NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is lashing out at a non-profit pollster after the organization recorded a steady drop in his support, culminating in his worst level of support since taking office in 2018. #OnPoli globalnews.ca/news/11907784/…

NEW: The Angus Reid Institute responds to Premier Ford's claims about their polling which put his personal approval rating at 21% They note Ford never bashed their polling when his approval numbers were high -- and offer quarterly ratings "without fear or favour." #onpoli

You don't know what you got until its gone. Eaton's (1869 - 1999) Hudson's Bay Company (1670 - 2025) Hockey Night In Canada (1930s - 2026) Laurentiens (1930s - 2012) Cherry Blossoms (1890s - 2025) Zeller's Restaurant (1932 - 2000s)

Hockey Night in Canada has been a rental space for some time, but it was still Hockey Night in Canada in terms of reach, and in tone. The death of HNIC was inevitable as soon as the big telecoms going into sports broadcasting: the money was too big. But it's a true national shame

A Call to Fasting and Prayer for Myanmar (Burma) မြန်မာနိုင်ငံအတွက် အစာရှောင်ဆုတောင်းခြင်းဖြင့် စုပေါင်းအင်အားပြသရန် တိုက်တွန်းနှိုးဆော်ခြင်း I believe that prayer and fasting can change history. On June 19, as Daw Aung San Suu Kyi marks her 81st birthday in military detention, and as her son, Kim Aris, continues his campaign seeking proof of her well-being, please join me in fasting and prayer for her freedom, for the release of all political prisoners, and for the people of Myanmar who have suffered under oppression for far too long. Burma today stands where many nations once stood in their struggle for freedom. Before America's independence, and during the darkest days of the Civil War, leaders such as President Abraham Lincoln called their nation to prayer, fasting, and humility before God. They understood that true freedom requires courage, sacrifice, perseverance, and divine guidance. Today, Myanmar faces a similar moment. Please join me in fasting and praying for: Freedom for Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and all political prisoners. Peace, justice, and national reconciliation in Myanmar. Protection for those suffering from war, displacement, and persecution. A free, federal democratic union, and prosperous future for all the people of Myanmar. Together, let us stand in faith, hope, and solidarity until freedom comes. #PrayForMyanmar #FreeAungSanSuuKyi #FreePoliticalPrisoners #WhatshappeningInMyanmar

Nationwide general strike began going on for 1952days. May May and together may the great President be healthy,those political prisiners who are imprisoned,forgotten children, frontline PDF comrades, and ethnic heroes,democracy-loving brothers and sisters,may you all be healthy

Some moments spark a bigger conversation. After Toronto shows were cancelled earlier this year, Canadians spoke up in support of the arts—calling for no intimidation. Now Shen Yun returns, June 25–28. Experience the beauty and wisdom of China before communism.

We had a small plumbing crisis this morning (since rectified) but we had a very good supervisor to help.

We urge 🇦🇺FM @SenatorWong to raise directly with fellow Quad member 🇮🇳PM Narendra Modi his decision to host alleged war criminal & junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. PM #Modi has recklessly undermined the path to genuine democracy in #Myanmar & caused significant damage to the #Quad.

My @TorontoStar column: To call the island airport expansion idea "half-baked" is an insult to baked goods. There are scant details and few credible projections. Toronto is in an absurd situation — debating a notion instead of a plan. That won't fly. thestar.com/opinion/contribu…

Thousands of displaced villagers in Bilin Township, Thaton District, Mon State, are still unable to return home and urgently need shelter, medicine, and basic support as the rainy season increases health risks, according to local sources. Around 13,000 villagers from more than 13 villages, including Min Saw, Myint Kyoe, Lay Kay, Kyoe Wine, and Win Tar Ban villages, remain displaced after heavy armed clashes broke out in the third week of April 2026 near Win Tar Ban and Lay Kay military bases in Bilin Township. Many displaced families are currently sheltering in nearby forests and plantations. Although active clashes have decreased in some parts of Thaton District, junta troops continue to patrol and advance in the area from time to time. Because of this, many villagers are still too afraid to return home. “We don’t have to worry too much about food during the rainy season, but shelter is a serious problem. We do not have proper places to stay. We also need medicine. Malaria and flu are now very common. We need medicine for other illnesses too. Women also need basic items such as menstrual pads,” said a local source. A social worker familiar with the situation said displacement is now more serious in Bilin than in Kyaikhto Township. “There are not many displaced villagers in Kyaikhto now. People flee during clashes but return when the situation becomes stable. But in Bilin, there are many displaced villagers. There are more than 15,000 displaced people,” the social worker said. Earlier in February 2026, junta forces launched a military operation in areas controlled by the Karen National Liberation Army’s 1st Brigade in Kyaikhto Township, forcing nearly 15,000 villagers to flee their homes. Most later returned after the situation became more stable. However, in April, renewed fighting in Bilin Township again forced thousands of civilians to flee. The junta later regained control of Lay Kay military base in the second week of May 2026 and stationed troops at the village monastery and nearby areas. Local residents said the continued military presence has made villagers fearful and prevented many from returning home safely.

Federal Court hears challenge after Ghanaian World Cup player denied entry to Canada msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/fe… Don't think this is enough of a guarantee for women - being monitored by other males ??? More guarantee needed .

The sound of a silenced voice: Aung San Suu Kyi still imprisoned at age 81 english.dvb.no/the-sound-of-… via @DVB @GGCanada Few realize the sexual harassment that DASK experienced from a #Canadian Paul Copeland who betrayed the aspirations of freedom for Myanmar for his sexual interest

OP-ED | As Aung San Suu Kyi approaches her 81st birthday on June 19, the customary reflections on longevity and legacy give way to a starker opacity: it is not even clear whether she is still alive. Read more english.dvb.no/the-sound-of-… #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Tuesday for Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar @Echinanews @XHNews

အမေနှင့်အတူ.. မြန်မာပြည်သူပြည်သားများ ကျရောက်နေဆဲ အန္တရာယ်အမျိုးမျိုးမှ အမြန်လွတ်မြောက်ကြပါစေ🙏 (ပြန်ဆုံမည့်ရက်အာရုဏ်တက်ကိုအသက်ဆွဲဆန့်ကြိုနိုင်ကြပါစေ) **********🍒🍒🍒🍒*********** #2026June16 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #WheralessShe #FreeAungSanSuuKyi #SpringRevolution

AFP | A United States consultant and author of a memoir about Myanmar’s 2021 coup is being detained in the country over a property dispute, a police source told Agence France-Presse on Saturday. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Read here: frontiermyanmar.net/en/myanm…

Myanmar and China signed 18 agreements and MOUs in Beijing during regime leader Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to China, regime media said. The deals span security, development, trade, infrastructure and media cooperation. Photo: PPIB #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Inflation in Myanmar has surged again, hitting 24.6 percent year-on-year in April after the fuel shock linked to the U.S.’ war on Iran drove up transport and production costs, the World Bank’s latest Myanmar Economic Monitor report said. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar