Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Resilience on a Day of Liberation

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during routine testing at the Starbase facility in Texas on June 18, 2025. The explosion occurred as part of preparations for a planned launch flight later this month. Starship is designed to be reusable and is intended to play a key role in launching the Starlab private space station after the retirement of the International Space Station around 2030. It is also central to Elon Musk's vision of colonizing Mars, a goal that former U.S. President Donald Trump has also supported.

A heat wave is expected in Montreal and the south of Quebec starting Sunday. Temperatures are predicted to be hot, with uncomfortable humidity levels.

The Edmonton Elks host the Montreal Alouettes in a matchup where the Alouettes are favored by 5.5 points. Montreal quarterback, Alexander, is considered similar to the Elks' Week 1 opponent, Nathan Rourke, possessing both strong passing skills and mobility. The Elks acknowledge Alexander's athleticism as a challenge. In their previous game against BC, the Alouettes controlled possession for over 32 minutes, suggesting a potential strategy for this game as well. Montreal is currently favored to win based on their 2-0 start and the team's dominance in recent games against Edmonton.

The Government of Saskatchewan's emergency public alerting program, SaskAlert, issues alerts about emergencies, including those from Environment Canada (EC) weather events that pose a threat to life and safety. Users can receive these alerts through the SaskAlert App or by registering online.

The Abbotsford Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Abbotsford, British Columbia. They are the AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. This marks the second AHL team to play in Abbotsford after the Calgary Flames affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat, which played there from 2009 until 2014. Ryan Johnson (former Comets general manager) and Trent Cull (former Comets head coach) were transferred to Abbotsford by the Vancouver Canucks. On June 8, 2025, the Abbotsford Canucks advanced to the Calder Cup final for the first time in franchise history. This was the second appearance of the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate in the final round in 10 seasons.

Three decades after a rage virus ravaged Britain, survivors live in quarantine on an island connected to the mainland by a heavily guarded causeway. When one survivor ventures into the infected mainland, he uncovers chilling secrets and discoveries about both the mutated infected and transformed human survivors.

Summer 2025 is predicted to be hotter than normal across the entire U.S., with no regions anticipating cooler-than-average temperatures. This forecast comes from sources like NOAA's Climate Prediction Center and private meteorologists. DTN meteorologist John Baranick emphasizes the trend of a hotter and drier summer for much of the country.

Canada Post presented its final contract offer to the union representing 55,000 workers after negotiations resumed. The offer includes a signing bonus of up to $1,000, improved cost-of-living allowances, and an end to compulsory overtime. The union previously opted for an overtime ban instead of a strike following its position last Friday. Canada Post reported a near $1.3 billion operating loss last year. Ongoing uncertainty has resulted in a 65% drop in parcel volumes compared to the same period last year. Canada Post is exploring "dynamic routing" at 10 processing facilities, allowing mail carrier routes to change daily based on parcel volume. The organization faces financial challenges with losses exceeding $4 billion since 2018 and a $1-billion federal loan in January.

The Dallas Stars traded Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken for draft picks. Marchment scored 22 goals and had 47 points in 62 regular season games for the Stars last season. His playoff production dipped, with one goal and five points in 18 games. The Stars made the trade due to salary cap constraints as Marchment enters the final year of his $18 million contract. Seattle struggled offensively last season, ranking 16th in goals per game. They hope Marchment will bolster their middle-six forward group.

Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for a world tour with their band, Oasis. To celebrate the "Oasis Live '25" tour, they've partnered with Adidas on a co-branded apparel collection. The collection features blue, grey, cream, black, and burgundy items with co-branded Oasis and Adidas logos, as well as a custom "Oasis Live '25" adidas globe logo. It's available through the Adidas app in the UK.

Oasis has reunited for a new ad campaign with Adidas Originals. The collaboration features Oasis-inspired clothing including Firebird tracksuits, raglan sleeve jerseys, bucket hats, and coach jackets. Fans can purchase the items at Adidas stores, online at adidas.co.uk and oasisnet.com, and during Oasis's live performances this summer.

Environment and Climate Change Canada predicts violent thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds in southern and central Quebec on Saturday. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for several regions, including the Capitale-Nationale, Charlevoix, Mauricie, Greater Montreal, Estrie, Laurentides, Beauce, and Outaouais. The risk of tornadoes is particularly high in the Estrie region east of the Richelieu River. Damages to roofs, fences, tree branches, or sheds are possible.

The Government of Saskatchewan uses SaskAlert, an emergency public alerting program, to inform residents about emergencies. SaskAlert provides information about the nature of the emergency and its location. It also shares Environment Canada weather alerts that could pose a threat to life and safety. Users can receive these alerts through the SaskAlert app or by registering online.

The Edmonton Elks host the Montreal Alouettes in their home opener. Montreal quarterback, Austin Allen, poses a threat with his mobility and high completion percentage, similar to Nathan Rourke who played against the Elks in Week 1. The Alouettes boast a strong defense that will challenge the revamped Elks. Edmonton linebacker Nick Anderson acknowledges Allen's athleticism as a concern. In their previous game, BC Lions controlled the clock for over 32 minutes.

Mason Marchment, at 30 years old, is a forward currently playing for the Dallas Stars. While his exact birthdate, weight, and goal count are not provided in the summaries, it's clear that he is a key player for the team. The summaries suggest a focus on the Dallas Stars' future prospects following the current season, potentially hinting at Marchment's role in their plans.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and people should be prepared to take action if a warning is issued. Watch areas can be large, covering many counties or even states. A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. People in the warned area need to take shelter immediately.

Karoline Leavitt served as an assistant White House press secretary starting in June 2020. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump appointed Leavitt as White House Press Secretary. After Trump's inauguration in January 2025, Leavitt held the position and praised the "peaceful transfer of power." Following her appointment, Axios reported that the White House was considering changing the seating chart for reporters, potentially with Leavitt becoming president of the White House Correspondents' Association.

In 2018, Bublik faced difficulties with his form, leading to a decline in his ranking. He achieved a significant breakthrough in 2022 by winning his first ATP singles title at the Adelaide International 2. He defeated top-ranked players like Alexander Zverev and won against other notable players such as Denis Shapovalov, Alexander Shevchenko, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Borna Coric to secure the victory. Bublik and his wife, Tatiyana, welcomed their first child, a son named Vasily, in 2022.