4 h. ago Deal, Not Bombs, Seen as Only Way to End Iranian Nuclear Threat

While President Donald Trump weighs whether to join Israel’s assault on Iran, foreign policy veterans and analysts argue that a negotiated settlement, not bombs nor commandos, is the only way to eliminate the threat of Tehran gaining a nuclear weapon.

Events

7 h. ago Shot hit London law firm from 'considerable distance', police say

A bullet that struck a London lawyer's office was fired from “a considerable distance” in an apparently targeted incident, says the head of the city police guns and gangs section.

Economics

7 h. ago M&A in Canadian oil and gas accelerating: ‘We see a lot of consolidation’ says Keyera CEO

Observers say a wave of consolidation is underway in the oilpatch

Other

8 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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9 h. ago B.C. government earmarks more money to target repeat offenders, violent crime

The Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) program launched in March 2023 and has supported 148 police operations in 28 communities throughout the province.

Events

9 h. ago As Musk’s ‘robotaxi’ rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe. In a letter, seven state legislators asked Tesla to wait until September when a new law takes effect that will […]

Economics

9 h. ago 'It's my job to connect with Connor': Oilers GM ready and waiting to work with McDavid on new deal

Oilers GM Stan Bowman says he’s looking at making changes in goal and at forward with the Edmonton Oilers, but he’s not looking at major change, given the success of the Stanley Cup Final team. Said Bowman at his season-end press conference today: “Sitting here today with the way it ended, it certainly feels like […]

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11 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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12 h. ago Trump Pledge of Quick China Magnet Flows Has Yet to Materialize

Almost 10 days since President Donald Trump declared a “done” trade deal with Beijing, US companies remain largely in the dark on when they’ll receive crucial magnets from China — and whether Washington, in turn, will allow a host of other exports to resume.

Other

13 h. ago EU Abandons Proposal to Lower Price Cap on Russian Oil to $45

The European Union shelved a plan for a stricter price cap on Russian oil exports over concerns that the US won’t back tougher sanctions due to rising crude prices.

Economics

14 h. ago Sprott Physical Uranium Trust Closes Upsized US$200 Million Bought Deal Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. This press release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Trust’s amended and restated prospectus supplement dated December 6, 2024 to its base shelf […]

Economics

14 h. ago Arizona Sonoran Announces Closing of C$51,750,000 Bought Deal Public Offering of Common Shares

The final short form prospectus is accessible through SEDAR+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO — Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its previously announced public offering of common […]

Economics

15 h. ago OHL: London Knights acquire forward in deal with the Niagara IceDogs

The London Knights are already thinking about next season. Fresh off the franchise’s third Memorial Cup championship, the management team is back from the national junior hockey tournament in Rimouski and swinging a deal – acquiring forward Max Crete from the Niagara IceDogs in exchange for prospect Jacob Monks and a 2028 ninth-round pick. Crete, […]

Other

16 h. ago Spain rejects proposed defence spending hike ahead of NATO summit

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrote in a letter that “committing to a five per cent target would not only be unreasonable, but also counterproductive."

Events

16 h. ago TomaGold Set to Launch Strategic Drilling Campaign on its Chibougamau Projects

Planned 53-hole exploration drilling campaign targeting mainly the Berrigan, Radar, David, Dufault and Obalski properties MONTREAL — TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT) (“TomaGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its 2025 drilling campaign, which will focus primarily on the properties currently under option from SOQUEM and Chibougamau Independent Mines in the […]

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17 h. ago Texas Oil Dynasty Targets Payout With $8 Billion Mitsubishi Deal

Albert and Gordon Huddleston are on the cusp of cementing their place in a gilded lineage of Texas oil tycoons who amassed fortunes drilling across the world.

Economics

17 h. ago Oil dips as Trump signals Iran strike decision within two weeks

Brent tumbled as much as 3.5% to trade below US$77 a barrel

Other

18 h. ago Friday's letters: If Alberta separates, Edmonton should leave Alberta

For the safety and prosperity of all fellow residents, if Alberta tries to separate from Canada, Edmonton must separate from Alberta. As a Canadian enclave freed from the shackles of the polluting oil and gas industry holding us back from diversification, we would be Canada’s sixth-largest provincial economy by GDP and fifth-largest province by population. […]

Other

18 h. ago Will the conflicts in the Middle East affect mortgage rates?

Robert McLister: Oil spikes only become a real headache if war-fuelled inflation drags on for more than a matter of months

Events

23 h. ago China’s Record Oil Stockpile Offers Buffer as Iran Crisis Builds

Oil refiners in China — the largest takers of Iranian crude — are unfazed for now about the possibility of interruptions to Middle Eastern supplies given the nation has a record stockpile that provides a temporary buffer.

Economics