1 hour ago Blue Jays no match for lowly Chicago White Sox in series opener

In his first start for the Blue Jays, veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull didn’t exactly leave a stirring first impression. In fact, he left a lot to be desired. Turnbull’s outing took a turn for the worse two batters into the evening when he served up a home run to Andrew Benintendi. The visiting Chicago White […]

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4 h. ago MPI Shares WEC 2025 Highlights, Announces Strategic Growth and New Offerings at Annual Press Conference

St. Louis, MO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest meeting and event industry association, hosted its annual press conference today at the World Education Congress (WEC) 2025 in St. Louis, celebrating the success of this year’s signature event and outlining key updates from across the organization.Speakers included: Paul […]

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4 h. ago B2Gold Announces Voting Results from its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A total of 864,407,409 common shares were voted at […]

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6 h. ago “Back on the street”: Critics say Edmonton’s new animal bylaw leaves vulnerable cats behind

“Leaving unknown cats outside, even though they're neutered or spayed, is just really inhumane"

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6 h. ago US Refining Capacity Declines Amid Uncertain Fuel Demand Outlook

US refiners’ operating capacity edged lower in 2024 as an uncertain outlook for gasoline and diesel prompted fuelmakers to pull back after a period of expansion.

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7 h. ago Brockville man facing charges after police search in Maitland area

A 30-year-old man from Brockville is facing a handful of charges after an extensive police search in the Maitland area led to an arrest on Thursday. Alexander Ubdegrove was to have a Friday bail hearing in court at Brockville on charges of resisting a peace officer, flight from a police officer, operation of a vehicle […]

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7 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Reconciling with history on National Indigenous Peoples Day

The proper response to incomplete truths — or even falsehoods — about Canada's past is more open discussion

Society

8 h. ago Here's the minimum salary required to afford a home in Toronto right now

Even with a record 32,000-plus homes up for sale in and around Toronto and few of them actually changing hands, housing affordability in the region is still deteriorating, suggesting that the present market lull is likely to continue.Based on the most recent average house and condo prices in May, along with present interest rates, the market experts at Ratehub.ca have calculated how much a household would need to earn each year to float the standard mortgage in cities across Canada, including in T.O.And, to people living elsewhere in the world (or even the country) where real estate prices are far lower and incomes are higher, the figure may be shocking.Between April and May of this year, the mean price across housing types rose by a slight $2,500 in Toronto, per the firm's data, from $1,009,400 to $1,012,800. This makes the typical monthly mortgage bill in the city $1,968, some $12 more than just a month earlier.In total, at a lending rate of ...

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8 h. ago ‘THIS IS ACTUAL LOVE’: Man proposes to AI chatbot girlfriend before she runs out of memory

A man who grew close to an AI chatbot eventually declared his love, popped the question, and cried his “eyes out” when she said yes. Chris Smith was initially skeptical of AI but once he began to use ChatGPT software in voice mode while mixing music, he fell in love with how helpful it was. […]

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8 h. ago Aufgusshow 2025 Wraps Up: Canada Crowns Its First National Sauna Performance Champions

WHITBY, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s inaugural National Sauna Performance Championship, Aufgusshow 2025, concluded this week at Thermea Spa Village Whitby, marking a major milestone for Canadian wellness culture. Hosted by Groupe Nordik, the three-day event welcomed more than 400 guests from across Canada and showcased 18 captivating performances by 20 talented […]

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8 h. ago Winnipeg cops seek man in hockey jersey accused of violent attack

Winnipeg police are hoping the public can help them identity a suspect wanted in a violent assault that left a man unconscious on Thursday might.

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9 h. ago Motorcyclist dies after collision on Stoney Trail Thursday evening

A 35-year-old was killed when a truck collided with his motorcycle

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9 h. ago Media Advisory: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT:   The unveiling of a […]

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10 h. ago U.K. pulls embassy staff from Iran as countries work to evacuate citizens

Global Affairs Canada said Thursday evening that almost 5,000 people in Iran are registered with the government, a number that has gone up by about 1,500 since Monday.

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10 h. ago Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in northwest Calgary

A 35-year-old Calgary man was killed on Thursday in a collision with a pickup truck towing a utility trailer on Stoney Trail near Sarcee Trail northwest.

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10 h. ago Police arrest suspect in basement of Ontario home after break

On Thursday around 4 a.m., three suspects forced their way through the back door of a home on Brookfield Crescent in Oakville, police said.

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11 h. ago Live updates: Second death confirmed in Bow Glacier Falls rockslide as search resumes

A second death has been confirmed as a result of Thursday’s rockslide in Banff National Park, as a search for other victims continues. The RCMP and Parks Canada said in a 10:15 a.m. update that their search continued throughout the night and into the morning at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. A second […]

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12 h. ago 25 Toronto restaurants you have to check out for Summerlicious 2025

Summerlicious 2025 is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it a crop of droolworthy deals to devour.Summer really creeps up on you, doesn't it? One moment, you're loaded down like a pack mule with knee-high boots and ankle-length jackets, and the next, you're working out ways to leave the house in as little clothing as possible to beat the heat without breaking any laws.It's also the time of year when Toronto's annual city-wide food festival, Summerlicious, kicks off. This event sees hundreds of local restaurants offering exclusive prix fixe menus for three weeks straight. We couldn't be more excited to get into the 2025 offerings.From new-kids-on-the-block to tried-and-true staples, there are too many participating restaurants worth trying to even name, but we've compiled a list of 25 picks sure to satisfy every craving.Reservations for Summerlicious 2025 have officially opened as of June 19, so you'll want to act fast to get your name ...

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12 h. ago Canadian Crypto Firms Struggle to Create First Local Stablecoin

While the US Senate advanced far-reaching stablecoin legislation, Canadian companies are pushing to get even the most basic stablecoin products available for users in the country.

Economics

13 h. ago Fan ’crossed a line’ prior to bullpen confrontation, say Pirates reliever Dennis Santana

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan he said “crossed the line” during the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point was seen leaping and swiping at the person. “You guys know me — I’m a calm demeanor type of person,” Santana said […]

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