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June 4, 2026
Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the Ontario government is more than doubling the maximum fine that can be handed out for selling tickets above their original value. In a news release issued this morning, the province said that businesses and individuals who violate this legislation could face fines of $25,000 – up from $10,000 previously. The question, of course, is will they listen? Kristy Cameron goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Crawford, Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. Later in the program, we pick the brain of music expert and publicist Eric Alper, who is quite skeptical about Ontario’s approach. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
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July 7, 2026 - 16:45 | Gary Mason | The Globe and Mail
Canadian, U.S. and European authorities have arrested 24 suspects connected to three separate Indian crime groups, part of a widening crackdown on a transnational crime wave that has caused a ripple of murders, arsons and extortions across several major Canadian cities. Three of the 24 suspects were arrested in Canada, according to statements issued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police . Canadian and U.S. authorities allege that many of the suspects are known associates of the Bishnoi gang, a criminal syndicate run by India’s Lawrence Bishnoi, which...
July 7, 2026 - 16:42 | Jesse Snyder | National Post
A Saskatoon principal removed a graduate’s keffiyeh-inspired scarf on the stage at a high school graduation ceremony. The student, 18-year-old Shaimaa Al Jamous, says she wanted to show solidarity with Palestinians who can’t access an education.
July 7, 2026 - 16:41 | | CBC News - Canada
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