96 m. ago Oilers need win over Panthers Tuesday to drag Stanley Cup final back to Edmonton for a Game 7

Three of the first four games were decided in overtime, but the Panthers crushed the Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 in Sunrise.

Sport

3 h. ago Toronto bakery wins big at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival

One of Toronto's favourite bakeries just earned another feather in its cap by taking the top prize at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival.The Stanley Cup finals might be stealing the show for sports fans in Canada right now, but for foodies, another battle was being fought over the weekend: for the title of Ontario's best butter tart.Held annually in Midland, Ont., Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival (which is both the event's official name and an appropriate superlative), bakeries from all across the province flock to the small town in hopes of being recognized for their gooey, sugary confections.The enthusiasm about the festival, which just so happens to be one of the largest butter tart festivals in the entire world, is appropriate, considering the quintessentially Canadian treats were first invented in Barrie, just a short 45-minute drive from Midland, in 1900.Now in its 22nd year, the 2025 edition of the festival welcomed over 200 vendors and upwards of 100,...

Culture

12 h. ago Game 5: Williams scores 40 points, Thunder one win from NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. It was the 10th — and by far, the biggest — time […]

Other

19 h. ago 5 takeaways from Calgary Stampeders' first road win of the 2025 CFL season

Adrian Greene snags two interceptions, Jalen Philpot big on the receiving end for victorious visitors over Toronto Argonauts

Transport

20 h. ago Macron visits Greenland and criticizes Trump’s threats to take it over

'I don’t think that’s what allies do,' the French president said Sunday. 'It’s important that Denmark and the Europeans commit themselves to this territory'

Politics

20 h. ago John Herdman keeping busy while he looks for next coaching job

John Herdman has been busy since stepping down as Toronto FC coach on Nov. 29. He has been involved with daughter Lilly’s under-14 soccer team, spent time working on an high-performance app called “Live to Win” as well as mentoring coaches and doing some World Cup-related work for Sky Sports in England. Herdman, who turns […]

Other

21 h. ago Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews gets early spot on U.S. Olympic team

The Toronto Maple Leafs ‘Captain America’ will be part of the United States’ bid for an Olympic title. Auston Matthews, denied his chance to win the 4 Nations Face-Off final this past February in a showdown with Canada, was among the six Yanks named to their preliminary roster on Monday for the 2026 Games in […]

Other

22 h. ago Gucci Owner Kering Banks on De Meo’s Record for Its Turnaround

While fixing French carmaker Renault SA, Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo pursued a hobby that would feed into his next job as CEO of Kering SA: A taste for the finer things in life, particularly Swiss watches.

Sport

27 h. ago Israel condemns black partition walls around its Paris Air Show pavilions

A French appeals court ruled against activist groups who sought to block Israeli companies from participating in the show

Culture

27 h. 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,...

Politics

31 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 […]

Economics

40 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 […]

Transport

41 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

Other

42 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 […]

Transport

44 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 […]

Other

47 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

51 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 […]

Other

53 h. ago Conrad Black: Let’s make a bonfire of Canada’s ghastly wokeness

It is irritating and distressing to see Canada robotically following the British and French and two other countries in imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers over their comments related to the West Bank. It is also annoying that our new prime minister, who squeaked to a minority victory through a histrionic imposture of a […]

Events

58 h. ago «Une femme forte et ambitieuse»: Coco Chanel, la dame de fer de la mode

Dans cette biographie sur Coco Chanel, on tente de départager le vrai du faux tout en levant le voile sur plusieurs aspects de sa vie.

Other

60 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.” […]

Other