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The Florida Panthers are aiming for back-to-back Stanley Cup victories as they face the Edmonton Oilers in Game Six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on June 17, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena. If the Oilers can force a Game 7, they will have the advantage of hosting the decisive match in Edmonton on Friday. Need More Context? 🔎

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that starting this fall, most of Alberta's 4.8 million residents will have to pay out of pocket for COVID-19 vaccines, while dependent seniors, the immunocompromised, and those on social assistance will receive them for free. This decision follows the end of federal funding for vaccines and aims to reduce wastage after over a million doses were discarded last season. Need More Context? 🔎

Article SummaryPenny Boudreau, serving a life sentence for the 2008 murder of her 12-year-old daughter Karissa, is set for a parole hearing on June 18, where she will seek unescorted release, prompting public backlash due to her past. Boudreau, who initially pleaded for her daughter's safe return, confessed to the crime after a police sting operation, sparking outrage in Nova Scotia as the community still grapples with recent child disappearances. Need More Context? 🔎

The minority Liberal government's major projects bill, C-5, passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 304-29 and is set for committee study this week, following fast-tracking by the Conservatives. The bill grants the federal government powers to expedite natural resource and infrastructure projects and will undergo scrutiny from various stakeholders, with a Senate pre-study also underway. Need More Context? 🔎

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced significant support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 Summit, including sanctions on Russia, $2 billion for military supplies, and a $2.3-billion loan for infrastructure rebuilding. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude and highlighted recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv, reaffirming Ukraine's readiness for peace negotiations. Need More Context? 🔎

The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against McKinsey & Company, alleging the consultancy advised opioid manufacturers and contributed to marketing strategies that resulted in the over-prescription of opioids. This legal action highlights the province's efforts to hold the firm accountable for its role in the opioid crisis. Need More Context? 🔎