News of the day: SIMMONS: Former Blue Jays great Tom Henke opens up on struggles with anxiety

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Published Jun 04, 2026  •  2 minute read

Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tom Henke. Photo by Mike Cassese /Toronto Sun

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SIMMONS: Former Blue Jays great Tom Henke opens up on struggles with anxiety

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More than 30 years after Tom Henke was the calmest, most comfortable ninth-inning pitcher in baseball, the former Blue Jays closer is struggling with anxiety. He doesn’t like big crowds anymore. He admits to being somewhat claustrophobic. He doesn’t like travelling and, in particular, doesn’t care to fly anywhere or be on airplanes anymore. “My doctor thinks it’s similar to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” Henke said.

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People hold images of victim Henry Nowak, and blood-covered handcuffs as they take part in a protest outside of Southampton Central Police Station in Southampton, southern England, on June 2, 2026, following the murder of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa. Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage Tuesday. Photo by Justin Tallis /Getty Images

HUNTER: CBC frets that UK teen’s murder fueling ‘far right’

Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student, was stabbed to death in Southampton, United Kingdom, on Dec. 3, 2025. But as Nowak lay dying, his killer, Vickrum Digwa, 23, and a Sikh, told the officers that the victim had hurled a racial epithet his way. So the cops handcuffed the dying Nowak and ignored his heartbreaking pleas for help. CBC News is trembling with rage and fear that “Britain’s far right” is attempting to stoke a battle over race in the country’s latest criminal outrage.

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The stands constructed for the FIFA World Cup at BMO Field are pictured on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The venue will be called Toronto Stadium during the tournament. Cynthia McLeod/Toronto Sun

FIFA bans water bottles at World Cup games – Here’s what else fans can’t bring to BMO Field

On Wednesday, reports emerged that the international soccer body stealthily made a change to stadium policies that will prohibit fans from bringing their own refillable water bottles to matches. FIFA has stated that the last-minute rule change is due to safety concerns.

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A Halton Regional Police vehicle. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk /Toronto SUn

WARMINGTON: Halton cops put ‘cuffs on alleged auto theft ring that stole 100 vehicles in GTA

These criminal outfits were responsible for stealing 100 vehicles from the Greater Toronto Area, police allege. Now it’s their turn to feel what is like to lose something. In this case, their freedom.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) speaks during a news conference, alongside President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada Dominic LeBlanc (left) on June 6, 2025. Photo by Dave Chan /Getty Images

LILLEY: Here’s what’s really going on with Canada-U.S. trade talks in Washington

The talks between Canada and the United States in Washington this week have been bumpy at times, but there are signs of progress according to those with knowledge of the talks. Despite expressions of frustration and irritation by the American side toward Canada’s slow pace of movement, there actually is movement.

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