2 h. ago Edmonton police shoot man after domestic call involving 'edged' weapons: ASIRT investigating

The 42-year-old male suspect was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Events

2 h. ago Case closed on mysterious death of Edmonton woman in Honolulu

On Feb. 10, 2025, just before midnight, an 87-year-old male reported that his fiancée left their apartment about 8 p.m. and had not returned, the Honolulu Police Department said

Events

3 h. ago No need to panic, but West Nile threat very real, Manitoba health expert says

Health experts say a confirmed case of West Nile Virus is connected to someone who travelled outside of Manitoba, but that doesn't mean there won't be homegrown cases this summer.

Science

5 h. ago Struggling with the heat? It’s not just you as summer days above 30 C spike

Amid ongoing heat waves, cities like Toronto, Montreal and Halifax have seen more days above 30 C than normal, some far surpassing their 2024 numbers.

Other

9 h. ago Keeping Edmonton moving: How the city plans to improve snow clearing and sidewalk repairs

For many Edmontonians, navigating the city’s sidewalks during winter is a daily challenge that often goes unseen. Imagine waking up not knowing whether the path to your bus stop or local store will be clear of snow and ice, forcing you to mentally prepare for obstacles that most people never consider. This is a reality […]

Other

13 h. ago Europe Finally Embraces Air Conditioning as Heat Waves Hit Hard

As Europe sweats through another summer of record-high temperatures, much of the continent is undergoing a rapid and often tense transformation.

Economics

16 h. ago This fresh face on the Edmonton Oilers' Top Prospects list will attempt to buck long NHL odds

We will kick off our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series where we typically do, which is at the bottom. Today, I will cover all the forwards ranked 34-21. Tomorrow, David Staples will do the Defencemen and Goaltenders in that same range. Then, we will go from #20 to #1 between now and training camp. Who […]

Other

18 h. ago Former Toronto Maple Leafs manager opens up about some of the team's past dramas

It turns out that Kyle Dubas still has plenty of things to say about the Toronto Maple Leafs.The former Leafs general manager was a guest on an episode of the Cam and Strick podcast with NHL insider Andy Strickland and former NHLer Cam Janssen released on Tuesday.One of the key talking points of the interview was former Leafs star Mitch Marner, who left the organization in a sign-and-trade deal with the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this summer.Dubas was asked if he thinks that Marner will benefit from a fresh start on a new team."I think that's the easy narrative, perhaps. Awesome person, wonderful player, just started his own family. I hope it works out well for everybody. I hope that it can galvanize the team, and I hope that Mitch plays well in Vegas," Dubas said."I think we'll look back on it [in] a number of years and have a better view of it. But I'll cheer for him and cheer for the rest of those guys [on the Leafs] to f...

Other

21 h. ago Heavy Edmonton police presence near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street

The Edmonton Police Service currently have a heavy presence and a large area taped off near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street. Global News has reached out to EPS for more information.

Events

24 h. ago Rainy summer makes for thick rough at 'juicy' Rogers Charity Classic

'The course is still a little moist, but it’s in the best shape it’s ever been, and we’re getting lots of great comments from the golfers,' said Rogers Charity Classic executive director Sean Van Kesteren

Other

25 h. ago Turn down the vroom: Councillor's motion targets noisy vehicles in Edmonton

'We know that noise is directly linked with street racing, dangerous driving and many of these other antisocial behaviours'

Transport

28 h. ago Disaster? Top Oilers prospects almost all trended down or were moved out last year

Fact: Almost all of the Edmonton Oilers’ top prospects trended down or were moved out in the last year. If we look at the Top 20 Oilers prospects — as ranked by the Cult of Hockey panel last summer —  we see that seven of them have been moved out of the organization, eight of […]

Other

28 h. ago Ontario's winter forecast for 2025 has arrived and here's what's in store

As much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news, there are officially less than six weeks left of summer in Ontario, meaning it won't be long before you'll have to ditch your sunglasses for your jackets and snow boots.Although you might be hoping for a smooth transition into a fall and a late start to the snowy season, a long-range winter forecast predicts that the upcoming winter season in Ontario will be anything but stable. According to the newly-released Farmers' Almanac Winter 2025-2026 Extended Weather Forecast, the forthcoming chilly season is set to bring "traditional winter patterns," including deep freezes, snowfalls and powerful storms. Farmer's AlmanacWhile some parts of the country will face dangerous chills and deep freezes, southern Ontario will thankfully experience a bit more variability. Occasional thaws will provide brief periods of relief, although sharp cold snaps will quickly rebound, serving as a remi...

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40 h. ago 'Worst feeling in the world': Have Edmonton Oilers run out of key ingredient to chase Stanley Cup?

Do the Edmonton Oilers have the juice, the motivation, the burning desire to fight through and win the Stanley Cup in 2026? I wonder. I have some doubts. Do you share them? More to the point, do the Oilers themselves doubt? In a 32-team National Hockey League, it takes a lot going right for any […]

Events

45 h. ago Mind the gap: Wheelchair passengers question accessibility of new Mark V SkyTrains

SkyTrain riders using wheelchairs, strollers and other mobility devices say the new Mark V cars leave gaps of as much as five centimetres between platforms and the train floors.

Transport

45 h. ago Shooter kills 3 in Target parking lot in Texas before being captured, police say

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday in the parking lot of a Target store in Texas’ capital, killing at least three people, before stealing two cars during a getaway that ended with police using a Taser to detain him on the other side of the city, authorities said. Austin Police Chief Lisa […]

Events

46 h. ago 'Creeper Hunter' on trial over personal remark about prosecutor

The words blurted out by Jason Nassr during an intense cross-examination were like “a punch to the stomach.” “I know you have a kid named (child’s name),” Nassr, creator of the now-defunct Creeper Hunter TV website, said to the assistant Crown attorney questioning him on Jan. 31, 2023, at an often confrontational trial that ended […]

Other

46 h. ago Nothing like cool LeBreton Flats news for Senators on hot summer day

We've been down this road before between the NCC and the Senators, but the project has never been closer to happening

Other

47 h. ago 'If you think pigeons are neighbourly, you’re wrong': Resident urges tighter rules as Edmonton updates animal bylaw

The city is bringing forward a modernized framework to promote responsible pet ownership, protect animal welfare and enhance public safety.

Other

48 h. ago 'I was balling my eyes out' on podium: Calgary's Abigail Strate soars to first international ski

The 24-year-old, who finished third the previous day, topped a deep field in France to strike gold on the Summer Grand Prix circuit.

Society