6 h. ago Wild FC add Irish goalie Jackie Burns, American forward Sarah Griffith

The luck of the Irish has arrived in Calgary as goalkeeper Jackie Burns (Cookstown, Northern Ireland) and forward Sarah Griffith (Naperville, Ill.) have added their names to Calgary Wild FC’s soccer roster. Griffith, a dynamic attacking player, adds offensive resiliency to the Wild’s lineup, while Burns completes a trio of élite goalkeepers poised to make […]

Events

12 h. ago Edmontonian, 13, to be official national anthem singer for Elks' 2025 season

After moving to Edmonton just over a year ago, 13-year-old Suraiya Liapis will be the Edmonton Elks’ official national anthem singer for the 2025 football season. Settling into a new city isn’t always easy. Liapis and her family moved from the U.S. to Edmonton, where much of her mother’s side of the family lives, in […]

Society

13 h. ago U.S. could easily invade Canada, experts agree, but would face decades of resistance

American military historian, meanwhile, says 'the whole notion is absurd' and Canadians shouldn't worry

Other

16 h. ago Police investigate Saturday night homicide in Chinatown area

Ottawa police homicide detectives are investigating the death Saturday night of a person found on Primrose Avenue East near the intersection of Arthur Street in the Chinatown district. Emergency responders were called to the area at about 7:20 p.m. A person was located with life-threatening injuries. They were transported to hospital, where they succumbed to […]

Events

16 h. ago Ottawa police investigate Saturday night homicide in Chinatown area

Ottawa police homicide detectives are investigating the death Saturday night of a person found on Primrose Avenue East near the intersection of Arthur Street in the Chinatown district. Emergency responders were called to the area at about 7:20 p.m. A person was located with life-threatening injuries. They were transported to hospital, where they succumbed to […]

Events

17 h. ago Letters, March 30, 2025: ‘Liberals eating Conservatives’ lunch’

Tories in trouble Carney is winning because he is the true conservative. Carney takes all of the winning policies away from Poilievre and then leaves Poilievre desperate to differentiate himself with nothing but scraps of imported American culture war nonsense. The Liberals have become conservatives and the conservatives have become a bargain-bin MAGA movement, and […]

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22 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames admit ‘we kind of blew it’ in Edmonton

For nearly 57 minutes, Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames had silenced the NHL’s leading lamp-lighter. And then, with 3:12 remaining in regulation, Leon Draisaitl sniped his 50th of the season. During the sudden-death session, the Edmonton Oilers’ second-fiddle superstar scored No. 51. In what was a speedy, scrappy, tight-checking and hard-hitting edition of the […]

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24 h. ago Toronto artist gets big endorsement from the Canadian government

A Toronto-based photographer has received a significant endorsement from the Canadian government, as his striking macro-level photography of currency and historical artifacts is now set to be featured in Canadian embassies and government buildings across the world. Peter Andrew Lusztyk's journey as a photographer began approximately 25 years ago, and since then, his work has been widely recognized, earning him multiple accolades, including AACE Photographer of the Year in 2013 and a first-place win at the International Photography Awards in 2012. Lusztyk officially founded his photography studio in 2009, and his portfolio includes high-profile corporate clients such as Apple, IKEA and Audi, to name a few.Initially, Lusztyk tells blogTO that he was focused on commercial photography, but has since developed a passion for artistic photography for print, drawing inspiration from the large-format photography of Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsk...

Politics

28 h. ago Trio of political parties to officially make the ballot in Calgary election

Recently certified, A Better Calgary said it has a plan to prevent vote splitting amongst conservative voters by bypassing certain wards.

Politics

29 h. ago Canadian, international relief orgs plan response to Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

Society

29 h. ago Canadian agencies join relief efforts in Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

Culture

29 h. ago Canadian Tesla protests part of ‘day of action’ amid fractured U.S. relationship

VANCOUVER — Canadians in several major cities held demonstrations at Tesla dealerships as part of an international “day of action” aimed at the company’s CEO Elon Musk and his role within the American government amid the fractured relationship between Canada and the United States. About two dozen protesters stood in the rain outside the dealership […]

Culture

29 h. ago Canada’s Gilles, Poirier claim another ice dance silver at figure skating worlds

BOSTON — Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will settle for silver once again. For the second straight year, the Canadian ice dancers finished second behind American rivals Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who claimed their third consecutive title on Saturday at the world figure skating championships. Toronto’s Gilles and Poirier, from Unionville, Ont., scored a […]

Other

30 h. ago Edmonton federal Liberal Party candidates Amarjeet Sohi and Rod Loyola kick off campaigns

Two federal Liberal Party candidates in Edmonton launched their campaigns on Saturday, almost a week since the federal election was called. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is officially launching his campaign as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Southeast. He is officially on leave from his mayoral duties after city council approved his unpaid […]

Culture

32 h. ago Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a […]

Society

32 h. ago American woman held in Afghanistan by Taliban has been released, AP source says

WASHINGTON — An American woman detained for weeks in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released from custody, according to a person familiar with the matter and a social media post Saturday from a longtime U.S. diplomat. Faye Dail Hall, who was detained in February on charges of using a drone without authorization, was released […]

Other

32 h. ago Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the city

ROME (AP) — The city of Venice confirmed Saturday it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancee Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and possible disruptions for citizens and tourists. The city in a short statement didn’t give a date for the wedding. […]

Other

34 h. ago Hardcore for Hard Rock: Every location is a destination for superfans

The rockin' burger joint stands as a testament to the enduring powers of rock idolatry, American roadside diners and logo tees

Sport

36 h. ago Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting misinformation, lies

BOSTON — The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation’s top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking behind the safety of vaccinations. Dr. Peter Marks sent a letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Sara Brenner on Friday saying that he would resign and […]

Events

36 h. ago Trump’s election order creates much confusion before federal election in 2026

ATLANTA — President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to change how U.S. elections are run is creating uncertainty for state and local election officials and worries about voter confusion before the next federal election, the 2026 midterms. Election officials were already dealing with the loss of some cybersecurity assistance from the federal government and now […]

Politics