21 m. ago Toronto taxi scam involved fake vehicles with signs purchased from Amazon

Toronto police say an investigation into a taxi scam that swapped victim's debit or credit cards found modified vehicles that resembled licensed cabs.

Economics

2 h. ago Why B.C. wants India's Bishnoi gang classified as a terrorist group

Will the terrorist group classification of the Bishnoi gang help police investigate extortion cases targeting B.C.'s South Asian community?

Other

2 h. ago Carney’s major projects bill sails through committee. What’s next?

The Liberal government’s legislation would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines.

Politics

2 h. ago Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are “slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday. Personal luxury goods sales that eroded to 364 billion euros ($419 billion) in 2024 are projected to slide by another 2% to 5% this year, the study said, citing threats […]

Economics

2 h. ago Hunters refuse Lithuania government request to shoot wild bear in capital

There is only a tiny number of the protected species in the entire country

Politics

3 h. ago Asante Gold Announces C$206 Million Bought Deal Private Placement of Subscription Receipts

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asante Gold Corporation (CSE: ASE | GSE: ASG | FRANKFURT: 1A9 | U.S.OTC: ASGOF) (“Asante” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce today that, further to its news release dated June 17, […]

Economics

4 h. ago Charles Milliard appelle au ralliement des forces libérales derrière Pablo Rodriguez

Arrivé second à la course à la chefferie, il a toujours l’intention de se présenter aux élections provinciales de 2026.

Economics

4 h. ago FIRST READING: If Iran collapses, regime officials likely to flee to Canada

Canada already has a reputation as a safe haven for high-ranking officials from Tehran

Other

5 h. ago André Pratte: Pablo Rodriguez has won over the Quebec Liberals. That was the easy part

The party will be tempted to run an anti-separatist campaign in 2026, but that would be a mistake. Quebeckers want bigger ideas

Culture

14 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers for $10B valuation: AP source

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the highest for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Jeanie Buss — […]

Economics

15 h. ago Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn’t go […]

Economics

15 h. ago Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians. Representatives of four major coalitions held a news conference Wednesday to ramp up pressure on Ottawa to scrap the proposed […]

Other

15 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

Economics

16 h. ago Volt Lithium Announces Shareholder Approval of Name Change and Results of Its 2025 Annual and Special Meeting

CALGARY, Alberta — Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that shareholders approved the company name change to “LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc.” (the “Name Change”) at the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company held today, June 18, 2025 (the “Meeting”). The Name Change and rebrand was proposed as […]

Other

17 h. ago Toronto cops say 20 arrested, more than 100 charges in Project Yankee

Joint forces investigation leads to dismantling of tow truck crime group

Other

17 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Jeanie Buss […]

Economics

17 h. ago LILLEY: Carney’s team putting up roadblocks to trade deal with U.S.

Supply management bill, Digital Services Tax angering Americans across political spectrum

Transport

18 h. ago Le projet de loi sur les grands projets avance malgré certaines réticences

Certains députés libéraux ont aussi exprimé leurs inquiétudes.

Transport

18 h. ago Tories accuse PM of thinking about Brookfield’s ‘bottom line’ with EV mandate

Carney's financial holdings continue to be sore spot after issues raised in Liberal leadership race, federal election

Other

18 h. ago Toronto man, 21, faces 11 charges in Monday night’s dramatic carjacking

Toronto Police have made an arrest in Monday night’s carjacking investigation that ended dramatically with a roadblock on the Gardiner Expressway and a suspect jumping off the roadway. Cop said on Monday around 9:35 p.m., police responded to a carjacking call in the Finch Ave. E. and Yonge St. area. It’s alleged that the victim […]

Transport