3 d. ago Letters: Edmonton voters should cut ties with current councillors

Is the Oilers lineup better now than last year? Vote in our daily poll! This letter is addressed to all people who vote in our upcoming civic election. Please do not vote for any incumbent councillors! In the previous election, those people elected did nothing that the people who voted for them wanted. Our Edmonton […]

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4 d. ago Edmonton votes 2025: Will historical incumbent dominance overcome perceived dissatisfaction with council?

'You still see a lot of evidence of incumbent success. It's still a major advantage that challengers have to overcome, even if, even if voters are quite dissatisfied'

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6 d. ago The MTV Video Music Awards are back. Taylor Swift and Beyonce go head

History is on the line at the VMAs. The MTV Video Music Awards return Sunday night with more than trophies at stake: Taylor Swift and Beyonce are locked in a high-stakes duel to become the most awarded artist in VMAs history. Lady Gaga tops the 2025 the MTV Video Music Award nominations with 12, ending […]

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7 d. ago The history of the Golden Griddle restaurant chain in Ontario

Decades before Ontario's brunch scene was overrun with trendy lattes and Instagram-worthy plates, there was the Golden Griddle, a no-frills, all-Canadian family restaurant that was synonymous with family gatherings, after-club eats, and well-earned breakfasts after all-nighters and final exams. The chain, which eventually went on to open dozens of locations across the GTA, southwestern, central, and eastern Ontario, had its humble beginnings at a 60-seat restaurant at the corner of Redpath and Eglinton Avenues.The brunch chain was founded by entrepreneur Harold McDonnell on May 2, 1964, and quickly grew to become one of Canada's most popular chains of family restaurants. Its home-style meals were served all day and became a go-to for everything from chocolate chip pancakes to omelettes, Belgian waffles to schnitzels, and burgers to dinner entrees. The chain began franchising in 1977, with many opting to stay open 24 hours a day. While the G...

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8 d. ago The impact this big German Center may have on the Edmonton Oilers in 2025

2025 Edmonton Oilers Top Prospect Rankings #5 – Josh Samanski (Voters: David Staples, Kurt Leavins, Jim Matheson, Ira Cooper). NHL prospects come in all shapes and sizes. But in the case of Joshua Samanski that size is large! The German-born forward (with Canadian citizenship) is pushing 6’5 and weighs in at 201 LB. The left shot […]

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1 week ago Edmonton votes: Could incumbents be in deep election trouble?

'This coming election isn't going to be about left wing or right wing, it's not about progressive or conservative, it's about leadership and the confidence to get the basics done'

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1 week ago Kim Jong Un à Pékin aux côtés de Xi Jinping et Vladimir Poutine

Kim Jong Un est arrivé en Chine pour participer à un défilé militaire à Pékin, où il devrait rencontrer les présidents russe et chinois.

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2 w. ago Toronto Star Unveils Commemorative Magazine, Iconic Photo Exhibition and VIP events to celebrate TIFF’s 50th Festival

Exclusive features, archives and interviews, plus a stunning photo exhibit from celebrity photographer George Pimentel, mark five decades of cinematic history TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) prepares to celebrate its landmark 50th edition, the Toronto Star today announced an unprecedented celebration of the Festival’s legacy with […]

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2 w. ago Développement éolien: Québec annonce un partenariat «historique» avec les Mi’gmaq en Gaspésie

Québec et la communauté micmaque ont conclu un partenariat en vue de l’implantation d’éoliennes en Gaspésie et dans l’est du Bas-Saint-Laurent.

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2 w. ago The Edmonton Oilers need one of their skill forward prospects to pop. Will it be this guy?

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series resumes. Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different organization -Age out, or -Drop off the map. 2025 Edmonton Oilers Top Prospect Rankings #12 – Viljami Marjala (Voters: David Staples, Kurt Leavins, Jim Matheson, Ira […]

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3 w. ago Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin will make history at 2025 MTV VMAs. Here’s who is taking the stage

LOS ANGELES — This year’s MTV Video Music Awards is shaking things up, handing out two new awards to decorated artists in the rap and Latin music genres. Rapper Busta Rhymes will receive the first ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honoured with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, […]

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