1 hour ago Oilers notes: Evan Bouchard driven to seek new deal with Edmonton

While Evan Bouchard was focusing on Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and whatever Florida Panthers player was bearing down on him in the Stanley Cup Final, trying to take the puck off him, it should be a friendlier negotiation on a new contract. At least, with the term for the restricted free agent. The Oilers likely […]

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2 h. ago Canada to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if Carney can’t reach deal with Trump

When the negotiation period has ended, counter-tariffs will be adjusted 'to levels consistent with progress made in the broader trading agreement with the U.S.,' Carney said

Economics

2 h. ago Canada to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if Carney, Trump can’t reach deal

When the negotiation period has ended, counter-tariffs will be adjusted 'to levels consistent with progress made in the broader trading agreement with the U.S.,' Carney said

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4 h. ago University and College workers raise the alarm on proposed changes in Bill 33

Toronto, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC) is deeply concerned with the proposed changes in Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. Bill 33 represents an existential threat to the autonomy of our world-class publicly-funded higher education system. It reflects the Ontario Government’s continued problematic efforts to […]

Society

5 h. ago 'Need to do what's best for me and my family': Connor McDavid addresses future with Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid addressed his future with the Edmonton Oilers today, talking about a group of players who can and will win the Stanley Cup, but making it clear he’s in no rush to sign a new contract. He’s got one year left on his deal but can sign a new contract with the Oilers as […]

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5 h. ago Flames ‘continuing to plug away’ on contract negotiations with Dan Vladar, says Conroy

Two months ago, Dan Vladar stressed that he wanted to stay put at the Saddledome. But with no deal done, have contract talks hit some sort of snag?

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6 h. ago Connor McDavid won’t rush Edmonton Oilers contract extension, says winning is top priority

Connor McDavid becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, but says there’s no need to place a timeline on it.

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7 h. ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's thriving Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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7 h. ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's busy Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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8 h. ago Empire reports Q4 profit up, CEO says food inflation at its stores remained stable

STELLARTON — Empire Co. Ltd.’s top executive said the company’s price inflation remained stable during its latest quarter and that he expects the trend to continue, as the grocery retailer reported its latest financial results. The company, which operates Sobeys and Safeway, among other banners, reported Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit and sales rose compared […]

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8 h. ago TikTok gets another U.S. reprieve as Trump extends sale deadline

It is not clear how many times Trump can — or will — keep extending the ban as the government continues to try to negotiate a deal for TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance.

Events

9 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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11 h. ago Globalstar and Technosylva Support Global Wildfire Response and Firefighter Safety With Satellite

DUBLIN — Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces the continued global expansion of its collaboration with Technosylva, the leading provider of wildfire and extreme weather modeling and risk management. Technosylva’s integrated fire behavior modeling and incident management platforms are used by fire agencies across North America, Latin America, and Europe. […]

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12 h. ago Miata Targets Golden Hand’s Centre After Drilling Broad Mineralized Zones at Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miata Metals Corp. (CSE: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (OTCQB: MMETF) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from drill holes 10 to 12, as it continues to vector towards the centre of the Golden Hand target. These three holes represent 564.2m of the ongoing […]

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13 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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13 h. ago Kobo Resources Intersects 21.5 m at 1.14 g/t Au and 20.0 m at 1.41 g/t Au at the Jagger Zone and Files FY 2025 Financial Results

All reported holes intersected gold mineralization, reinforcing continuity and improving structural understanding at the Jagger Zone Results support the Company’s systematic exploration and targeting approach for further resource definition at Kossou QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (“Kobo” or the “Company“) (TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to announce additional diamond drill results from the ongoing exploration […]

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13 h. ago Letters June 19, 2025: ‘The Flames have made some very, very bad trades.’

Who’s taking the credit Four great players the Calgary Flames franchise seem to let fall through the cracks are: John, Matt, Sean and, the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Sam Bennett. Maybe the Flames will luck-out at the upcoming NHL draft and get the ball rolling again? Perhaps, the Calgary Flames’ woes aren’t so much […]

Economics

14 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 […]

Politics

16 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

17 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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