36 m. ago City of Edmonton lays out staggered plan for 2025 bridge construction

Three bridges carrying traffic in and out of Edmonton's downtown core are set to undergo construction at different points in 2025. The city says it has a plan to reduce congestion.

Other

2 h. ago Man shot dead in vehicle in southwest Edmonton’s Chappelle area

Jose Cruz Gonzalez Aceves, 45, was found dead from a gunshot wound near 41 Avenue SW in the southside Chappelle neighbourhood and his death has been ruled a homicide.

Events

2 h. ago UCP government faults union 'tactics' as picketing school support workers gain momentum

"So we're not very impressed with the tactics of CUPE. We'd ask them to get back to the table,” Smith said at a news conference Monday

Society

2 h. ago North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

ACHESON, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 24, 2025, the North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA.TO/NYSE:NOA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the “Dividend”) of twelve Canadian cents ($0.12) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, […]

Culture

2 h. ago Canadian travellers are changing plans due to increased costs: Survey

It appears that rising costs have prompted Canadian travellers to cool their jets. The 2025 Blue Cross Travel Study reveals that 81% of Canadian travellers have changed their travel habits due to rising costs – a 12% increase from last year. “As financial pressures continue to impact how Canadians travel, the weak dollar is adding […]

Economics

3 h. ago Alberta legislature resumes with minister's resignation furthering focus on AHS scandal

Opposition New Democrats focus their question period efforts on the growing AHS procurement scandal, fuelled by the resignation of the provincial infrastructure minister earlier in the day

Politics

3 h. ago Provinces have about $100B available for tariff relief, report estimates

The Desjardins report anticipates that provincial governments could deploy those funds without the net debt-to-GDP ratio across all provinces rising above 35%

Economics

3 h. ago Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as U.S. drifts from Ukraine

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Ottawa wants to deepen intelligence sharing with European partners, as longtime ally Washington diverges from Canada on issues like Ukraine. “We’re now living in a much more dangerous and complicated world,” Joly told reporters Monday. “It’s in full display.” Joly was speaking at a virtual news conference […]

Economics

3 h. ago Suspects sought after botched armed robbery of Vaughan jewelry store

At least four suspects are wanted after an attempted armed robbery of a jewelry store in Vaughan on Monday night. York Regional Police were called at 9:15 p.m. for a report of an attempted robbery at a store in the Zenway Blvd.-Hwy. 427 area. Police said the victim was exiting the store after closing when […]

Events

3 h. ago Edmonton adopts new public behaviour rule book banning spitting, drug use, panhandling near roads

Edmonton has a new rule book for public behaviour after getting the green light at city hall. City council unanimously approved the new Public Spaces Bylaw Tuesday morning meant to set clear expectations for behaviours that are and are not allowed in public in Edmonton. This includes bans on spitting, using drugs, panhandling by or […]

Transport

3 h. ago OPINION: CyberTowns ranks Canada’s top cities for cybersecurity careers 

2024 report explores the communities shaping Canada’s digital future 

Events

3 h. ago Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 amid tariff fears

OTTAWA — Fears of a trade dispute with the United States have pushed consumer confidence in Canada to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a new report. The Conference Board of Canada said Monday that its Index of Consumer Confidence, a broad measure of how Canadians are feeling about the economy, […]

Economics

3 h. ago Colabor Group Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024

SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) reports its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights: Sales increased by 3.2% to $202.6 million, compared to $196.3 million for the corresponding period of 2023; Increase of net […]

Culture

4 h. ago Bill 37: Alberta proposes licensing updates to mental health and addiction framework

Alberta is introducing new legislation that would make changes to licensing for mental health and addiction services, while giving the minister power to exempt certain people and providers from the framework. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 37 — the Mental Health Services Protection Amendment Act 2025 on Tuesday. The legislation proposes […]

Science

4 h. ago 'Continue to thrive': Edmonton's Stantec reports another record year

"Our strong 2024 results put us well on track to deliver on our Strategic Plan objectives"

Sport

4 h. ago Australian fisherman missing after shark drags him into the ocean

A fisherman in Australia is lost at sea after a shark dragged him into the ocean, police said. Paul Barning, a member of the New South Wales Game Fishing Association, was pulled into the water after becoming tangled in fishing gear on Sunday afternoon. Authorities received reports that the 58-year-old had fallen from his boat […]

Other

4 h. ago Capital Power declares dividends for its Common and Preference shares

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power”) (TSX: CPX) declared a dividend of $0.6519 per share on the outstanding common shares for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of […]

Economics

5 h. ago Trump’s tariffs are coming. Where could Canadians could see layoffs first?

A recent report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce said that around 2.3 million Canadians work in jobs that are tied directly to U.S. exports.

Economics

5 h. ago Speed is the key for an Edmonton Oilers squad slow to come off break

"But the importance is defensively, we're in the right positions but we're not closing quick enough and it's just allowing the other team to be given a little more time to make plays"

Other

5 h. ago Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 on U.S. tariff fears

OTTAWA — Fears of a trade dispute with the United States have pushed consumer confidence in Canada to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a new report. The Conference Board of Canada said Monday that its Index of Consumer Confidence, a broad measure of how Canadians are feeling about the economy, […]

Economics