49 m. ago EY US announces John Prince and Tim Hentschel the Founders and CEOs of Hotelplanner as Entrepreneurs Of The Year® 2025 Florida Award winner

Celebrating the bold leaders shaping the future through the world’s most ground-breaking companies WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Tim Hentschel and John Prince, the Founders and CEOs of Hotelplanner were named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Florida Award winner. Entrepreneur […]

Economics

76 m. ago George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian Grand Prix

Russell -- the pole winner for the second straight year -- held the advantage throughout and became the fourth race winner this season

Economics

89 m. ago Drones, contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres

On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec's detention centres looking to drop tobacco, drugs or cellphones to the inmates below.

Events

1 hour ago Some Canadians receiving increased GST credit payments next month

Some Canadians can expect to receive an increase in GST credit payments from the federal government soon.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment, but this time it will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the credit payment aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.If you’re eligible, you'll see the new amount in your bank account on Friday, July 4.Who's eligible for the payment?The government says you're generally eligible for the payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment at the beginning of the month.If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partnerYou are (or were) a parent and live (or...

Economics

2 h. ago Edmonton film and entertainment industry works together to grow

"I think we're about to be in a good place. And I think we have a tremendous amount of capacity."

Culture

2 h. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

Politics

2 h. ago Keith Gerein: Demands of old and new infrastructure have Edmonton's budget stuck in traffic

For Edmonton motorists who have grown frustrated with construction and congestion these days — particularly those who live or work in the west end — the situation, as ugly as it is, could also be considerably worse. Undoubtedly that comes as cold comfort to those regularly stuck in traffic. And yet it is important to […]

Economics

6 h. ago Queensway Carleton Hospital interested in developing transitional housing on federal land, MP says

Could a parcel of land owned by the federal government support housing and healthcare in Ottawa? Housing advocates and politicians hope so.

Sport

7 h. ago Les faux taxis s’en sont donné à cœur joie pendant le Grand Prix

Les chauffeurs de «taxis fantômes» qui opèrent illégalement ont rôdé au centre-ville de Montréal pendant la fin de semaine du Grand Prix du Canada.

Economics

9 h. ago 'I always hated it': NHL expert blasts Edmonton Oilers for major tactical fail

This in from ESPN’s Ray Ferraro, perhaps the sharpest commentator in hockey, his assessment of the failure of the Edmonton Oilers to cleanly move the puck out of their own end in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. On The Ray & Dregs podcast, Ferraro noted the Oilers often attempted to lob the puck […]

Politics

15 h. ago As Kananaskis locks down for the G7 summit, Banff carries on with its touristy vibe

It was hard to tell the G7 in Kananaskis had spilled over into Banff, where on its main street, a Mountie could be seen fraternizing with visitors, more of a tourist attraction than anything

Politics

19 h. ago Banff business as usual, just with an elevated G7 security presence

Although some were excited about the possibility of world leaders descending on Banff, others just hoped to see some wildlife

Politics

19 h. ago Banff business as usual, under an elevated G7 security presence

Although some were excited about the possibility of world leaders descending on Banff, others just hoped to see some wildlife

Politics

19 h. ago Fed on Hold Leaves Wall Street Asking What It Will Take to Cut Interest Rates

With Federal Reserve officials signaling an extended hold on interest rates, investors and economists will look to Chair Jerome Powell this week for clues on what might eventually prompt the central bank to make a move, and when.

Other

19 h. ago Some things to worry about before the Edmonton Oilers play Game 6

Letting the Oilers come back from 3-0 down on the road in Game 4 should have broken the Panthers.

Other

19 h. ago Oilers can beat Panthers. But need to go big, bigger, biggest, most bigly

Can the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers? Of course they can. But they need to go big, bigger, biggest, and most bigly. What do I mean by that? This series has been super close with three games going to overtime. Overall Edmonton has had 91 Grade A shots to 80 Grade A shots for […]

Other

20 h. ago Edmonton Oilers have no answers for Stanley Cup snipers Bennett, Marchand

If the Florida Panthers close out the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 Tuesday, either Sam Bennett or Brad Marchand will get the most votes for playoff MVP. They’ve been the serial killers in this Stanley Cup Final. Bennett has five goals in the first five games, Marchand has six. They’re the first teammates in 52 […]

Other

20 h. ago Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

The Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand helped the team take a 3 games to 2 lead over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup finals.

Sport

21 h. ago Magic are landing Bane in trade with Grizzlies for Anthony, Caldwell

The Orlando Magic wanted to find scoring and shooting this summer. Desmond Bane was their answer, and the first big move of the NBA summer — before the NBA summer even officially begins — has arrived. The Magic are completing a trade to acquire Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole […]

Economics

22 h. ago Edmonton Oilers' goalie carousel keeps spinning in Stanley Cup Final

What’s worse than losing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final? Getting all the way back there the next year, only to lose to the same opponent in Game 6. That very situation is possible in every which way right now for the Edmonton Oilers, who head into Amerant Bank Arena facing an elimination […]

Sport