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The Canada Strong Pass launches Friday to promote domestic tourism. Here's what it offers

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Federal government unveils Canada Strong Pass to promote domestic tourism and travel

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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The Canadian federal government unveiled the 'Canada Strong Pass,' a new initiative launching Friday to boost domestic tourism. The pass offers free admission to national historic sites, parks, and marine conservation areas, and discounts on rail travel and museum entry for young people. This aims to encourage Canadians to explore their own country, especially as fewer are traveling to the U.S.

The Louvre, plagued by overtourism, shuts its doors to visitors as workers strike

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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The Louvre Museum in Paris closed its doors on Monday due to a spontaneous strike by its staff, who are protesting unmanageable crowds, chronic understaffing, and 'untenable' working conditions caused by overtourism. The closure, a rare event, highlights the museum's struggle with its immense popularity, despite French President Emmanuel Macron's long-term renovation plans aimed at addressing overcrowding and infrastructure issues.

Salt Lake City Police believe man fatally shot at 'No Kings' protest was innocent bystander

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, an innocent bystander and fashion designer, was fatally shot during a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday evening. Police believe a man from a peacekeeping team fired shots at Arturo Gamboa, who was brandishing an AR-15-style rifle, hitting both Gamboa and Ah Loo. Gamboa has been charged with murder, while the actions of the peacekeepers are still under investigation.

Court battles continue over Sask. Instagram account that made anonymous sexual violence allegations in 2020

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Live updates: Carney to meet with Trump at G7 summit as world leaders convene in Alberta

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, aiming to resolve a three-month trade war. Other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are also attending, with discussions focusing on global trade, sovereignty, and new conflicts like those between Israel and Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are also expected guests.

Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative, friends say

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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Vance Boelter, 57, was captured after a two-day manhunt following the politically motivated assassinations of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Boelter, described as deeply religious and conservative, allegedly impersonated a police officer and targeted abortion rights defenders.

Police arrest suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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Vance Boelter has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers. He is accused of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in separate attacks in the Minneapolis suburbs. Boelter, who allegedly posed as a police officer, was found and surrendered after a nearly two-day manhunt. A list of prominent figures, including abortion rights advocates, was found in his vehicle.

Morning Update: Conflict further complicates G7 summit

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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The Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, is facing complications due to ongoing global conflicts, particularly escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and persistent trade disputes driven by US President Donald Trump's agenda. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are subtly pushing back against Trump's policies. The summit also addresses security challenges, including protecting leaders from grizzlies, while a separate report covers the arrest of a suspect in the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

‘Not so much’ standing in way of trade deal with Canada, Trump says at G7

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching an economic and security deal with Canada during his first full day at the Group of Seven (G7) summit. Despite his preference for tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'more complex idea' for trade, Trump believes obstacles are minimal. This meeting marks their first in-person encounter since early May, amidst an ongoing three-month trade war. Trump also reiterated his view that Russia's expulsion from the G8 was a mistake and suggested considering China's inclusion in the G7.

Netflix's Trainwreck doc revisits Rob Ford's chaotic mayoral run and public struggles

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Netflix is releasing 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' a documentary chronicling the chaotic mayoral run and public struggles of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford. The film, directed by Shianne Brown, aims to show the human side of Ford, who became an international spectacle due to scandals including crack cocaine use and public drunkenness, and explores the populist wave that brought him to power.

Labour giant, former Canadian Auto Workers head Buzz Hargrove has died

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Basil 'Buzz' Hargrove, former national president of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union from 1992 to 2008, has died. Unifor, the union formed by the merger of CAW and Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, announced his passing, recognizing him as an iconic figure and tireless advocate for working people. Hargrove, who started on the shop floor at Chrysler in Windsor, led significant negotiations with major employers and expanded the union beyond the auto industry, also serving with the NHL Players' Association and Toronto Metropolitan University.

Canada's rush for new resource projects can't happen without First Nations' support: grand chief

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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First Nations leaders in Manitoba are expressing concern over the province's recent push to create new energy, trade, and resource extraction projects in the north, emphasizing that such developments must respect and protect treaty rights and require their consent. Premier Wab Kinew pitched five major projects, including the 'One Canada Trade Corridor' via the Port of Churchill, to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Grand Chief Garrison Settee insists that 'nothing will happen unless the First Nations... say it will.' The article also discusses Ontario's controversial Bill 5, which aims to fast-track resource development by exempting projects from laws, raising concerns about treaty rights and environmental protections, and the broader federal push for infrastructure projects.

Poilievre to face leadership review in January

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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Conservative Party members will vote in January on whether Pierre Poilievre should remain as leader, following the party's failure to win the April election. The vote will take place in Calgary, with Mr. Poilievre reportedly seeking an earlier review. This is the first leadership review for the party since 2004. The article also contextualizes the political landscape, including the unexpected election call by Prime Minister Mark Carney after Justin Trudeau's resignation, and the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian public sentiment.

Annual home sales down 4.3% in May, but activity up on monthly basis

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Canadian home sales in May 2025 saw a 4.3% annual decrease but a 3.6% monthly increase, marking the first monthly rise in over six months. The national average sale price was $691,299, down 1.8% year-over-year. The Canadian Real Estate Association attributes the monthly uptick to eased stress on buyer confidence, despite affordability challenges from mortgage rates.

May calls out Carney's sprint to push major projects bill through Commons

CBC News · Jun 16, 2025

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Opinion: Danielle Smith has put out the welcome mat for foreign interference in Canada

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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An opinion piece argues that Alberta's recently passed Bill 54, which amends the Citizen Initiative Act, significantly lowers the threshold for initiating constitutional referendums (e.g., on secession) and allows corporate/union financing. This, according to the author Patrick Lennox, creates a vulnerability for foreign interference to sow division in Canada, drawing parallels to Brexit and warning of potential adversaries like Russia.

Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologized on Sunday for attending a Kendrick Lamar concert in Toronto last week, after Drake publicly criticized him for supporting his rap rival. Singh clarified he went to see SZA, not Kendrick, but admitted he 'shouldn't have gone at all' given the ongoing feud and his loyalty to Drake, stating 'it’ll always be Drake over Kendrick.'

Opinion: Trump is among the newest members of the lonely authoritarians club

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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An opinion piece by Nina L. Khrushcheva analyzes the public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, using it to illustrate the inherent loneliness and insecurity of authoritarian leaders who systematically cast aside allies. The article draws parallels to historical figures like Vladimir Putin, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, highlighting their patterns of breaking with former associates.

Ottawa told Trump that visa crackdown led to fewer Indians, Bangladeshis illegally crossing the border

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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Ottawa informed the Trump administration that its visa crackdown, which denied boarding to over 2,000 Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, resulted in a significant drop in illegal border crossings from Canada to the U.S. This effort was part of Canada's attempt to reassure Trump about border security and avoid tariffs, with enhanced visa screening and enforcement actions targeting smuggling and visa fraud.

‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans

The Guardian · Jun 16, 2025

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented new guidelines allowing doctors and other medical staff to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats, and to be barred from employment based on marital status, political affiliation, or union activity. These changes, which have already gone into effect in some VA centers, are cited as a response to a Donald Trump executive order aimed at stripping protections from transgender people, raising concerns about widespread discrimination and ethical breaches.

For the U.S., the crisis in Iran is the latest episode in a long, tortured history

The Globe and Mail · Jun 16, 2025

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The current Israel-Iran conflict highlights the complex and long-standing relationship between the U.S. and Iran, influenced by historical events like the 1953 coup and the 1979 hostage crisis. The U.S. is quietly backing Israel's efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, despite public statements of non-involvement. American officials are navigating domestic political tensions and warning Iran against targeting U.S. assets in the region, while also expressing hope for negotiations.

Canada’s Diallo jumps 11 spots to No. 44 in ATP rankings after title win over weekend

CTV News · Jun 16, 2025

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Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo climbed 11 spots to a career-high No. 44 in the ATP world men’s tennis rankings after winning his first ATP Tour title at the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Other Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are also in the top 50, while Leylah Fernandez is the lone Canadian woman in the WTA Tour top 50.

Here’s what you need to know about the Canada Strong Pass in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

CTV News · Jun 16, 2025

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The federal government launched the new Canada Strong Pass on Monday, offering free admission to national museums for children aged 17 and under, and a 50% discount for young adults aged 18-24, from June 20 to September 2. The pass also includes free admission to national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada, a 25% discount on camping fees, and free VIA Rail travel for children accompanied by an adult.

New garbage carts to be delivered starting this week: Here’s what you need to know

CTV News · Jun 16, 2025

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Residents and businesses across Barrie will start to receive new garbage and organics carts this week, with over 90,000 deliveries expected throughout the summer months. The actual automated curbside collection program will commence on Sept. 8. Residents are advised to store the carts until the program begins, write their property address on them, and note that carts are equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and unique serial numbers. Recycling collection is managed separately by Circular Materials and is not part of this new program.

No kings, few fans: USA’s year of World Cups gets off to a flat start

The Guardian · Jun 16, 2025

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The expanded FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup have opened in the United States to disappointing attendance figures, far below organizers' expectations. Despite significant hype and ticket price cuts, matches in Miami, San Jose, Inglewood, East Rutherford, Cincinnati, and Seattle saw many empty seats. This flat start raises concerns for the US as it prepares to host the 2026 World Cup final, though some matches still offered exciting football.

EXCLUSIVE: New ‘Gavin Newsom files’ reveal California governor’s ‘extreme’ agenda: report

Fox News · Jun 16, 2025

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Conservative activist group Catholic Vote released 'The Gavin Newsom files,' a report alleging California Governor Gavin Newsom has an 'extreme' and 'viciously anti-Christian agenda.' The report criticizes Newsom's progressive policies on abortion and transgender treatments for children, his conflict with President Donald Trump over Los Angeles riots, and his rumored 2028 presidential aspirations, despite his attempts to appear more centrist.

Trump slams Obama, Trudeau for pushing Russia out of G8 summit years ago: 'Wouldn't have a war'

Fox News · Jun 16, 2025

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At the G7 summit in Canada, President Donald Trump criticized former President Barack Obama and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for their 2014 decision to remove Russia from the G8 summit following the annexation of Crimea. Trump called it a "very big mistake," arguing that it contributed to the current war between Russia and Ukraine and that the war might not have happened if Russia had remained in the G8 or if he had been president four years ago. The G7 summit, attended by leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, is focusing on escalating Israel-Iran attacks, trade, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

How Johnson pulled off another impossible win with just 1-vote margin on $9.4B spending cut bill

Fox News · Jun 16, 2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a narrow 214-212 victory for a $9.4 billion spending cut bill, known as a 'rescissions' bill, targeting USAID and public broadcasting. This win, achieved by convincing two Republicans to switch their votes, marks another instance of Johnson navigating the House GOP to a slim victory on a tough bill, despite a chaotic news day dominated by an incident involving Sen. Alex Padilla.

Previously reported missing Mississauga mother and son found in Tilbury

CTV News · Jun 16, 2025

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A mother and her five-year-old son, who were reported missing from Mississauga and were the subject of an Amber Alert, have been safely located at a KFC in Tilbury. The pair were reported missing by the woman’s husband, the child’s father, leading to a police search that included London.