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• Prime Minister Carney set to announce new governor general: sources

  Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name the successor Tuesday to Mary Simon as Canada's 31st governor general since Confederation.

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• Ontario lottery agency to limit winner names in releases, citing privacy concerns

  The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said the change took effect last week and applies to winner news releases.

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• Fire ignites at Toronto highrises that previously burned for weeks

  The Toronto Fire chief said he “cannot imagine the frustration” of residents after fire returned to a Thorncliffe Park highrise complex that previously burned for weeks.

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• United Airlines plane hits truck while coming in to land at Newark airport

  Planes landing at Newark glide in low over multiple lanes of traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, one of the most congested parts of Interstate 95.

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• Flying or driving? Fuel shock means summer travel will happen ‘differently’

  As many Canadians look to book their summer getaways, it seems it will not be a similar process to years pas as jet fuel and gas prices continue to surge across the country.

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• Twice as many Gen Z Canadians plan to save tax refund this year: survey

  Gen Z Canadians are also more than twice as likely to invest this year (33 per cent) compared to last year (15 per cent), a survey by TD Bank shows.

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• Dolly Parton says she’s ‘got some healing to do’ in latest health update

  Dolly Parton told her fans to think of her as 'an old classic car that once restored, can be better than ever' before announcing that she has to cancel her Las Vegas residency.

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• ‘Future is very bright for us’: Raptors reflect on season after Game 7 loss

  Scottie Barnes spoke Monday, reflecting on the Toronto Raptors' ousting from the first round of the NBA playoffs after a 114-102 Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland.

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• Maple Leafs introduce Sundin, Chayka as Toronto’s new management team

  The Toronto Maple Leafs ushered in a new era Monday. The club introduced franchise legend Mats Sundin as its senior executive adviser of hockey operations.

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• 5 inmates still missing in Ontario after accidental release, government indicates

  After Global News revealed issues with Ontario routinely releasing inmates by mistake, Ford admitted in mid-April that at least six were still on the loose.

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• Barry Manilow postpones Las Vegas shows again for cancer treatment recovery

  Manilow was set to return to Las Vegas for shows on May 7-9 and May 14-16 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. His next confirmed dates at the resort will begin on July 9.

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• Timmy the stranded humpback whale rescued and returns to the ocean

  The stranded whale was first spotted idle near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from his natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.

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• Data show racial, language disparities in mandatory Ontario teacher math test

  Results of a math test teacher candidates in Ontario must pass to be certified show striking disparities across language, age and racial groups, the teachers' federation says.

  Education

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• Toronto Maple Leafs introduce Sundin, Chayka

  Mats Sundin took his spot on stage. 

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• New York Church of Scientology targeted in latest ‘speedrun’ incident

  Police officers were informed that 'a group of unidentified individuals forcibly entered the location through the side door and caused property damage,' an NYPD spokesperson said.

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• Solomon says new federal AI strategy will analyze impact on jobs

  It’s been six months since the government wrapped up fast-tracked consultations on the strategy — Solomon initially promised it would be tabled by the end of last year.

  Canada

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• Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case, will avoid jail time

  Prior to her arraignment, Britney Spears voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility, according to a representative for the singer.

  Entertainment

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• Raptors reflect on season, return to playoffs

  Scottie Barnes posed a question before answering with his thoughts.

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• ‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s

  This is the second disease-slowing drug for Alzheimer’s that has been approved in Canada, after Health Canada approved lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, in October 2025.

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• Ontario public health unit warns of infectious stomach illness uptick

  Southeast Public Health is warning people in the Kingston area of an uptick in cases of gastrointestinal illness and reminding of how to prevent its spread.

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• OPP seize $4.1M in drugs, dismantle Ontario and Quebec networks

  Ontario Provincial Police say officers in the province and Quebec have seized $4.1 million in drugs and dismantled several networks.

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• Executive public servants now back in the office on full-time basis

  The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all other employees will have to be in the office four days a week as of July 6.

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• U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restores full access to abortion pill

  The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.

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• Snapshots: A look at Mats Sundin and John Chayka

  The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced franchise legend Mats Sundin as their new senior executive adviser of hockey operations and John Chayka as general manager Monday. 

  Sports

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• Ford government planning new powers for transit constables to deal with drug use

  Solicitor General Michael Kerzner teased new legislative changes he said would let special constables issue tickets to people using drugs on public transit.

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