Youth Social Media Ban Tabled: Culture Minister Marc Miller and the federal Liberal government under #PrimeMinister Mark Carney introduced the Safe Social Media Act. The bill requires social media platforms, livestreaming networks, and adult sites to restrict access for users under 16, unless the platforms can prove they have sufficient safety safeguards to protect children.
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#CUSMA Renewal Doubts: U.S. President Donald Trump ruffled feathers by stating he is "not looking to renew" the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement ahead of the July 1 deadline. PM Mark Carney privately urged calm among provincial premiers, maintaining that talks are proceeding constructively
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Interest Rate Held: The #BankofCanada kept its key interest rate steady at 2.25% for the fifth consecutive decision. Governor Tiff Macklem cited a policy "dilemma," balancing weak Q1 economic growth against rising inflation and Middle East energy pressures.
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Grocer Supply Chain Fund: The #federalgovernment announced a new $1-billion fund designed to ease distribution and supply chain costs for independent grocers, aiming to help them compete against large retailers and lower prices.
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Anti-Scalping Violations: Ticket reselling giants #StubHub and #SeatGeek were added to Ontario’s Consumer Beware List just days before the World Cup kickoff. Under a new anti-scalping law, they face administrative fines up to $25,000 for allowing tickets to be listed above face value.
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World Cup Kickoff: The expanded 48-team #FIFA World Cup officially begins with host nation Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, and South Korea playing Czechia in Guadalajara.
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#Canada Team Updates: The Canadian men's national team continues training ahead of their Friday opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. Captain Alphonso Davies (hamstring) resumed rehab but remains unlikely to play, while Ismaël Koné missed practice due to a fever./
#Referee Denied Entry: Somali referee Omar Artan, named Africa's best referee in 2025, was denied entry into the U.S. by the Trump administration, forcing him to miss officiating the tournament.
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#NBA Finals: The New York Knicks staged the largest comeback in NBA Finals history—erasing a 29-point deficit—to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and take a 3-1 series lead.
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U.S.-Iran Air Strikes: #TheUnitedStates launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iranian military surveillance and communication sites after Iran retaliated for earlier strikes by firing missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
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Undercover Factory #Farm Ban: The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in favour of factory farm owners, overturning a lower-court decision and upholding an "ag-gag" law that prevents journalists and animal rights advocates from using undercover operations to expose indoor animal conditions.
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Youth #Shooting Rampage Plees: Two teenagers (15 at the time of the offense) pleaded guilty to multiple charges regarding a massive 48-hour summer 2024 shooting spree across Toronto that targeted schools, cinemas, and businesses, culminating in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old tow-truck driver.
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#CUSMA Renewal Doubts: U.S. President Donald Trump ruffled feathers by stating he is "not looking to renew" the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement ahead of the July 1 deadline. PM Mark Carney privately urged calm among provincial premiers, maintaining that talks are proceeding constructively
/
Interest Rate Held: The #BankofCanada kept its key interest rate steady at 2.25% for the fifth consecutive decision. Governor Tiff Macklem cited a policy "dilemma," balancing weak Q1 economic growth against rising inflation and Middle East energy pressures.
/
Grocer Supply Chain Fund: The #federalgovernment announced a new $1-billion fund designed to ease distribution and supply chain costs for independent grocers, aiming to help them compete against large retailers and lower prices.
/
Anti-Scalping Violations: Ticket reselling giants #StubHub and #SeatGeek were added to Ontario’s Consumer Beware List just days before the World Cup kickoff. Under a new anti-scalping law, they face administrative fines up to $25,000 for allowing tickets to be listed above face value.
/
World Cup Kickoff: The expanded 48-team #FIFA World Cup officially begins with host nation Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, and South Korea playing Czechia in Guadalajara.
/
#Canada Team Updates: The Canadian men's national team continues training ahead of their Friday opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. Captain Alphonso Davies (hamstring) resumed rehab but remains unlikely to play, while Ismaël Koné missed practice due to a fever./
#Referee Denied Entry: Somali referee Omar Artan, named Africa's best referee in 2025, was denied entry into the U.S. by the Trump administration, forcing him to miss officiating the tournament.
/
#NBA Finals: The New York Knicks staged the largest comeback in NBA Finals history—erasing a 29-point deficit—to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and take a 3-1 series lead.
/
U.S.-Iran Air Strikes: #TheUnitedStates launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iranian military surveillance and communication sites after Iran retaliated for earlier strikes by firing missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
/
Undercover Factory #Farm Ban: The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in favour of factory farm owners, overturning a lower-court decision and upholding an "ag-gag" law that prevents journalists and animal rights advocates from using undercover operations to expose indoor animal conditions.
/
Youth #Shooting Rampage Plees: Two teenagers (15 at the time of the offense) pleaded guilty to multiple charges regarding a massive 48-hour summer 2024 shooting spree across Toronto that targeted schools, cinemas, and businesses, culminating in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old tow-truck driver.
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Questions? Let’s chat.
📞 705-927-6236 👤 Brad Sinclair | Re/Max Professionals North 📍 Your Inside Source to the Kawartha Real Estate Market
Families love the Kawarthas. Let’s find your place in it.
#Peterborough #Ptbo #KawarthaLakes #Kawarthas #LocalNews #PtboCanada #PtboPolitics #PtboRealEstate #KawarthasRealEstate #LocalExpert #Haliburton #LocalNews #PtboCanada #BradSinclairRealtor #PtboRealEstate #HaliburtonHighlands #PeterboroughNews #LocalGovernment #BradSinclair #KawarthaRealEstate #YourLocalRealtor
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