News of the Day: Simmons on How Auston Matthews Can Determine Coach Craig Berube's Future, and More
It's Thursday, May 7. Here are the top stories we're following today.
SIMMONS: How Leafs captain Auston Matthews can determine coach Craig Berube's future
The options are all there for GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin, almost all of them beginning with the status of captain Auston Matthews. His status has been something of a mystery since the Leafs locker cleanout, and historically Matthews tends to be rather secretive about his intentions. The decisions made regarding Matthews could significantly impact the trajectory of the team and the future of head coach Craig Berube.
Canadian man, 19, stabbed to death in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta
A 19-year-old Canadian man was battered and fatally stabbed in a low-rent area of Puerto Vallarta, according to local news reports and confirmed to the Toronto Sun by a relative. The incident has raised concerns about safety for Canadian travelers in the region.
Bell Canada parent company BCE Inc. fires employees who faked office attendance
Some employees at one of Canada's major telecommunications companies are out of a job after faking their workplace attendance. Bell Canada's parent company BCE Inc. said a handful of workers were found to be abusing the company's attendance policy, which requires employees to be in the office three days a week. The firings come as companies increasingly enforce return-to-office mandates.
LILLEY: Conestoga board approved John Tibbits' $3M payout without full details
When John Tibbits abruptly resigned as president of Conestoga College on Jan. 14, he walked away with an exit package worth more than $3 million. Details of that exit package have been kept secret from the public — even members of the board who voted to grant it to him. The lack of transparency has sparked controversy and calls for greater accountability.
FIFA releases another batch of World Cup tickets while Trump rips prices: 'I wouldn't pay it'
FIFA is releasing a brand-new batch of tickets for the 2026 World Cup – which kicks off in just over a month. The global organization released a new block of tickets to this summer's tournament as FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been forced to defend the high ticket prices for the event. Former President Donald Trump criticized the pricing, stating he wouldn't pay such amounts.
