27 m. ago Regardless of opponent, Calgary Flames need to win out in playoff race

Honestly, the opponent doesn’t matter. Not anymore. If anyone had glanced at the Calgary Flames’ remaining schedule a few days ago, they probably would have picked out Sunday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks as they easiest game they had left in the chase for a playoff spot. The Sharks are in last place, after […]

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43 m. ago Calgary record stores sell Taylor Swift, Bon Iver vinyl exclusives for Record Store Day

It's not just about the niche artists anymore, with folks lining up to get vinyl exclusives by the mainstream artists

Economics

78 m. ago Calgary Stampede posts record revenues, unexpected black ink in 2024

The Calgary Stampede lassoed record revenues last year, flipping expectations of a $5-million loss into a nearly identical amount of black ink. An all-time best attendance figure of 1.47-million people during the 10-day July hoedown and a better-than-expected performance of the new BMO Centre in the last half of the year garnered $206.4 million for […]

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2 h. ago No Brady Tkachuk, but Ottawa Senators will have Nick Cousins back to face Flyers

Coach Travis Green has some roster decisions to make with three games left in regular season

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2 h. ago Photo essay: It's spring whitewater season again on the Ottawa River

Spring has arrived at Bate Island, and with it, the Ottawa River’s legendary whitewater playground has roared to life. As snowmelt swells the river, waves and standing waves form along the shoreline, drawing hardcore paddling enthusiasts from near and far. Outfitted in neoprene, dry-suits, life jackets and helmets, these experienced surfers and kayakers embrace the […]

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2 h. ago Toronto FC still in search of a win after scoreless draw with Minnesota United

Toronto FC, still looking for its first win of the MLS season, played Minnesota United FC to a scoreless draw Saturday. Minnesota (4-1-3) extended its unbeaten run to seven games since dropping the season opener 1-0 at Los Angeles FC. Toronto is now winless in eight (0-4-4) this season and has gone 0-8-5 in league […]

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4 h. ago Poilievre vows to ease transition for veterans during a stop on home turf

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre returned to the Carleton riding he has represented since 2004 on Saturday for an announcement about measures aimed at easing the transition of military veterans to civilian life. It is the first time Poilievre has made a public appearance in the riding since he launched his 2025 campaign in the community […]

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5 h. ago In Season 2, ‘The Last of Us’ chooses human drama over fungal zombies

This story contains spoilers for the first season of “The Last of Us.” – – – It’s a testament to the unusual terrain “The Last of Us” has carved out that its first season ended on the exact opposite of a cliff-hanger. Ellie (Bella Ramsey), the cocky teenager whom smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) was charged […]

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6 h. ago U.K. lawmakers approve rescue of British Steel in emergency parliamentary session

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break on Saturday to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch. Prime Minister Keir Starmer summoned lawmakers for the unusual Saturday sitting, only the sixth since the Second World War, to back a bill primarily aimed at […]

Events

6 h. ago Cory Stillman to serve as Canadian coach at U18 men’s world hockey championship

CALGARY — Cory Stillman will serve as coach of the Canadian team at the IIHF U18 men’s world championship, Hockey Canada said Saturday. He’ll be joined by associate coach Travis Crickard, assistant coach Mathieu Turcotte and goaltending consultant Dan De Palma at the April 23-May 3 tournament in Frisco and Allen, Texas. Stillman recently finished […]

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8 h. ago Israel cuts off Gaza’s southern city of Rafah and vows to ’vigorously’ expand in the territory

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel announced Saturday it has completed construction of a new security corridor that cuts off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as the military said it would soon expand “vigorously” in most of the small coastal territory. Palestinians were further squeezed into shrinking areas of land. “Soon, […]

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10 h. ago Canucks vs. Minnesota Game Day: One last Wild Saturday night

It's the final Saturday of the Vancouver Canucks' 2024-25 season.

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10 h. ago Canucks vs. Minnesota Game Day: Wild suddenly playing for their playoff lives

It's the final Saturday of the Vancouver Canucks' 2024-25 season.

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10 h. ago Canucks vs. Wild Game Day: Vancouver rookie Ty Mueller to make NHL debut

It's the final Saturday of the Vancouver Canucks' 2024-25 season.

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10 h. ago Ruinée de 800 000 $ par des fraudeurs jusqu'à la mort: le système n'a rien pu faire pour aider sa mère

Une femme déplore l’inaction des gouvernements et des institutions financières depuis le suicide de sa mère, qui envoyait de l’argent à un fraudeur.

Economics

13 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs, Canadiens meet in actual meaningful game

MONTREAL CANADIENS (39-31-9) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (48-26-4) When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet, CBC Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Canadiens +167, Maple Leafs -208 The buzz The Maple Leafs’ lead atop the Atlantic Division was trimmed on Friday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning gained one point in an overtime loss against the Detroit Red […]

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15 h. ago Liberals are already dreaming of a majority — and more seats in Calgary might be key

George Chahal said he thinks he will no longer be the sole Liberal MP in Calgary after the election

Politics

16 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames stay in playoff hunt with vital win over Wild

So you’re saying there’s a chance? Two nights after it had seemed like the Calgary Flames’ playoff chances might have hit the end of the road, they took to the ice against the Minnesota Wild and refused to take the exit ramp. These Flames aren’t ready to give up on reaching the promised land just […]

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19 h. ago Player Grades: Injury eruption as Edmonton Oilers clinch against San Jose Sharks

Ugh. More injuries. At this point in the season, aside from locking down a playoff spot, what matters? Not much. Edmonton clinched a playoff spot with a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. But Mattias Ekholm went out in the first, Zach Hyman in the second. The Grade A shots were 19 for the […]

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20 h. ago Toronto Rock’s slim playoffs hopes go down in flames with loss to Vancouver Warriors

The Vancouver Warriors are heading to the National Lacrosse League playoffs on a mission. The Warriors (10-7) qualified for just its second post-season appearance since relocating from Washington State to British Columbia 11 seasons ago with a 12-10 win over the Toronto Rock at Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Friday. And judging how well they […]

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