54 m. ago Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s decision Wednesday to more than double the catch in this year’s northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Noel Cadigan modelled the northern cod stock for years as a scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He said the move to […]

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3 h. ago Black bear finally freed of lid that was stuck on its neck for 2 years

The bear was first spotted on a Michigan trail camera as a cub back in 2023, but remained elusive.

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4 h. ago Canada just dropped multiple spots in ranking of world's most peaceful countries

Canadians have it pretty good as the country has been ranked as one of the most peaceful countries to live in, according to a new report — but, we've slid multiple spots since last year.The 19th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, rates Canada among the 20 most peaceful countries in the world, far outpacing the U.S.This year, the report ranked 163 countries, and the results have been pretty grim: there are 59 active state-based conflicts, and 17 countries have recorded over 1,000 conflict-related deaths."The 2025 GPI finds that global peacefulness continues to decline and that many of the leading factors that precede major conflicts are higher than they have been since the end of WWII," reads the report.The GPI tracks changes in global safety using 23 indicators, including violent crime rates, homicide rates and weapons imports. These indicators are then used to measure the state of peace in eac...

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4 h. ago Windfall Levy Accounted for One Third of BP’s 2024 UK Tax Bill

BP Plc paid £1.25 billion ($1.6 billion) in taxes to the UK government in 2024, with about a third of the payments a result of the country’s windfall charge.

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5 h. ago Mideast Financiers Grow Fearful of Possible US Strike On Iran

Even against the backdrop of a regional conflict that began in 2023, the Middle East’s main business hubs saw a steady stream of financial workers and firms because the wealthiest Gulf petrostates remained largely insulated.

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8 h. ago US Officials Plan for Possible Strike on Iran in Coming Days

Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, as Israel and the Islamic Republic continue to exchange fire.

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8 h. ago Labrador Gold Begins 2025 Exploration at Hopedale Gold Project

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LAB | OTCQB: NKOSF | FNR: 2N6) (“LabGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that a field crew has mobilized to the Hopedale gold project in Labrador and that work has begun on the 2025 exploration program. The district scale Hopedale property covers […]

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10 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Demands Urgent Meeting with Ministers Piccini and Mulroney as WSIB Strike Enters Second Month

TORONTO — As the strike at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) enters its second month, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on the Ford government to stop interfering in negotiations and immediately meet with union leadership to help end the labour disruption. “This government is trying to use WSIB as […]

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11 h. ago ECB’s Lagarde Says More Regional Trade Can Offset Global Losses

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said greater trade in the region could help compensate for losses suffered as a result of global fragmentation.

Economics

12 h. ago Ottawa in ‘serious breach’ in allowing used choppers to patrol border, industry says

Black Hawks aren’t ideal for patrolling borders, one analyst said, because they’re expensive to operate and have limited range

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13 h. ago Rogers technicians in Abbotsford on strike for equal pay and fair bargaining

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C., members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. this morning. The 25 technicians walked off the job after negotiations failed to deliver a fair contract that ensures equal pay and brings an end to […]

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16 h. ago Spacious $575,000 condo in Ontario is the perfect blend of cozy and contemporary

This $575,000 Ontario condo is a rare gem you won't want to miss, boasting two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a host of sought-after upgrades.Finding a home listed for under $1 million is hard enough in and around Toronto, but under $600,000 for a comfortable, modern place to hang your hat is virtually unheard of in 2025.Enter unit 101 at 2010 Cleaver Avenue in Burlington. Priced under $600,000, the spacious condo unit is a truly rare find and, coupled with its bright, natural light-filled design, it's safe to say that it verges on dream home status.Located within a commutable distance to Toronto and nearby schools, green spaces and local businesses, Burlington is a deeply desirable spot to settle down — and, clearly, the price of property there can't be beat.The open-concept common areas give the 1,200 sq. ft. unit a particularly spacious feel, allowing for seamless flow between the living and dining areas, with the kitchen and bedrooms not far beyond.The layout also...

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18 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Pickering Picket Line as WSIB Strike Hits One

PICKERING, Ontario — As the historic strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers reaches the one-month mark, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Pickering tomorrow, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., in a show of solidarity with members demanding a fair contract, mental […]

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20 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

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23 h. ago As Canada’s only ‘sugar tax’ ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

A new study suggests Newfoundland and Labrador's tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may have dissuaded people from buying and drinking the beverages.

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23 h. ago Tories accuse PM of thinking about Brookfield’s ‘bottom line’ with EV mandate

Carney's financial holdings continue to be sore spot after issues raised in Liberal leadership race, federal election

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23 h. ago NTSB urges quick fix on some plane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin after a bird strike

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that the engines on Boeing’s troubled 737 Max airplanes and some Airbus models be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature is activated following a bird strike. The problem detailed by the National Transportation Safety Board emerged after two bird strikes involving Southwest […]

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26 h. ago Playoff baseball at Nat Bailey? Vancouver Canadians can clinch that tonight

The Toronto Blue Jays' farm hands need a win tonight in Eugene and an Everett loss to Spokane to clinch the first-half pennant and the postseason spot that goes with it

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27 h. ago Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike

MONTREAL — Montreal’s main bicycle rental company says its users smashed records during the recent transit strike, travelling the equivalent of more than 50 times around the Earth. BIXI Montreal, which rents bikes for short rides, says its users made more than 80,000 trips a day during seven of the nine strike days, including more […]

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28 h. ago ‘NOBODY KNOWS’: Trump won’t say whether he will move forward with U.S. strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a U.S. strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happens. “I may do it, I may not do it,” Trump said in an exchange with reporters at the White House […]

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