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Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for comparing the planned Thunder Bay Correctional Centre to a Fours Season Hotel. His comments come after the inquest for Kevin Mamakwa, who died in the old jail in 2020. He was the nephew of Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, who said the premier's comments expose "the real Doug Ford."

Japanese government fair trade watchdog officials have inspected six major ice cream makers on suspicion of price-fixing, with local media calling it a cartel.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth put NATO allies on notice Thursday, announcing a Pentagon review of America's military commitment to Europe and warning some countries will fail the assessment.

Carney says $100 million will come from province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.

Following an event last summer in which the musician was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers, pop star Lil Nas X took to Instagram on Wednesday to share information on his bipolar disorder diagnosis and experience in rehab.

NHL says it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, clearing him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.

A Canadian tourist has been shot and killed at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said Thursday.

New Yorkers held a ticker-tape parade and victory rally on Thursday for the Knicks men's basketball team that brought home the NBA championship after a 53-year drought.

In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.

The Canadian men's national team plays its second World Cup group stage match against Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.

There will be no rubber-stamping of Premier Doug Ford's nominees to roles on influential agencies, boards and commissions during the Ontario legislature's summer break — despite the government's fight to shut down the opposition grilling.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday lashed out at members of Israel’s government, saying that the country is deeply isolated and its leaders have failed to appreciate American diplomatic and military support.

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Plus, Captain America himself sits in the Toronto stands and Niall Horan declares he's 'rooting' for Canada.

The grocery retailer that owns Sobeys, Farm Boy and FreshCo among other chains will be opening 20 new stores by the end of the current fiscal year and 70 new locations over the next three years.

Const. Tarun Bali, 29, died June 9 while conducting an investigation with members of the James Bay OPP detachment near Hearst, Ont.

While defending the rules-based order, Carney also dismisses it.

No matter who you're cheering for in the highly anticipated international tournament, there's no shortage of places and ways to watch the matches.

Netanyahu said that Israel’s military will stay in southern Lebanon as long as "Israel’s security needs require it.”

‘American flag blue’ paint has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom that park service workers are struggling to address

Announcement made in response to increasing sanctions from U.S., indictment of Raul Castro

New tax filing plan could help many taxpayers access benefits otherwise missed

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of the United States' military presence in Europe in an address to NATO defense ministers on Thursday, where he also slammed allies who refused to support Washington during its conflict with Iran.

Designed as hub of civic life, the development is the greatest single investment in the city’s south side this century, local historians say

England fans celebrate as their team got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start, beating Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford. Meanwhile in Zagreb, the result left many Croatian fans looking dejected.

Several ASEAN members expressed interest in purchasing Russian crude oil amid global fuel price hikes

When Scotland beat Haiti on Saturday, bar staff had to scramble for emergency supplies to satisfy the country’s famously raucous and thirsty fans

Other tankers showed their positions sailing through the strait on public ship tracking on Thursday after weeks of ships concealing their voyages

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.

If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

There were thoughts that early strains may have been mild, but the discovery that the plague killed prehistoric hunter-gatherers contradicts ​those notions.

Iran meanwhile suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, but details of the signing ceremony were uncertain.

Clarkson, one of the U.K.'s most well-known TV figures, shared the news during filming of his hit Amazon documentary show 'Clarkson's Farm,' in episodes that aired on Wednesday.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its report on the Titan submersible disaster three years after the catastrophic implosion.

On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to end the war in Iran and that he had authorized an end to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

SpaceX roared past Amazon's market valuation on Tuesday and briefly topped that of Microsoft, rapidly scaling the list of the world's most valuable companies.

The deal with China has raised concern within the Trump administration, with Trump himself threatening new tariffs and saying he won't allow Canada to become a 'drop-off port.'

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The Obamas each took to the microphone, delivering speeches before a crowd of dignitaries, elected officials and Democratic supporters.

Two members of Gov. Jared Polis’s board that reviews commutation requests came forward to say the secretive panel had twice rejected the release of Tina Peters, convicted of election tampering.

The reversal comes after the Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to block the removal of deep-sea monitoring instruments.

After the Knicks promoted Gavin Snider’s watercolor painting in the wake of their N.B.A. title, one of the most famous artists on social media posted an uncannily similar work.

The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.

Fans gathered in Manhattan on Thursday to cheer on the N.B.A. champions at a parade that has been 53 years in the making.

Thursday’s opening drew four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.

Low fertility rates are a lagging indicator, the final outcome of a string of social shifts.

The book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times, “Regime Change,” reveals a host of details and surprising exchanges as President Trump pushed to drastically expand his power.

Investor bullishness showed signs of waning on Wednesday, as shares sank 5%.

The NBA plans to name winning bidders for 12 permanent European teams in the next 60 to 90 days, Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told CNBC.

"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.

Shares of SpaceX fell as much as 7% Thursday to $178, leaving the stock trading roughly in line with its volume-weighted average price of just under $180.

The Trump administration announced it will offer federal student loan borrowers who sign up for autopay a larger interest rate discount.

The yield on the 2-year U.S. Treasury note — most sensitive to changes in fed funds expectations — rose almost another three basis points.

Five Amazon employees testified at Seattle City Council meetings where officials sought feedback on a year-long data center new construction pause.

Oil declines as Mideast peace prospects rise following U.S.-Iran deal.

The Navy on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas at the direction of President Donald Trump.

The iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) saw elevated put volume on Thursday.

The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.

The memorandum of understanding requires numerous steps by Washington including lifting sanctions and freeing billions in frozen assets, while Iran was required only to open the Strait of Hormuz.

After weeks of intensifying bombing of Kyiv, Ukraine hit back with a swarm of drones, damaging buildings and igniting an oil refinery.

The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield could upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics.

Frustrated lawmakers are increasing pressure on the defense secretary to get answers they’ve sought for months.

In a sprawling news conference at the G-7 summit in France, the president touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.

The president met with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the G-7 summit but told reporters the conflict “has no impact on us … we’re thousands of miles away.”

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.

England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.

The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.

Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.

Images generated by AI showed women who had been killed or sexually abused

Many Americans described gas prices as a ‘major strain’ and said they’re skipping summer vacations

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors

The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning from midday on Thursday until Tuesday next week

Reform UK worries over losing support to Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain, which may split the right-wing vote

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

There have now been eight horse-related incidents in Central Park over the past 13 months

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35

Critics fear the administration could disenfranchise millions of voters with the president’s unprecedented elections takeover

A petition against the dispensary opening has received nearly 200 signatures