2 hours ago The Edmonton Events List: What to do in the city in January and beyond

The List is published online every Thursday. If you have events you’d like amplified or have any corrections or updates, please email fgriwkowsky@postmedia.com. Art/Design 1/10-2/22: Andrzej Maciejewski: Ephemeral Fields, Freyja Catton: The Apathecary (Harcourt) 1/16-3/8: Knowledge Made Concrete: 100 Years of Teaching and Collecting (AGA) 1/18-4/13: Ekow Nimako: Building Black Civilizations — Journey of 2000 […]

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20 hours ago RESIGNATION BLAME GAME: Even as Trudeau resigns he can’t stop blaming others

WATCH as Lorne Gunter says even though as Justin Trudeau talks about leaving his post as prime minister, he still cannot let go being the narcissist that he is by blaming everyone else for his exit. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

Politics

1 hour ago Support staff at Edmonton Public Schools, Sturgeon Public School Division serving strike notice: CUPE

Last month, CUPE 3550 members voted to reject a wage increase offer from the dispute inquiry board.

Society

20 hours ago Ottawa 67's look to move captain Luca Pinelli before OHL trade deadline

The Ottawa 67's Luca Pinelli was a healthy scratch for "precautionary measures" for Wednesday night's game against Brampton.

Economics

5 hours ago WWE U.S. Women’s Champion Chelsea Green hopes to bring belt back home to Canada

On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s wrestling editor Rob Wong and Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy speak with the inaugural WWE United States Women’s Champion, Chelsea Green. They talk about how Green’s life has changed since winning the title, who she first thought of when she captured the belt, attending WWE RAW’s […]

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62 minutes ago Everton fires manager Sean Dyche hours before a game in first big call by new American owners

In the first big call by its new American owners, Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday just a few hours before the struggling Premier League team was due to play an FA Cup match. Everton made the move with the team two points above the relegation zone and having won just one of its […]

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2 hours ago Beetlejuice: The Musical features Edmonton theatre grad in the orchestra pit

Julia Sunay is very excited to introduce the cast of Beetlejuice: The Musical to Canada. “I’ve already made my PDF of recommendations for both Edmonton and Calgary,” says Sunay, associate music director for the Broadway touring production. “We have a lot of people in our company who are fairly new to touring Canada and especially […]

Culture

16 hours ago Reeling Raptors lose their 14th game in the past 15 as host Knicks add to Toronto’s road misery

Way better than the first time Toronto’s preferred starting group finally played as a healthy unit, much more engaged, far more in sync and much more competitive. There were some encouraging signs to emerge from yet another road loss as Toronto began its three-game trip Wednesday night at New York’s Madison Square Garden. A bounce-back […]

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5 hours ago ’It’s just special’: Vancouver PWHL game unique experience for players, coaches

"When I jumped on the ice for warm up, I remembered the last time I was here was 2010 and it was a sea of red and white. And now it's a sea of different jerseys across the PWHL," Poulin said.

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25 hours ago 10/3 podcast: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down good news for western Canada

After much speculation about his political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down… eventually. Despite some wanting a winter election, Trudeau announced he would be staying on until a new Liberal leader was chosen, and that parliament would be put on hold till late March. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples and […]

Politics

21 hours ago WHL trade deadline: Edmonton Oil Kings looking to 'tinker' with lineup

“There’s guys out there, the Molendyks and Prices of the world, but they come with significant cost. To get into those conversations, you’re giving up a first-round pick, if not two,” said Edmonton Oil Kings GM Kirt Hill

Economics

17 hours ago ‘A second chance at life’: B.C. soccer player struck in U.S. shooting speaks

The 22-year-old from Langley who now plays soccer at Ohio State University was caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting on Dec. 8.

Sport

2 hours ago Speed and alcohol a factor in fatal collision on Yellowhead Trail: EPS

Police said the woman was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and that alcohol and speed were factors in the collision

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23 hours ago Boston JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit after alleged argument with girlfriend

Passengers restrained the unidentified man until police arrived to arrest him

Transport

8 hours ago Colby Cosh: We can’t have nice downtowns with so many aggressive vagrants milling about

A decades-old Italian bakery in central Edmonton is the latest victim of rampant drug use and homeless milling about

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29 hours ago Retail Landscape in Europe and Middle East to Undergo AI Revolution with New Partnership Between Zoovu and Euronics

Euronics and Zoovu partner to bring AI search and product discovery solutions to Euronics’ 27 retailer brands with vision to connect millions of consumers to generative AI shopping experiences BOSTON & AMSTERDAM — Zoovu, a leading AI search and product discovery platform, and Euronics, a leading global retail group, today announced a partnership to make […]

Economics

25 hours ago Two Maple Leafs fans attacked by Flyers fan at Philly game in viral video

A Philadelphia fan was caught on video throwing punches at two men in Auston Matthews jerseys

Sport

4 hours ago Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard leaves team before game to be with family as wildfires ravage LA area

Kawhi Leonard left the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver on Wednesday to be with his family in Los Angeles after they were evacuated from their Pacific Palisades home because of wildfires. “You definitely have to take care of home … Totally had my support 100%,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “Going back, checking on his […]

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39 hours ago Hellebuyck picks up 300th win as Winnipeg Jets survive Morrissey injury to beat Predators 5

Connor Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goalie to reach 300 career wins while Josh Morrissey left the game late in the second period with a lower-body injury.

Transport

14 hours ago Des locataires évincés pour permettre la démolition de leurs logements à Laval

Le propriétaire des lieux a eu l’aval de la Ville pour y construire des bâtiments locatifs neufs.

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29 hours ago Canucks vs. Capitals Game Day: Rick Tocchet’s plea to ‘make a play’ must own the day

Division-leading Capitals have the top-ranked offence, seven players with double-digit goals, and Alex Ovechkin chasing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career goals.

Economics

5 hours ago Edmonton Elks release defensive lineman Elliott Brown to pursue NFL job

Brown signed with the Elks as a free agent in 2023.

Events

18 hours ago Disabled Edmontonian’s closest parking during residential ban 5.6 km away: ‘Not very reasonable’

A disabled north Edmonton resident is calling for more thought to be put into residential parking bans, as her options to comply with the rules feel as limited as her mobility is.

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30 hours ago B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

NANAIMO, B.C. — A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C. say they will not play a pair of games against another team in their division this weekend due to alleged verbal and physical mistreatment of a transgender teammate that they say has not been addressed. All 13 players on the conference-leading Vancouver Island University […]

Economics

21 hours ago An Edmonton police officer was charged with attacking a man he mistakenly believed touched his car. He was fined $1,200 for assaulting officers who intervened

A 15-year-old girl accompanying Cardinal told investigators Carter approached them, told them not to touch his vehicle, then "tackled" Cardinal to the ground.

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19 hours ago La LNH présentera deux matchs extérieurs en Floride la saison prochaine

Les Panthers accueilleront les Rangers et le Lightning les Bruins.

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30 hours ago JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

BOSTON (AP) — A person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers, authorities said. The JetBlue passenger was expected to face charges and be arraigned Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police spokesperson Tim McGuirk said in a statement […]

Economics

21 hours ago Pedestrian dead after being hit by two vehicles: Edmonton police want tips

The Mazda hit the woman, which sent her into the path of a 2018 Honda CRV travelling in the next lane that also hit her. Both cars remained at the scene.

Events

21 hours ago Breakthrough year helps Selena Sturmay slide into Scotties as sudden pre

Edmonton skip and her defending Alberta champs get bump-up to further prove they belong in bright lights of curling's best

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23 hours ago NHL postpones game between Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings due to wildfires

The NHL says tonight's game (Jan. 8, 2024) between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings is being postponed.

Events

22 hours ago Man arrested for trying to bring machete into U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

WASHINGTON — A man was arrested Wednesday for trying to bring a machete and knives into the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, police said. U.S. Capitol police said officers spotted the machete in the man’s bag as it went through the X-ray machine, and found three knives in the bag. The man, who was not immediately […]

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42 hours ago Daughter of woman who Edmonton police say was victim of intimate partner homicide calls for change

On Dec. 30, the body of Robson's mother was found on a riverbank in Edmonton and police began to investigate.

Events

23 hours ago Passenger opens plane’s emergency exit after alleged argument with girlfriend

Fellow passenger said a man wanted to see his partner's phone but 'she wouldn't let him,' after which he ripped the door 'completely off'

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23 hours ago Opinion: The U of A must include academic staff in its "community of belonging"

On behalf of the 4,000-plus members of the Association of Academic Staff (AASUA) at the University of Alberta (U of A), I would like to respond to President Bill Flanagan’s recent op-ed in the Edmonton Journal in which he announced plans for the U of A to shift away from the framework and language associated […]

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23 hours ago Parking garage known for breathtaking Toronto skyline view about to be demolished

A downtown Toronto parking garage known by local photographers and social media influencers for its quintessential vantages of the Toronto skyline is presently undergoing demolition, soon to be no more.As residents were gearing up for the holidays in mid-December, the City was issuing the requisite permits for the teardown of Impark lot 153, which has long housed over 1,200 spaces across multiple floors at 200 Queens Quay West.Close to sights like the CN Tower, Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, Harbourfront Centre, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and more, the lot was a boon for suburban drivers hitting up the city's most popular attractions — and also for the countless people who were aware of the stunning views found on its open top floor.Rising seven storeys above ground, the parkade's uppermost level was somewhat of a hidden gem for photo and video ops, with residents of adjacent condo buildings able to spot groups using it as such and t...

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29 hours ago Demolition of Four Seasons not the only rethinking of a longtime downtown Vancouver hotel

A handful of new hotels are planned that will add around 1,500 hotel rooms in downtown Vancouver over the next two years

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30 hours ago Ford: This year, let's list all the things that bring light and joy, instead of darkness

For 2025, let’s make a list of things that bring us joy and shed light on our lives

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