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David Goss: United Church of Canada marks centennial Sunday
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Saint John & South Salon Times Globe Published Jun 14, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 3 minute read The United Church is promoting its 100th anniversary. SUBMITTED As mentioned in a previous article about the half...

Toronto queer-owned cafés, bars and restaurants to check out during Pride Month and beyond
Toronto’s food scene has long been a canvas for cultural expression, and today some of its most compelling flavours are coming from kitchens, cafés, and cocktail bars led by queer entrepreneurs rewriting the rules. With Pride Month officially in...

I’m a Travel Writer Who Practically Lives on Planes—These Are the 7 Quince Pieces I Rely On
Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. As a travel writer, I live out of a suitcase more than I care to admit. With more than 70 countries under my belt,...
‘We will not go anywhere’: Toronto Pride celebrations continue despite financial woes
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Jun 14, 2025 • 3 minute read Article content By Vanessa Tiberio TORONTO — A Toronto-born drag king says he has performed in Pride festivals worldwide, but there is one thing that keeps...

Charles Leclerc breaks his silence as his massive shunt in F1 Canadian GP FP1 destroys his Friday running
Charles Leclerc put down his F1 Canadian GP FP1 crash to a misjudgment, as the Ferrari driver ended up missing the entire Friday. In FP1, on one of his push laps, the driver locked up into turn 4 and went on to the grass. The driver's front and...

I'm a TV writer and everyone must watch 'TV event of the decade' with incredible twist ending
Video LoadingVideo Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay now Rehearsal season two trailer I'm a TV writer and everyone must watch what has been described as the 'TV event of the decade' with an incredible twist no one will see...

Rights Group ‘Disappointed’ by Ottawa’s Decision to Halt Honorary Citizenship for Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai
A human rights group says it is “disappointed” after the federal government told a Liberal MP this week not to move forward with a motion to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, who has been in solitary confinement...

KOOP: Soft sentences endanger Canadians
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Jun 14, 2025 • Last updated 23 minutes ago • 3 minute read This past week brought news that a Winnipeg man found to be guilty of stabbing a stranger to death in 2022 would receive a mere 8-year...

Print still a critical part of retailers’ advertising mix – European research
With more South African consumers getting online via smartphones, and digital advertising increasing in response, brands often question the relevance of print advertising. Growing bodies of research point to the fact that print ads are still a...

Lewis Hamilton's downbeat verdict caps off disastrous F1 Canadian GP Day 1 for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton capped off the day for Ferrari with a disappointing verdict, as he felt that making Q3 was going to be tough in qualifying. The British driver has not had a great time ever since he joined the team, as he has struggled to find...

Kenya-Canadian film 'Kipkemboi' earns global acclaim with star-studded cast including Abel Mutua
The cast and crew of the film 'Kipkemboi' pose for a group photo after a screening at the Michael Joseph Centre, located at Safaricom HQ. A Kenyan-Canadian film that tells the story of a village genius whose algorithm attracts powerful forces has...

Canada’s sanctions on Israeli MKs a ‘powerful symbol’ with ‘limited impact’
On June 10, Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand announced that the country is joining four other nations in imposing travel and economic sanctions against two extreme-right wing Israeli politicians over their involvement in West Bank settler...

The Notebook by Theo Argitis: Canada’s new power core and defining the Carney doctrine
In this edition of The Notebook, we look at what Prime Minister Mark Carney’s appointments at the very top of his government reveal about his agenda. We preview the G7 summit and how Carney has been reshaping Canada’s foreign policy ahead of the...

Why Canada could be the last holdout for trans pseudoscience
Canada seems determined to be the last country in the West clinging to ‘gender medicine’ for kids. While the US, UK, Sweden, Italy and others are banning puberty blockers and other dangerous procedures, the Great White North remains committed to...

Jamaican Canadians to receive honorary degrees from Toronto universities
Wayne Isaacs, an entrepreneur known for building businesses in developing economies across over 25 countries, does not usually sing his own praises but on June 19 many will know about his work and philanthropy when he receives an honorary doctor...

Toronto Tech Week: Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton among U of T headliners
What role can Canada play in the global technology revolution? What are the factors driving optimism and concern around artificial intelligence? How are entrepreneurs harnessing AI to build new ventures? Nick Frosst (supplied image) These are some...

I’m a TV writer and have just found the best show of the year in 'jaw-dropping' series
I’m a TV writer and have already found the best show of this year in a series which has been described as 'jaw-dropping'. Usually, when making such a claim, I am talking about a brand new show offering something fresh. However, this recommendation...

Opinion: Crown’s 'invisible power' a threat to Canadian democracy
The Crown’s power is not just ceremonial. It has real, behind-the-scenes influence. Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor at Carleton University, recently published an essay in The National Post claiming that having King Charles III open...

University Libraries has your summer reading list
If you’re looking to liven up your summer reading, University Libraries has just the thing for you. UB Libraries is launching its first summer reading program, the “Summer Reading Stampede, to keep students, staff and faculty engaged during the...

TAYLOR: Introducing hockey to diverse Canadian communities
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey The First Shift ambassadors who will speak at the U of M’s Hockey Conference in June 2025, with Mick E. Moose at the Seven Oaks Community Centre rink. From left, Allan Chan, Ganni Maan and Ron Cantiveros. Photo...