Ukraine makes some battlefield gains, but 'grey zone' along front is getting bigger

Ukraine has been recapturing some territory and in other areas are stalling Russian forces, but drones have made it much harder to determine just who controls what in the volatile grey zone.


Stephen Colbert signs off: Late Show comes to a joyful end

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert closed Thursday with a 77‑minute finale packed with celebrity cameos and a musical send‑off led by Paul McCartney.


Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer

Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.


To card or not to card? Downtown Hamilton library ends restricting entry pilot aimed at curbing drug use and disruption

After two months, the Hamilton Central library branch is no longer restricting entry to people with library cards or special passes. The pilot was intended to prevent drug use in the space and the library has said it will present its findings to its board on June 18.


As Montreal strippers prepare to strike during F1, not all dancers on board with demands

A planned strike by Montreal strippers during Formula One weekend is exposing divisions within the city’s sex work industry. While organizers are calling for employee status, some dancers argue formal employment could increase discrimination, reduce flexibility and create new risks.


Canadiens dominate Hurricanes in Game 1 of East final

Montreal takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final with the road victory after coming off back-to-back seven-game series wins over Tampa Bay and Buffalo. The Canadiens had also swept the regular-season series against the 'Canes 3-0.


Ticketmaster, Live Nation should break up, say 33 U.S. states

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are facing formal motions in a U.S. court officially calling for their breakup.


Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce

Intuit has laid off 17 per cent of its full-time workforce — or about 3,000 roles worldwide — as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI.


Democrats' autopsy of 2024 U.S. election blames Harris and 'identity politics' for loss

Kamala Harris "wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient "negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released Thursday by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that did little to quell Democrats' concerns about the direction of their party.


Missing B.C. actor believed to be victim of homicide: police

Stewart McLean was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay on May 15.