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Today’s Top Stories
31 Year Old Man Killed in Lawrence Heights Shooting 🚔
Toronto police have identified a 31-year-old man in a wheelchair as the victim killed in a targeted shooting in Lawrence Heights that left 5 others injured. Full Story →
Boy, 15, Dead After Shooting in Toronto’s West End, Suspect-At-Large 🚔
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in Toronto’s Mount Dennis neighborhood, marking the city’s 14th homicide of the year. Police are searching for the suspect and urging anyone with information to come forward. Learn More →
Fatal Shooting of Hamilton Man by Police 🚔
Ontario’s police watchdog says two Hamilton officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man in an apartment building last year used reasonable force. Full Story →
OPP Seizes $2.3 Million of Illegal Tobacco 🚔
This 16-month intelligence led investigation in coordination with CBSA and Ontario Ministry of Finance resulted in the execution of 16 search warrants in the GTA. These search warrants seized $2.3M worth of tobacco. Full Story →
Popeyes Accused of Unsafe Garage Chicken Supplier 🍗
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has been accused in a lawsuit of using chicken bought from an unauthorized seller that was operating out of residential garages in Ontario. The lawsuit claims that this chicken is unfit for human consumption and a health risk. Full Story →
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Canada’s Wonderland AlpenFury Almost Ready 🎢
The record-breaking roller coaster is almost ready for open in a couple of weeks to become the longest, tallest, and fastest launch coaster in Canada. AlpenFury features nine inversions, the most in the world for a roller coaster. Full Story →
Home Invasion in Markham 🚓🏠
Police have arrested three men on 14 charges in connection to a violent home invasion in Markham around Sauder Drive and Jinnah Avenue. The suspects were caught fleeing the scene after colliding with police cars. Full Story →
Teen Arrested in Vehicle Theft 🚔
OPP say a 17 year old allegedly fled from Police after he was caught driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was driving on its rims near Highway 401 and Winston Churchill Boulevard. The teen was taken into custody. Full Story →
DHL Express Locks Out Workers Across Canada 👷
DHL is rolling out a replacement worker “contingency plan” after a strike and lockout kicked off at DHL Canada Express on Sunday. DHL claims not to expect any disruptions in Canada despite this strike of Unifor, a union representing 2,000 DHL workers. Learn More →
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Money Monday
This week's money scene:
Canada Unemployment Rate to Reach 7.5% 📈
Canada’s unemployment rate rose from 6.6% in Janurary to 7% May while 8,800 jobs were added to the market. A gain of 58,000 full-time positions was offset by a loss of 49,000 part-time roles in May. Learn More
Canadian Youth Face Toughest Summer Job Market 💼☀️
Statistics Canada released labour data last week showing the unemployment rate for youth aged 15-24 rose nearly a full percentage to 13.5%. Student unemployment is at the highest since 1998. Learn More
Toronto Housing Ranked Among Least Affordable Globally 📈🏙️
Newly released 2025 Global Cities Index from Oxford Economics finds that as a result of Toronto’s expensive real estate market: “residents spend more of their income on housing than residents of nearly every other city in the world”. The average price of a home in Toronto stands at more than $1.1 million. Learn More
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Weekend Highlights:
🏒 STANLEY CUP - GAME 2 - PANTHERS DEFEAT OILERS: The Florida Panthers take game 2 in second overtime with the final goal made by Brad Marchand and an ending score of 6-5.
🏀 PACERS VS. THUNDER GAME 2 - NBA FINALS: The Oklahoma City Thunder takes game 2 of the NBA finals against the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 123-107. Toronto’s own Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder to victory with 34 points.
⚾ TORONTO BLUE JAYS WIN SERIES AGAINST TWINS: The Blue Jays won 2 out of their 3 games against the Twins. The Twins avoid a 3 game sweep in the series with the third game scoring 3 to 6 with a Twins victory.
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