89 m. ago Child sex charges stayed against Manitoba First Nation chief

The provincial court says charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and possessing and making child pornography were stayed Friday against Christopher Traverse.

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2 h. ago Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid together again as Canadian Olympians

Mamma Mia, that’s quite the starting six who are coming back for Canada‘s Olympic hockey team in Italy at the 2026 Games. Hockey Canada announced Monday afternoon that the bulk of its 4 Nations Face-Off tournament champions are returning among the first half-dozen declared selections. They include the generational stars in Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, plus […]

Culture

2 h. ago Proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis back Sunoco offer for Parkland

CALGARY — Two proxy advisory services are recommending shareholders vote in favour of Parkland Corp.’s planned takeover by U.S. company Sunoco LP. Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass, Lewis & Co. are both endorsing the friendly cash-and-stock deal announced last month, which is valued at US$9.1 billion including assumed debt. Parkland owns the Ultramar, Chevron […]

Economics

2 h. ago Jagmeet Singh and Drake's tense new beef has fans bewildered

With all of the economic and other stresses facing Canadians right now, it's no wonder that so many are turning to an unexpected altercation between arguably our most famous celebrity and a once-popular politician for a little levity and entertainment this week.Even if Drake has had a bit of a fall from grace amid his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, he still stands as one of the most recognized exports from Toronto and Canada as a whole, serving as a walking advertisement for his hometown as he makes regular references to the city in his music.So, Lamar stopping in the 6ix on his latest tour while the two are so at odds could be seen as a bit of a slap in the face — and, Drake seems to think that the same can be said for anyone who attended one of his Compton-born adversary's shows, which took place at the Rogers Centre this past Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13.Among those atten...

Sport

3 h. ago Animal Alliance of Canada Urges an Immediate Suspension of Manitoba’s Spring Bear Hunt in Response to Rampant Wildfires

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National animal protection organization Animal Alliance of Canada is calling on the government of Manitoba to order an immediate suspension of the current black bear hunt in light of continuing active wildfires. At least 21 fires, including eight deemed to be out of control and scattered throughout the […]

Events

3 h. ago NDP calls for RCMP to include ‘permanently deleted’ emails in Greenbelt probe

NDP Leader Marit Stiles is also acknowledging that the opposition parties at Queen's Park may have 'run out' of options to hold the government to account.

Other

3 h. ago Brad Paisley bringing the hits and charm to Rogers Place Nov. 7

Country music superstar Brad Paisley is driving his hit machine up to Edmonton on Nov. 7 on his Truck Still Works World Tour. A thinking-person’s hitmaker, some of the West Virginia-born singer-songwriter guitarist’s 50-plus Billboard charters and No. 1 singles include She’s Everything, Mud on the Tires, Whiskey Lullaby with Alison Krauss, Then and When […]

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3 h. ago Bills, business highlight whirlwind week as MPs prepare for summer break

The abbreviated spring session that began May 26 is set to wrap this Friday — maybe

Economics

4 h. ago Free summer admission to Canada's national parks and historic sites begins Friday

The program, which runs until Sept. 2, follows up on a Liberal campaign promise to promote Canadian tourism in response to the United States' tariff war.

Society

4 h. ago Mitch Marner is reportedly ghosting Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the silent treatment portion of what's looking like a messy breakup between the star and the team.According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the two parties aren't exactly on speaking terms, with Marner slated to hit free agency next month."Marner's camp is not engaged with [the Leafs]. And I think everybody knows the way this is going to be heading — that on July 1, he's gonna go out there, he's going to hit the market, he's going to pick a team, he's going to set a contract, and he's not coming back to Toronto," Friedman said.The sports journalist added the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights as possible teams interested in Marner, who is coming off a six-year deal worth $10.93 million USD per season.FanDuel Sports Network's Andy Strickland had...

Other

4 h. ago Brad Paisley to headline Friday night concert at 2025 Grey Cup Festival

Paisley, 52, is a decorated musician, having won three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Culture

4 h. ago Goliath Resources Announces Closing of LIFE Offering Including the Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option for Gross Proceeds of $23,003,105

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Further to its news releases dated May 29, 2025, June 2, 2025, and June 9, 2025, Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: […]

Economics

6 h. ago Some Canadians receiving increased GST credit payments next month

Some Canadians can expect to receive an increase in GST credit payments from the federal government soon.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment, but this time it will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the credit payment aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.If you’re eligible, you'll see the new amount in your bank account on Friday, July 4.Who's eligible for the payment?The government says you're generally eligible for the payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment at the beginning of the month.If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partnerYou are (or were) a parent and live (or...

Economics

6 h. ago TMC Announces Strategic Investment from Korea Zinc — a World

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd., (Korea Zinc) will make a strategic equity investment in TMC of $85.2 million in exchange for 19.6 million common shares at the last market closing price of $4.34 per share Investment includes a three-year warrant to purchase 6.9 million common shares (0.35 warrant shares for every 1 initial common share) with […]

Other

6 h. ago Teva and Fosun Pharma Enter into a Strategic Partnership to Develop Novel Anti

Teva-engineered TEV-56278 is an anti-PD1-IL2 ATTENUKINE™ therapy in Phase 1 for the treatment of various forms of cancer, including melanoma Fosun Pharma-Teva collaboration agreement established with goal of accelerating clinical data generation for TEV-56278 Partnership leverages strategic relationships to enable research and development of innovative treatments to advance Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy TEL AVIV, […]

Sport

6 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

8 h. ago Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Middle East as Conflict Intensifies

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since Friday as they assess the risks from Israel’s conflict with Iran, fueling concerns over export flows from the region.

Events

17 h. ago Trump Says ICE Ordered to Expand Deportations in Largest Cities Including New York and Chicago

President Donald Trump directed federal officials to expand efforts to deport migrants in the largest US cities in the face of protests and court challenges, even as his administration is looking to ease the impact of the crackdown on key sectors of the US workforce.

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19 h. ago Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker chugs pickle juice and gets himself out of a pickle

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of which resulted in a mound visit charged to a ball boy. The 25-year-old right-hander had already chugged two bottles of the dehydration-fighting juice […]

Other

20 h. ago G7 world leaders arrive in Alberta amid Middle East crisis and global tariff uncertainty

On many issues including trade and the Israel-Hamas war, the G7 summit is like a game of tug-of-war

Politics