News without the noise · Toronto Edition
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 17 stories
Toronto police have linked recent shootings at a synagogue and the U.S. Consulate to a network of paid teenage criminals. The investigation suggests that these incidents are part of a broader trend involving hired individuals committing violent acts.
Kaitlin, featured as SUNshine Girl, enjoys activities such as working out, hockey, and volunteering, particularly in support of youth. She aspires to own an Audi R8.
During a session at the G7 Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a global 'shortage of trust' in international relations, emphasizing the need for rebuilding partnerships. His remarks come ahead of a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, which is expected to address ongoing trade tensions and security concerns, particularly regarding maritime safety. Modi also engaged with leaders from various countries to strengthen ties and discuss trade and security issues.
Cyril Marie has been appointed to Wendel's Executive Board as Executive Vice-President in charge of Asset Management, effective July 1, 2026. This decision was made during a Supervisory Board meeting on June 16, 2026, and highlights the significance of Wendel's third-party asset management platform, which has seen substantial growth, managing €50 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Marie, who joined Wendel in July 2023, has been instrumental in developing the Wendel Investment Managers platform, which includes several key partnerships.
Ghana is hosting a three-day conference in Accra with participants from over 80 countries to discuss reparatory justice following a recent UN resolution that recognizes the trafficking of enslaved Africans as a significant crime against humanity. The event aims to foster actionable commitments towards reconciliation and restitution.
Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince amid ongoing gang violence in Haiti, where a new gang-suppression force is set to be deployed.
U.S.-India relations have faced several setbacks since the last meeting between the leaders over a year ago, despite mutual praise exchanged between them.
The Toronto Marlies are one win away from securing the Calder Cup title after a strong performance led by Easton Cowan and Artur Akhtyamov. Cowan scored his eighth goal of the postseason during the second period, contributing to the team's momentum. The Marlies previously won the Calder Cup in 2018 and are focused on achieving another victory.
France secured a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their opening World Cup match. The match featured a controversial moment when Kylian Mbappé was brought down by Sadio Mané, but the referee did not award a penalty despite reviewing the incident with VAR.
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, marking his 15th World Cup goal and tying him with Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. Kylian Mbappé also shone for France, scoring two goals in their 3-1 win against Senegal, while Erling Haaland made a strong World Cup debut with two goals in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq.