42 m. ago Two men arrested, third sought after 'beloved' mural defaced

Three people have been charged in connection with the defacement early in the year of a “beloved community mural” on an Ottawa Community Housing in Wurtemburg Street in Lowertown. In a release, police said the graffiti attack occurred on the evening of Jan. 16. The damages were noticed the next day and reported to police. […]

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88 m. ago Opinion: Canada’s next government can transform environmental challenges into economic wins

The world needs Canadian natural resources, including its critical minerals and oil and gas. Canada also has some of the highest environmental standards and labour protections globally. This ensures Canadian resources are better for the environment relative to other jurisdictions, such as Venezuela and Iran, which have far fewer protections, while also being vital to […]

Politics

88 m. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Gale & McClelland, Kane Brown at Rogers, and McCauley rink event snow

Tom Gale & Neil McClelland: It’s your last chance to see this pairing of two established and innovative nature oil painters in the new and rebranded Bugera Lamb Fine Art, now downstairs just past the Jasper Avenue bend in the ever-evolving 124 Street gallery landscape. Medicine Hat-born Gale has been painting expressive landscapes for the […]

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2 h. ago Auto tariffs and the federal election: FP video looks at the trade war’s latest

Watch economists, an asset manager and a VP of the EDC on how tariffs will impact the economy and election

Economics

2 h. ago Varcoe: How to turn growing public support for pipelines into action: 'Let's get it done'

Eighty-eight per cent of respondents to a new poll see oil and natural gas as important to Canada's economy

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3 h. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

3 h. ago Saturday's letters: City of Edmonton unprepared for snowstorm

The city knew the storm was coming. They were warning everyone. So why did all the accidents, chaos and traffic snarls happen? Why did my family and grandchildren have to spend two-and-a-half hours getting home on Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive Thursday evening when it would have been a 10-minute ride home? Why? Because no […]

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3 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: Trump’s second trade war twice as costly as his first

And that's before retaliatory tariffs kick in

Economics

3 h. ago Ovechkin à la chasse au record de buts: un gros pincement pour un ancien joueur québécois et ami de Wayne Gretzky

Éric Lacroix se souvient du dernier but de Wayne Gretzky avec les Rangers

Sport

4 h. ago Americans are visiting this Nova Scotia town in droves – some, even want to move there

The number of Americans visiting the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia might remain the same, but their reasons for making the trip appear to be shifting.

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4 h. ago Plenty of Americans are visiting this N.S, town – some, even want to move there

The number of Americans visiting the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia might remain the same, but their reasons for making the trip appear to be shifting.

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5 h. ago Westboro bus crash inquest gives families new hope for justice

The inquest takes place six years after three OC Transpo passengers died — and key questions remain unanswered.

Events

5 h. ago Dropped charges, police overreach: How the ‘Indigo 11’ case fell apart

A large-scale investigation into the Indigo bookstore vandalism, involving more than 70 police officers and 10 nighttime raids, is unlikely to achieve a single criminal conviction.

Events

5 h. ago Duench: The weakest (rail) link — Train to the Ottawa airport a lonely journey

Too many transfers, bad station signage, and diesel engines: No wonder Line 4 has so few riders thus far.

Transport

8 h. ago 'You have to set the tone': Oilers must get nasty protecting their goalie, Hall

This in from Hall of Fame great Chris Pronger, hero of Edmonton’s 2006 run to the Stanley Cup Final, his prescription for how the Oilers should handle anyone who runs an Edmonton goalie, as Mikko Rantanen blasted Stuart Skinner, knocking him out of Wednesday night’s game. Speaking on the Ray & Dregs podcast, Pronger said: […]

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8 h. ago 'If you have to take a suspension, take one': NHL legend says Oilers must better protect goalies

This in from Hall of Fame great Chris Pronger, hero of Edmonton’s 2006 run to the Stanley Cup Final, his prescription for how the Oilers should handle anyone who runs an Edmonton goalie, as Mikko Rantanen blasted Stuart Skinner, knocking him out of Wednesday night’s game. Speaking on the Ray & Dregs podcast, Pronger said: […]

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9 h. ago Vancouver abortion and reproductive health clinic to shut after 35 years

The Elizabeth Bagshaw clinic told Vancouver Coastal Health it'll be closing its doors at the end of June 2025. 

Science

9 h. ago Toronto grocery store permanently closing and you might be able to live there soon

A neighbourhood grocery store is officially preparing to close its doors for good next week, and you might soon be able to live in the space where it's thrived for several years.Silva Groceries Ltd., located at 1921 Davenport Rd., is known for its fresh produce, pantry staples, flowers, and seedlings. The store has been a go-to spot for locals for years, but as the neighbourhood evolves, change is on the horizon, and the building is proposed to be redeveloped into a five-storey mixed-use structure.An application for the development of the building has been submitted to the City and is currently under review. If approved, the 3,000-square-foot building will be transformed into a modern space with 19 residential units and commercial space on the ground floor.The building's design is proposed by Ambient Designs Ltd., the firm behind the stylish Ethica Coffee Roasters building on Sterling Road.The project proposes to include four parking spaces at the rear, which will be acces...

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9 h. ago Iconic art that's been on display at Toronto subway station for decades is moving

For the first time in 47 years, a legendary piece of art that's called Spadina subway station home for decades is set to be displayed at a Toronto museum as part of a larger exhibition celebrating the work of renowned Canadian artist Joyce Wieland. In the mid-1970s, as the TTC was planning to expand its network with nine new subway stops stretching out of the downtown core, it commissioned several artists to create artwork for the upcoming transit stops, including Wieland. Recognized globally as one of the leading Canadian contemporary artists of the 20th century, Wieland's artwork "Barren Ground Caribou" continued the ecological themes in her work. The nostalgic quilt, which consists of layers of cotton fabric stuffed with synthetic batting, has been a fixture at the station's Kendal Avenue entry since it was unveiled in 1978. In 1975, Wieland said that the quilt "expresses aspects of the public's growing awareness of their environment and its preservation,...

Culture

9 h. ago Contemporary French chateau in Toronto hits the market for over $9 million

In 2017, 34 Old English Ln. sold for a little over $3 million with the intention of being completely transformed. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house was one of the original Old English Lane homes and was in need of some major TLC. And gurrrrrllll, 34 Old English Ln. got a makeover!Spanning over 10,000 square feet, 34 Old English Ln. is now a contemporary French chateau with an Indiana limestone facade, architectural details galore and all the modern amenities you could ask for. The dining room. As you drive up to the estate, you're greeted by a circular heated driveway, four-car garage and perfectly manicured landscaping. The foyer. The custom wrought iron doors set the tone for the interior of the house, which is giving chic hotel vibes. The living room and kitchen.The main floor has an open concept layout with soaring 11-foot ceilings and 22-foot ceilings in the Great Room, which has a dramatic fireplace.  The living room. Floor-to-...

Economics