35 m. 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

85 m. ago Chile Set to Hold Key Rate, Hint at Future Cuts: Decision Guide

Chile’s central bank will likely hold its key interest rate steady Tuesday, while signaling plans to resume monetary easing as global headwinds crimp growth and local inflation slows toward target.

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3 h. ago China Suggests US Should Help Ease Tensions Between Israel, Iran

China suggested the US use its influence with Israel to stop the conflict with Iran from spilling over, a sign Beijing is becoming increasingly concerned about the stability of a region it relies on for energy supplies.

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5 h. ago New Finance Rules Aim to Accelerate Emissions Cuts in Australia

Australia set new guidelines on the types of projects eligible for sustainable finance, aiming to accelerate investment in emissions reduction in polluting industries like agriculture, mining and energy.

Society

8 h. ago Huge 5.5km stretch of TTC subway will close for this entire weekend

A significant stretch of the TTC subway network will be out of commission for the entire weekend of June 21 to June 22, 2025.The TTC has announced that it plans to suspend subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University between St. Clair West and St. Andrew stations for the duration of the coming weekend.Subway passengers looking to make the most of the first weekend of summer 2025 will have to make do with shuttle buses throughout the outage — and you'll want to plan accordingly.The upcoming outage is just the latest in a series of full weekend outages and early closures that the transit agency attributes to ongoing track work on the system.The TTC announced at the start of the year that the subway network would be subject to an astounding 38 overlapping full-weekend closures in 2025 alone. "While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the end of service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete state-of-good-repair work,&qu...

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9 h. ago Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes

Louisiana is poised to hike taxes on sports betting to pump more than $24 million into athletic departments at the state’s most prominent public universities. Legislation pending before Gov. Jeff Landry would make Louisiana the first state to raise taxes to fund college sports since a judge approved a landmark settlement with the NCAA allowing […]

Sport

13 h. ago Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Earlier in Senate GOP Tax Bill

Senate Republicans released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.

Economics

13 h. ago Kristi Searle: The way a company deals with people during difficult times is critical

Opinion: Smart Canadian companies are ensuring that if job cuts do happen amid the trade war, they are managed with integrity, clear communication, and a plan that doesn’t weaken company culture

Economics

14 h. ago Senate Republicans Release Revised Tax Cuts and Debt Limit Bill

Senate Republicans would cut trillions of dollars in taxes for households in their version of President Donald Trump’s signature economic package, a plan that comes at the expense of curbing health coverage for some low-income Americans and adding to US deficits.

Economics

15 h. ago Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s second-biggest port says shipments to China rose 22 per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2025. The boost has made China the […]

Economics

16 h. ago Mitch Marner's breakup with the Toronto Maple Leafs is getting messy

The latest twist in the ongoing breakup between Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appears to have hit the non-profit sector.According to YYZSportsMedia's Jonah Sigel, Marner's charity — known as the Marner Assist Foundation — is cancelling its annual summer event in Toronto, originally set for next month."After thoughtful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's event, scheduled for July 10 and 11. The uncertainty around Mitch's summer schedule makes it challenging to plan responsibly. Out of respect for the time and commitment of our partners and supporters, we feel it's best to make this decision now," the statement read as shared by Sigel. "While we are disappointed not to come together this year, the Foundation will continue to honour all its commitments to charitable partners. We remain deeply grateful for the community."Multiple reports have suggested that conversation has ceased be...

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16 h. ago Massive wine festival celebrating Canada lands in Toronto this summer

A brand-new wine festival exclusively celebrating Canadian wineries is coming to Toronto this summer, with unlimited samples and local eats.While countries like Italy, France and even New Zealand tend to hog the spotlight on the world wine stage, Canada just so happens to be home to some great wineries of its own, and it's only fair that they get their time to shine, too.Enter Elbows Up Coast-to-Coast Wine Fair, which is taking over Fort York this July for one whole day spent saluting the country's best grape growers.Co-opting the hockey phrase made popular by Canadian comedy legend Mike Myers as a response to tariff threats from below the border, the brand-new wine festival was born out of the desire to uplift boozy beverages cultivated on home turf.At the inaugural installment of the festival, you can expect to explore over 25 different wineries based everywhere from B.C.'s Okanagan Valley to Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley and in between.Geary Avenue favourite Para...

Culture

16 h. ago Driving Sector Growth Through Partnership: BIOQuébec and Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) Sign Memorandum of Understanding

LAVAL, Québec & WINNIPEG, Manitoba — BIOQuébec and Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a partnership between two of Canada’s leading life sciences organizations. This marks an important step toward a more integrated and competitive Canadian life sciences landscape, built on regional strengths […]

Culture

17 h. ago Advocates protest global aid cuts on Parliament Hill amid G7 Summit

Activists are hoping to push the Canadian and other G7 governments to up their commitments to foreign aid with a die-in on Parliament Hill.

Politics

18 h. ago Opinion: UCP's COVID vaccination folly puts children at serious risk

On May 27, the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics published a patient information page about Long COVID in children. It states “Long COVID is common, affecting up to 10 per cent to 20 per cent of children with a history of COVID-19. With almost six million U.S. children potentially affected, this is higher […]

Science

20 h. 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.

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20 h. 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

21 h. ago Mitch Marner is reportedly ghosting Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the silent treatment portion of what's looking like a messy breakup between the star and the team.According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the two parties aren't exactly on speaking terms, with Marner slated to hit free agency next month."Marner's camp is not engaged with [the Leafs]. And I think everybody knows the way this is going to be heading — that on July 1, he's gonna go out there, he's going to hit the market, he's going to pick a team, he's going to set a contract, and he's not coming back to Toronto," Friedman said.The sports journalist added the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights as possible teams interested in Marner, who is coming off a six-year deal worth $10.93 million USD per season.FanDuel Sports Network's Andy Strickland had...

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22 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

23 h. ago Social media use predicts future depression in tweens, new study shows

As American adolescents experience both declining mental health and rising exposure to social media, parents and researchers alike have tried to better understand the link between the two: Does social media fuel mental health struggles? Or are struggling kids more likely to turn to social media? A new study indicates a possible answer. When researchers […]

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