3 h. ago Weird Al makes Rogers Place 'Bigger and Weirder' with September concert

The innovator of musical parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic, is bringing his “Bigger and Weirder” tour to Edmonton next September. This will be the second run of the tour, stopping in 90 cities across North America, with a performance on Sept. 1 at Rogers Place. The 2026 tour will be the second run of the “Bigger […]

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4 h. ago 'Pretty solid this year': Oilers hockey boss praises Skinner, criticizes the d

This in from Oilers hockey boss Stan Bowman, his take on the struggles of the decidedly mediocre and inconsistent Edmonton Oilers this year, Bowman suggesting a major issue is the play of the defence, not so much top goalie Stuart Skinner. Said Bowman in discussion with Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer: “I think the defense, […]

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4 h. ago Former Oiler Troy Stecher finding a home in Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup

'I don’t think it came down to me being a poor player ... just numbers'

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5 h. ago Blue Jays legend Edwin Encarnacion added to Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Three-time all-star was one of 12 new nominees up for enshrinement in Cooperstown.

Sport

6 h. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

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7 h. ago Soaring number of fatal collisions in Calgary, Edmonton prompts plea from police

The number of motorists and pedestrians killed this year in Calgary and Edmonton is soaring and has prompted police to issue a public plea for help reducing the number of deaths.

Events

8 h. ago UFC bans controversial MMA star Dillon Danis for life after wild brawl erupts in MSG crowd

UFC president Dana White said that Dillon Danis will no longer be allowed to attend any of the MMA promotion's events.

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8 h. ago Oilers coach Knoblauch with surprise move, sticks with rookie d

Kris Knoblauch’s best quality. His calm is impressive. His tactics have often been on the mark. But the thing I keep coming back to is his great patience, how he never throws players under the bus in public, invariably has their back, and is willing to stick with a player even as he’s struggling mightily. […]

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8 h. ago Costco locations across Ontario rolling out big change for holiday season

Calling all Costco shoppers! The massive U.S. retailer is rolling out some changes during the holiday season, and here's everything you need to know. Just in time for the festive season, Costco Canada is introducing extended shopping hours, but only for a short period. Following Thanksgiving, the big-box retailer extended its operating hours and has now geared up for another round of longer hours as shopping ramps up. Starting today, Costco warehouses will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The extended schedule remains in effect throughout the holiday season until Jan. 1, 2026. Business Centres in Ontario will also adjust their schedules. Normally closed by 6 p.m. on weekends, these locations will now stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday shopping rush. Still, there are a few notable exceptions to be aware of. While warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and...

Society

10 h. ago Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton get honorary Oscars: ‘Making films is who I am’

'I always wanted to go make movies and travel the world,' veteran movie star said

Culture

10 h. ago New Edmonton city council told 6.4% property tax increase looms

To cover the city's ever-growing costs, city administration is projecting property taxes will need to increase by 6.4 per cent.

Economics

10 h. ago Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a massive refresh this winter

Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a major refresh this winter, as the City prepares to hire a vendor that will repair and repaint the 27 dog sculptures (and the often overlooked but never forgotten, lone cat) that make up the centrepiece of Old Town's Berczy Park.Legendary Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier (1960-2023) was the mastermind behind the fountain and led the renowned design firm, Claude Cormier + Associés, now known as CCxA, during the overhaul of Berczy Park. The studio is responsible for several major public spaces across Toronto and Montreal, including Sugar Beach and Love Park.Berczy Park's redesign was officially unveiled in June 2017 after extensive consultation with the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood, and quickly became one of Cormier's most recognizable works throughout his illustrious career.However, over time, the sculptures in the park have aged, and the once-vivid four-legged friends that surround the two-t...

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10 h. ago Former porn star Davyn Michaels guilty in beheading murder of ex

Former porn star Davyn Michaels has been convicted of murder in the gruesome decapitation slaying of her ex-husband. Las Vegas jurors deliberated just two hours before reaching their verdict. Michaels — who also uses the nom de porns of Nikki Fairchild and Tracee Tavarez — was convicted of slaughtering Johnathan Willette, 46, inside his suburban […]

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11 h. ago NFL fans rip anthem singer Karina Pasian for ‘inappropriate’ dress at Madrid game

Some people commented that American pop star was dressed ‘like a hooker’ while performing Star-Spangled Banner

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11 h. ago Make the holidays extra magical with a membership to Toronto's Ripley's Aquarium

Gifting season is here, and if your shopping list includes some ocean magic, there’s only one place in Toronto to get it.Ditch the gift wrap and give the gift of the ocean with exclusive events and memberships at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada! With 20,000 aquatic animals waiting to be admired, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada has the perfect gift for everyone on your list.Dive in and check out these exclusive and fin-tastic Ripley's Aquarium of Canada experiences.MembershipsThe ultimate gift for ocean lovers far and wide is a membership to Ripley's Aquarium, which offers unlimited visits all year long. That means hanging out with the star fish and other sea friends for 365 days.Benefits include discounts on food, retail, and special events, plus free admission to Jazz Night — it's the gift that keeps on giving! Fun for the whole family, receive 20 per cent off when you purchase three or more memberships.Memberships also unlock exclus...

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12 h. ago Edmonton library, sports arena upgrades, transit and fire stations flagged for potential private

"There is flexibility in the types of partnerships potentially being considered — it's not a one size fits all"

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14 h. ago The 2 million barrel divide: IEA and OPEC at odds over oil demand

Widening gap between forecasts from IEA, OPEC and EIA clouds oil market outlook

Economics

14 h. ago Midland Signs Definitive Agreement With Barrick for the Lewis Gold Property

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Midland Exploration Inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD) is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive option agreement with a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Barrick Mining Corporation (“Barrick”) for the Lewis gold property (the “Property”), currently wholly-owned by Midland and located about 60 kilometres southwest of the town of […]

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18 h. ago Skyharbour Enters into Major Strategic Agreement with Denison Mines to Form Four New Joint Ventures at Russell Lake; Combined Project Consideration of up to $61.5 Million

Vancouver, BC, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTCQX: SYHBF) (Frankfurt: SC1P) (“Skyharbour”, “SYH” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive repurchase agreement (the “Strategic Agreement”) with Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or “DML”) whereby Denison will acquire an initial project interest in Skyharbour’s Russell Lake […]

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21 h. ago Finally: Worst news about the Edmonton Oilers at last getting better

Segment Review, Part 2: Games 11-20 The baddest news about the Edmonton Oilers is at last getting better. The teams very expensive and highly-ranked defensive unit, which skated like it was swamped by concrete and moved the puck like it was made of their own personal kryptonite to start the year, is finally trending up. […]

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