28 m. ago 'The best thing for the Oilers': NHL insider with surprising spin on injuries

This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, who recently spent a few days in Edmonton, his surprisingly positive spin on the Edmonton Oilers’ injury situation. On his 32 Thoughts podcast this Friday, Friedman said Leon Draisaitl might be back playing Saturday night, with McDavid a little longer. “You know, the one thing I […]

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82 m. ago Major Edmonton roads reopen amid central Alberta snow event, road conditions still poor: police

Shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday, the Edmonton Police Service said it had reopened Whitemud Drive in both directions.

Politics

86 m. ago Opinion: How Edmonton's Quarters LRT station inspires — and disappoints

On the morning of March 21, the sunshine in Edmonton was particularly bright, the sky high and clear, with white clouds drifting lazily by, as if a painting were unfolding above the city. I boarded the Valley Line LRT, weaving through the streets and alleys of this city, the scenery along the way as familiar […]

Culture

2 h. ago City plans to shut down road allowances, putting floating boat rental business at risk of closure

The city says the road redesignation was requested by TransAlta, which draws water from the reservoir to power the Bearspaw dam. TransAlta says the marina business is operating illegitimately.

Economics

2 h. ago Bearspaw Marina, recreational boat rentals near Calgary at risk of closure

The city says the road redesignation was requested by TransAlta, which draws water from the reservoir to power the Bearspaw dam. TransAlta says the marina business is operating illegitimately

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3 h. ago Toronto city councillors to make $170K after approving 24% pay bump

For the first time in 19 years, the annual salary to be a Toronto city councillor is going up significantly after council voted Thursday in favour of a pay raise.

Economics

3 h. ago Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation late Thursday that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces […]

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3 h. ago Anaergia to Supply Anaerobic Digestion System to City of Fermo, Italy

Anaergia’s solutions convert municipal organic waste into compressed natural gas TREVIGLIO, Italy & BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG) (OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., and its joint venture partner, Edil Alta S.r.l , a leading Italian construction company, have received a formal notice from the City of Fermo, […]

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4 h. ago Edmonton weather: Roadways reopen while heavy snowfall continues

A look at Friday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s -9 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 11 km/h winds out of the southwest. The wet and slushy snowfall continues on this gloomy Friday morning. Unsurprisingly, Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Edmonton area, saying we should expect up to […]

Transport

4 h. ago Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization — but neither side would disclose the location. The event wasn’t to be livestreamed, and it wasn’t clear when Albertans would learn what Smith said on their behalf, as she was […]

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4 h. ago Toronto hydro worker fatally injured while working on electrical vault: officials

A Toronto Hydro worker died Friday morning after he was injured inside an electrical vault along the city's harbourfront, officials said. 

Society

4 h. ago One lane reopened after collision west of Canmore closed eastbound lanes of Trans

A Friday morning vehicle collision west of Canmore resulted in the temporary closure of the eastbound lanes of Highway 1. RCMP responded to the collision, saying at least two vehicles were involved. Traffic was being turned around at the Banff gates Friday morning, with one lane of the highway reopened around 9:30 a.m. The Town […]

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4 h. ago Wintry weather hits much of Canada, Edmonton area sees poor road conditions

The RCMP in the Edmonton area issued an overnight warning, advising the public to stay off the roads unless travel is necessary.

Transport

5 h. ago Companies now offering free therapy for Canadians stressing about Trump

It has been a tumultuous time for Canadians amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis that has been exacerbated by the tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.New data from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) suggests that nearly half (42 per cent) of Canadians are experiencing heightened anxiety, citing the Trump tariffs as one of the main triggers.According to the report, in 2024, there was a declining trend in the number of Canadians reporting negative mental health impacts due to economic conditions.However, the beginning of 2025 marked a sharp spike, with 42 per cent reporting the economic downturn is "negatively affecting" their mental health and 39 per cent of Canadians worried that they won't be able to pay their bills."Our data confirms that today's political and economic climate is fueling widespread stress and anxiety," said Akela Peoples, CEO of MHRC. "Failing to address the mental health toll of this instability could have long-term consequen...

Economics

5 h. ago All the ways Canadians can vote in the upcoming federal election

Voting season is about to kick off after Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election in Canada.On Sunday, Governor General Mary Simon agreed with Carney's request to dissolve parliament and call an election amid heightened tensions with the United States.The election in Canada will take place on Monday, April 28. With Canadians heading to the polling stations soon, here are all of the ways you can vote.Vote on election day in CanadaCanadians can vote on April 28 at their assigned polling station. You can register to vote in advance or at the polls.One way to register in advance is by checking "yes" to the question in the Elections Canada section in your Canada Revenue Agency tax return.The second way is to register online using the Online Voter Registration Service. You'll be asked to include your name, address, date of birth, and gender. The site also allows you to check if you're already registered and allows you to update your address.Once registered, keep an eye ou...

Politics

5 h. ago Discover the joys of walking, and your city, on treks in and around Calgary

Don’t get me wrong, I own a car, but I’d rather be on foot or bike. It just makes me happy. Walking or biking through cities and the urban wilds keeps me sane, I like to say. Over time, this love of self-propelled exploring turned into something more – a career, a lifestyle, even an […]

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6 h. ago Edmonton blazes ahead with bold redevelopment of Exhibition Lands and old Coliseum site

“It’s important for this neighbourhood to maintain its sense of history, that it’s a place of gathering.” This is Part Five of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Sport

6 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: GOBfest, Expanse 2025 and Trashed Ambulance

GOBfest: Listen up, meeple! This family-friendly annual boardgame-lovers fest is back, a chance to sample games of every taxonomy, including strategy, co-operative, single-player, physical and dexterity, word and party games. There are tournaments, a Sunday flea market, prototype alley and open gaming from the convention library of 200-plus games — really just a sweet chance to […]

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6 h. ago Wintery conditions hitting much of Canada, commuter chaos and power outages possible

A long line of weather warnings stretches from the Edmonton area eastward to the shores of Lake Ontario. Environment Canada says the bulk of the notices are made up of snowfall warnings, until you reach Southern Ontario, where they turn into freezing rain warnings. The snowfall forecast calls for accumulations of up to 30 centimetres […]

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8 h. ago European Medicines Agency (EMA) Validates Henlius and Organon Filing for Perjeta® (pertuzumab) Biosimilar Candidate HLX11

SHANGHAI, China & JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (2696.HK) and Organon (NYSE: OGN) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the marketing authorization application (MAA) for HLX11, an investigational biosimilar of Perjeta® (pertuzumab). Pertuzumab has been approved in various countries and regions in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for […]

Economics