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Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:59 AM Craving an Ikea meal? Company halving restaurant prices for some       Ikea says it's cutting meal costs in half at its restaurants in several countries, though the length of time and who it applies to will vary by country.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:56 AM U.S. judge keeps Kilmar Abrego Garcia in jail, stifling ICE deportation efforts       Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers have characterized his case as an attempt by the Trump administration to justify his mistaken deportation in March.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:53 AM 9-year-old boy on bicycle dead after collision with Ontario school bus       Police in eastern Ontario say a nine-year-old cyclist is dead after he was hit by a school bus.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:51 AM Bodies of 3 people missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in Quebec recovered       The search for three people who were unaccounted for after a helicopter crashed in Quebec came to an end late Wednesday night after police divers located their bodies in a lake.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:28 AM 'She was screaming': Multiple people rescued from fatal Alberta house fire       When Calgary firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from both floors of the home, threatening to spread to neighbouring houses.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Get kids playing outside this summer with our favourite backyard toys        From water toys to imaginative play, these toys are hits with our kids.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM 10 summer page-turners       These ten page-turners promise to bring just the right touch of escapism to every sun-soaked moment.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:56 AM U.S. pulls support from global vaccines group. What to know       Gavi has paid for more than one billion children to be vaccinated through routine immunization programs, saving an estimated 18 million lives.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:31 AM Iran leader warns U.S. will pay 'heavy price' if it attacks again       Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and sounding more tired than he did only a week ago.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:19 AM Canadian foreign aid must be used efficiently, be transparent: minister       Randeep Sarai said Canadians should know how their aid dollars work to, for example, flood-proof areas prone to natural disasters or provide farmers with climate-resilient crops.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:04 AM 'Better Broken': Sarah McLachlan returns with first album in over a decade       The moment you hear her sing, there's no mistaking the voice of Canadian music icon Sarah McLachlan. While the three-time Grammy Award winner has continued touring steadily over the past decade, it's been more than 10 years since she released a new album. That will change this fall, when McLachlan will release her highly anticipated […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:55 AM 42 heat-related ER visits reported in Toronto during June heatwave       Toronto Public Health (TPH) says it recorded 42 heat-related emergency room visits during the city's recent heatwave. A TPH spokesperson told CityNews that the ER visits occurred between June 22 and June 24, when Toronto and much of southern Ontario were under a multi-day heat warning. "TPH monitors heat-related emergency department visits," they said. "[This] […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:32 AM 'I'm happy, happy, happy': Scarborough woman wins $1M Lotto prize on 83rd birthday       A Scarborough woman who has been purchasing lottery tickets for more than 40 years has finally seen her dream come true – on her 83rd birthday, no less. Virginia Zapanta discovered she had won a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the April 25, 2025, Lotto Max draw. The devoted lottery player, who admitted to always […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:19 AM Corus Entertainment reports $7.3M Q3 loss, revenue down 10 per cent from year ago       TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $7.3 million in its latest quarter as its revenue fell 10 per cent compared with a year ago. The radio and television broadcaster says the loss amounted to four cents per diluted share for the quarter ended May 31. The result compared with […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:16 AM Man charged in sexual assault of girl under 12, allegedly took intimate photos of youth       A 70-year-old man is facing several criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and taking intimate photos of a girl under the age of 12, Peel Regional Police said. The alleged incident occurred on June 21, 2025, in the area of Bromsgrove Road and Southdown Road near Clarkson GO Station in Mississauga. On June 22, 2025, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:53 AM Stretch of Hwy. 401 closed in Scarborough following fiery crash involving tractor-trailer       A stretch of westbound Highway 401 in Scarborough is expected to be closed through the Thursday morning rush hour following a fiery crash that involved a tow truck transporting a tractor-trailer. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the crash occurred around 1 a.m. "A tow truck was hauling a tractor-trailer. The driver crashed […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:24 AM 'Razor blade throat' and summer viruses: what you need to know       A few months ago, COVID variant NB.1.8.1 wasn't making headlines. However, after first being detected in China in January, reported cases have risen drastically. As of mid-May, the variant had reached 10.7 per cent of global reported COVID-19 cases, according to the World Health Organization. The strain, given the nickname 'razor blade throat,' after some […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:33 AM Network outage resolved at Toronto Pearson Airport       Toronto Pearson International Airport says it has resolved a network outage that was affecting certain airport operations on Thursday. Passengers were initially advised that they may experience longer-than-usual check-in times and some flight impacts. Pearson Airport said the issue was resolved on Thursday morning. Passengers were advised to expect longer-than-usual lines as operations gradually returned […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:03 AM These are the celebs who are attending Jeff Bezos' Venice wedding       Oprah Winfrey arrived in Venice on Thursday, leading a star-studded guest list of celebrities descending on the lagoon city for the weekend wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. Winfrey's private jet landed at Venice's Marco Polo airport. Former American footballer Tom Brady arrived soon thereafter. The bride and groom pulled into the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:31 AM Youth, 17, among two injured in Flemingdon Park shooting       Two males, aged 17 and 18, were critically injured in an overnight shooting in North York's Flemingdon Park neighbourhood. Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers were notified of a shooting at 2 a.m. on Thursday at Deauville Lane and St. Dennis Drive, near Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road. Paramedics said two people were assessed […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:00 AM Ottawa's foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks       The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back. "Those that are staying the course need to be more nimble and need to be more versatile," said Randeep Sarai, secretary […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 26, 2025 2:21 AM In Greenland, the 24-hour summer sun means it's soccer season       NUUK, Greenland (AP) — For most of the year, Greenland is covered in ice and snow and its locals retreat indoors. But for three short months beginning in June, everyone heads outside — day and night — to watch or play soccer, the island's favorite sport. On an island of roughly 56,000 people, about 5,500 […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:55 AM Modern living: Nordic calm        Did you make any meaningful purchases during the pandemic? For our family, it wasn't a pet or sourdough starter – it was a sauna kit. Inspired by the Nordic tradition of hot and cold therapy, we decided to bring a touch of Scandi wellness to our home. What began as a creative project during lockdown […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Adam: Why is Doug Ford demanding American-style justice here?       The Ontario premier rants about judges whenever they deliver a verdict he disagrees with. Instead, he should respect the rule of law.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:15 AM Westover: Remember the ice-bucket challenge? It's got an added cause       This successful fundraiser used to be just about ALS, which still needs our support. But youth mental health is now also drawing on the cold-water shock, and that's OK.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:00 AM Today's letters: Transitional housing for hospital is a great idea       Thursday, June 26: For those in stable condition who still need more than home care, being right across the road from the hospital would be fantastic, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:00 AM How will Canada reach its new defence spending commitments?       Facing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged the country will spend $150 billion annually on defence and security.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:00 AM What's up with the 'hipster animals' on Sparks Street?       With construction along Sparks set to drag on into the 2030s, the images are there to help beautify the pedestrian thoroughfare.

Windsor Star Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:39 AM Arson charges follow police probe into separate fires at same Windsor home       The Windsor Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with two targeted arsons at the same Walkerville residence four days apart. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, fire crews and police responded to a report of an active fire at a residence in the 1100 block of Pierre Avenue. Investigators determined the […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:40 AM Happy birthday, Windsor! New downtown ice rink, event space unveiling on July 13       Windsor's new and long-awaited downtown ice rink will open next month — without any ice — on the city's 133rd birthday. The year-round event space north of city hall, which includes a water feature, light display, landscaping and more, is scheduled to open on July 13. "It's significant, and not just for downtown," Michael Chantler, […]

Windsor Star Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:00 AM Dyer: Why I won't be visiting the U.S.A. any time soon       Journalists are often "canaries in the coalmine," says Dyer, and the US has been added to his no-go list alongside Russia, China and Turkey

Windsor Star Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:00 AM New home construction 'pretty dead' in Windsor area; blame trade war       Fear caused by Canada's trade war with the U.S. has sucked the life out of the area's home construction industry, according to the latest data. "It's pretty dead," Windsor Essex Home Builders' Association president Brent Klundert told the Star. There's still a housing crisis, and interest rates are just over half of what they were […]

The Province Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM NHL Draft: The best (but mostly the worst) draft moves by the Canucks       Study statistics reveal how the Canucks have struggled to get a consistent leg up on drafting, developing process.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: How do they allow Hahn to run show?       Thursday, June 26: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM NHL Draft: Lewandowski one of two Saskatoon Blades draft prospects       "The sky's the limit for him in terms of what he can be as a player. He's got the size and the skill and the vision to be a NHL player."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Weather forecasters in Saskatoon used computers in 1971       On this day in 1971, members of the Canadian Meteorological Service were seen reading and analyzing computer printouts of weather forecasts.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Paranormal Cirque headlines this weekend's list of five things to do in Regina (June 27-29)       On tap is a unique circus experience, the Riders' party in the park, various walking tours, Indigenous theatre and more.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Saskatchewan's shortline rail system: what is it and why does it matter?       "Shortline rail is an alternative to the Class 1 railways. We are the first mile and last mile of the operation."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Up Close: Meet Roughriders linebacker AJ Allen       From Call of Duty to chess, here's a glimpse into AJ Allen's life away from the football field with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:09 AM Progress and frustration mark the UN's third Ocean Conference       The historic high seas treaty is not yet in effect — but countries drew closer to implementing it.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:09 AM Why we built the Climate Backtracker: Canada's quiet climate retreat       For Mark Carney, building Canada's energy sector is likely still going to involve drilling — and a lot of it.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:09 AM NDP executive infighting spills into the open with leaked emails       "We are not only failing to uphold democratic values — we are failing the very people who elected us to represent them," a Quebec representative wrote in her resignation letter.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:09 AM How tracking towers are helping save Canada's at-risk wildlife       Each year, Canadian conservationists release dozens of young Eastern loggerhead shrikes into the wild, hoping to reverse the decline of one of the country's most endangered songbirds.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:09 AM Danielle Smith is putting out a fire with gasoline        Another day, another panel ostensibly aimed at addressing Alberta's grievances with Ottawa — and putting out the political flames the UCP government keeps creating.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:09 AM If oil giants are reluctant to invest in carbon capture, why should taxpayers?       The fact that oil companies are reluctant to invest in their own giant carbon reduction projects speaks volumes about how they view their longevity. If anyone understands the economics of peak oil, it's them.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:35 AM Chorney-Booth: It's about time we celebrated the beauty of Canadian wheat       In this golden age of foodie culture, certain raw ingredients have received rock star status. Food nerds flock to restaurants specifically for things like morel mushrooms, B.C. spot prawns, and Hokkaido scallops. Even less highfalutin foodstuffs like Yukon gold potatoes, summertime rhubarb, and good old Alberta beef have their dedicated disciples. But there's one ingredient […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:14 AM Preview: Passion Play marks 30 years of bringing Bible story to the Badlands       The Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller is one of Alberta's premier entertainment ambassadors. Since its inception in 1994, this live telling of the ministry of Jesus Christ has been heralded as one of the top 10 attractions in Canada. Seating 2,500 people, which is the same capacity as the Jubilee auditoriums in Calgary and Edmonton, […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:10 AM One dead, three rushed to hospital after fire in northeast Calgary       One person is dead and three others were rushed to hospital after a house fire in northeast Calgary early Thursday morning.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:30 AM Opinion: Ban on gas-powered vehicles will exacerbate a different set of socio-environmental issues       Mark Carney's Liberal government recently stated it will continue the proposed ban on the sale of all gas-powered cars in Canada by 2035. Unfortunately, although Ottawa has attempted to justify its ban on gas-powered vehicles by labelling EVs as a cornerstone of any socially responsible and environmentally friendly society, it is readily apparent the myriad […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Nelson: Calgary can't afford another four years of status quo in mayor's office       It's the mayor who is supposed to ride herd on civic administration, a responsibility Gondek seems to have ignored

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Parker: Brian Sidorsky's enterprising success inspired early by Junior Achievement       Brian Sidorsky had five exciting years in the Junior Achievement program that he says changed the course of his life

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary Mayor Gondek goes for an image makeover — on the taxpayer dime       Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek was in the political tank and for $100,000-plus in city taxpayer dough she found someone to help her out

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: 'Not a cap' — Neudorf backs AESO's plan for short-term limit on data centre power use, despite industry concern       The province's existing system, with current generation now exceeding demand, only has so much spare capacity to offer up in the short term

Calgary Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:01 AM Letters June 26, 2025: 'Allowing a country's leadership to start wars means you're complicit.'       Blame the people  Old men do not start wars. Bad nation actors cause wars. It's fight them now or fight them later.  Real bad non-democratic countries are the problem. Make no mistake that citizens of some countries choose to live under bad regimes. For example, Palestinians choose to live under Hamas, the Germans chose to […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Cats on leashes: It's not just physical comedy anymore       Taking a cat on a leash walk doesn't have to be a torment — especially for people who have an #adventurekitty

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Selena Gomez's beauty brand Rare just launched a spicy collaboration       Say hello to a spicy food-beauty crossover that's perfect for summer.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Canada Day in Metro Vancouver: Here's a list of free concerts and performances       Here's a roundup of all the free concerts happening on Canada Day 2025 around Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM New B.C. law to combat money laundering still not in force two years after being introduced       The regulations that would give the B.C. Financial Services Authority investigative and enforcement powers over so-called money service businesses that include currency exchanges, wire-transfer businesses are not in place.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Traffic alert: Pattullo Bridge closed northbound for four nights       Closures are needed for construction work on Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27, then again on Wednesday and Thursday, July 2 and 3

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Housing Minister Gregor Robertson's properties justify scrutiny       Douglas Todd: The Conservatives are pointing to how federal housing minister Gregor Robertson owns millions worth of B.C. property. We need to know the assets of every politician.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. had the highest inflation in country last month. Here's why       Economists point to steep property tax hikes, aggressive emissions-reduction policies, and an economy struggling to keep pace with population growth.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM One of Vancouver's biggest rental projects just completed and it's seeking tenants       Developers warn the glut of rental units and softening of rental prices won't last forever in Vancouver