74 m. ago Scorekeeper, referee hit in melee at London youth basketball event: Witness

The Battleground 519 tournament included more than 30 girls basketball teams from across Ontario

Sport

5 h. ago Harvard Wins Reprieve, SALT Stalls: Tax Bill Winners and Losers

US businesses and wealthy universities scored major wins in the Senate Republicans’ version of President Donald Trump’s tax bill, while low-income Americans and clean energy providers are poised to be hit the hardest.

Economics

5 h. ago Tuesday's letters: UCP'S COVID plan means more illness and death

Beginning this fall, the UCP government — undoubtedly urged on by its anti-vaxxer supporters — plans to greatly reduce already low COVID vaccination rates by charging a fee, possibly as much as $110; no longer permitting neighborhood pharmacies to provide COVID vaccinations; and requiring advance bookings at public health clinics. Since COVID disproportionately results in […]

Events

7 h. ago Modi Misses Chance to Push for US Trade Deal as Trump Leaves G

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no opportunity to push for a US trade deal with Donald Trump after the American president left the Group of Seven leaders’ summit early, a potential setback for New Delhi as recent tariff negotiations hit hurdles.

Economics

7 h. ago ‘It’s just too much’: Ontario senior unretires to fight high cost of living

Jane Woodcock, 68, says when her husband died in 2018, quickly realized she did not have enough to live on to support herself and their five animals when the pandemic hit.

Economics

16 h. ago More strong drilling results to feed into coming resource update

Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, Canada Results such as 4.4% CuEq over 9.1m at the Project’s flagship Corner Bay deposit; These follow the recent high-grade results at the nearby Golden Eye prospect HIGHLIGHTS: Latest infill results from Corner Bay demonstrate continuous high-grade mineralisation: 9.1m @ 4.4% CuEq (4.1% Cu, 0.3g/t Au & 14.4g/t Ag) (CB-25-118) Including 3.4m […]

Other

16 h. ago Sherwood Park hit with hail, up to 75 mm of rain Sunday night: Environment Canada

The forecast for Sherwood Park this week projects that there is a potential for rainfall each day through Sunday.

Other

17 h. ago Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she’ll be watching Game 6

EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton bar while watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. It’s the same spot where she watched her husband — Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar Connor McDavid — stickhandle a puck into a net in Game 5. “It’s a feeling […]

Other

19 h. ago Female intentionally hit by vehicle, man facing human trafficking charges: Ottawa police

The investigation began June 6 after a female was hit in the early morning hours by a vehicle in the Laurier Avenue West area near Metcalfe Street, police said

Events

19 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...

Other

19 h. ago Embraer Feels Sting of Geopolitics After Losing Deal to Airbus

The politics of aircraft sales were on full display last month when President Donald Trump, touring the Middle East, helped bring home the biggest widebody order in Boeing Co.’s history.

Politics

20 h. ago Red Lobster CEO Wins Back Diners With New Menu, Friendlier Service

Red Lobster’s new CEO said customer feedback has improved significantly since the restaurant chain emerged from bankruptcy with a revamped menu and a renewed focus on hospitality.

Other

22 h. ago Patient Advocates to Issue Formal Complaint on Behalf of Patients Charged User Fees at Private Clinics

Attn: Newsdesk/Assignment Editor TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Health Coalition will be joined by patients from across Ontario in a press conference (by Zoom) as they announce that they have filed formal complaints on behalf of patients charged user fees for health care at private clinics. When the Ford government redirected […]

Science

22 h. ago Gucci Owner Kering Banks on De Meo’s Record for Its Turnaround

While fixing French carmaker Renault SA, Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo pursued a hobby that would feed into his next job as CEO of Kering SA: A taste for the finer things in life, particularly Swiss watches.

Sport

22 h. ago Justin Bieber addresses ‘anger issues’ in candid post on feeling ‘broken’

'People keep telling me to heal. Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already?' Justin Bieber wrote to his 294 million Instagram followers.

Other

23 h. ago Police in Ontario town find car tied to fatal hit and run set ablaze

Police in Hanover have released an image of a 'destroyed' vehicle they believe was set on fire shortly after a fatal hit and run in the small Ontario community last week.

Events

24 h. ago Brad Paisley bringing the hits and charm to Rogers Place Nov. 7

Country music superstar Brad Paisley is driving his hit machine up to Edmonton on Nov. 7 on his Truck Still Works World Tour. A thinking-person’s hitmaker, some of the West Virginia-born singer-songwriter guitarist’s 50-plus Billboard charters and No. 1 singles include She’s Everything, Mud on the Tires, Whiskey Lullaby with Alison Krauss, Then and When […]

Other

24 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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27 h. ago China Parts Suppliers Are Wary of Carmakers’ Bill Payment Pledge

Chinese carmakers’ pledge to make timely bill payments — an effort to appease officials’ growing scrutiny of a long-running price war — has left many suppliers skeptical about how readily they’ll follow through on their promises.

Culture

27 h. ago Teen in custody after infant among 3 people fatally shot at a carnival

Two other teens, a 17-year-old female and a 15-year-old male, were both hit in the arm, police said

Sport