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Rangers place Jake Burger on the injured list

17 hours ago | thespec.com | John Perrotto

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a strained left oblique. Burger was injured on a swing during Friday night’s 6-2 win over the Pirates. Infielder Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and was in uniform for Saturday’s game. Utility player Ezequiel Duran is expected to be the primary first baseman while Burger recovers. “I want to give Zeke some runway here,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.
‘We’re asking them to help us’: Hamilton steel industry appeals for more federal tariff aid

22 hours ago | thespec.com | Matthew Van Dongen

New federal trade war mitigation measures are just a “starting point” in the battle to preserve a Hamilton steel industry in crisis, promised local Liberal MPs.Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that Canada would impose new counter-tariffs within a month if negotiations do not result in an end to punishing U.S. duties on steel and the auto industry. U.S. President Donald Trump recently doubled tariffs to 50 per cent on steel imported from Canada.
Tariffs, war and summer solstice

1 day ago | thespec.com | Graeme MacKay

You are the owner of this article. You have permission to edit this article. Home Opinion Editorial Cartoons As Canada grapples with trade tensions, wildfire threats and climate neglect, the promise of summer offers a glimmer of hope and respite. Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events.
He spent nearly 50 years picking the produce you eat. Now the last of the old masters of the Ontario Food Terminal is making his last stand

1 day ago | thespec.com | Jake Edmiston

It was 5 a.m. on a Thursday in May and Marshall Cohen was furious about the state of his cucumbers. He’d ordered them earlier that morning at a farm stand in the Ontario Food Terminal, the biggest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Canada. As is the custom, Cohen’s order was delivered to his truck, parked at a loading bay at the far end of the terminal, just off the Queensway in Etobicoke. But when the cucumbers arrived, Cohen’s truck driver noticed yellow spots and bruises.
Stouffville Hits Milestone in Downtown Revitalization, Main Street Reconstruction Project

1 day ago | thespec.com | Randy Barba

● Stouffville unveiled the 30 percent preliminary design for its Downtown Revitalization and Main Street reconstruction project at a public open house on June 17. ● The project area spans Edward Street to Park Drive, focusing on upgrading underground infrastructure and enhancing the streetscape. ● Major goals include improved walkability, accessibility, greening, and readiness for future redevelopment. ● Updated designs introduced an expanded public realm and new landscaping zones.
Tudor and Cashel unveil new signage

1 day ago | thespec.com | Michael Riley

Tudor and Cashel Township unveiled their new township signage featuring their new tagline Secluded Beauty-Connected Community, and posted about it on their township Facebook page on June 9. Councillor Elain Holloway comments to Bancroft This Week about the new signage.
Graffiti in South Algonquin possible hate crime

1 day ago | thespec.com | Michael Riley

The township of South Algonquin posted on their Facebook page on June 11 about some graffiti that had appeared around the township that could be construed as a possible hate crime. They’ve made it clear that the township and council roundly condemn this type of behaviour and have reported it to the Whitney detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Mayor Ethel LaValley and Provincial Constable Kyle Fabian, media relations person with the OPP comment on this incident to The Bancroft Times.
Limerick has Milfoil presentation from OFAH’s Rob McGowan

1 day ago | thespec.com | Michael Riley

At their May 21 meeting, Limerick Township council had a presentation from Rob McGowan, invasive species outreach liaison with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, regarding Milfoil and mitigation measures to contain and eradicate it, as it has started to appear on lakes and water bodies in Limerick. In addition to discussing this issue at last September’s council meeting, an ad-hoc committee was also set up in the interim to address it and find possible solutions.
Stouffville’s New Sugar Maple Park Shows Tree Preservation in Action

1 day ago | thespec.com | Randy Barba

● Sugar Maple Park officially opened on June 17 at 401 Baker Hill Blvd. ● The park’s name was selected based on a review of the area’s top 10 native tree and wildlife species. ● A mature sugar maple tree slated for removal due to development in the Cam Fella neighbourhood was transplanted to the park. ● Town Staff say such transplanting efforts reflect Stouffville’s broader goals to preserve its tree canopy.
Weekend GO Train Disruptions Coming to Stouffville Line

1 day ago | thespec.com | Randy Barba

● There will be no Stouffville Line train service from the evening of June 20 through June 22. ● GO buses will replace trains and stop only at Old Elm, Stouffville, Mount Joy, Markham, Centennial, Unionville, and Union Station. ● Stouffville riders should look to Route 71C for bus service to and from Stouffville GO and Old Elm GO stations. ● Train service resumes June 23 with slight schedule changes in effect until June 30. ● Similar service impacts are scheduled for July 5-6.