2 m. ago ‘No space for Bezos’: Venice locals protest billionaire’s wedding plans

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are set to get married in a star-studded wedding, but some Venice locals are not happy about it.

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19 m. ago Red Lobster CEO Wins Back Diners With New Menu, Friendlier Service

Red Lobster’s new CEO said customer feedback has improved significantly since the restaurant chain emerged from bankruptcy with a revamped menu and a renewed focus on hospitality.

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43 m. ago European Union leaders say Canada will sign defence procurement pact this month

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit the administrative capital of the European Union on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission […]

Politics

2 h. ago Here's what will replace Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza after 70 years

Toronto's first-ever suburban shopping plaza is destined for demolition after over seven decades at the Bathurst and Lawrence intersection.Conceptual plans to redevelop the Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W. first emerged earlier this year, and the push to demolish the plaza has since taken a big step forward with the submission of a formal planning application with the City of Toronto.Developer RioCan has entered into a joint venture with property owner the Milestone Group with hopes to transform the site — which has hosted a shopping centre since 1953 — into a new mixed-use community that would introduce significant residential density while preserving the site's importance as a retail centre.The project team announced in March that it has begun working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."Locals got their first glimpse at preliminary concept plans for the redeve...

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2 h. ago Mitch Marner reportedly cancelling annual charity event an ominous sign for free agent

While an official statement hasn't been made, Marner's Assist Foundation website makes no reference to event that had been set for next month

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2 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

3 h. ago Canadian Grand Prix CEO confident about event’s future after successful 2025

Jean-Philippe Paradis took over as CEO and president of Octane Racing Group — the Canadian GP promoter — after longtime executive Francois Dumontier stepped down last summer.

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3 h. ago Police in Ontario town find car tied to fatal hit and run set ablaze

Police in Hanover have released an image of a 'destroyed' vehicle they believe was set on fire shortly after a fatal hit and run in the small Ontario community last week.

Events

4 h. ago Purpose XRP ETF Receives OSC Receipt, Set to Launch on TSX on Wednesday, June 18, 2025

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce that it has received a final prospectus receipt for the Purpose XRP ETF, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital asset investing in Canada. The ETF is expected to begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the […]

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4 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

5 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...

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5 h. ago WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in some parts of the messaging app

LONDON (AP) — WhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in some parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service. Advertisements will be shown only in the app’s Updates tab, which is used by as […]

Culture

5 h. ago Enveric Biosciences Announces Participation in 2025 BIO International Convention

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) (“Enveric” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced that the company is participating in the BIO International Convention being held June 16-19, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. During the conference, CEO […]

Society

6 h. ago Canadian home sales rise for the first time in more than six months

Housing market's long-awaited turnaround may finally be happening, says CREA

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7 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 Aurora Spine Surpasses 1,500 Successful Surgeries Using DEXA

Award-Winning DEXA Technology™ Continues to Redefine Patient-Matched Spinal Care Please click to view image CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a leader in innovative spinal implant technology, is proud to announce that its DEXA-C™ system has now been successfully used in more […]

Science

8 h. ago Carney, Trump set to meet during G7 summit amid ‘sensitive’ talks

It's Trump's first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should become an American state, leading Canadians to boo the American anthem at hockey games.

Politics

12 h. ago Buy Canadian moment creates opportunity for Roots and its domestic leather business

TORONTO — Rifling through the Roots Corp. product archives on a recent Thursday morning, CEO Meghan Roach is surrounded by the kind of heritage “most consumer brands would die to have.” In every direction she turns are racks of leather jackets spanning the company’s 52 years. Some are replicas of custom pieces gifted to Toronto […]

Economics

12 h. ago Gucci Owner Surges as Renault CEO Set to Join for Turnaround

Kering SA shares surged as the owner of the struggling Gucci fashion label prepares to name the chief executive officer of Renault SA as its next CEO in a bid for a turnaround.

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13 h. ago 97% of Agencies Faced Major Creative Campaign Challenges, According to New PMI Survey

As campaign complexity surges, new research spotlights how project professionals are powering marketing creativity and business impact CANNES, France — Creative leaders today face mounting pressure to deliver bold, fresh experiences that boost brand awareness and keep customers engaged in an increasingly saturated market. A new survey from Project Management Institute (PMI) highlights that 97% […]

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