4 h. ago "100 per cent" that Connor McDavid will sign new contract with Edmonton Oilers, top insiders report

What are the odds that Connor McDavid will sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers? “100 per cent,” says two of the NHL’s top insiders, the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli and Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now. In an interview on Stauffer’s show, Seravalli gave his odds. “100 per cent,” he said. “Not 99. 100.” […]

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4 h. ago Public drug use crackdown averaging 10 seizures a day: Police chief

London’s police chief touted the early success of his public drug use crackdown, saying officers have averaged 10 drug seizures a day in the program's first two months.

Events

4 h. ago Gensource Potash Announces Extension to the Maturity Date of Convertible Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Gensource Potash Corporation (“Gensource” or the “Company”) (TSXV: GSP), a fertilizer development company focused on sustainable potash production, announces an extension to the maturity date of each of the 5% convertible debentures of the Company (the “Debentures”) issued […]

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6 h. ago “Back on the street”: Critics say Edmonton’s new animal bylaw leaves vulnerable cats behind

“Leaving unknown cats outside, even though they're neutered or spayed, is just really inhumane"

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6 h. ago AGLC seize over $12 million worth of illegal tobacco products in Edmonton

A law enforcement seizure of more than 60,000 cartons of illegal cigarettes, cigars, and other contraband worth $12.3 million not only has significant tax revenue implications, but also deals a blow to revenue streams for organized crime, say representatives of Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). At a press conference on Friday, AGLC representatives said […]

Economics

6 h. ago 'Not trying to take a different route': Oilers GM isn't planning major changes

Bowman sees a team that is THIS close to a championship and doesn’t want to fix what isn’t necessarily broken

Politics

6 h. ago Edmonton byelections will be telling about where support for the Alberta NDP falls: expert

One political observer says while the Alberta NDP is projected to keep its Edmonton fortress in Monday’s provincial byelection, the margin of victory will be an indication of whether or not support for the party is waning. Byelections are being held in two Edmonton ridings — Edmonton-Strathcona and Edmonton-Ellerslie — as well as in Olds-Didsbury-Three […]

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6 h. ago Edmonton byelections will be telling about where support for the Alberta NDP falls: analyst

One political observer says while the Alberta NDP is projected to keep its Edmonton fortress in Monday’s provincial byelection, the margin of victory will be an indication of whether or not support for the party is waning. Byelections are being held in two Edmonton ridings — Edmonton-Strathcona and Edmonton-Ellerslie — as well as in Olds-Didsbury-Three […]

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7 h. ago Stuart Skinner's future with Oilers a key consideration for GM Bowman

So, will Stu Skinner be back in net next season as the No. 1? Or will he be sharing the crease in a 1 and 1a scenario, but not with the good soldier Calvin Pickard as a partner? Maybe they trade for somebody who is or was a starter. Enquiring minds want to know, and […]

Culture

7 h. ago As Strike Continues, OCEU Sends Letter to Ministers and Engages in Productive Discussion with Labour Minister Piccini

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its second month, there is renewed hope for progress. The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) has sent a formal letter to Labour Minister David Piccini and Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney, urging them to end government interference in bargaining and help bring a fair resolution to the […]

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7 h. ago Alberta surpasses 1,000 measles cases, AHS warns of potential exposures in Edmonton

"Measles is a virus that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes," reads a post on the provincial government's website.

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7 h. ago Seven men charged over largest jewellery heist in U.S. history

The 2022 crime is said to have resulted in the theft of more than US$100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and luxury watches

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7 h. ago Edmonton Oilers GM Bowman: 'I think Kris (Knoblauch) is going to be the coach here for a while'

Roster questions abound for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the second off-season in a row having lost in the Stanley Cup Final. What’s going to happen with goaltending that was great, yet still not nearly good enough when it mattered most? Will the defensive corps be kept together, or will they have to spend half […]

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8 h. ago Pendant qu’il évaluera la situation de ses gardiens, Stan Bowman, le directeur général des Oilers d’Edmonton, laissera à Connor McDavid le temps qu’il lui faut pour décider de son avenir

Les Oilers ont eu beau atteindre la finale pour une deuxième fois de suite, ça n’empêchera pas Stan Bowman d’avoir du pain sur la planche cet été.

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9 h. ago Edmonton police commission tweaks gift policy in wake of Oilers' playoff run

"It was about going back, making sure we had it right.”

Society

9 h. ago Vybond Opens New Corporate Headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, Honoring a Legacy of Innovation and Community Partnership

FRANKLIN, Ky. — Vybond Group, Inc., a leader in specialty tape manufacturing, officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated both a new beginning and a return to its roots. Local leaders, community members, and company executives gathered at the historic manufacturing site, which has produced tape products […]

Economics

9 h. ago Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...

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9 h. ago 'It's my job to connect with Connor': Oilers GM ready and waiting to work with McDavid on new deal

Oilers GM Stan Bowman says he’s looking at making changes in goal and at forward with the Edmonton Oilers, but he’s not looking at major change, given the success of the Stanley Cup Final team. Said Bowman at his season-end press conference today: “Sitting here today with the way it ended, it certainly feels like […]

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9 h. ago Opinion: Plan for downtown Edmonton should reflect the needs of everyone

On June 26, city council will vote on whether to extend the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy — funding that would support the new Downtown Action Plan, a $553-million strategy made up of eight main categories and 45 detailed subcategories. Over the past decade, downtown Edmonton has seen big changes: the Ice District and the long-awaited […]

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10 h. ago La mère de la fillette de trois ans sera de retour en cour le mois prochain

Elle est accusée d’abandon illégal d’enfant. Son audience de remise en liberté sous caution devrait se tenir en juillet.

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