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- Ottawa revamping approach to barring products of forced labour from reaching CanadaOttawa introduced a bill to revise Canada's approach to banning imports made with forced labour, aiming to address U.S. tariff threats and improve enforcement.
- One person dead after early-morning single-vehicle crash in DeltaA single-vehicle crash in Delta resulted in one fatality on June 12, 2026, with police investigating the cause.
- Saskatchewan's safety agency not prepared for last year's wildfires: reportAn independent review found Saskatchewan's public safety agency was unprepared for last year's wildfires, citing issues with operations, planning, and staffing. The province is implementing recommendations to improve preparedness.
- Small grocers embrace Ottawa's national food security strategyIndependent grocers in Canada are supporting the federal government's national food security strategy, which includes $3 billion in investments over 10 years to improve competition, affordability, and access to local produce. The plan focuses on expanding food hubs and terminals to help small grocers compete with larger retailers by reducing reliance on wholesalers.
- Small grocers embrace Ottawa's national food security strategyIndependent grocers support Ottawa's national food security strategy, which includes $3 billion in investments to boost competition, improve affordability, and help small retailers buy directly from manufacturers through expanded food infrastructure.
- Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police saySuspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others injured, police say
- Carney announces new intelligence exchange agreement with FranceCanada and France announced a new intelligence exchange agreement to deepen defence and industrial cooperation, focusing on classified intelligence in key sectors like defence, space, and AI. The agreement was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting in Paris ahead of the G7 summit.
- Rare whale entangled in fishing gear spotted again in Gulf of St. LawrenceA young endangered whale entangled in fishing gear was spotted again in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with efforts to track and remove the gear hindered by weather conditions.
- Rare whale entangled in fishing gear spotted again in Gulf of St. LawrenceA young endangered whale entangled in fishing gear was spotted again in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with rescue efforts delayed by bad weather
- Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisisCanada announces $100 million in aid for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, part of $500 million in support since 2023, to address humanitarian needs and violence.
- Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrathPope Leo XIV condemned human traffickers in the Canary Islands, urging them to stop exploiting migrants and emphasizing the need for their dignity and integration. Migrant arrivals have dropped significantly in recent years.
- Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of CanadaOttawa plans to introduce a bill to strengthen Canada's enforcement of laws against imports of products made with forced labour, responding to U.S. concerns and criticism from advocates.
- Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of CanadaOttawa plans to introduce a bill to strengthen Canada's enforcement of banning imports made with forced labour, responding to U.S. concerns about Canada's enforcement of such bans.
- Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of CanadaOttawa plans to introduce legislation to strengthen import bans on goods made with forced labour, responding to potential U.S. tariffs and criticism of Canada's enforcement of existing regulations.
- SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaireSpaceX shares surged 23% on their Wall Street debut, making CEO Elon Musk the first trillionaire. The company's IPO raised $75 billion, the largest in history, with shares reaching $166.90 and a market value of $2.18 trillion.