4 m. ago N.B. town reviewing raceway safety after child’s death at harness racing event

A three-year-old child was struck by the starting gate, which was being pulled by a pickup truck, and later died.

Events

14 m. ago US Draws Ire of France, Canada at Meeting of Finance Regulators

Top officials from central banks and finance ministries were forced to call a timeout at a meeting of the world’s most powerful financial watchdog last week, amid clashes over the US stance on climate change.

Other

28 m. ago Scorekeeper, referee hit in melee at London youth basketball event: Witness

The Battleground 519 tournament included more than 30 girls basketball teams from across Ontario

Sport

29 m. ago Commissioner Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp

Jay Monahan is leaving the PGA Tour next year after a decade that ends with a league fractured by the Saudi riches of LIV Golf, turning it over to top NFL executive Brian Rolapp in a new role as CEO. Rolapp, the chief media and business officer for the NFL and a key executive for […]

Society

30 m. ago Tax Bill Lacks Votes as Senate Aims for Deals on SALT, Medicaid

Republican leaders are aiming for quick negotiations over needed changes to the newly unveiled Senate tax bill which lacks the votes to secure majorities in both chambers as written.

Economics

33 m. ago MEG Energy urges shareholders to reject unsolicited takeover offer by Strathcona Resources

Strathcona and MEG both extract bitumen using steam-driven techniques in eastern Alberta and don't have fuel refining or retail businesses like some bigger oilsands players.

Other

34 m. ago Colombian Superintendent of Finance Approves Current Public Tender Offer for Mineros Shares

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces that the Colombian Superintendent of Finance (the “SFC”) has accepted the application made by Sun Valley Investments AG (“Sun Valley”) on May 27, 2025 to make a public tender offer in Colombia to acquire between 8% and 11%, being a minimum of 23,978,993 […]

Other

65 m. ago Emerging Markets Remain at Ease Even as Mideast War Escalates

The worsening Israel-Iran conflict is having little impact on the geopolitical risk premium for emerging markets, with investors betting that Tehran is too weak to spark a global market crisis.

Other

87 m. ago Andersen Consulting Continues Global Expansion with Addition of Azurian Consulting

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting bolsters its capabilities in business transformation, technology, and artificial intelligence through a Collaboration Agreement with Azurian Consulting. Founded in 2012, Azurian Consulting provides a comprehensive suite of services including digital strategy transformation, data-driven strategy, business process optimization, and change management. Based in Latin America, Azurian Consulting serves clients in a […]

Other

87 m. ago Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking — or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it — is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other […]

Politics

97 m. ago OSG Corporation Extends its Contract with Rimini Street for Support of its Oracle EBS Systems through 2029

With 8% reduction in total IT operating costs achieved by choosing Rimini Street, Japanese manufacturer commits to a long-term partnership as part of its strategic plans to self-fund productivity-enhancing initiatives for growth LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading […]

Other

98 m. ago Porter Airlines is North America’s Best Regional Airline: Skytrax

TORONTO — Porter Airlines was selected as Best Regional Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, for the second consecutive year. The category includes airlines that primarily or exclusively fly within North America. Over 100 countries participate in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to select the award winners. This […]

Other

2 h. ago How a group of Vancouver volunteers is helping older adults reconnect with the outdoors — one ride at a time

Last year, Vancouver Cycling Without Age Society completed 500 rides, logging 3,500 kilometres taking seniors on scenic rides around town in three-wheeled electric-assisted bike

Other

2 h. ago Vancouver talent agency that launched careers of Ryan Reynolds, Carly Pope celebrates 35th anniversary 

The Characters Talent Agency Vancouver is marking three and half decades in TV/film production business

Culture

2 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,...

Culture

3 h. ago No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff say

A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets, despite concerns those powers could be undercut by a recent Ontario law. The report set to go before the city’s executive committee today says there’s “no impact” to the city’s ability to […]

Other

3 h. ago EU Top Envoy Warns of Broader Conflict If US Is Involved in Iran

US military involvement in the spiraling conflict between Iran and Israel risks spreading throughout the Middle East, the European Union’s top diplomat warned on Tuesday.

Events

3 h. ago Spanish Mountain Gold Concludes Diamond Drill Program with 300 m Step

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold”) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF) is pleased to report final drill results from the recently completed 10,000 m winter drilling program. The results include a strategic step-out hole located approximately 300 m to the northwest of the K-Zone high-grade intercept […]

Other

3 h. ago Update on International Arbitration Against The Venezuelan Government

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that on June 13, 2025 the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) confirmed that the Tribunal for the arbitration initiated by GR Mining (Barbados) Inc., a subsidiary of Gold Reserve, against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela shall […]

Society

3 h. ago No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets.

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