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Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:59 PM B.C. renters taking a wait-and-see approach to home ownership: report       The 2025 Royal LePage Canadian Renters Report found that more than half of B.C. renters say they plan to buy a property in the future.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:56 PM Oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses: CAPP       The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says staffers of Indigenous descent make up seven per cent of the oil and gas workforce — well above the national average.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:41 PM Sofina Foods to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in hot smokehouse dies       Food processing company Sofina Foods Inc. has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its Edmonton workers, Samir Subedi, got trapped in a smokehouse and died in 92 C heat.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:21 PM Search underway in Lethbridge for teen presumed drowned in Oldman river       A search is underway along the Oldman River in Lethbridge after a 17-year-old teen tried to swim across the river on Wednesday night and is presumed to have drowned.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:06 PM Canada's economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBO       The parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:57 PM Black bear finally freed of lid that was stuck on its neck for 2 years       The bear was first spotted on a Michigan trail camera as a cub back in 2023, but remained elusive.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:54 PM Brain-dead Georgia woman taken off life support after giving birth       Though legally dead, the pregnant Smith remained on life support for months until her baby, a boy named Chance, was delivered via C-section on June 13.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:53 PM Close calls endangering pedestrians, cyclists at intersections, CAA says       CAA looked at 20 intersections across Canada over a seven-month period, recording a whopping 600,000 near-misses with vehicles, as well as one potentially fatal incident daily.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:52 PM What we know after 3-year-old Quebec girl found alone on Ontario highway       A nerve‑racking four‑day search for a missing three‑year‑old girl from Quebec ended in remarkable relief on Wednesday when police located her alive in Ontario.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:39 PM Russia 'on the verge of going into a recession,' economy minister warns       Russia media reported Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov delivered the warning at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual event designed to court investors.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:47 PM Canada announces retaliatory measures on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs       Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies. The prime minister says Ottawa is introducing rules on June 30 that will limit federal procurement to using steel and aluminum from Canada and "reliable trading partners." New tariffs will be imposed in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:38 PM New measles cases increase for third week in northern Ontario public health unit       A northern Ontario region that saw its first measles infection in April is now seeing dozens of new cases for the third week in a row. Public Health Ontario is reporting 96 new measles cases in the province over the past week, bringing the total number to 2,179 since an outbreak began in October. Thirty-four […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:36 PM Summer kicks off with blistering start as heat wave looms over Ontario       Summer in Ontario is getting off to a blistering start with the season's first heat wave looming in the forecast. Environment Canada says temperatures are expected to top 30 degrees Sunday through at least Tuesday across much of southern and eastern Ontario. Meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says it could feel more like the upper 30s or […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:47 AM Canada's EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say       INGERSOLL — Bob Pulham recalls the optimism in the air when General Motors began producing electric vans in Ingersoll, Ont., in late 2022. As the first BrightDrop commercial van rolled off the line at the CAMI Assembly plant, GM executives, union leaders and former prime minister Justin Trudeau touted it as a major milestone for […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:36 AM Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time       WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Trump disclosed the executive order on the Truth Social platform Thursday morning. "As […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:26 AM Foreigners evacuated by air, land and sea as Israel-Iran conflict worsens       ISLAMABAD (AP) — Countries are evacuating their nationals from Israel and Iran by air, land and sea as conflict rages between the bitter rivals. Days of attacks and reprisals by the two enemies have shuttered airspace across the Middle East, severely disrupting commercial flights and leaving people unable to get in or out of the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:20 AM Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax       OTTAWA — Canada won't put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech companies set to take effect on June 30, the finance minister said Thursday. Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to pause the tax ahead of trade discussions with the U.S. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Thursday the legislation was passed by […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:19 AM Toronto police seek suspect in online sale meet-up robberies       Toronto Police are trying to track down a suspect in a series of robberies connected to online sale meet-ups. Investigators say Rayman Zen, 20, of Toronto, responded to social media posts about items for sale between April and June 2025. Zen then allegedly agreed to meet the sellers at locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:58 AM Weekend need to know: Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and Pride       Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a traditional Pow Wow and the Indigenous Arts Festival, as well as Pride, with multiple events over the weekend. Keep in mind, there are two subway closures happening this weekend on lines 1 and 2. Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow and Indigenous Arts Festival A traditional Pow Wow will take […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:35 AM Woman charged in fatal Pickering fire deemed homicide, 2nd suspect identified       A woman has been charged in a homicide investigation following the death of another woman whose body was discovered inside a burning home in Pickering. Emergency crews were called to a residence near Primrose Court and Fairport Road on June 11 at around 2:20 p.m., after reports of a house fire. Inside the home, firefighters […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:29 AM Federal Court of Appeal overturns decision requiring action on judicial vacancies       OTTAWA — A panel of judges has overturned a court ruling that directed the federal government to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies. The Federal Court of Appeal allowed the government's challenge of the ruling, saying the Federal Court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case in the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:14 AM Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand       The federal government will help Canadians in Israel and Iran to fly home once they reach neighbouring countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday. "We are planning commercial options for Canadians in Israel and Iran to leave the region through certain neighbouring jurisdictions," Anand told The Canadian Press in an interview. With airports closed […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:02 AM Province offering $150K for information in missing Sullivan children case       Well over a month after the disappearance of two children from a rural Pictou County town, the provincial government is offering a reward to people with information on the case. Siblings Jack, 4, and Lilly Sullivan, 6, were reported missing on May 2, and since then, there has been very little evidence of their whereabouts. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM Home construction must double over next decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC       Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019 based on projected demand. The national housing agency released its latest supply gaps estimate report on Thursday, which said between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:28 AM Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit       OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending — but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure. Yves Giroux, the government's fiscal watchdog, issued a new economic and fiscal update Thursday that omits […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:44 PM Summer marches in, with high of 35 C possible Monday (the Humidex will be even higher)       A heat wave starting Thursday could see temperatures rising over the coming days, expected to peak above 30 C. That's without the Humidex.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:47 PM Dow's Lake swimming isn't as disgusting as you think       The NCC insists it's okay to swim in Dow's Lake. Most locals don't believe them. So Lynn Saxberg jumped into the murky waters to find out.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:39 PM Bell High School valedictorian defended by advocates after pro-Palestinian remarks       The OCDSB said speeches are for celebrating academic life and "designed to facilitate respectful, safe and supportive discussions."

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:00 AM MacDougall: Rideau Hall is the right home for Prime Minister Carney       Living in a cottage on the grounds of the Governor General's residence just reinforces the notion of Canada as a second-class country.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:19 AM For the home: Cabinet-maker's success has been years in the making       Caroline Castrucci's phone buzzes and pings incessantly as she tries to show off the sparkling new showroom her company – multi-award-winning Laurysen Kitchens – has just opened after spending more than 50 years at its original Carp Road location.  It's a sign of the frenetic activity that has followed the vivacious designer and daughter of […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:15 AM Ottawa Senators sign winger Fabian Zetterlund to three-year extension       With Zetterlund signed to a three-year deal, we may now get some clarity on Claude Giroux's future with the Senators

Windsor Star Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:12 PM Essex's Lilah Lamont, 9, faces surgery, then hope after dealing with years of degenerative disease       When young Lilah Lamont goes to school her nurse accompanies. The nurse helps her get into and out of her wheelchair, and assists in Lilah's daily activities at Essex Public School. Lilah, 9, has a genetic disease called spinal muscular atrophy type one, which affects the body's voluntary muscles, including everything that makes her eat, […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:57 PM Dyer: Why it's best to pretend U.S. still is part of NATO       Flurries of last-minute changes in alliances often happen just before great powers go to a great war

Windsor Star Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:57 PM Storms take down trees in LaSalle as rain pummels region       Two rounds of thunderstorms brought dark skies, high winds, heavy rain and lightning to the Windsor and Essex County area Wednesday, leaving heavy tree damage in its wake. Large billowing storm clouds rolled over the area, moving from the west in an easterly direction, late Wednesday afternoon. Environment Canada officials recorded wind gusts up to […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:42 AM Hospital cyberattack: Here's what happened after the siege began       The massive cyberattack began with a few small glitches. An investigation into the 2023 ransomware hack against five southwestern Ontario hospitals, a clinic, and their shared service provider has revealed what happened behind the scenes as administrators realized they were under siege. Sluggish computer systems and failed logins, initially treated as "low severity," were the […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:44 AM Windsor police seize $170K in illegal drugs, cash, Rolex watch       Windsor police seized more than $170,000 in illegal drugs thought to be linked to a drug trafficking operation in the Greater Toronto area. Officers with the drugs and guns enforcement unit began investigating the local operation earlier this month. The investigation led to the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect at Tecumseh Road East and Goyeau […]

The Province Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:00 PM Abbotsford Canucks Live: Game 4 goes tonight, Charlotte coach praising Abby crowd       Charlotte Checkers coach Geordie Kinnear raved about the Abbotsford Centre crowd after Tuesday's game, calling the rink an "unbelievable atmosphere"

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:17 AM Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Harrison       Saskatchewan's government is planning to extend the life of the province's coal plants before moving to nuclear power generation, says a letter from the Crown Investments Corporation Minister. Jeremy Harrison wrote to SaskPower employees Wednesday that the decision will maintain jobs and meet growing demand, while keeping electricity affordable and reliable. Harrison did not provide […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:00 AM Saskatoon's Albert School closes with a celebration in 1978       On this day in 1978, Albert School students and faculty held a fun day school celebration before it closed for good.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:00 AM 'In store for a pretty wet weekend': Rain expected for many parts of Saskatchewan       Saskatchewan farmers have been facing dry conditions this year, but a rainy weekend could be on the horizon.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:00 AM Davis: Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches exuding calmness, confidence in second CFL season together       Defensive backs coach Joshua Bell: "I've been working on my Jon Gruden face."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:00 AM JazzFest headlines this weekend's five things to do in Regina (June 20-22)       The six-day festival tops a busy weekend on the local entertainment scene, which also includes food truck wars, the Bazaart market, Globe Theatre's season finale and a movie in the park.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:23 AM People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will hike federal taxes       Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:22 AM Territorial Liberals to hold leadership convention to replace Yukon premier       The Yukon Liberal Party will choose its next leader today and he or she will also become the territory's 11th premier.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:21 AM Victoria council to discuss report tackling declining social order in BC's capital       A plan with 95 recommendations to address what it calls a "declining social order" in Victoria will appear before councillors today for endorsement and additional financial analysis.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:19 AM One in four Canadians say they were affected by extreme weather in last year: poll       Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:15 AM Carney's controversial major projects bill clears committee       Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More movement. Picking economic winners and losers.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:12 AM Canadian Food Inspection Agency discovers rare disease at BC commercial pigeon premises       Canada's food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease at a commercial pigeon operation in Chilliwack, BC, requiring the birds to be culled and the premises to be disinfected.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:26 PM Market statistics are about more than average prices and resales       Average price, median price and benchmark price each have something different to reveal about real estate.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:15 PM Rental housing supply falls well short of actual demand in Canada       National Bank of Canada predicts a catch-up in rental supply is underway.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:04 PM Teen missing after trying to swim across Oldman River in Lethbridge       Fire and police have been searching for a 17-year-old who never resurfaced after swimming in the Oldman River Wednesday

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:36 AM Nation may need fewer new homes than feds' ambitious plan calls for       TD Economics report notes possible challenges to achieve goal of 500,000 new homes by 2035.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:27 AM Watchdog urges Canada to open airline sector to more foreign capital       Canada should loosen investment rules for airlines to allow full foreign ownership of carriers that fly only within the domestic market, according to the country's competition watchdog. The recommendation is one of several released Thursday by the Competition Bureau following a nearly yearlong study. It also suggests raising the ownership limit for Canadian airlines so […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:37 AM Chorney-Booth: Edmonton's Bodega by Sabor makes its Calgary debut       In Edmonton, Lino Oliveira and Christian Mena are restaurant superstars. The duo's Sabor restaurant is a longtime favourite among lovers of Portuguese food, and their more casual Bodega by Sabor tapas concept has grown into a small but mighty empire. When it comes to succulent Portuguese and Spanish-inspired food, Edmontonians have been exceedingly fortunate to […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:00 AM Nelson: Elbows down, Canada, as Trump and Carney make nice over tariffs       Before election night their new boss, Mark Carney, wrapped himself so tightly in the Maple Leaf it's a wonder he'd breathe enough to thank voters for returning the Grits to power

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:00 AM Parker: Calgary-based Briden Solutions becomes Canadian leader in emergency prepackaged food       Briden Solutions is a family-owned and operated business with its roots in emergency preparedness

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: Calgarians shouldn't have to choose between growth and community       When your rent's going up or your kids can't afford to live nearby, the last thing you need from city hall is more political infighting. Yet, that's what we're getting from the mayor and some members of council: a false choice between reckless development and no development at all. That's not leadership. It's division — […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 19, 2025 7:00 AM Bell: 'Enough is enough' — Premiers Smith, Moe all in for Carney's Bill C-5       'Being on Team Canada means these kind of projects have to go ahead,' says Premier Danielle Smith backing Prime Minister Mark Carney's plans to fast-track nation-building projects

Calgary Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 7:01 AM Letters June 19, 2025: 'The Flames have made some very, very bad trades.'       Who's taking the credit Four great players the Calgary Flames franchise seem to let fall through the cracks are: John, Matt, Sean and, the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Sam Bennett. Maybe the Flames will luck-out at the upcoming NHL draft and get the ball rolling again? Perhaps, the Calgary Flames' woes aren't so much […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:49 PM Man in stolen boat fires flares, attempts to ram police vessel off Prince Rupert coast, say RCMP       A man was evading police on Monday in a fishing boat, which had been reported stolen out of Port Hardy a day earlier.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:32 PM NDP ask RCMP to probe John Rustad's blackmail allegations against former caucus members       In a letter to caucus, Rustad has alleged three MLAs who left the Conservative party and their staff are using texts and recordings to threaten current members

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:30 PM Sold (Bought): Two-bedroom Mount Pleasant townhouse a pretty package       Notable upgrades attract buyer in seven days

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:00 AM 'Disappointing at best': Vancouver real estate prices falling, but sales slow       Greater Vancouver saw average house prices fall to $1.2 million in April from $1.3 million in April 2024, a 6.6 per cent decline.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:00 AM Why B.C. wants India's Bishnoi gang classified as a terrorist group       Will the terrorist group classification of the Bishnoi gang help police investigate extortion cases targeting B.C.'s South Asian community?

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:00 AM Why good family homes aren't getting built in Vancouver       Douglas Todd: The short answer, alas, is avarice. Let's look at the different ways this human weakness so often leads to the construction of small, cramped units instead of livable dwellings.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:00 AM Pulitzer Prize-winner Susie Ibarra, plus 10 shows to see during the Vancouver Jazz Festival       Filipinx-American musician is one of this year's Artists in Residence

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:00 AM Wildfires affecting water quality in Fraser River, say UBC researchers       An increase in wildfires could lead to lower oxygen in the water, harming fish and other marine life, says research scientist Emily Brown.