. ago À VOIR: les meilleurs espoirs de la LNH s'essaient en français

lls se sont montrés étonnamment volontaires avec notre journaliste Anthony Martineau.

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2 d. ago ‘Holy Mackinaw!’: Maple Leafs announcer says next season will be his last

After next season, Toronto Maple Leafs fans will have to adjust their ears to a new voice as they sit on the couch and watch the boys in blue and white chase hockey glory.

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