38 m. ago City using soccer as backdrop for $7.5M social spending bonanza

The City of Toronto is handing over what amounts to a $7.5-million blank cheque for social initiatives this year and next as part of its FIFA World Cup budget. The Toronto Sun has learned that other than a youth labour development program, the city hasn’t figured out how to spend $5 million set aside for […]

Economics

57 m. ago Trudeau expected to travel to Ukraine as envoy calls on Canada to ‘step up’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed during a news conference in Kyiv Sunday evening that he will meet with Justin Trudeau and other foreign leaders in Ukraine during a summit on Monday.

Politics

97 m. ago Kristen ‘Soupy’ Campbell stands tall in Toronto Sceptres’ win over Frost

Kristen Campbell will be the first to tell you her second year in the PWHL has been a bit of a roller coaster. But it’s been a couple of weeks now that things have been levelling out for the league’s inaugural season goaltender of the year and Sunday in Minnesota may have been her best […]

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97 m. ago Kristen Campbell stands tall in Toronto Sceptres’ win over Frost

Kristen Campbell will be the first to tell you her second year in the PWHL has been a bit of a roller-coaster. But it’s been a couple of weeks now that things have been levelling out for the league’s inaugural season goaltender of the year and Sunday in Minnesota may have been her best yet […]

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1 hour ago Edmonton youth soccer coach sought on fraud charges still on the lam

"It's incredible, all the positivity that's come out of this, and that's what we should be focused on."

Sport

2 h. ago On ‘The Baldwins,’ Alec and Hilaria tell their sides of their stories

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are no strangers to the camera. This time, they’re turning it on themselves – or rather, TLC is – with a new reality show The Baldwins, starring the controversial couple and their seven children. The series, which premieres Sunday, introduced the family while the kids played and left toys strewn about […]

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3 h. ago Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

The weather agency says the high winds may cause power outages, and residents are asked to monitor alerts in case of severe weather

Culture

4 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers, 1, vs Washington Capitals, 2, live report

The fifth-ranked Edmonton Oilers face NHL’s second-ranked team, the Washingon Capitals. To start the game, the Oilers put their lines into a blender on full power, with Connor McDavid starting with Vasili Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen on the top line. Mattias Janmark was sent to the pressbox for this one. Here is a running account […]

Economics

4 h. ago Player grades: Edmonton Oilers, 1, vs Washington Capitals, 5, live report

The fifth-ranked Edmonton Oilers face NHL’s second-ranked team, the Washington Capitals. To start the game, the Oilers put their lines into a blender on full power, with Connor McDavid starting with Vasili Podkolzin and Kasperi Kapanen on the top line. Mattias Janmark was sent to the pressbox for this one. Here is a running account […]

Economics

4 h. ago Player grades: Weaknesses on Edmonton Oilers exploited by Washington Capitals

The Edmonton Oilers got stomped again, this time 7-3 by the Washington Capitals, a game that saw the Oilers utterly collapse as the game went along. It was an embarrassing performance and one that might well point to some major weaknesses on the team that will need addressing at the trade deadline. In yet another […]

Economics

4 h. ago GoFundMe aims to support family of man who died after trying to defuse brawl outside Calgary restaurant

A GoFundMe set up to help Adonai Tekle's family with funeral costs described him as a son, brother, friend to many and a young husband who was waiting for his bride to join him from Uganda

Events

5 h. ago Edmonton's 1910 Union Bank building soon home to business, fine dining

The plan includes the relocation of Union Financial Corporation's headquarters to the upper floors, and the opening of Roca by Sabor, a new fine dining establishment on the main floor.

Economics

5 h. ago Justin Trudeau expected to be in Ukraine for summit on 3rd anniversary of war

KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Ukraine on Monday for a summit of world leaders on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of that country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the meeting at a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday evening. The meeting comes as the United States has been […]

Politics

5 h. ago Trudeau will attend security summit in Ukraine on 3rd anniversary of war: Zelenskyy

KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to be in Kyiv on Monday along with a dozen other world leaders as Ukraine marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of that country.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed during a news conference in Kyiv Sunday evening that he will meet with Trudeau in person, one of […]

Politics

5 h. ago 'Can happen to anyone': Bissell Centre raises $141K through Coldest Night of the Year

"Anyone can lose everything, and when that happens, not everyone has the support system in place to help them."

Economics

5 h. ago 'Can happen to anyone': Edmonton's Bissell Centre raises $141K through Coldest Night of the Year

"Anyone can lose everything, and when that happens, not everyone has the support system in place to help them."

Economics

5 h. ago Newcastle holds off fightback from Nottingham Forest to win 4

MANCHESTER, England — Newcastle scored four goals in 11 minutes against Nottingham Forest, but still had to withstand a late fightback to seal a 4-3 win in the Premier League on Sunday. A first-half goal spree — including two more for Alexander Isak — gave Newcastle a 4-1 lead at the break at St James’ […]

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5 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from cricket tournament as Kohli leads India to 6

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

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5 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from Champions Trophy after losing to Kohli’s India by 6 wickets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit.  Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

Sport

6 h. ago American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi makes unscheduled landing in Rome

ROME — An American Airlines flight en route from New York to New Delhi turned around over the Caspian Sea on Sunday and landed in Rome, a spokesman with the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport said.  The spokesman, Francesco Garibaldi did not give the reason for the change in flight plans. He said security checks […]

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