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Friday, June 20, 2025 11:53 AM Former pediatrics head at Kelowna hospital says calls for changes were ignored by IH       In an email to Global News on Wednesday, IH stated one new pediatrician is slated to start working at the hospital this summer with two more expected to join in September.

Friday, June 20, 2025 11:49 AM Carney calls House Speaker 'Mr. Prime Minister,' prompting laughs from MPs       In a moment that caused both sides of the House of Commons to erupt into laughter, Prime Minister Mark Carney mistakenly gave his own title to Speaker of the House of Commons.

Friday, June 20, 2025 11:39 AM EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?       New rebate options could be on the horizon as demand for electric vehicles in Canada continues to decline and pressure is building on the federal government.

Friday, June 20, 2025 11:35 AM Winnipeg hockey hero Toews agrees to one-year deal with hometown Jets       The Winnipeg Jets announced Friday morning that Jonathan Toews will be returning to his hometown next NHL season and suiting up for the Jets on a one-year contract.

Friday, June 20, 2025 11:22 AM Ontario assault deemed intimate partner violence by police       A Collingwood man is facing multiple charges related to an assault deemed intimate partner violence by Ontario Provincial Police.

Friday, June 20, 2025 11:22 AM Alberta rock slide: Search for hikers to resume after deadly Banff National Park incident       Officials have said anyone who has not been able to account for loved ones believed to be in the area of the slide should contact Parks Canada.

Friday, June 20, 2025 11:09 AM Brampton mayor 'cautiously optimistic' about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation       Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with Canada's public safety minister.

Friday, June 20, 2025 10:33 AM Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in U.K.       Chris Brown, 36, entered a not guilty plea on one count of attempting to unlawfully and maliciously cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

Friday, June 20, 2025 9:36 AM ANALYSIS: Stanley Cup winners a masterclass in leadership       To a man, the Florida Panthers spoke of the respect for each and every teammate, whether they played or not, following their Stanley Cup win.

Friday, June 20, 2025 9:25 AM Unifor asks feds to reject DHL's request for strike intervention       DHL argued in a letter that the law banning replacement workers during strikes could "severely undermine" the company's operational capabilities.

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 11:16 AM 3 injured in Mississauga condo fire       Three people have been taken to hospital after a condo fire in Mississauga. Peel police were called to the area of Embassy Avenue and Inverhouse Drive just after 7:30 a.m. for reports of a fire. Mississauga firefighters were able to successfully put out the fire. One person was taken to hospital in serious, non-life-threatening condition […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 10:57 AM Longtime Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to sign with Winnipeg       Jonathan Toews is poised to return to the NHL. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain, who missed the past two seasons, is signing with the Winnipeg Jets, the team announced on Friday. Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks, faced health challenges from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and long COVID, causing him to miss the entire […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 10:56 AM Japan hosts coast guard drills with US and Philippines as sea tensions rise       TOKYO (AP) — Japan's coast guard on Friday held a joint exercise with counterparts from the United States and the Philippines, as the three Pacific nations beef up defense cooperation in the face of China's expanding maritime activities. The exercise came after Japan confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers had operated together for the first […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 10:53 AM Brampton mayor 'cautiously optimistic' about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation       OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with the public safety minister Wednesday night. Brown says that he and Peel region police officials met with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree in Ottawa to discuss the "scourge" […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 10:52 AM Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money       BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don't agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions. Twenty states sued after they said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut off funding to states that refused to comply with President […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 8:57 AM Statistics Canada reports April retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $70.1 billion       OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains in sales at new and used car dealers. However, the agency says its preliminary figures for May point to a drop of 1.1 per cent for that month. For April, six of nine subsectors were up […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 8:48 AM Fearful of Iranian missiles, many sleep in Israel's underground train stations       RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — Aziza Melech felt her body relax for the first time in days when she settled onto her inflatable mattress in an underground station of Israel's light rail system on a recent evening. For the next few hours, at least, the 34-year-old event planner wouldn't need to run every time a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 8:46 AM Teen, 17, charged after stabbing sends 1 to hospital in Toronto's east end       A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged after a stabbing in Toronto's east end left one person hospitalized and another with minor injuries. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing on June 15, around 6 p.m., in the area of Dawes Road and Victoria Park Avenue in East York. According to investigators, a verbal altercation […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 8:29 AM Newly rebuilt Toronto's Island Café reopens following devastating 2024 fire       A Ward's Island staple is reopening just in time for the start of summer, more than a year after it was destroyed in a fire. The fire gutted the popular The Island Café, which was housed inside the Ward's Island Association Clubhouse building, in March of 2024. The clubhouse, originally built between 1937 and 1938, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 8:19 AM Mississauga teacher charged with child abuse after allegations of forcibly confining students       A local elementary school teacher is facing multiple charges following allegations of child abuse during the 2024–2025 academic year. Peel Regional Police say investigators launched a probe in May 2025 after receiving reports of misconduct involving a teacher at a public school near Atwater Avenue and Cawthra Road in Mississauga. According to police, the teacher […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 7:24 AM Why is breaking down interprovincial trade barriers so controversial?       It was one of Prime Minister Mark Carney's shiny campaign promises with a deadline of Canada Day, but the way Parliament has hit the ground running on it has various groups across the country sounding the alarm. Bill C-5 (An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 6:23 AM Pro-Palestinian activists say they damaged planes on a UK air force base       LONDON (AP) — British police are searching for suspects and the military is reviewing security arrangements after pro-Palestinian activists broke into a Royal Air Force Base and damaged two planes with red paint, officials said Friday. The group Palestine Action said two members entered RAF Brize Norton on Wednesday and used electric scooters to approach […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 5:15 AM Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault case       Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and black-rimmed glasses, was arraigned in London's Southwark Crown Court on one count of attempting to unlawfully and […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, June 20, 2025 4:00 AM Searchers using infrared scan area where hikers caught in deadly Banff rockfall       LAKE LOUISE — Rescuers in Alberta, including aircraft with infrared technology, were to resume their search Friday after a massive rockfall killed one and injured three in Banff National Park. Parks Canada and the RCMP, in a joint statement, said they were working with Canada Task Force 2, a national disaster response team that employs […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, June 20, 2025 10:36 AM Failed Hawkesbury robbery linked to Place d'Orléans heist       Ottawa police say there have been 10 smash-and-grab robberies in the city so far in 2025.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, June 20, 2025 8:51 AM Home design: Ramping up curb appeal       If the exterior of your home is looking tired and dated, it's time for a refresh. Don't know where to start? We look at three investments that will make a big difference to your home's curb appeal. NO. 1: INSTALL NEW ROOFING It's all the rage in interior décor and now colour drenching is extending […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, June 20, 2025 4:00 AM Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security       Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, June 20, 2025 4:00 AM Meness: Tewin development signals a return for Algonquin people       We have worked for decades to reach a modern-day treaty through a lawful process with the federal and Ontario governments. Our involvement in Tewin is a natural extension of that work.

Windsor Star Friday, June 20, 2025 10:43 AM 'You should not be here,' judge tells Windsor man nabbed with trunkload of drugs, guns       A bright young Windsor man with dreams of medical school has high hopes for the future — despite now boasting a criminal record involving drugs and guns. "You should not be here, you can make something of yourself," Superior Court Justice Brian Dube told Hussein Al Hayawi, 28, at a sentencing hearing on Thursday. It […]

Windsor Star Friday, June 20, 2025 8:47 AM Construction on new Costco site underway       Site preparation and road construction is under way for the city's second Costco store after the deal to assemble the required land closed last week. The $130-million project will be located directly behind the Home Depot at 6630 Tecumseh Rd E. on a 13.6 hectare (33.67 acre) site. Though Rock Developments CEO Rocco Tullio was […]

Windsor Star Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Gordie Howe bridge 'powerful metaphor' for Windsor-Detroit relationship — new documentary       A new documentary being created by former Canadian governor general Michaëlle Jean and her husband, filmmaker Jean-Daniel Lafond, takes a close look at a historic moment between Canada and the United States — the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. "The bridge is a very powerful metaphor. I think there are many hopes for this […]

Windsor Star Friday, June 20, 2025 7:30 AM Opinion: Canada should ignore today's harsh rhetoric and support refugees       By: Shelley Gilbert World Refugee Day on Friday, June 20, honours and recognizes the strength and resilience of refugees forced to flee violence, persecution and conflict. Designated in 2000 by the United Nations, this year's theme is a call to action on behalf of those 20 people who, every minute of the day according to […]

The Province Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00 AM Canucks: The Aquilini ownership chatter is not going away       The team isn't for sale, but the Canucks' owners are still looking for minority investment.

Ottawa Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Keep office space, bring them back       Friday, June 20: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Celebrate culture: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, June 20-22       Take in a movie-turned-musical, classic vehicles, Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations, a beading workshop and Pride activities.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Zary: U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun had a close call at Sask's Dakota Dunes       Spaun — who captured the 2025 U.S. Open — lost the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open in a three-man playoff 10 years ago.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, June 20, 2025 10:38 AM Resident raises concerns with Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan       Mylan Tootoosis of Poundmaker Cree Nation says the Rush Lake site in Paynton, Sask., is releasing a strong stench and some are getting headaches, watery eyes and sore throats.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Cadmus Delorme reflects on decade of reconciliation ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day       "Truth comes from the brain, reconciliation comes from the heart. And on June 21st, let your heart just go understand what reconciliation means. That's why June 21st is a time for us to just do a check-in. But it doesn't mean that it stops on June 22nd. It's one day at a time."

Regina Leader-Post Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Up Close: Meet Roughriders receiver KeeSean Johnson       A Q-and-A with the second-year member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders who is coming off of his best game in the CFL.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 9:42 AM Search continues for missing hikers after rockfall at Banff National Park       Rescuers in Alberta are set to resume their search today for anyone else caught up in a massive rockfall that killed one and injured three in a remote section of Banff National Park.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 9:42 AM Parliament is set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill       Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 9:41 AM 'We cannot waste any time': Anand pledges 'action' and reform in foreign affairs       Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 9:40 AM Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race and will be next premier       Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 9:39 AM Quebec dials back emissions projections, blaming global uncertainty       The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for greenhouse gas emissions reductions due to the Trump administration.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 9:37 AM BC Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce the risk of wildfires       British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 5:09 AM A new campaign fights for zero waste at FIFA World Cup 2026       With the FIFA World Cup taking place in less than a year, host cities Vancouver and Toronto are working hard to accommodate both the incoming national teams and their fans with new infrastructure. But a conservation group hopes to convince the hosts to consider the tournament's enormous waste footprint, too.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 5:09 AM 'Here We Stand': River journey protests controversial bills       A 20-year-old university student from Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario is putting his summer on hold — to take a 400-kilometre boat journey in protest against Bill C-5 and Ontario's Bill 5, which he says threaten his people's land, culture and way of life.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 5:09 AM Opposition parties curtail some special powers in Carney's Bill C-5

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 5:09 AM Ford promises mining projects won't proceed without First Nations consultation after backlash       After meeting with 39 Anishinabek Nation chiefs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford reversed his position and pledged that no mining or development projects in First Nations communities — including in the Ring of Fire — will move forward without their consultation.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 5:09 AM Smoke season is not normal. Stop pretending it is.       For me, living through wildfire smoke with young children — knowing it was preventable — feels like a kind of slow-motion moral injury.

Canada's National Observer Friday, June 20, 2025 5:09 AM 'Win-win': new maps reveal best opportunities for global reforestation       A new study shows regions with the best potential to regrow trees and suck climate-heating CO2 from the air.

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 11:19 AM White: New urban villages in Calgary versus Myrtle Beach       Creating a main street that teams with street ballet as people pop in and out of shops requires more than one big building per block.

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 10:52 AM Talks provide Flames, Rasmus Andersson some 'clarity on where we're headed'       Andersson has a number he's looking for. The Flames have a number they're willing to pay.

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 8:45 AM Laughter and music on tap with Lunchbox and Stage West's upcoming seasons       Lunchbox Theatre and Stage West have announced their 2025/26 seasons. Last year was Lunchbox's 50th anniversary season. This new one launches in October with Ontario playwright Kristen Da Silva's Beyond the Sea. This comedy looks at a chance meeting of two strangers whose banter brings them closer to a relationship they both need. Da Silva […]

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: A mini UN convenes in Calgary as Rotarians from around the world unite       Like many who grew up in Detroit, I crossed the Ambassador Bridge so often that Windsor and parts of southern Ontario became as familiar to me as my neighbour's backyard. I've always wanted to visit Calgary, though not merely as a tourist. Nor did I desire to observe the recent G7 summit, where members of […]

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: In Alberta's grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price       Starting in July, Canadians with disabilities are due to start receiving an extra $200 per month — except in Alberta, where that additional income will instead flow to the provincial government. The federal Canada Disability Benefit is designed to address poverty and enhance financial security for working-age individuals with disabilities. Its primary goal is to […]

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 7:30 AM On the Road: From cactus blossoms to a raging storm       Baby coyotes! OK, I gotta stop. They were on the wrong side of the highway, traffic was roaring by and I was on my way a lot further east but, I mean, baby coyotes! I made a legal U-turn as soon as I could and headed back to see if I could get some pictures. […]

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: On eve of new era for Canadian energy exports, Keyera CEO welcomes Ottawa's push to fast-track major projects       'We have to think about the future of our country and what makes the most sense, and what benefits Canadians the most — and make it happen'

Calgary Herald Friday, June 20, 2025 7:00 AM Bell: Smith government set to punt sexually explicit books out of school libraries       'Parents believe this kind of material is not appropriate for kids,' says Demetrios Nicolaides, the Alberta education minister who wants sexually graphic books out of school libraries

Calgary Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 7:01 AM Letters June 20, 2025: 'Carney looks as if he's seen his hero.'       TRUMP THE CAT, CARNEY THE MOUSE Donald Trump using "Mark" instead of Prime Minister Carney shows that Trump sees a very weak man — he does it more subtly than he did for Justin Trudeau! Trump's still playing Carney — he sees a weakness in Carney. Carney looks completely out of his depth and Trump […]

Calgary Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 7:00 AM SIMS: Smith needs to secure Fortress Alberta       The Alberta government is spending more than $79.3 billion this year, an increase of 8.4% from last year. The second highest jump in spending in Canada. What Albertans pay on debt interest charges is more than double what the province is spending on Public Safety and Emergency Services.

Vancouver Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: Understanding Indigenous rights and reconciliation       Bruce McIvor is the author of 'Indigenous Rights in One Minute.'

Vancouver Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00 AM Best seafood recipes: A roundup of our favourite seafood dishes       Looking for a tasty fish or seafood recipe to cook for dinner or serve as an appetizer? Try one of these recipes.

Vancouver Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. hospital overwhelmed by mentally ill offenders: report       An independent tribunal says B.C. needs a second forensic psychiatric hospital and more residential community programs for violent offenders

Vancouver Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00 AM Why police forces serving multiple towns are breaking up in B.C.       Despite years of recommendations to amalgamate municipal police agencies into larger regional forces, more communities in B.C. are opting to go it alone

Vancouver Sun Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00 AM Lululemon layoffs hint at tougher landscape for retail       On Wednesday, the company said it is laying off 150 employees at store support centres.