74 m. ago NYC comptroller, mayoral hopeful Brad Lander arrested by ICE in chaotic scene

Photos and video show Brad Lander being roughly manhandled by ICE agents.

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77 m. ago 'A big day:' Local Ukrainians welcome Canadian support in exhausting war against Russia

Canadian Ukrainians expecting to meet Zelenskyy on Tuesday in Calgary

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88 m. ago Toronto restaurant known for giving away free meals closing after 9 years

A Toronto restaurant that gained a reputation for offering free meals to the less fortunate will soon be closing after nearly a decade.Leslieville's Samaira's Kitchen has been a fixture on Queen East ever since opening its doors in 2016, whereupon it quickly became a staple for locals thanks to its fast-food favourites.While on the food front, the restaurant became known for its juicy, hearty burgers and gourmet pizzas, it was the owner's inventive solution for combating a growing food security crisis in the community back in 2023 that made Samaira's Kitchen particularly notable.In November of that year, Chef Rajish, the restaurant's owner, began printing meal tickets and posting them in the front window with a sign that promised anyone in need of a meal could take the receipt from the window, bring it to the front counter, and receive their meal for free.Patrons who could afford it were also encouraged to donate meals through the program, which allowed a custome...

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2 h. ago Cority’s 2025 Sustainability Report: Double‑Digit Drop in Cloud‑Hosting Emissions and Record Community Engagement

Expanded Scope 3 footprint, 42% cut in hosting emissions, and a surge in employee volunteer hours set the stage for science‑based targets in 2025 TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing how the cloud‑software […]

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3 h. ago Oilers flasher Kait Flynn seen as last hope in Edmonton’s bid to win Stanley Cup: ‘We need her!!!’

With the Edmonton Oilers on the ropes heading into Tuesday night’s Game 6 matchup against the Florida Panthers, fans are calling on the team’s most notorious fan to help save their season and bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada. With The Cats one win away from winning their second Stanley Cup, Barstool Sports shared […]

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4 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: Sled Island | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Calgary Stampeders

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. National Indigenous Peoples Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heritage Park YYC (@heritageparkyyc) Heritage Park is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations […]

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5 h. ago N.S. youth pleads guilty to one of 33 charges in case alleging high school threats

Investigators allege the teenager threatened three people, and possessed weapons such as multiple rifles, shotguns and air guns, as well as brass knuckles and a knife.

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7 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,...

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10 h. ago South Korea’s Lee Wants Trade Deal with US Before July Deadline

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung hopes to clinch a trade agreement with the US ahead of a looming July deadline, according to his nominee for prime minister, after a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump was called off at the last minute.

Economics

11 h. ago Hersh: Ottawa Council must take a risk and ban fossil fuel ads

More than a year ago, civil society groups campaigned to get the City of Ottawa to ban fossil fuel ads from city property such as community centres, sports arenas and buses.

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15 h. ago Prodapt Announces Agentic Solutions for Autonomous Operations Powered by NVIDIA AI Platform

Working with human experts, AI Agents simplify & automate operations, elevate experiences CHENNAI, India — Prodapt, a Gartner-recognized Telecom-Native services and AI integration leader, today announced a new Agentic AI based solution to drive autonomous operations for Telcos, in collaboration with NVIDIA. The solution leverages the NVIDIA AI platform to build and deploy Telco-trained AI […]

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16 h. ago Victoria mayor unveils community safety plan to reduce street disorder

Proposed city actions include increased police foot and bike patrols, more dollars for cleaning, and sprucing up public spaces

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19 h. ago Sikh separatists stage Calgary protest against Indian prime minister’s visit to G7

It was another day of protests in Calgary as world leaders attended the G7 summit in nearby Kananaskis, with the biggest crowd made up of about 30 Sikh separatists.

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20 h. ago Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Earlier in Senate GOP Tax Bill

Senate Republicans released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.

Economics

20 h. ago Suspected serial rabbit killer said hurting bunnies was 'kinda like playing god,' jury hears

Calgary man faces animal-cruelty charges in connection with the death of five of his pet rabbits

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20 h. ago Varcoe: 'Important thread of hope': Trump stands by tariffs but Canada seeks trade deal within 30 days

Canada and the U.S. administration still have vastly different views on the role of tariffs and global trade

Economics

21 h. ago In Calgary courts: Suspected serial rabbit killer said hurting bunnies was 'kinda like playing god,' jury hears

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 16 to 20, 2025

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21 h. ago WARMINGTON: No investigation so far as video shows kids kicking Indian PM’s photo

But the Calgary Police and the RCMP are aware of that video and of others with adults in convoy using language like "kill Modi politics"

Society

22 h. ago Wife of Minnesota senator shielded their daughter from gunfire, nephew says

Yvette Hoffman used her body to cover her adult daughter, Hope Hoffman, protecting her from the gunfire.

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22 h. ago Border bill raises questions about more data sharing with U.S: Citizen Lab

OTTAWA — An organization that monitors the effect of information flows on human rights says the new federal border security bill appears to “roll out a welcome mat” for expanded data-sharing agreements with the United States and other foreign authorities. Researchers with The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto say they want the federal […]

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