97 m. ago Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as one of Africa’s poorer countries grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages — and memories of a vote six years ago that was canceled and a redo ordered because of widespread irregularities. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, a former theology instructor […]

Politics

2 h. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

Events

5 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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5 h. ago Cinq volcans gravis en Bolivie: retour spectaculaire pour François

Retour spectaculaire pour François-Guy Thivierge et son projet de 55 montagnes après le deuil.

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5 h. ago John C. Fremont : un pionnier américain aux racines canadiennes

Celui qu’on surnommait « The pathfinder » (l’éclaireur ou le pionnier) fut une des grandes figures populaires de son temps.

Events

5 h. ago Marin décédé tragiquement il y a près de 13 ans: laissée dans le néant, la famille dénonce le traitement de la GRC

Les proches de François Hébert, ce marin cuisinier décédé tragiquement sur un navire il y a 13 ans, dénoncent un travail «bâclé» de la part de la GRC.

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15 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

Sport

17 h. ago Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens tariffs on China

Trump posted on his social media site that NATO’S commitment to winning the war "has been far less than 100%"

Economics

18 h. ago Which Oilers prospects stood out in rookie Battle of Alberta?

Perhaps the biggest thing that stood out in the game was how much Isaac Howard didn't stand out at all in his inaugural on-ice competition in Oilers threads

Events

19 h. ago Trump Backs New Sanctions When NATO Stops Buying Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if NATO countries do the same.

Events

23 h. ago Conrad Black: Liberal intransigence threatens to pull Canada apart

Separatists are leading the polls in Quebec while Carney continues to sideline Alberta's oil and gas industry, increasing western alienation

Culture

23 h. ago «Je continue la musique pour manger, faire de l'argent et par passion» affirme franchement Michel Pagliaro qui, à 76 ans, ne veut pas entendre le mot retraite

À 76 ans, Michel Pagliaro n’a pas l’intention d’arrêter de faire de la musique ni de monter sur scène.

Economics

26 h. ago German Far Right Seeks Breakthrough in Vote in Merz’s Home State

In the first electoral test for the ruling coalition, the AfD is expected to gain in Germany’s most-populous region.

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28 h. ago Où partir en septembre: 11 destinations à découvrir au Québec

Voici 11 endroits chouchous à travers la province.

Culture

28 h. ago Five Calgary Flames hopefuls who impressed in NextGen victory over Edmonton Oilers

Sam Honzek, Matvei Gridin, Owen Say, Mace’o Phillips and Nathan Brisson impressed for the Flames rookies in Friday’s win in Edmonton.

Culture

28 h. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

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28 h. ago François Legault tente la reconquête de Québec. Bonne chance!

François Legault a choisi de faire de la Capitale-Nationale son terrain de la reconquête. Bonne chance!

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29 h. ago Jack Lang: «Défendre la langue arabe, c’est défendre la démocratie»

Pour l’ex-ministre français, l’arabe est une chance pour son pays et un rempart contre les dérives populistes.

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34 h. ago Défunts non réclamés: ce prêtre célèbre une messe spécialement pour eux ce dimanche

Pour les gens qui meurent isolés ou pauvres, il n’y a souvent pas de cérémonie. Ils aboutissent dans une fosse commune aux allures de terrain vague.

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34 h. ago Il a «trahi la confiance de la société»: un prof indigne écope de 54 mois de pénitencier

Un prof indigne qui avait «trahi la confiance de la société» en abusant d’un jeune devra purger quatre ans et demi de pénitencier.

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