32 m. ago Capital Power reports voting results from the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The annual meeting of shareholders (“annual meeting”) for Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power” or “the Corporation”) was held on April 29, 2025. Each of the matters voted upon at the annual meeting is discussed in detail in the Corporation’s Management Proxy Circular dated March 10, […]

Economics

33 m. ago Edmonton police search for drivers of suspect car in Chappelle homicide

Edmonton police are searching for suspects believed to have been in a Honda Civic used during the shooting death of Jose Cruz Gonzalez Aceves, 45, in February.

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51 m. ago Radio station faces backlash after listeners duped by AI host for 6 months

It turns out that the voice of a popular local radio show wasn't actually human.

Culture

52 m. ago CFL reaches Grey Cup sponsorship agreement with Bud Light Canada

The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has lined up its title sponsor for the championship game’s halftime show. The CFL announced Thursday a partnership with Bud Light Canada. Not only is Bud Light now the league’s official beer, but the brand will also present the halftime show at the […]

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55 m. ago Second UVic security guard testifies about evening student died

A coroner's inquest is examining the overdose death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, 18. Campus security officers and 911 call-taker waited 13 minutes to give naloxone, and 15 minutes for CPR.

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69 m. ago Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl nominated for NHL's Hart Memorial trophy

“It’s always going to be his offence that makes him special, for sure, but I think he takes a lot of pride in the D-zone too"

Culture

77 m. ago Winnipeg launches online tool in advance of summer transit overhaul

To help prepare riders for the June 29 launch of the new system, the city announced a new online tool Thursday that will show people how their trips will change this summer.

Technology

98 m. ago Here's a map of all the spots to see cherry blossoms across Toronto

It’s officially cherry blossom season in Toronto, which means it's time to navigate the crowds, take out your phone, and snap those pics!With hundreds of sakura trees across the entire city, there are a ton of spots to take in the pink blooms, from lesser-known spots to crowd-gathering locations.If you're looking for some help to navigate the blooms, the City has included an interactive feature to do just that: a digital blossom map, complete with directions, the number of trees in each spot, and location descriptions.City of TorontoBesides uber popular spots like High Park, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Robarts Library at U of T, the map also includes some lesser-known spots like Cedarvale Park and multiple spots at Exhibition Centre, which has a total of 93 trees on the grounds!The Sakura blossoms are set to reach peak bloom this week with rising spring temperatures, and will last around 4-10 days, depending on weather patterns.While High Park is han...

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1 hour ago Woodfibre LNG makes application to add a second ‘floatel’ to house workers

SQUAMISH — Woodfibre LNG says it is hoping to add a second “floatel” at its project site near Squamish, B.C., to house as many as 900 workers for its liquefied natural gas project. A statement from the company says it will submit an application to regulatory agencies to moor another floating hotel next to the […]

Society

1 hour ago Edmonton Oilers fans get into wild brawls at Game 5 watch party

At least two fights broke out at an Oilers watch party after Edmonton beat the Kings in Game 5

Sport

2 h. ago Alberta’s Smith says she doesn’t see ’an appetite’ for provincial pension plan

EDMONTON — The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn’t going anywhere — at least for now. Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan to a referendum any time soon. Smith says she doesn’t think Albertans have “an appetite” to pull out of […]

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2 h. ago Employee sues London police over handling of sex assault case

A London police employee who a court found was sexually assaulted by an off-duty officer is suing the force for allegedly mishandling the case and not safeguarding details of the investigation from her co-workers. The woman, whose name was protected under a publication ban during the trial of Const. Eldin Omerovic three years ago, has […]

Events

2 h. ago Toronto considering priority bus lanes on street notorious for traffic

The City of Toronto is considering the introduction of priority bus lanes along a corridor synonymous with frustrating delays and unreliable service.Although many TTC bus routes suffer from delays caused by rush hour gridlock, construction and inclement weather, the TTC's 29 and 929 bus routes on Dufferin Street stand out as especially problematic. The 29 route has even earned the nickname "29 Sufferin" among riders thanks to its chronic unreliability and slow service.The proposed changes that the City is considering could dramatically improve travel for the tens of thousands of daily commuters who use the bus routes on a daily basis, though."Dufferin Street is one of the busiest transit corridors in the city, with over 40,000 people riding the 29 and 929 Toronto Transit Commission buses every weekday — even more during major events," the City says.In response, Toronto and the TTC are considering the implementation of dedic...

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2 h. ago Pôle entrepreneuriat – HEC Montréal and Collège Boréal launch new collaboration to support Francophone entrepreneurs

Innovation workshops, mentoring sessions and networking activities are just some of the initiatives launched by the Desjardins Space for Innovation, Research and Incubation (EIRI) at Collège Boréal TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Version Web) Collège Boréal, in partnership with Pôle entrepreneuriat – HEC Montréal, is pleased to announce the official launch of the […]

Economics

2 h. ago Dominion Says Tariffs May Add $500 Million to Wind Project Cost

President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to increase the cost of a big offshore wind farm that Dominion Energy Inc. is building by as much as $500 million, the company said Thursday.

Economics

2 h. ago Malgré Trump, Bombardier a une « meilleure visibilité » pour 2025

L’entreprise montréalaise s’attend aussi à voir la plupart de ses indicateurs financiers progresser cette année.

Events

3 h. ago Indigenous chiefs call for Alberta Premier Smith to stop stoking separatism talk

EDMONTON — Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon […]

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3 h. ago What is a ‘modest recession’ and why might Ontario be facing one?

U.S. tariffs and retaliatory moves by Canada could push Ontario into a recession this year, says the province's Financial Accountability Office

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3 h. ago TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network to fuel data centre growth in Midwest

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has green-lit a US$900-million pipeline expansion feeding new natural gas-fired power plants in the U.S. Midwest, where artificial intelligence data centres are ravenous for electricity, as well as major refurbishments at the Bruce Power nuclear plant in Ontario. The Northwoods project would add 400,000 mmBTU’s of capacity to TC’s ANR […]

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3 h. ago Dial M for musicals: Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! and Michael Jackson part of upcoming Broadway Across Canada season in Edmonton

Some of the biggest songs in pop history will be hitting the stage at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium starting this fall. Broadway Across Canada unveiled the lineup of offerings for 2025-26 on Wednesday, and it includes the music of Michael Jackson and ABBA as well as the eclectic music mashup from the mind of Baz Luhrmann. […]

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