77 m. ago Edmonton homebuyers continue to surge against national trend, province hurries to keep up with demand

With an election imminent and the threat of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump off and on, unlike other markets across Canada Edmonton homebuyers haven’t been deterred from the market. “I think when people are shopping for a home, the first thing that they’re thinking about is, what do I need for my family? […]

Society

1 hour ago ‘Cobra Kai’ star Courtney Henggeler quits Hollywood: ‘We were living off crumbs’

'After 20-plus years of fighting the good fight in the acting business, I hung up my gloves on Friday'

Other

6 h. ago Seven Rare Earth Metals That China Is Weaponizing Against the US

From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

Culture

8 h. ago China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China appointed a new trade negotiator Wednesday in the midst of its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Li Chenggang replaces Wang Shouwen, who participated in negotiations for the 2020 trade deal between the China and the U.S. The world’s two largest economies have been steadily increasing tariffs on […]

Economics

10 h. ago Darnell Nurse dodges a bullet, won't be suspended for any playoff games

Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers dodged a bullet Tuesday night. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety only handed the Oilers defenceman a one-game suspension for his crosscheck on Kings defenceman Quinton Byfield Monday night at Rogers Place. This means Nurse will only have to miss the meaningless final game of the regular season Wednesday […]

Other

13 h. ago Caught on camera: Fight breaks out on West Kelowna golf course

Cell phone video showing two men fighting at a West Kelowna golf course on Monday evening has begun circulating on social media. Police are investigating.

Other

13 h. ago Injured man taken away in ambulance after shooting heard near west end apartment

An alley north of 98 Avenue, near 156 Street, behind the Westside Manor apartment building was blocked off after gunshots were heard in the West Jasper Place neighbourhood.

Society

13 h. ago Suspect dead after police shooting outside west Edmonton apartment building

An alley north of 98 Avenue, near 156 Street, behind the Westside Manor apartment building was blocked off after gunshots were heard in the West Jasper Place neighbourhood.

Events

13 h. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

14 h. ago Which Canadian NHL team has the most to lose heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch, The Province and Vancouver Sun Canucks reporter Patrick Johnston and Postmedia’s Rob Wong debate which of the Jets, Maple Leafs, Oilers and Senators has the most to lose heading into the first round of […]

Other

15 h. ago Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Ice Cube, Kes, Dave Chappelle announce Toronto shows

Hard rock and heavy metal vets Alice Cooper and Judas Priest have joined forces for a Sept. 29 date at Budweiser Stage for their only Canadian date with Corrosion of Conformity opening. Artist presales start Wednesday before tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. at livenation.com. In other concert news: — Ice Cube plays Scotiabank […]

Other

15 h. ago San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture has career cut short by condition also faced by Edmonton Oilers’ Kevin Lowe

With San Jose Sharks’ captain Logan Couture announcing he’s quitting the NHL because of osteitis pubis — the same malady that struck Hall of Fame Edmonton Oilers defenceman Kevin Lowe before the 1987 Canada Cup — it’s a painful, sad ending for the Sharks leader. Couture, whose last NHL game was on Jan. 31, 2024, […]

Transport

16 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back. Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a video this week, is urging the two million Canadians who visited last year to look past U.S. President Donald Trump and return to […]

Politics

16 h. ago EPS issues warning about released sexual offender living in Edmonton

Edmonton police are warning citizens about a recently released sex offender in Edmonton who they believe will commit another sexual offence. In a Tuesday news release, the Edmonton Police Service said that convicted sex offender Robert Edward Ventress, 55, is to be released from jail after completing a sentence for failing to comply with a […]

Other

16 h. ago 10/3: Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates

With less than two weeks left to go until election day, party leaders are gearing up for back to back debates this week.

Politics

17 h. ago 'Ready to roll': Avalanche of injuries no worry for Oilers and McDavid ahead of NHL playoffs

'I don't like this whole notion that we're the walking wounded here.'

Other

17 h. ago Oilers opening on the road isn't ideal, but it isn't a death sentence

It became official Monday night when the Oilers kept their top players off the ice in a 5-0 loss to Los Angeles and handed over second place to the Kings.

Events

17 h. ago OPINION: Homebuilding in Canada stalls despite population explosion

In many parts of Canada, the housing affordability crisis continues with no end in sight. And many Canadians priced out of the housing market or struggling to afford rent increases are left wondering how much longer this will continue.  Simply put, too few housing units are being built for the country’s rapidly growing population, which […]

Events

17 h. ago Braid: UCP whistleblower Peter Guthrie spends his days in lonely silence

'This is not about where you are on the political spectrum, left or right. This is about doing the right thing'

Other

17 h. ago Police investigating after body found near south Edmonton park: EPS

Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after finding a dead body on Sunday afternoon outside of a community hall in southeast Edmonton. Officers responded at 4:18 p.m. to a complaint at a community hall near 94 Avenune and Holyrood Road in southeast Edmonton, EPS said in a Monday news release. When they arrived, they […]

Economics