60 m. ago GOP Eyes Pharma Tax Hike, Nixing Drug Price Deal for Trump Bill

House Republicans are considering nixing a Medicaid drug pricing plan floated by President Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by the pharmaceutical industry as the party pushes to strike a massive tax and spending deal in the coming days.

Economics

2 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs keep winning when star wears lucky brown suit

It seems like everyone has their theories on what exactly has been clicking for William Nylander this year in the playoffs.For some, it might be a calm attitude in his first year under head coach Craig Berube.For others, they might point out the migraine problems that derailed Nylander to miss multiple playoff games last year, though he still scored three times in four games.It could also be a veteran player seemingly having mastered the pace and play style of playoff hockey, in what is now his ninth consecutive go at the postseason.But the explanation might be much simpler than that: he's wearing a lucky suit.As detailed on the Sportsnet broadcast last night, Nylander has worn the same brown suit for three games in a row, scoring five goals over that span and potting at least one in all three contests.Willy Styles rolled up in the same suit tonight after a two-goal Game 1 😎 pic.twitter.com/PwtxjaGjmN— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 8, 2025"That's quite the...

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2 h. ago Winnipeg man, 43, charged in sexual assault of teen girl, police say

According to police, the suspect befriended the girl over the course of the past year, culminating in the incident Sunday.

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2 h. ago Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicks

Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in 2023.

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3 h. ago US House Committees to Begin Debate on Trump Tax Cuts on Tuesday

The legislative push for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package will begin in earnest next week as key House committees consider the legislation despite lingering divisions among Republicans.

Economics

3 h. ago Canadian filmmaker Jason Buxton's second feature, Sharp Corner, a study in obsession

In Jason Buxton’s quiet thriller Sharp Corner, there was one location and set piece that was clearly central to the film. That would be the sharp corner of the title and the house that lies perilously just beyond it. It’s on a rural road and leads to a number of fatal accidents outside Josh and […]

Culture

4 h. ago Can Edmonton Oilers killer instinct conquer Golden Knights desperation?

“So it’s important for us now that we have the lead to continue to play with that desperation and with that high engine we’ve been playing with and keep our foot on the pedal"

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5 h. ago Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own ceasefire 734 times

Russian bombs struck northeast Ukraine in the opening hours of Moscow's unilateral ceasefire, killing at least one civilian, Ukrainian officials said.

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5 h. ago Here's why a slump in the luxury fashion market could be good news for Canadian resale

There's a clear shift in shopping patterns due to tariff concerns as U.S. clients are hesitant to purchase items in Canada, and Canadian buyers avoid U.S.-based pieces

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6 h. ago Major battery brands ordered to pay Ontario millions in new ruling

Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic have been ordered to pay a total of nearly $3 million for missing recycling targets in Ontario.As reported by The Toronto Star, the province's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has slapped fines on the leading battery manufacturers. Energizer and Duracell will each have to pay $1 million, while Panasonic must fork over $781,725.Speaking to The Star, the RPRA explained that the three companies recycled only 19 per cent of the single-use batteries they sold in Ontario in 2023 — well below the 40 per cent target. The authority added that the companies were "insufficiently responsive to our previous efforts to encourage their compliance with Ontario's recycling laws."However, the non-profit organization Call2Recycle Canada called the ruling "punitive and unwarranted" and noted that the companies are planning an appeal. They'll have two weeks to do so.Speaking to the outlet&...

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6 h. ago Bukayo Saka misses a sitter against PSG and Arsenal misses out again

PSG will play Inter Milan in the final in Munich on May 31

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6 h. ago 'Stability and calm': Former Edmonton police chief Dale McFee tackles new challenges as top civil servant

Dale McFee was anxious about buying his first large property, a strip mall in Prince Albert, Sask., where he worked as a police officer. Based on his successful four-year stint with the Prince Albert Raiders, McFee had a good name in hockey-mad P.A. but he didn’t have the money for such a large purchase, so […]

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6 h. ago India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations after missile attack

The back and forth came a day after Indian missiles struck several locations in Pakistan, according to Pakistani officials

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7 h. ago GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump’s tax breaks bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid, Rep. Juan Ciscomani is telling fellow Republicans he won’t support steep cuts that could hit thousands of residents in his Arizona district — “my neighbors, people my kids go to school with” — who depend on it. Republican Rep. Don Bacon, who represents the liberal-leaning “blue dot” […]

Economics

8 h. ago ‘Trapped’: Ontario man cleared of charges in Dominican Republic still can’t come home

Despite all charges being dropped, an Ontario man remains stuck in the Dominican Republic, caught in a web of slow systems and limited Canadian intervention.

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13 h. ago 'I was stunned': Edmonton Oilers shock the hockey world in new way

This in from arguably hockey’s sharpest announcer Ray Ferraro of TSN, his amazement at the play of the Edmonton Oilers in coming back from a 2-1 deficit to the Vegas Golden Knights to win 4-2. “Frankly, I was stunned with how the second period played out,” Ferraro said on the Ray & Dregs podcast. “Like, […]

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14 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

17 h. ago No explosives found at north Edmonton property, residents cleared to return home

More than 100 people spent the night out of their homes. On Wednesday, police said the testing of materials was finished and no explosive or volatile chemicals were found.

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17 h. ago All 5 youths involved in swarming attack against Kelowna teen plead guilty

The attack, which left a 13-year-old girl unconscious, drew widespread attention after graphic footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.

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17 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after Lapu Lapu attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

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