Intimate partner violence will soon have tougher penalties under new law
The Conservative bill essentially leapfrogged the Liberal government's own intimate partner violence bill that includes many of the same measures as 'Bailey's Law.'
Canada News
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Politics
Kalamoir Park closed following wildfire, evac alert still in place
The Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.
American interference fanning flames of Alberta separatism: Lukaszuk
“It's really from a third party outside of Canada, being monetized for the numbers of clicks that it gets."
Worker missing after 300-ton crane crashes off bridge into Northern Alberta river
The crane remains submerged in the water and the driver has not been found
Ontario man accused of speeding 2.5x over limit with no headlights while impaired
A Barrie man is facing several charges after OPP said he was stopped driving 146 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at night, without headlights on, before officers determined he was impaired.
Canada Post unveils annual stamps honouring Indigenous leadership, excellence in sports
Chief Wilton Littlechild, Bryan Trottier and Edward Lennie were honoured with a newly unveiled three-stamp issue, each print commemorating their lives in, and contributions to, Canadian sport
Watch: B.C. woman kicks cougar in side to save her little goat
Earlier this month at Gina Moore's farm, surveillance video captured a cougar latching onto the neck of Donnie the Nigerian Dwarf goat.
3 boys arrested after Toronto officer seriously injured during stolen car chase
Three boys aged 12, 12 and 14 have been charged after a Toronto police officer was injured during a stolen vehicle chase that also led to another cop firing their gun.
Calgary's Hunter Thomson set to defend title at bigger, better Glencoe Invitational
With 100 golfers making up the field on renowned Forest Course, annual event 'really good for experience'
Large area in Banff National Park closed after bear seeking food, damages tents
Parks Canada has closed several trails and campsites along the north shore of Lake Minnewanka after reports of a bear damaging several tents while looking for food.
Government
Business
Orca Announces Results of the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Expiry of Management Cease Trade Order
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orca Energy Group Inc. (“Orca” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ORC.A, ORC.B) is pleased to announce the voting results from its...
Biogen Expands Immunology Pipeline with Agreement to Acquire RayThera Inc.
Acquisition adds multiple immunology assets to Biogen’s portfolio, including a lead asset poised to enter Phase 1 development CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —...
With FDA backing, Colorado says state will save money by importing drugs from Canada
Florida was the first state to be approved for the program in 2024, but no drugs were actually shipped
The World Cup actually matters to the stock market – especially when your team loses
Nothing spoils the national mood quicker than getting routed on the pitch
Joe Vernachio Named President of SOREL
PORTLAND, Ore. — Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced that Joe Vernachio will be the next...
Prominent Saskatoon angel investor faces charges for alleged indecent act, unlawful entry
Jesse Wiebe allegedly entered an apartment in the city while naked ‘with a sex toy attached to his genitals’
Apple to raise prices to offset rising memory chip costs, Tim Cook says
‘The situation has become unsustainable,’ Cook said in an interview with WSJ
DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces Acquisition of General Repair Service
Furthers DXP’s National Water & Wastewater efforts Establishes presence in Minnesota Strong Service & Repair Capabilities Attractive Margins and Cash Flow HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:...
Knight Therapeutics Announces Repayment of Revolving Credit Facility
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knight Therapeutics Inc. (“Knight”) (TSX: GUD), a pan-American (ex-US) pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has repaid all amounts...
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Community
NHL trades: These four Vancouver Canucks are being shopped around
With the team fully committed to a rebuild, the Canucks "are shopping virtually everyone" this off-season.
Ottawa Senators taking a deep dive on their goaltending situation
The Ottawa Citizen has been told Senators are looking at their netminding throughout the organization to see what changes need to be made to their approach
Cultus Lake Waterpark: 'Electrical non-compliances' found by safety investigators
On Wednesday, Technical Safety B.C. said its safety officers remained on site at Cultus Lake Waterpark to assess the state of the facility's electrical infrastructure.
NHL draft: How Keaton Verhoeff has a little Craig Cunningham, Brendan Gallagher in his mental makeup
The University of North Dakota defenceman, who's getting buzz as early pick, also has size and skills that teams covet
World Cup: Will Canada’s Alphonso Davies play vs Qatar?
Canada's captain has been recovering from a hamstring pull for six weeks. Will one more week make all the difference?
School board approves name for newest Saskatoon high school
Holmwood Collegiate will share a site with a new Catholic high school in the city's northeast. As well, a City of Saskatoon leisure centre is also expected to be built near the schools.
PWHL draft: Vancouver Goldeneyes select American star Caroline Harvey with first overall pick
She comes to the PWHL with accolades galore already, including taking MVP at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics
Fraud charges laid after attempted purchase of vehicle and crane
OPP announced the arrest of two men from Montreal and Ottawa in connection with the case in East Hawkesbury township
World Cup: Canada or Qatar — who will be the host with the most?
For the third time in World Cup history, a current host will face the host of the previous tournament when Canada takes on Qatar on Thursday.
AI event at Art House Cafe cancelled after community backlash
Artists and customers protested the AI meetup at the café originally scheduled for June 13.
Environment
Comb jelly embryos reveal embryonic signaling center shared across early animal evolution
In order for vertebrate embryos to develop their body axes, they require what is known as an embryonic signaling center. This group of cells provides the instructions that determine where up and...
Lava planet has hydrogen-rich, active atmosphere
It's 2158, and you're chugging away on your Ph.D. in planetary volcanology from the University of Utopia Planitia on Mars. Graduate students still get paid a sub-living wage, so you've been stuck...
Helios quantum computer tops 99.9% fidelity rates for one- and two-qubit operations
A public-private partnership in the Mountain West announced new results today that mark steady progress toward the Department of Energy's goal of fault-tolerant quantum computing, systems large and...
Young stellar activity drives galactic evolution across the universe
Astronomers have revealed new details about how young stars shape their galactic surroundings in a new study. Researchers analyzed about 18,000 star-forming regions in nearby spiral galaxies using...
Displaying video reviews later in shopping process supports buyer decision-making, boosts sales
Instead of going to stores to compare products, Americans have increasingly turned to watching online video reviews. As far back as a decade ago, 55% of Americans reported they'd watched online...
Flipped quantum interference unlocks clearer gluon maps from near-miss nuclear encounters
Scientists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) usually capture what happens when atomic nuclei smash into one another at nearly the speed of light. But even...
'Contaminated' cultures: Can conservation protect nature while excluding Indigenous peoples?
At an international heritage symposium in Japan, I heard a word that stayed with me: "contaminated." The discussion concerned whether Indigenous peoples needed to be named explicitly in a new World...
Traditional farming supports food, nature and cultural identity
Traditionally farmed landscapes can help produce food while also protecting nature and keeping cultural traditions alive. A research team led by the University of Göttingen recently examined...
How satellite technology can protect the world's drinking water
River experts say new satellite technology holds the promise of protecting water quality around the world.
A 19-year 'goldmine' of mountain cloud and rainwater samples provides fresh insights about air pollution
Rainfall history is just as critical to predicting air pollution as where the air came from, a team led by University of Michigan Engineering researchers, in collaboration with scientists at the...
Sports
Blue Jays trade Tyler Heineman to Angels for cash considerations
Blue Jays on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. Boston
Max Scherzer takes the mound as the Blue Jays look for a series win on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Watch the game live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, and follow on our live MLB tracker,...
Maple Leafs only team to receive permission from Vegas to speak to Cassidy
The Vegas Golden Knights confirmed Wednesday that only one team had been granted permission to speak to fired head coach Bruce Cassidy.
Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in win over Croatia
Harry Kane bags a brace as England open World Cup with 4-2 win over Croatia
England got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute...
Vancouver Goldeneyes select Caroline Harvey with No. 1 pick in PWHL Draft
2026 PWHL Draft: Every pick made
The 2026 PWHL draft is happening on Wednesday afternoon, live from Detroit.
Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks have made a trade with some significant draft-day implications.
Auger-Aliassime overcomes tough test against American Learner Tien to reach Halle Open quarters
Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime narrowly avoided an upset at the Terra Wortmann Open, rallying for a 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) win over Learner Tien of the United States in second-round action...
‘The game has to be fun’: Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller for the players
Yes, Wednesday’s announcement from the Toronto Maple Leafs to hire Jim Hiller as the team’s 41st head coach was a bit of a stunner, but, as Luke Fox writes, upon closer inspection, it does make...
Technology
Shopify introduces in-store returns, more updates to agentic commerce
The Spring 2026 Shopify Editions newsletter contained more than 150 product updates. The post Shopify introduces in-store returns, more updates to agentic commerce first appeared on BetaKit.
NorthStar secures $40 million to track space threats for Canada’s air force
Montréal-based space tech company plans to go public this fall via SPAC. The post NorthStar secures $40 million to track space threats for Canada’s air force first appeared on BetaKit.
AI experts want a middle-power coalition to set safety guardrails. Some think Canada could lead it
Behind closed doors, experts and policymakers fear the US isn’t a “good-faith actor” on AI safety. The post AI experts want a middle-power coalition to set safety guardrails. Some think Canada...
Calgary is now the fastest growing tech ecosystem in Canada
Global report shows city's tech sector growth dramatically outpaces Canadian average. The post Calgary is now the fastest growing tech ecosystem in Canada first appeared on BetaKit.
Realize closes one of Canada’s largest impact funds at $227 million
Toronto firm raised $142 million from private LPs to complement Ottawa’s anchor commitment. The post Realize closes one of Canada’s largest impact funds at $227 million first appeared on BetaKit.
NordSpace opens new rocket factory headquarters in Markham
The 60,000-square-foot facility will anchor the aerospace startup’s national footprint. The post NordSpace opens new rocket factory headquarters in Markham first appeared on BetaKit.
Alberta Innovates invests $14 million to help commercialize local tech
Funding supports projects that will help Albertan startups scale toward commercialization. The post Alberta Innovates invests $14 million to help commercialize local tech first appeared on BetaKit.
Autonomique says backflipping robots are not the point
Montréal- and Menlo Park-based startup deploying physical AI at Ontario F&P plant. The post Autonomique says backflipping robots are not the point first appeared on BetaKit.
Michael Hyatt-backed BrokerPlus launches to disrupt “antiquated” mortgage industry
Surf co-founder and former Boardy colleague want to empower brokers with AI. The post Michael Hyatt-backed BrokerPlus launches to disrupt “antiquated” mortgage industry first appeared on BetaKit.
Did the Anthropic model ban prove Cohere is right about sovereign AI?
Co-founder Nick Frosst on sovereign AI, Star Trek, and why he doesn’t make a point of listening to Marc Andreessen. The post Did the Anthropic model ban prove Cohere is right about sovereign AI?...
World
Canada should 'indefinitely exclude' people with mental illness from assisted dying, report says
It is one of the most divisive debates since the country legalised the end-of-life policy a decade ago.
The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
Cannabis commercialisation not decriminalisation drives up usage, study finds
Review reveals rise in users and rates of psychosis in countries where cannabis is sold commercially Decriminalising the possession of cannabis or strictly regulating access to the drug do not appear...
Kane double fires England past Croatia in World Cup thriller
Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.
Al Jazeera journalist reunited with family in Khartoum after years of war
Al Jazeera journalist Al-Tahir al-Mardi has been reunited with his family in Khartoum after three years of separation.
Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules
CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.
Thieves with bulldozer carry out ATM heist in 4 minutes
CCTV footage released by police shows thieves using a bulldozer to tear an ATM from the front of a bank.
Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup
Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.
Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole
New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.
Croatia fans rock cowboy style in Dallas parade ahead of match with England
Thousands of Croatia supporters turned downtown Dallas into a sea of red and white ahead of face-off with England.