68 m. ago Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as ‘unreasonable’

MADRID (AP) — Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a letter sent on Thursday to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, said that Spain “cannot commit to a specific spending target in […]

Events

70 m. ago Canada facilitating flights home for citizens leaving Israel, Iran

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand tells The Canadian Press that Canada is helping citizens leave the Middle East when they reach countries neighbouring Israel and Iran. Ottawa is boosting consular services in the region, and helping to facilitate commercial flights to leave the region once they reach bordering countries as airports are closed […]

Other

86 m. ago Jesse Marsch, Canada Soccer face discipline from CONCACAF for Gold Cup actions

Canadian men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch is in trouble with CONCACAF again. The soccer authority for North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football has started disciplinary proceedings against Canada Soccer and Marsch “for incidents that occurred” during Canada’s Gold Cup match against Honduras on Tuesday, CONCACAF said Wednesday in a statement. Marsch wasn’t on the […]

Sport

95 m. ago Marineland looking to sell amusement rides as Ontario park ‘evolves’

A news release published Tuesday indicates Marineland is making its rides available for purchase by amusement operators, entertainment companies and other qualified buyers.

Economics

1 hour ago New GlobeScan Report Shows Fairtrade’s Growing Influence with Canadian Consumers Amidst Shifting Ethical Expectations

Awareness, trust, and willingness to pay more for Fairtrade products remain strong amid inflation and market uncertainty Ottawa, ON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new independent study from GlobeScan reveals that Fairtrade is making steady gains in Canadian consumer awareness, trust, and purchasing loyalty, reinforcing its position as one of the most credible […]

Economics

2 h. ago Sobeys’ parent Empire hikes dividend as sales and profit rise

Food sales up 3.8%

Other

2 h. ago 'Disappointing at best': Vancouver real estate prices falling, but sales slow

Greater Vancouver saw average house prices fall to $1.2 million in April from $1.3 million in April 2024, a 6.6 per cent decline.

Economics

3 h. ago Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are “slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday. Personal luxury goods sales that eroded to 364 billion euros ($419 billion) in 2024 are projected to slide by another 2% to 5% this year, the study said, citing threats […]

Economics

3 h. ago Edmonton Internationa Jazz Festival spans the genre, including prog outfit Kneebody this Sunday at Starlite

According to artistic director Kent Sangster, there’ll be something for everybody, including iconic guitarist and former Miles Davis sideman Mike Stern and Grammy Award-winning bassist Richard Bona with his trio at the Jazzclub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, while prog jazz titans Sungazer are at the Starlite next Friday

Society

3 h. ago Edmonton International Jazz Festival spans the genre, including prog outfit Kneebody this Sunday at Starlite

According to artistic director Kent Sangster, there’ll be something for everybody, including iconic guitarist and former Miles Davis sideman Mike Stern and Grammy Award-winning bassist Richard Bona with his trio at the Jazzclub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, while prog jazz titans Sungazer are at the Starlite next Friday

Society

7 h. ago Deutsche Aircraft Selects Aernnova as Empennage Supplier, Completing the Primary Structure Lineup for the D328eco® Programme

Le Bourget, Paris, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deutsche Aircraft has announced the onboarding of Aernnova as the supplier for the empennage of the D328eco regional aircraft at the Paris Air Show. This announcement marks a significant milestone as  Deutsche Aircraft has now secured all primary structure partners for serial production. Aernnova, a global leader […]

Politics

7 h. ago Affordability challenges still plague renters despite falling prices: report

TORONTO — A new report suggests Canadian renters continue to face affordability challenges even as asking rent prices have fallen this year, while those considering the leap to home ownership are taking a wait-and-see approach. Royal LePage’s 2025 Canadian renters report, which includes results from a survey conducted by Burson, found 37 per cent of […]

Economics

7 h. ago Armed guards, no biking and exit strategies: Jagmeet Singh’s life under RCMP protection

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said Wednesday countries, including India, "leverage" criminal gangs to allegedly conduct "threat activity" on Canadians soil.

Other

13 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 […]

Sport

13 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

13 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

13 h. ago New Calgary community Nostalgia Townlet to resemble a 'European village'

The community will begin with a set of townhomes that go on sale this week, and Jayman Built expects residents to start moving in by the summer of 2026

Economics

13 h. ago CUPE 2073 and OCEU/CUPE 1750 to Rally Outside MPP Chris Scott’s Office

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario — On Thursday, June 19, striking workers from Canadian Hearing Services (CUPE 2073) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (OCEU/CUPE 1750) will join forces with the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council for a solidarity rally outside MPP Chris Scott’s office at 154 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. […]

Other

15 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

15 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