2 h. ago Blue Jays no match for lowly Chicago White Sox in series opener

In his first start for the Blue Jays, veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull didn’t exactly leave a stirring first impression. In fact, he left a lot to be desired. Turnbull’s outing took a turn for the worse two batters into the evening when he served up a home run to Andrew Benintendi. The visiting Chicago White […]

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4 h. ago Cull of B.C. ostriches over avian flu concerns halted pending an appeal

The farm’s owners have argued the animals have developed herd immunity against avian flu and are valuable to science

Transport

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 Welcome to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street: Vancouver unveils Musqueam langauge signs

A Vancouver street formerly named for a racist colonial official has been renamed šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street, with new signage unveiled to the public Friday.

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4 h. ago Welcome to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street: Vancouver unveils Musqueam language signs

A Vancouver street formerly named for a racist colonial official has been renamed šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street, with new signage unveiled to the public Friday.

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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"

Other

6 h. ago Last ‘wildfire of note’ downgraded in B.C. amid blast of damp weather

A recent soaking of rain in northeastern British Columbia has helped to remove the one remaining fire out of the so-called wildfire of note category, although the Summit Lake blaze is still labelled as burning out of control. 

Events

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

7 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

7 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 […]

Politics

7 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 […]

Politics

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 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 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 Major projects bill expected to pass before MPs leave for the summer

The passage of C-5 concludes a packed four-week spring sitting that saw Carney’s government table significant omnibus bills

Politics

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.

Events

8 h. ago Penny Boudreau being given prison leave is a disappointment: ex

A former RCMP investigator who worked on the Karissa Boudreau murder case says he's disappointed with the recent decision to grant her mother unescorted leave from prison.

Events

8 h. ago Extreme heat can turn dangerous fast. Who is most vulnerable?

Do you know the signs of dangerous heat stroke? With a scorching heat wave set for parts of central Canada, what to know about who is most at risk.

Events

9 h. ago G Burger says farewell to Elgin Street before moving to new location

The burger spot is leaving Elgin for points further west. There will also be a special popup this summer on NCC property.

Other

9 h. ago Doug Ford on Netflix documentary about brother: ‘Poor Rob’s been dead for 9 years . Leave the guy alone’

The premier said that he would not be watching the documentary, entitled Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

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