Talal Dekalbab says $132 million in cuts coming, but not to library staff.
They believe he was responsible for orchestrating the planned attack after finding conversations that included maps of the area specifying drone launch points and ideal sniper positions
JD Vance was supposed to be spending the week promoting his new book, the kind of event a potential presidential candidate like the vice president typically uses to speak to a wide audience about his life and values ahead of a campaign. Instead, the rollout of Vance's second book, 'Communion: Findin...

Ketch earns 22 badges across 41 reports, including top honors in Privacy, Consent Management, Cookie Tracking, and Data Subject Requests SAN FRANCISCO — Ketch, the AI Privacy Company, today shared it has been named a Leader by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted data source on B2B software, in its Summer 2026 Reports. Ketch …
Kuwait has started boosting oil output and plans to exceed 2 million barrels a day within a week, as the interim US-Iran peace deal opens up the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Independent study of 488 multifamily properties links flexible payment timing to more reliable rent payments and lower short-term delinquency NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new study released today by economic research firm MetroSight finds that giving renters the ability to split their monthly rent into smaller, better-timed payments improved on-time payment rates …
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The story of one of the world’s most celebrated youth hockey tournaments is now being told in a new book, When They Were Ten: The Remarkable Story of the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament. The book chronicles the extraordinary journey of The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, a competition …
World shares were mixed on Thursday, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war.
Initial estimates foresee the planning of over $100M of private investment in the Port of Churchill by Sio Silica, with European offtake agreement in-place WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sio Silica Corporation and Arctic Gateway Group (“AGG”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly advance planning for the potential development …
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company focused on skin health and longevity, today announced positive preclinical results for its novel small molecule, DB-006. The compound demonstrated high efficacy in treating atopic dermatitis (AD), significantly reducing key disease drivers, including pruritus (itch), epithelial thickening, inflammation, and …
CALGARY, Alberta, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A leader in Catholic education known for advancing student success, faith formation, and educational innovation, Dr. Elisé Saraceni has been appointed Dean of Education at St. Mary’s University. Bringing more than two decades of experience in educational leadership across Western and Northern Canada, she has guided transformational …
Show features characters and sets from likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep and celebrates roots in city Aardman’s most famous characters, Wallace and Gromit, may be denizens of northern England but the studio’s deep-rooted connection to the south-west of the UK is being celebrated in a new show on Bristol’s harbourside. The exhibition at the M Shed, just around the corner from the Aardman base on Gas Ferry Road (a name that would not be out of place in a Wallace and Gromit adventure)
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Provincial interactive digital media tax credits now reach far beyond gaming studios. The post How IDMTC and SR&ED can help Canadian tech companies stretch their R&D budgets first appeared on BetaKit.
This article originally appeared in the National Post. By Jack C. Major, June 18, 2026 The 1982 enactment of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was seen as a pivotal …
Zara Jabbi, 19, has been arrested and faces numerous charges including attacking the premises of internationally protected persons
June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and while the calendar may soon turn to July, the message behind it should stay with us all year long. Seniors Month is not only a time to celebrate older adults and their contributions to our community. It is also a reminder of how important local programs and services …
Adding to his rap sheet, Eritrean refugee Medhani Yohans recently pleaded guilty to breaching bail in Guelph
The Owen Sound North Stars are still looking for their first Major Series Lacrosse win of the season. On Wednesday night, the North Stars fell to the Brooklin Lacrosse Club, 11-9, at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby. The North Stars are now 0-6 and in last place in the seven-team circuit. On Wednesday, …
The U.S. president has mused privately about quitting but has not previously publicly threatened to do so
Several inches of rain expected in south-eastern US as forecasters expect storm to cause life-threatening flooding Tropical Storm Arthur was downgraded from a cyclone to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast as it made landfall and lost wind intensity on Thursday. Forecasters still expect the storm to cause life-threatening flooding, property damage and disruptions to commerce and travel. Several inches of rain are expected from the storm in the southeastern US into Friday, according t
Brazil’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point for a third straight meeting while flagging a worsening inflation outlook, prompting many economists to bet its easing cycle may be halted as soon as August.
Wahi is the second World Cup player to be denied entry into Canada after Ghana's Thomas Partey, who is facing rape charges in Britain
Private equity firm KKR & Co., Japan’s Jera Co. and Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec are among the bidders for Germany’s state-owned Uniper SE, taking the list of interested parties to around 10, according to people familiar with the matter.
Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachers The Reform UK MPs Sarah Pochin and Andrew Rosindell will be there. As will a plethora of Reform advisers, backroom staff and figures such as Ben Delo, a British crypto billionaire who has given £4m to Nigel Farage’s party. Yet as populist-right politicians from across the globe and their multimillionaire backers prepare for this year’s Alliance for Responsible Ci
A new universal washroom to be built at Holy Angels Learning Centre will cost nearly $200,000. Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board trustees approved the awarding a construction contract of $196,600 to RF Contracting at a meeting on June 4. A second bid from BT Construction stood at $217,000, said manager of plant services Dave Coccimiglio …
Lewis George, the 38-year-old democratic socialist, is all-but-certain to be the U.S. capital’s first new mayor in a dozen years.
Here's the latest on the Iran war on Thursday
Five elementary school administrators with Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will move to new sites in Sault Ste. Marie and east of the city for 2026-27. Shawna Bock, vice-principal at St. Paul, is being placed at St. Basil where she will hold the same position. Stephanie MacWilliam, vice-principal at St. Francis French Immersion, will be …
Tyler Heineman is heading west. The Toronto Blue Jays traded Heineman to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for cash considerations, per a team announcement. Heineman was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, when Alejandro Kirk made his return from the injured list. The 34-year-old catcher had struggled at the plate through 33 games this season, carrying a …
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels on Thursday without Hungarian politician Viktor Orbán for the first time in 16 years.

The Vegas Golden Knights confirmed Wednesday that only one team had been granted permission to speak to fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. That team was the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos. Toronto announced the hire of Jim Hiller for the job earlier Wednesday. Cassidy’s fate has been hanging in the balance ever since he …
Against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs battering local automakers, uncertainty linked to upcoming trade talks and the “incursion” of Chinese electric vehicles into Canada, the union representing nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers says it’s bracing for the most significant labour negotiations in its history.
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc. A sector analysis of the commercial space economy — a once-niche corner of aerospace now racing toward a trillion-dollar scale and, with the arrival of marquee public listings, a fully investable asset class. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy Metal News News Commentary — …
The US and Iran are starting tough negotiations after signing a ceasefire agreement. DW looks at the red lines, and where both sides could agree.
After an initial US-Iran agreement is reached, Iranians still await relief at the grocery checkout.
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Linda Kee remembers when her older brother Marvin decided he was going to dedicate his life to music. It was in the 1980s, and Marvin (The Fly) Kee and his three younger sisters were living in Calgary with their mother. He had other options when it came to deciding on a life path. As a …
Developers can now access TestMu AI Browser Cloud directly from n8n workflows, enabling AI agents to operate across 3,000+ browser and operating system environments SAN FRANCISCO & NOIDA, India — TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first Full-Stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, today announced the launch of its official TestMu AI Agent partner integration …
Cuba’s leadership signed off on a sweeping list of 176 market-liberalization measures covering 23 core areas, as the Caribbean nation tries to rescue a moribund economy that’s being squeezed by US sanctions.
The Filton 4 case reveals a democracy more frightened of protesters than of the destruction they protest against.
The decision was widely anticipated after figures showed inflation did not rise as had been expected in May
Issued on behalf of LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. Having entered into definitive documents to combine with NOMAD, LIXTE is set to become NOMAD Power Solutions — a pure-play deployable-power company — and is funding NOMAD with $6.5 million before the deal even closes. BOCA RATON, Fla., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USA News Group …
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said…

Merlin Lu faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police released images of a suspect fleeing the scene A 21- year old man who admitted to setting fire to a cross in Chicago’s Grant Park last week is now in police custody on hate crime charges, per Chicago police. Merlin Lu was arrested and charged with four felony and four misdemeanor counts related to the incident on 9 June. Continue reading...
New Zealand’s leading digital services and connectivity provider partners with Rimini Street to stabilize mission-critical Oracle systems, solve complex interoperability challenges and fund AI transformation LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced …
The firm is rolling out a new app this summer to give retail investors access to bets through Kalshi
LONDON — Hytera, a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions, concluded a successful participation at Critical Communications World (CCW) 2026 in London, showcasing its latest AI powered and mission critical communications innovations while receiving two awards at the International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) 2026. Whether in public safety, transportation, or industrial operations, …
LOS ANGELES — Happiness is here: Skechers is uplifting the world with colors and comfort this spring with world-renowned artist Romero Britto, founder of the Happy Art Movement. Bursting with vivid patterns and bold, expressive designs, the Skechers x Britto capsule transforms the artist’s iconic visual language into wearable art across a vibrant assortment of …
WOOD DALE, Ill. — PHC Corporation of North America (PHCNA), provider of PHCbi cell culture and sample preservation solutions across North America and Latin America, has introduced a new series of laboratory incubators featuring active hybrid humidification technology and enhanced contamination control. The new Cell-IQ® CO₂ incubator line is designed to deliver improved environmental stability …
Vaughan, Ont., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The current apprenticeship system is flawed, with the number of workers who complete training and receiving certification on the decline, so we need to look beyond traditional approaches and redesign the system, says RESCON president Richard Lyall. “Canada should look to behavioural science to significantly boost apprenticeship …
NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: AIFA) (the “Company” or “AIFA”) today provided a strategic implementation update. Under the leadership of newly appointed Chairman Li Shanglong (Michael Li) and newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Eric Shao, the Company plans to initiate specific business acquisition arrangements in the …
My ENet App consolidates all subscriber services, eSIM provisioning and payments into one platform, with a built-in digital wallet unlocking new revenue streams for ENet RICHARDSON, Texas, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the cloud-native network software provider, today announced the launch of My ENet App, a unified digital platform developed for Guyana’s multi-service …
TORONTO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dividend Select 15 Corp. (The “Company”) declares its monthly distribution of $0.06600 per Equity share. The distribution is payable July 10, 2026 to shareholders on record as of June 30, 2026. Under the distribution policy announced in September 2014, the monthly dividend payable on the Equity shares is …
TORONTO — Toronto police have arrested a suspect who had been wanted in connection with the March 2026 shooting at the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto.
TORONTO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TDb Split Corp. (“TDb Split”) declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.05000 for each Class A share ($0.60 annualized) and $0.05833 for each Priority Equity share ($0.700 annually). Distributions are payable July 10, 2026 to shareholders on record as at June 30, 2026. Since inception, Class A shareholders …
TORONTO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quadravest Capital Management Inc. (the “Manager”) is pleased to declare a monthly distribution for Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (“Preferred ETF”) as follows: Amount Per Unit: $0.05833 CAD Record Date: June 30, 2026 Payment Date: July 10, 2026 The monthly distribution per unit represents a total …
In late 2013, Bloomberg’s then editor-in-chief, Matthew Winkler, spiked an investigation into the hidden wealth of China’s elite. Publishing it, he warned reporters on a call, would “wipe out everything we have tried to build.” More than a decade on, that trade-off, access versus accuracy, has hardened into habit. Reporters have learned where the lines are, and words quietly vanish from drafts. This is not a distant problem for Canadians. In 2022, the CBC closed its Beijing bureau after more th
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue in spite of a US-Iran deal that would mean ceasing military operations.
The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.
This bill was not carefully considered in its effects or in the processes that would be required to implement the rules,' says legal expert
In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, known as CHOP. Less than a week later, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved.
Going up against the World Cup is a big challenge for the 41st Vancouver jazz fest
Joel Heng Hartse: As a post-secondary educator, I can report that the main thing I have seen Gen AI do is help students to outsource the very things that people ostensibly come to university to do: reading, writing and thinking.
Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger said a senior federal source told him the province has asked for $4 billion to help cover costs of a new Massey Tunnel.
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Vickey Brown and Tricia Brett: B.C.’s economy is built on the assumption that clean, abundant water will always be available. That assumption no longer holds.
Canada goes up against Qatar tonight in Vancouver. Follow along our match day live-blog for updates throughout the day and during the match.
City of Vancouver defends decision to build new Aquatic Centre without competition-length lanes
If you're looking to get around the region on Thursday, June 18, here's what to expect on the roads and on transit throughout Vancouver.
TORONTO — If you’re convinced you know what Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem’s going to do at the next interest rate announcement or have a sixth sense about the weather, Wealthsimple will soon you let you put your money where your mouth is. The financial services company says it will introduce a beta version …
Federal agency to use herbicide to clear lands for replanting after 2021 Caldor fire – but public reaction to plan is fierce Katherine Levy remembers a childhood deeply rooted in the natural offerings of Lake Tahoe – water-skiing in the summer and working as ski instructor on the surrounding snow-covered mountains during winter months. She recently moved back to live out her retirement along the lake’s north shore. But she doesn’t like what she has found upon her return: a US government plan to
The Canadian Crime Stoppers Association is unsure if tipsters’ personal information has been exposed months after a 'security incident' affecting prominent software used to share anonymous tips of crimes.
A young boy from Aughagower was all smiles after shaking hands with Prime Minister Mark Carney during a visit to the village. Aaron Gibbons said he felt proud and amazed to meet the leader, who took time to greet local residents.
MIT researchers think they've worked out exactly how Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile flies. "It's almost certainly a terrible idea," one analyst said. "But it's not an impossible idea."
New modelling suggests Tulameen’s remaining flood defence could be overtopped as climate-driven storms intensify
From sexual harassment to violence, racism and fraud, Canada’s immigration department recorded more than 100 cases of employee misconduct and wrongdoing last year.
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa and Czechia face off in Group A.
The Canadian Crime Stoppers Association is unsure if tipsters’ personal information has been exposed months after a 'security incident' affecting prominent software used to share anonymous tips of crimes.
A young boy from Aughagower was all smiles after shaking hands with Prime Minister Mark Carney during a visit to the village. Aaron Gibbons said he felt proud and amazed to meet the leader, who took time to greet local residents.
From sexual harassment to violence, racism and fraud, Canada’s immigration department recorded more than 100 cases of employee misconduct and wrongdoing last year.
Users can only make predictions on climate, economic markets, and financial indicators. The post Wealthsimple launches prediction markets app through US exchange Kalshi first appeared on BetaKit.
Zahid Salman, President and Chief Executive Officer, GreenShield, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA).
Yellowknife's Wood Fired Pizzeria and other buildings were damaged in a fire that began in the early hours of Thursday morning. Yellowknife’s Wood Fired Pizzeria building damaged in overnight fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.
The preliminary U.S.-Iranian peace deal does not address Iranian rockets or drones, raising questions in the region about relying on Washington as a security guarantor.
Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.
London paramedic Samantha Dakin is hoping to inspire the next generation of first responders by giving children across Ontario a close look at her career. Dakin, 28, began working with the Middlesex-London Paramedic Services in 2023. Along with responding to emergency calls, Dakin connects with the public through community outreach programs. It was through this …
PRINCETON, N.J., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification, announces that Dr. Phillip Chan, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Life Sciences Forum hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and …
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it's too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall.

Moderna seeks FDA approval of its new shot, mFlusvia, as option for 50 and older US health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the Covid-19 pandemic. Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its new shot , dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting is a step toward a final decision ahead of the winter flu season. Continue reading...
The 19-year-old wanted in connection with the U.S. Consulate shootings and Jewish synagogues and schools has been arrested
Arrcus AINF delivers a secure, policy-aware networking fabric enabling real-time AI inferencing for TELUS across public safety, enterprise and government services in Canada SAN JOSE, Calif. — Arrcus, the leader in distributed networking infrastructure today announced that TELUS, one of Canada’s communications technology company, is working on a proof-of-concept (PoC) to explore using the Arrcus …
The Newfoundland and Labrador government recently found hazardous levels of a cancer-causing gas in some of its public housing units, prompting some experts to call for mandatory testing across the country. The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corp. tested for radon in 172 of its housing units as p...

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans. The Knicks' victory - after a 53-year drought - has electrified New Yorkers, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has predicted that ...

A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn't sprout leaves this spring, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said Thursday. Visitors over the past two cent...

Creating a home gardening plan that restores and supports nature in our urban spaces starts, for any gardener, with selecting a native tree
TORONTO - Toronto police say they have arrested 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, an outstanding suspect in the U.S. consulate shooting in March.

Glenn Nyberg put the referee's whistle to his lips and halted play. Ghana and Panama were going toe-to-toe in a rambunctious opening game to kick off the countries' World Cup adventure. Around the 22-minute mark - as has been the case midway through the first and second halves of every match at the ...
