36 m. 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 […]

Culture

47 m. ago Support grows for search of Regina landfill for missing Indigenous woman

Now entering day four of her hunger strike outside the Regina landfill, family and supporters are starting to join Michele Bear on her journey.

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70 m. ago Letters to The Sun: Community services not keeping up with development in Vancouver

Being a long-time Vancouver resident, I’ve seen the evolution of the city firsthand. There are so many amazing attributes to enjoy and be proud of, but the current direction of city council and development at all costs is not one of them. They work to build more housing — great, but then delay the needed […]

Sport

2 h. ago Calgary Flames Foundation announces $3 million for four 'Flames Rotary Sport Zones'

All-season sports courts will be built in Sunalta, Crossroads, Pineridge and one more community

Economics

4 h. ago VIA Rail and Unifor reach tentative agreement, strike averted

MONTREAL — Via Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing 2,400 workers across the country. The deal averts a walkout involving members of Unifor, who had voted for a strike mandate to be exercised as early as Sunday. Unifor says the tentative agreement offers gains in wages, job security and working conditions. […]

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5 h. ago 'Dire straits': Wesgroup layoffs sign of big downturn in residential construction in B.C.

Experts say that as construction wraps up on current multi-family projects, there could be a surge in job losses

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5 h. ago Pine Creek offers family a quiet community to plant roots in

New home by Anthem attracts family through its "thoughtful design, which perfectly balances functionality and esthetics.”

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5 h. ago Vybond Opens New Corporate Headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, Honoring a Legacy of Innovation and Community Partnership

FRANKLIN, Ky. — Vybond Group, Inc., a leader in specialty tape manufacturing, officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated both a new beginning and a return to its roots. Local leaders, community members, and company executives gathered at the historic manufacturing site, which has produced tape products […]

Economics

6 h. ago New Vancouver clothing brand offers 'intentional, timeless' designs

Canadian clothing brand Hijulez offers designs made in Vancouver. Find out more.

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6 h. ago Opinion: Plan for downtown Edmonton should reflect the needs of everyone

On June 26, city council will vote on whether to extend the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy — funding that would support the new Downtown Action Plan, a $553-million strategy made up of eight main categories and 45 detailed subcategories. Over the past decade, downtown Edmonton has seen big changes: the Ice District and the long-awaited […]

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6 h. ago Lam sisters called family for help amid alleged abuse before killing their mother, court hears

Defence lawyers told the courtroom the older brothers will testify to decades of abuse against the Lam sisters by their mother.

Events

6 h. ago Manitoba RCMP investigating double homicide in Victoria Beach; suspect not caught

VICTORIA BEACH — Manitoba RCMP are investigating a double homicide after the bodies of two people were found in a small community north of Winnipeg. Police say they received a call about a possible shooting on Hampton Road in Victoria Beach, a resort community along the southeastern shores of Lake Winnipeg. When they arrived, officers […]

Economics

7 h. ago ‘I had a beautiful son’: Tyrell Beals’ mother still looking for answers 1 year after homicide

More than a year after her son, Tyrell Beals, was killed in the community of North Preston, outside Halifax, Leslie Sparks is still searching for answers. 

Events

7 h. ago Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Kicks Off the Summer with BOGO Baker Deal

Indulge in the Ultimate Summer Feast – Get a Free Baker on June 20, 2025, In-Store, Online, or via the Dickey’s App Dallas, TX, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching the summer season with an irresistible Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) Baker offer, available on Friday, June 20, 2025. […]

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8 h. ago BofA Touts Hedges as Emerging Markets Shrug Off Middle East Risks

Currency bets across Europe, Middle East and Africa offer the best hedges against a rebound in the US dollar as investors grow complacent about risks from escalating geopolitical tensions, Bank of America Corp. says.

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8 h. ago Toronto getting new direct flight to sprawling metropolis where Europe meets Asia

Looking to take a Turkish getaway? Air Transat's new route just made your next vacation a whole lot easier. The airline is launching a new non-stop route between Toronto and Istanbul, which will cut down travel time and offer a direct way to get to Türkiye's most tourist-filled city. The new service, the first of its kind for Air Transat, will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between Toronto and Istanbul. This announcement also signifies the route as Air Transat's longest ever crossing, spanning approximately 5,077 miles, surpassing its direct flights from Toronto to Athens. Istanbul has been visa-free for Canadians since 2024. Photo: Nate Hovee/Shutterstock The launch marks a significant interline partnership between Air Transat and Turkish Airlines, as the two carriers collaborate to offer improved air service between the two countries, linking Toronto to Istanbul with easy direct flights.  Istanbul has been ...

Economics

9 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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9 h. ago An ugly Toronto parking lot has been transformed into a colourful oasis

A Toronto parking lot known for raking in over $1 million per year just gained a colourful addition.The Green P Carpark 244 at 34 Hanna Ave in Liberty Village is planned to be converted into a new public park following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the neighbourhood is getting a taste of things to come through a new temporary public space.The 184-spot surface parking lot at the corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue has just been spruced up with a colourful mural that invites locals to love their community.The Love Liberty mural by local artist Elise Goodhoofd officially opened on Friday, June 20 to kick off the summer season.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Liberty Village BIA (@libertyvillagebia)Goodhoofd explains that the 10,000 square foot mural "will be used as a temporary park for the next few years, during FIFA.""I painted eight-foot letters spe...

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9 h. ago Review: ‘Mario Kart World’ a solid, safe offering for Switch 2’s early adopters

TORONTO — When the hybrid Nintendo Switch console hit the market in 2017, the bold new system had a bold new game to match. “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” introduced an open world and non-linear structure to the hit franchise — radical departures from past “Zelda” games — and the risk was rewarded […]

Culture

10 h. ago Ireland Shuts Last Coal Plant as Europe’s Phaseout Accelerates

Ireland became the latest European country to put an end to coal-fired power generation, with Spain and Italy set to follow soon.

Economics