20 m. ago Israel’s ambassador to Canada calls on G7 leaders to act on Iran threat

Iddo Moed said a nuclear-armed Iran poses a dire threat to the entire world, not just Israel

Politics

45 m. ago Criminal network tied to towing industry dismantled: Peel police

Police have dismantled an organized criminal network linked to the towing industry and seized tow trucks, stolen vehicles and weapons after an investigation into several extortion incidents. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says the investigation dubbed Project Outsource is a blow to the alleged criminal organization that spread fear and violence in the community. […]

Events

55 m. ago Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar concert after Drake calls him out

Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concert after Drake called him out for his attendance amid an ongoing feud between the two rappers.

Other

67 m. ago Jagmeet Singh and Drake's tense new beef has fans bewildered

With all of the economic and other stresses facing Canadians right now, it's no wonder that so many are turning to an unexpected altercation between arguably our most famous celebrity and a once-popular politician for a little levity and entertainment this week.Even if Drake has had a bit of a fall from grace amid his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, he still stands as one of the most recognized exports from Toronto and Canada as a whole, serving as a walking advertisement for his hometown as he makes regular references to the city in his music.So, Lamar stopping in the 6ix on his latest tour while the two are so at odds could be seen as a bit of a slap in the face — and, Drake seems to think that the same can be said for anyone who attended one of his Compton-born adversary's shows, which took place at the Rogers Centre this past Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13.Among those atten...

Sport

70 m. ago ‘I shouldn’t have gone at all’: Jagmeet Singh regrets attending Kendrick Lamar concert in Drake’s hometown

'I went for SZA, not Kendrick,' he says after being called out by Lamar's nemesis Drake as a 'goof' for attending the event

Other

74 m. ago La France ferme cinq stands israéliens d’armement au Salon du Bourget, l’État hébreu s’insurge

Les autorités avaient demandé à ce qu’aucun armement «offensif» soit exposé, condition qui n’aurait pas été respectée.

Other

79 m. ago SAIF Partners Files Definitive Proxy Materials in Connection with Sinovac Biotech 2025 Special Meeting of Shareholders; Nominates Ten Highly Qualified Director Candidates to the Board

Sends Open Letter to Sinovac Shareholders Calling for a New Board to End Years of Chaos at Sinovac SAIF Nominees Will Work to Resolve Costly Legal Battles, Take Action to Resume Stock Trading after Six-Year Halt, and Facilitate Distribution of Cash That Rightfully Belongs to Shareholders Urges Sinovac Shareholders to VOTE the GOLD Proxy Card […]

Culture

84 m. ago Animal Alliance of Canada Urges an Immediate Suspension of Manitoba’s Spring Bear Hunt in Response to Rampant Wildfires

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National animal protection organization Animal Alliance of Canada is calling on the government of Manitoba to order an immediate suspension of the current black bear hunt in light of continuing active wildfires. At least 21 fires, including eight deemed to be out of control and scattered throughout the […]

Events

90 m. ago NDP calls for RCMP to include ‘permanently deleted’ emails in Greenbelt probe

NDP Leader Marit Stiles is also acknowledging that the opposition parties at Queen's Park may have 'run out' of options to hold the government to account.

Other

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

Chairman James McFarland called the offer 'inadequate by all reasonable measures'

Other

2 h. ago How two satellites are mimicking total solar eclipses in space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of on-demand totality for scientists. The European Space Agency released the eclipse pictures at the Paris Air Show on Monday. Launched late last year, the orbiting duo have churned […]

Other

2 h. ago Comment le pistolet à eau est devenu un symbole du surtourisme à Barcelone

Les habitants qui les utilisent craignent qu’une affluence excessive de visiteurs ne les chasse de leurs quartiers.

Other

3 h. ago La France ferme cinq stands israéliens d’armement au Salon de Bourget, l’État hébreu s’insurge

Les autorités avaient demandé à ce qu’aucun armement «offensif » soit exposé, condition qui n’aurait pas été respectée.

Other

3 h. ago EU Faces Struggle to Cut Russia Oil Price Cap on Mideast Risk

The European Union faces an uphill struggle to lower the Russian oil price cap after US opposition at the Group of Seven summit and a crude price spike driven by Iran-Israel tensions.

Economics

3 h. ago Former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

Statement from Unifor calls the union leader 'a beloved and iconic figure in Canada's labour movement' and 'a tireless advocate for working people'

Society

5 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

7 h. ago Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Middle East as Conflict Intensifies

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since Friday as they assess the risks from Israel’s conflict with Iran, fueling concerns over export flows from the region.

Events

7 h. ago US Stocks Risk 20% Drop in High Inflation Scenario, RBC Says

The S&P 500 Index risks sinking 20% if inflation spikes on the back of higher oil prices, according to a report by RBC Capital Markets LLC strategists that laid out three possible pullbacks.

Economics

7 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: He mildly questioned DEI. His law school calls that ‘misconduct’

Former law student takes University of Saskatchewan to court over kangaroo misconduct trials

Society

7 h. ago European Gas Prices Rise With Middle East Conflict Intensifying

European natural gas prices extended gains as fears of a wider war in the Middle East continued to dominate energy markets.

Economics