Author: News Desk

Here is one fact about this country of which few Canadians are aware: Canada is an economic superpower for at least one major global industry. That industry is mining.  About half of the world’s mining companies are headquartered in Canada, and many of those companies operate in countries where local environmental controls and social constraints are weak.  From Papua New Guinea to Namibia to Guatemala, Canadian-based companies have been virtually free to pollute the air, soil and water with impunity.  They have also been free to economically benefit from grave human rights abuses, which sometimes rise to the level of…

During their presentation in August  2025, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer, Jared Bush, revealed on stage that their next movie is titled HEXED. Ten months later, Fawn Veerasunthorn, Jason Hand and Josie Trinidad‘s feature film finally has its first trailer. HEXED will follow the story will follow a spontaneous and quirky teenage girl named Billie (Hailee Steinfield). Alongside Billie on this journey will be her mother, Alice (Rashida Jones) and already a great start to the typical family dynamic in an animated Disney film.  Things in Billie’s seemingly normal life change abruptly when she accidentally discovers her unknown…

Jun 16, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) hits a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images If fans really wanted the All-Star Game to showcase the best players as of mid-July, then Major League Baseball should have someone like me pick the team. A well-informed and well-intentioned sportswriter would do a bang-up job selecting starters and picking teams.Fat chance of fans wanting that!Fans just pick whom they want to see, no matter the reason. It’s a popularity contest, like most elections. And elections…

Former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood is getting candid about his sexuality. In a new interview, the reality TV star and father of one admitted to previously having sexual encounters with married, straight men, noting that he believed their hook-up sessions would stay private because they both had a lot at stake. Elsewhere, in the interview, Underwood, who recently finished his stint on Peacock’s “The Traitors,” discussed being labeled “The Virgin Bachelor,” revealing that he was nervous people would look into his personal life as a result. On the Tuesday, June 16, episode of “We Need to Talk,” Underwood opened…

Fox News reported last year that ABC’s The View rarely had conservative guests on the daytime talk show. That’s certainly changed this year. After welcoming conservative voices Savannah Chrisley and Marjorie Taylor Greene, Vice President JD Vance joined the panel for a surprising interview. Viewers expected fireworks between Vance and the hosts. But the real tension was between Whoopi Goldberg and one of her co-hosts. Keep reading for all the details. JD Vance Joins The View The panelists on The View are some of President Trump’s harshest critics. Vice President JD Vance hasn’t escaped their criticism. Despite the bad blood between the talk…

Jun 16, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) and third baseman Kyle Karros (12) celebrate their win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Having broken their 10-game Wrigley Field skid on Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies now will aim to win their first series in nearly four years at the historic park as they wrap up a three-game set against the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The friendly confines have been anything but for the Rockies in recent years. Since 2018, the Cubs have won 16 of the teams’…

Jun 16, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) steps into the batter’s box during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Perhaps it was fitting that Logan Gilbert was on the mound the night catcher Cal Raleigh returned from the injured list. The longtime batterymates turned in vintage performances as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Tuesday night. The three-game series continues Wednesday in Seattle. Gilbert allowed one run on two hits over seven innings, with one walk and a season-high 10 strikeouts. Raleigh hit a…

May 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images It’s another round the clock Wednesday of baseball as all but two teams play.There’s no Minnesota at Texas today as the World Cup is in the Jerry Dome. But hey, that’s still 14 games to choose from, let’s find some winning MLB Picks.Season Record 37-32-1, +2.26 UnitsRays at DodgersShane McClanahan Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-115 DraftKings)The Rays lefty has struggled lately, giving up 16 hits, 3 BB’s and 8…

Mar 27, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs named former assistant Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history on Wednesday morning. Hiller, 57, returns to Toronto after serving four seasons as an assistant coach under Mike Babcock from 2015-19. He spent parts of the past three campaigns as the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings before being fired on March 1. “Jim is an experienced coach with a strong…

John Cena’s Instagram post this week pulled in 28,843 likes and a total engagement score of 36,533. The numbers arrived without any obvious promotional push. That’s a cool sign that Cena’s audience is still very much locked in. The timing is interesting. Mid-June puts us deep in summer blockbuster season. No confirmed announcement came alongside the post. The engagement stood on its own. Cena has been relatively quiet on the project front heading into summer 2026. That makes the organic reach all the more notable. Cena, 49, spent two decades in WWE before making the full leap into Hollywood. He…