72 m. ago Man arrested, accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis, Tenn. mayor

Mayor Paul Young lives in a secure neighbourhood that has a large exterior wall, a gate, a guardhouse, security, and video surveillance, according to court documents.

Society

2 h. ago Meta Launches $399 Oakley AI Glasses With 3K Video Recording

Meta Platforms Inc. is going up-market with its surprise hit smart glasses, rolling out new models with Oakley that are aimed at athletes and include improved video recording.

Economics

2 h. ago CSIS says dozens of employees faced discipline over misconduct last year

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says disciplinary or administrative measures were taken in the cases, ranging from verbal warnings to dismissal.

Other

3 h. ago ‘NOWHERE TO RUN’: Florida pitches ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to detain illegal immigrants

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed that a new detention centre be built in his state to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as they carry out mass deportation efforts under the Trump administration. The Republican posted a video on X showcasing a large swath of land — 39 square miles — owned by […]

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3 h. ago Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre’s leadership

OTTAWA — Members of the Conservative party will hold a national convention in late January, where they’ll vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. The party’s national council has scheduled the convention for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary. Poilievre, who lost his seat in the House of Commons in the April election, will face a secret […]

Politics

3 h. ago Conservatives to vote on Poilievre’s leadership at January convention

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leadership in January when members of the party will hold a national convention.

Politics

3 h. ago Major brand of contact lenses sold across Canada were just recalled

If you wear contacts, you may want to take a closer look, as Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall of a popular contact lens brand.On June 20, the health department issued a recall of the Acuvue® Oasys Max 1-day Multifocal contact lenses. U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. announced a voluntary recall after it found a high density of microbubbles (microscopic voids within the contact lens) in affected lots."Microbubbles will not cause medical harm but may be associated with visual disturbances, particularly in low-light conditions," reads the statement.The recall has been categorized as a type II recall. According to Health Canada, a type II recall is assigned to a situation where "the use of, or exposure to, a recalled product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."AcuvueThe announcement didn't specify how many of the affected lots were sold in Can...

Politics

4 h. ago NFL legend caught on video in wild fist fight over poker game

Adrian Peterson says 'one thing led to another' before he and a fellow poker player traded punches.

Other

4 h. ago Young readers gear up for Okanagan Regional Library Summer Reading Club

Last year, more than 8,000 children took part in the Okanagan Regional Library’s Summer Reading Club. This year organizers hope to beat that number. The program kicks off June 23.

Other

4 h. ago Matador Engages DroomDroom for Investor Relations Services and Content Distribution

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF, FSE: IU3), the Bitcoin Ecosystem Company, announces that it has entered into a media agreement with Flex Ecosystem Holding Ltd. d.b.a DroomDroom (“DroomDroom“) dated effective June 11, 2025 (the “Media Agreement”), to provide investor relations services to […]

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4 h. ago Matthew Tkachuk taunts Oilers captain McDavid at Florida Panthers celebration bash

This in from the X account of Florida Panthers fan Jen @jenpnthr, video of Panthers second line winger Matthew Tkachuk taunting Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid at a Stanley Cup celebration party. “Connor McDavid who?!” shouts Tkachuk into  a mic, igniting the crowd into a profane chant about McDavid. Chucky please please never change […]

Culture

8 h. ago Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be territory’s 11th premier

The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature

Politics

8 h. ago The Marygold Companies Enters Agreement to Sell Canadian Subsidiary

– Brigadier Security Systems Sold to SKCAL LLC – SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The Marygold Companies, Inc. (“TMC” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MGLD), a diversified global holding company, today announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Brigadier Security Systems Ltd. (“Brigadier”), to SKCAL LLC, […]

Economics

8 h. ago EU officials to hold talks with Iran as Tehran’s conflict with Israel rages

French President Emmanuel Macron said top European diplomats in Geneva will make a “comprehensive, diplomatic and technical offer of negotiation” to Iran.

Events

8 h. ago EU officials hold talks with Iran as Tehran’s conflict with Israel rages

French President Emmanuel Macron said top European diplomats in Geneva will make a “comprehensive, diplomatic and technical offer of negotiation” to Iran.

Events

9 h. ago Dentalcorp Declares Dividend and Announces Release Date for Second Quarter 2025 Results

TORONTO — dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “Company”) (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, declared a dividend and announced that it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results before the market open on August 8, 2025. Dividend The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized […]

Culture

10 h. ago Friday's letters: If Alberta separates, Edmonton should leave Alberta

For the safety and prosperity of all fellow residents, if Alberta tries to separate from Canada, Edmonton must separate from Alberta. As a Canadian enclave freed from the shackles of the polluting oil and gas industry holding us back from diversification, we would be Canada’s sixth-largest provincial economy by GDP and fifth-largest province by population. […]

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20 h. ago EN VIDÉO | Explosion d'une mégafusée Starship de SpaceX lors d'un test au Texas

Une mégafusée Starship de l'entreprise SpaceX du multimilliardaire Elon Musk a explosé lors d'un test de routine à Starbase, au Texas.

Events

20 h. ago EN VIDÉO | Colette Provencher rend un émouvant hommage à son amie Sophie Thibault

Complice et amie de Sophie Thibault depuis plus de 20 ans, Colette Provencher a rendu un hommage particulièrement émotif à la cheffe d’antenne.

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21 h. ago B.C. mall owner’s push to buy 25 Hudson’s Bay leases faces landlord opposition: Docs

An agreement Hudson’s Bay signed to sell about two dozen leases to a B.C. entrepreneur has encountered a major barrier, new court filings show: landlords who own the properties are overwhelmingly opposed to her moving in.  The Thursday filing is from Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc., a court monitor appointed to help the Bay through […]

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