6 hours ago Edmonton had 25 coyotes killed this year, fewer aggressive animals reported

The City of Edmonton had 25 aggressive coyotes killed this year, fewer than last year, and public reports of aggressive coyotes are dropping. Coyotes rarely cause a threat to people, but Edmonton hires an outside contractor to euthanize animals that become aggressive and predatory. As of Dec. 11, a total of 25 coyotes had been […]

Events

9 hours ago Police ask for public's help to solve two 'targeted' shootings in northeast Edmonton

“We are thankful that there were no life-threatening injuries related to these events and remain hopeful residents in the area may have information that helps us find those responsible"

Events

9 hours ago 38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry _ full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Busira late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat sank less than four days after another one in the […]

Events

11 hours ago Alberta's Catholic health authority appoints Tim Spelliscy as new board chair

Covenant Health, the Catholic-based health provider that operates a number of hospitals and other facilities in Alberta, has appointed a new board chair. Tim Spelliscy, who had a long career in Edmonton’s broadcast journalism scene and has served on the Covenant board for seven years, takes over the role from former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach. […]

Science

11 hours ago Heartwarming friendship blossoms at animal sanctuary south of Edmonton

At a farm south of Edmonton, Gordo the special needs pot-bellied pig and Jade the farm cat are the best of friends — at any point in the day, you can find them curled up together.

Culture

13 hours ago Starbucks workers on strike in the U.S. that could widen by Christmas Eve

The five-day strike, which began on Friday and closed Starbucks cafes in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, will expand to Columbus, Denver, and Pittsburgh through Saturday.

Society

13 hours ago Canada Post says ‘significant’ backlog will be cleared before Christmas

After a month-long strike, Canada Post is continuing to ramp up its operations and expects that most of its backlog of deliveries will be cleared before Christmas.

Culture

15 hours ago It’s eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Edited by Anna Furman for movement Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 a.m. ET. Prelinked photos CATC101-107 and video by Terry Chea. At Scoma’s Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday season ‘s batch of eggnog began 11 months ago. The process typically starts in late January, just after the previous year’s celebrations […]

Society

16 hours ago Canucks Game Day: Quinn Hughes says Pettersson/Miller rift can be overcome

The Vancouver Canucks can win on the road. They've stunk at home.

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