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Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:58 PM Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year       Jean-François Roberge says the government will study three scenarios of 25,000, 35,000 and 45,000 immigrants per year.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:36 PM Kananaskis golf course getting ready for G7, possible Trump visit       The Kananaskis Country Golf Club is in the tightly controlled perimeter that'll be closed to the public during the G7 summit and is one of two primary locations leaders could use.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:32 PM Winnipeg police handle busy night of weapons arrests, stabbings       Police said a series of violent incidents between Wednesday and Thursday ultimately led to five arrests -- with the potential for more to come -- and three taken to hospital.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:23 PM Woman dragged into woods at High Park and sexually assaulted: Toronto police       Toronto police say they are looking for a suspect after a woman was dragged into a wooded area of High Park and sexually assaulted Wednesday night.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:16 PM Alberta ditches beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support local businesses       The fee hike was introduced in February and substantially lowered the production threshold breweries needed to hit before they had to pay higher fees to the province.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:09 PM B.C. wildfire crews defend homes in Kelly Lake as Kiskatinaw River fire approaches       The fire has now grown past Kelly Lake Road and officials will be keeping a close eye on the winds, which are expected to gust up to 60 km/h and will remain elevated overnight.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:03 PM What is citizenship by descent? A look at Canada's new proposal       The federal government is looking to make it easier for people not born in Canada but are the grandchild of a grandparent who is Canadian to obtain citizenship.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:58 PM Ministers plan trade mission to Europe to pitch B.C. tech industry       British Columbia ministers are set to travel to Europe in a bid to diversify and strengthen markets for the province's tech industries, even as Premier David Eby continues an Asian trade mission.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:52 PM Memorial mass in Vancouver to mark 40 days since Lapu Lapu Day attack       Members of Vancouver's Filipino community and others will honour and pray for victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack at a memorial mass today, 40 days after the tragedy that left 11 people dead.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:48 PM Loblaw removes Folgers coffee from stores over 'unjustified' price hikes       Loblaw said it decided to delist all Folgers products after talks with the coffee maker's manufacturer couldn't solve the impasse.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:46 PM Ontario expediting process for U.S. doctors, nurses to work in province       Doctors and nurses licensed in the United States will soon be able to more easily practise in Ontario, under changes announced today by the minister of health. Sylvia Jones says the move will increase the number of health-care professionals working in the province. The province is enabling qualified U.S.-licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:33 PM 17-year-old facing 34 charges for robbery, theft in North and West York       Toronto police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with more than 15 robberies and thefts in the North and West York areas. Police say the incidents occurred between February and May and were all under similar circumstances. They allege the suspect arranged to meet people who had posted items for sale online and he […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:24 PM Tesla stock plunges as Musk's feud with Trump over GOP tax bill spooks investors       Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker are falling sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company. Tesla plunged more than 10% in the afternoon as a disagreement over the U.S. president's budget bill turned nasty. After Musk said that Trump wouldn't have gotten elected without […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:24 PM Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production       BEIRUT (AP) — The Israeli military struck several sites in Beirut's southern suburbs that it said held underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production Thursday, on the eve of the Eid al-Adha holiday. The strikes marked the first time in more than a month that Israel had struck on the outskirts of the capital […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:20 PM Police consider whether 'King of the Hill' actor's sexual orientation played a role in his killing       HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death in Texas, authorities said Thursday, walking back a previous statement about the potential motive. Joss' husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled "violent homophobic slurs" […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:14 PM Boy, 6, seriously injured in 10th floor fall from west end apartment building       Toronto police are investigating after a six-year-old boy fell from the 10th floor of an apartment building in the west end of the city. Investigators say the fall occurred at a building in the Weston Road and Humber Boulevard area around 2 p.m. Thursday. Paramedics say they transported the child to a nearby hospital with […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:40 PM Man with al-Qaida links charged with threatening attack in Montreal       MONTREAL — A man previously convicted of supporting al-Qaida has been charged after allegedly threatening an attack in Montreal. Mohamed Abdullah Warsame, 51, allegedly told an employee at a homeless shelter in Montreal that he planned to carry out an attack with the aim of killing a large number of people. Montreal police immediately informed […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:57 PM Liberal border security bill poses serious risk to rights, liberties, coalition warns       OTTAWA — A national coalition of civil society groups says the Liberal government's new border security bill poses a serious risk to human rights and liberties. The Ottawa-based International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group is calling on the government to withdraw the bill and replace it with a more targeted response to specific border concerns. The […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:55 PM Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone 'as quickly as possible': Ford       TORONTO — Ontario intends to designate the mineral-rich Ring of Fire as a so-called special economic zone "as quickly as possible," Premier Doug Ford said Friday. Ford said he and several ministers will consult all summer with First Nations about the new law that allows the Ontario government to suspend provincial and municipal rules before […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:38 PM Loblaw pulls Folgers coffee from shelves over 'unjustified' cost increases       Shoppers at Loblaw Cos. Ltd.'s stores will soon no longer be able to get a coffee fix by purchasing Folgers-brand products after a pricing dispute prompted the grocer to pull them from its shelves. In an email sent to retailers on Wednesday, Loblaw said it decided to delist all Folgers products after talks with the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:29 PM Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year       MONTREAL — Quebec's immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 people per year. Jean-François Roberge says the government will study three scenarios of 25,000, 35,000 and 45,000 immigrants per year. Currently, Quebec is projected to accept about 64,000 permanent immigrants in 2025. But Roberge says that […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:22 PM Infant born premature and infected with measles dies in Ontario       An infant who was born premature and infected with the measles has passed away in southwestern Ontario, announced the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health. In a statement, Dr. Kieran Moore said the infant contracted the virus before birth from their mother, who had not received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. He added […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:00 PM Man wanted in Oakville trail sexual assault       Halton Regional police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Investigators say the incident happened on June 4 around 5:30 p.m. on the Sixteen Mile Creek Heritage Trail near Skyvalley Crescent in Oakville. It is alleged the female victim was walking the trail alone before she was approached from […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:59 PM PM Carney announces government's new parliamentary secretaries       Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government's new parliamentary secretary team. Thirty-nine members of Parliament were chosen by Carney to assist ministers and secretaries of state. Rachel Bendayan and Kody Blois were chosen to serve as Carney's parliamentary secretaries. Both MPs were named to Carney's first cabinet in March but were not included in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:47 PM Hamilton police seeking motorcyclist who shot at and damaged local business       Hamilton police are looking for a suspect who discharged a firearm in the vicinity of a local business in the early hours of May 27. The shooting took place in the area of Upper Ottawa Street and Unsworth Drive shortly before 5:00 a.m. It was not reported when it happened but police were notified when […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:17 PM Ottawa has a new way to argue against parking tickets       Ottawa drivers can request a 'screening review' either online or in person through the new Administrative Penalty System, introduced June 4.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:10 PM Ontario infant is first measles-related death in provincial outbreak       Ottawa identified two cases of measles in May, but there has been no further spread reported.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:05 PM How Ottawa Redblacks star Adarius Pickett managed to return from serious injury for CFL season opener       The past 264 days have been no party for Adarius Pickett. From the deep, scary low of suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon on the first play of the Ottawa Redblacks' unlucky 13th game of the 2024 campaign, through a gruelling 37-week recovery, to the thrilling, rewarding high of being able to suit up for Thursday's […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:48 PM Pellerin: What if OC Transpo had a strong, capable leader?       We're so used to bad public transit, we wouldn't know what to do if the system worked properly.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:47 PM Ottawa launching 'night ambassadors' pilot project this summer in the ByWard Market       Working in pairs, they will work with vulnerable and intoxicated people and offer a calm, approachable presence in late-night settings

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:29 PM Deachman: These Second World War veterans deserve honour and thanks       As the D-Day anniversary approaches, a 100-year-old+ veteran recalls the war: 'It was hell ... I do not like to talk about it.'

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:42 PM Spring COVID-19 vaccine campaign ramps up as new variant emerges       There have been no reports of the new Nimbus variant in Ottawa.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:33 PM Ottawa Charge loses Emerance Maschmeyer, Danielle Serdachny in PWHL expansion signing window       On the first day of an exclusive free-agent signing window for the PWHL's two newest franchises in Seattle and Vancouver, the Ottawa Charge lost their first two pieces of the expansion process. Goaltender and foundational signing Emerance Maschmeyer signed a two-year deal with PWHL Vancouver, while forward and 2024 second-overall pick Danielle Serdachny signed a […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:54 AM Man charged in Gloucester femicide, also charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Royal Ottawa       A man in his 50s was taken to hospital in serious, but stable condition, and another individual was arrested.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:00 AM Bluesfest 2025: Everything you need to know about Ottawa's biggest music festival       A new cantina, a DJ saloon with a mechanical bull, and big changes to how the crowd moves. One corner of the festival site could become this year's wild card.

Windsor Star Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:30 PM Arbitrator awards first contract to Clear Medical Imaging workers after strike last fall       Clear Medical Imaging workers have secured their first collective agreement through binding arbitration — ending a protracted labour dispute that included a strike in Windsor and elsewhere last fall. The ruling, which was issued by arbitrator Jesse Kugler last week, awarded employees a four per cent wage increase, effective May 29, with additional increases of […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:14 PM Essex hopes to earn bucks by selling naming rights to town amenities       What's in a name? Lots of money, the Town of Essex hopes. Aimed at attracting new business sponsors, the Town of Essex  is giving its naming rights policy a fresh update. Town council voted Monday to modernize the policy, which outlines how individuals, organizations and companies can obtain naming rights to municipal facilities, parks, and […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:44 AM On Chrysler's 100th, big refresh for Windsor Pacifica, future 'very bright' — CEO       DETROIT — A century's worth of stunning Chrysler automobiles were gathered Wednesday at the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle as part of this month's 100th anniversary celebration of the founding of the company. But amongst that proud display of storied local automotive history came positive nuggets about the brand's 'very bright' future for Windsor […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:21 AM Club 240 set to celebrate 50th anniversary of All-Ontario hockey title       While a half century has passed, the memories have not faded. Members of the Club 240 juvenile team will gather Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the team's All-Ontario championship, which remains the only AAA title in the history of the Windsor Minor Hockey Association. "You think, 'Wow, time has flown by' and it […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:24 AM Windsor motorist refuses to surrender vehicle to rifle-toting carjacker       Faced with an armed suspect demanding his vehicle, a motorist in Windsor simply refused to comply. The rifle-toting would-be carjacker then fled. Although the targeted motorist ended up not losing his Volkswagen, it's a potentially dangerous approach to such an encounter that police authorities do not recommend. "In situations like this, we urge people to […]

The Province Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:57 PM PWHL Vancouver expansion team lands star power, signing Sarah Nurse       Women's hockey league smartly made expansion rules that will benefit new entries at both the Pacific Coliseum and in Seattle

The Province Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:47 PM Belmont history beckons while Avana chases 'legend' status at Hastings Racecourse       A five-time Stakes winner last season, Avana remains unbeaten at Hastings and is a warm favourite for the Emerald Downs Stakes on Saturday.

The Province Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:00 PM Wine Guy: 3 great picks to make Rosé part of your patio season       We're actually late this year in kicking off Rosé season. So no offence taken if you've already been enjoying Rosé in your glass.

The Province Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM Two glaring omissions in the Canucks' current marketing campaign       Yes, Elias Pettersson is missing from the Canucks' latest marketing imagery, but Thatcher Demko is missing too — and that's very notable

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:41 AM Saskatoon police investigate human remains found west of city       Police are asking anyone with information related to this investigation to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:21 AM Letters: City needs to reconnect with Saskatoon Farmers' Market       Readers share their opinions on the use of the old Saskatoon Farmers' Market site and the need for wildfire solutions.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:00 AM Saskatoon's Shakespeare theatre set on a golf course in 1985       On this day in 1985, Saskatoon's Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan set A Midsummer Night's Dream on a golf course.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:00 AM Five concerts to see in Saskatoon in June       Local and national concerts this month include a music festival show, a classic tribute, local musicians and 30 years of Riverdance.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:38 PM Regina police close the book on cold case investigation, suspect has died       Muriel Roxanne Demorest's 1996 death was considered an accident until March of this year, at which point the man police came to view as a suspect had passed away.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:38 PM Saskatchewan looks to expedite wage payments in hopes of recruiting more firefighters       The province has also sent a request to Ottawa asking that those who currently receive federal income assistance not have their benefits clawed back due to firefighting wages.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:42 AM Executive committee suggests one-time grant for businesses near new Regina shelter       The offer made Wednesday follows months of back-and-forth on the ask from local business owners, who are worried about safety impacts once the shelter opens in July.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:06 AM Letters: Cash incentives to vaccinate may be needed to stop measles       Writer Ashu Solo says drastic measures — including financial rewards paid through increased taxes — may be needed to stop the spread of measles.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:20 AM Governments will give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan       The federal and provincial governments have announced they will match Red Cross donations to help those affected by wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:19 AM BC First Nation builds small island, fisheries officials check for possible habitat damage       A British Columbia First Nation has built up a small artificial island in the tidal shallows of Coles Bay off Vancouver Island, triggering an investigation by fisheries officials into whether it involved habitat destruction and if authorization should have been required.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:31 AM Kananaskis golf course gets ready for G7, possible Trump visit       Darren Robinson had some very important news to tell US president George Bush and José María Aznar, the prime minister of Spain.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:29 AM A new poll says Canadians are divided on whether the US is an 'ally' or 'enemy' country       Faced with a trade war they didn't start, Canadians are divided on whether they see the United States as an "enemy" or an "ally," a new poll suggests.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:27 AM Steel firms, workers will meet with MPs in Ottawa to urge tariff action against US       Canadian steel companies and union workers are meeting with members of Parliament today with the hopes of convincing Ottawa to punch back at US President Donald Trump's tariff hike.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:26 AM Jobs minister urges Canada Post, workers to reach a deal       Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration, with the two sides still far apart on key issues.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:25 AM Canadian men, children held in Syria make human rights complaints against Ottawa       A dozen Canadian men and children detained in Syria are complaining to the Canadian Human Rights Commission that Ottawa is discriminating against them by not assisting their return to Canada.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:40 PM Calgary luxury homes market holds attention of buyers across Canada       This modern farmhouse in Calgary's southwest is an example of listings that are attracting interest.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:35 PM Wildfire live updates: Evacuation order in County of Grande Prairie | How to register for evacuee payments in Alberta       An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:17 PM Average home price growth in Canada outpaces affordability       Since 2000, average home prices have "ballooned" by more than four times but household disposable income has only doubled.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:39 AM Calgary's Vermilion Energy to sell remaining U.S. assets       'Vermilion would like to sincerely thank our talented and dedicated field teams in Wyoming for their commitment to safe and efficient operations over the past 11 years'

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:21 AM 'Great Renewal' drives Alberta's mortgage market       Many sought mortgage refinancing and renewals as millions of Canadians with low-rate mortgages from 2020 are now renewing at higher rates.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:24 AM Stamps' new defensive boss Bob Slowik brings NFL pedigree from Jimmy Johnson and Bill Walsh coaching trees       Bob Slowik, the new Calgary Stampeders defensive coordinator, has been influenced by some of the best in the football biz.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM 'It was exciting . . . but not a lot of sleep': Thirty years later, founding artistic director looks back on 'crazy' first year of Wordfest       Anne Green sought out advice from a number of people while helping organize and run the first Wordfest 30 years ago. Green had a background in performing arts and a knack for organizing events, although she had never worked directly in literary arts. She had founded Edmonton's Theatre 3 in 1970 and had spent nine […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:52 AM Chorney-Booth: Fantastically fine dining and glamour abound at the new Gatsby's       When it came time for the Vintage Group to tweak the lineup of its restaurants in the Oliver Building, it was faced with the choice to go high or go low. The restaurant group was already operating several brands within the building (collectively known as "The Fleetwood Group"), including Luca, Fleetwood Lounge and Pazzi Pizza. […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:04 AM Power up: Calgary Sargeant X Comrade's fourth album celebrates community, self-love and change       There is an unfinished video for the opening track of Sargeant X Comrade's new album, Power Vol. 1. For now, both the video and an over-arching funk-meet-kung-fu theme have been put on the back burner as the Calgary duo readies for the June 6 release of its fourth record. But snippets of the video could […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:00 AM Parker: Project management firm Lauren Services continues growth with office in Houston       Much of Lauren's work is still with Western Canada's oil and gas industry, but services are also diversified — from the wood pellet industry to brownfield and greenfield facilities

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:40 PM Umbrellas, sails, awnings and gazebos — how to choose the best sun block for your space       To save your skin and keep your cool while enjoying the great outdoors, you'll need to throw some shade

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:57 PM Zero deaths on B.C. roads over May long weekend, first time in at least six years       The B.C. RCMP highway patrol conducted a safe driving enforcement campaign through May, issuing over 1,900 speeding tickets

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:00 PM Whistler has a new brasserie — with traditional tortière and a connection to TV's Mad Men       Along with his uncle Jay, James Paré is co-owner and operator of two other Whistler restaurants, Quattro and Caramba

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:00 PM Classical music: Some concerts to catch in Vancouver this summer       There are summer festivals and special events of all manners to tempt listeners on summer afternoons and evenings

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:30 PM Sold (Bought): East Van house showcases classic picket fence curb appeal       It took two days for this five-bedroom house just east of Main Street to be snapped up

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:00 PM Fill your summer with free events in downtown Vancouver       Summer on šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl'a7shn is packed full of free outdoor concerts, dance classes, and movie screenings in July and August at Queen Elizabeth Plaza

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:05 AM Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman buy Australian sailing team       Deadpool and Wolverine stars become co-owners of the SailGP team, the Bonds Flying Roos

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:01 AM The Home Front: Inside UBC's brand new biomedical engineering building       The Shrum building feels cocooned from the hustle of campus thanks to a preserved grove of London plane trees

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. cherries making a comeback, but growers warn industry is at risk       Many farmers say their future is hanging by a thread — squeezed by rising debt, climate volatility, and a market that favours cheaper imported fruit over homegrown harvests.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM Snoop Dogg at the B.C. Lions: What to know about security, set times, and more       Your comprehensive guide to watching the B.C. Lions this year, including navigating how to watch the game and get to Snoop Dogg's massive pre-game concert.