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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 8:00 AM 12 unique gifts for Father's Day that Dad will love       From outdoor dads to gardener dads and beyond--whatever his wheelhouse, we've got a gift to celebrate them this June 15th. Happy gift shoppiing!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:53 AM Edmonton Oilers look to return Stanley Cup to Canada as final kicks off       The last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup was in 1993, despite a team from Canada being in the finals multiple times since.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:39 AM Bank of Canada to make interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty lingers       The Bank of Canada is set to make its interest rate decision, even as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:13 AM South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North       Lee began his term hours after winning an election triggered in April by the removal of then-President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated imposition of martial law late last year.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:02 AM Carney government faces 1st confidence vote with throne speech       The vote on the throne speech itself is a confidence vote, which means that if the government loses it, it could be forced into a general election.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:00 AM An emergency alert intended for just one area went across Ontario. Nobody will say how       "Emergency alert," the message appearing on phones read, warning people to shelter in place as police investigated a homicide. The suspect: "Unknown male."

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:00 AM Fredericton non-profit aims to help children caught in intimate partner violence situations       Children are some of the invisible victims of intimate partner violence in Canada, and a non-profit is aiming to help them feel safe while working through difficult feelings.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:00 AM Unhoused Montreal woman almost killed in 'terrible' attack, driver charged       Housing rights advocates held a protest near the scene of the incident to denounce the alleged attack, with the victim now speaking out.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:00 AM N.S. works to expand cell coverage, stop gaps in community where 2 kids disappeared       Most recently, service gaps were identified in the area of Lansdowne Station in Pictou County where two children have been missing for a month.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:53 AM Jordan Romano embraces Toronto return after adjusting to life with Phillies       Jordan Romano enjoyed a relaxing dinner with his entire family at his parents' home in Markham, Ont., on Monday evening, just like old times.  What was on the menu?  "My youngest sister has wanted to open a taco food truck. So, she's sampling some new taco ideas and stuff," Romano said while sitting in the visitors' […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:42 AM What to know about fatal shooting of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss       What prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series "King of the Hill," remained unclear on Tuesday. While Joss' husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled "violent homophobic slurs" before opening fire, San Antonio police have said they've found […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:20 AM Toronto to fund more summer programs for youth aimed at violence prevention       The City of Toronto is putting forward a "summer safety plan" aimed at tackling youth violence through programs that help young people build skills and secure jobs. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said the initiative will help 3,000 young people and more than 500 families participate in summer recreation and youth violence prevention programs. "Our goal […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:14 AM Behind the scenes of this week's First Ministers' meeting from someone who's been at the table       Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first meeting with premiers since the federal election and by most accounts it was a big success, with Ontario's Doug Ford claiming it was the best in 10 years. The 14 leaders discussed the federal plan to fast track nation building projects and despite some rhetoric in advance of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:37 AM Toronto police to provide update on Scarborough pub mass shooting that injured 12       Toronto police are expected to provide an update today on the investigation of a brazen mass shooting inside the Piper Arms pub, where 12 people were injured in Scarborough. The shooting happened just after 10:30 p.m. on March 7, 2025, during the grand opening of the pub on Progress Avenue across from Scarborough Town Centre. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:24 AM Australian woman on trial for mushroom murder of in-laws says she was trying to fix a 'bland' lunch       WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Before Erin Patterson's in-laws and their relatives arrived at her home for lunch, she bought pricey ingredients, consulted friends about recipes and sent her children out to a movie. Then, the Australian woman served them a dish containing poisonous death cap mushrooms — a meal that was fatal for three […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:08 AM Bowden Francis records only five outs as Phillies dump Blue Jays 8-3       Toronto starter Bowden Francis started his outing Tuesday with a four-pitch walk, and it went downhill from there. Trea Turner and Bryce Harper followed with solo homers as the Phillies stormed out to a six-run lead — sending 11 batters to the plate — en route to an 8-3 victory that ended Toronto's five-game winning […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:50 AM 'The point is clear': Second child drowns at Mississauga park in 10 months, renewing safety concerns       Erindale Park in Mississauga, a well-known spot for community gatherings and recreation, was the site of a tragic incident over the weekend, where a child drowned, marking the second such fatality at the park in the past 10 months. The repeated tragedy has raised concerns among local residents and city councillors, prompting renewed discussions about […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:00 AM Greater Toronto home sales fall 13.3 per cent in May: board       TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area remained weak in May while inventory levels were up — giving more negotiating leverage to potential homebuyers. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says 6,244 homes were sold in May, down 13.3 per cent year-over-year. Meanwhile, new listings reached 21,819 last month, up 14 per cent […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM MPs to vote on government's speech from the throne in confidence motion       OTTAWA — The Liberal minority government's first real test comes today as MPs are scheduled to vote on the government's throne speech. The Liberals lost a vote Monday evening when opposition members successfully amended the speech to call on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for the summer. Government whip Mark […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain       Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days. More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that there would be challenging days […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM Quebec law that helps victims of intimate image sharing remove photos now in effect       MONTREAL — A Quebec law is coming into force, giving people new tools to obtain a court order to remove intimate images posted online. Under the Criminal Code, publishing, texting or sharing intimate images of someone without their consent is a crime. But for most victims, this does not always mean unlawfully shared images will […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM Canada hopes eighth time a charm as nation seeks first Stanley Cup in a generation       EDMONTON — Here we go again. From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation's Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in the NHL final. This year's Cup clash comes with a bit more patriotic fervour than usual given U.S. President Donald Trump […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM Bank of Canada set for interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty persists       OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision today as the United States' trade dispute continues to cloud the economic outlook. A poll of economists provided by LSEG Data & Analytics ahead of the decision shows they expect the central bank will leave its policy rate unchanged at 2.75 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:34 AM What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites       TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Shootings have erupted nearly daily this week in the Gaza Strip in the vicinity of new hubs where desperate Palestinians are being directed to collect food. Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire. Hospital officials say at least 80 people have been killed and hundreds wounded. The Israeli military […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:22 AM OCDSB trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth, a lightning rod for controversy, resigns       Kaplan-Myrth resigned Tuesday night after a tumultuous term as a trustee on the city's biggest school board.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:30 AM Gearey: Public service is getting very little guidance under Carney       Public servants have a duty to advise ministers with precision. But so far, the ministers themselves are getting only vague direction, with no individual mandate letters or a budget.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM Today's letters: Hospital parking will never be free       Wednesday, June 4: Either taxpayers or users — or a combination — will foot the bill, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM Adisoke: Ottawa's new super library could be delayed by construction 'pressures'       The $334-million Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility has been under construction since November 2021 and is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 AM ALS took his father. Now this Carleton researcher is fighting back       Daniel Knight vowed to be part of the solution when his father was diagnosed with ALS. Today, he is doing groundbreaking research.

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:00 AM Reader sound off: Windsor wrong to hire mayor's wife; choppers aren't cheap       Hiring of mayor's wife as City of Windsor manager is nepotism Re: 'Very few in the city as qualified,' Windsor mayor says of wife's hiring by city (May 27) With Drew Dilkens' wife being hired for a well-paid city hall job, Windsor's mayor joins Doug Ford in the unethical practice of placing family members on […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Bono doesn't have a clue       Wednesday, June 4: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:09 AM Shouldn't life insurance companies be investing with our health in mind?       Canada's biggest life and health insurers are using the same money we give them to insure our well-being to invest in the greatest threat to human health: climate change.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:09 AM Pipeline politics put Eby and Smith on a collision course       If there is one thing BC and Alberta can't see eye to eye on, it's oil pipelines. The incessant demands by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for another oil pipeline to the West Coast spells nothing but trouble for her BC counterpart, David Eby.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:09 AM Pulp fiction: How high-emitting paper mills have flown under the radar       Environmental Protection Agency accounting loopholes and aging equipment have helped fuel pollution that may be undercounted by 350 per cent — and concealed the fact that some mills emit as much CO2 as oil refineries.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:09 AM When it comes to the 'national interest,' everyone has an opinion       As Mark Carney's Liberal government prepares to table its criteria for nation-building projects, many competing visions are coalescing — and the spectre of pipelines past looms large.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:09 AM Atlantic premiers pitch Carney a national energy corridor        The project, which is far from the first time the provinces have discussed a mega energy connection project, has an initial price tag of $8 billion.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:09 AM Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation       The province has passed its controversial Bill 17, initially tabled last month, in a move that critics say denies municipalities across Ontario the ability to adequately address climate threats.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:00 AM FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Imagining a future with Parekh and Brzustewicz on blue line       In Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz, do the Flames have a pair of eventual fixtures for their top two defence pairings?

Calgary Sun Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:01 AM Letters June 4, 2025: 'Not exactly in love with the new foliage all over the city.'       City's new flower After walking our area in the southwest I've come up with a new flower for the city: the dandelion! I also have a new saying: 'Do less, charge more!' Jim Hunt (No fan of the yellow and white floofs, are you?) Wildlife, beware I'm always annoyed beyond belief when I hear that […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:00 AM EISEN and HILL: Smith government should reintroduce single income tax to drive economic growth       At $75,000 in income, Albertans still face the ninth-highest combined (federal and provincial) income tax rate out of 61 Canadian provinces and U.S. states.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, June 4, 2025 1:36 AM B.C. Filipino community group upset with Vancouver council's sudden Lapu Lapu Day memorial event decision       Planning for Rogers Arena event was made without consulting families, says Filipino B.C.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, June 4, 2025 12:10 AM Australian police say industrial cooler filled with huge volume of methamphetamine came from Vancouver       Two Canadians among seven men nabbed in multinational drug smuggling ring in Sydney's western suburbs