2 h. ago Inside the Mike de Jong insurgency — and how he can win as an independent

Vaughn Palmer: With less than two weeks to go, the race in Abbotsford is closer than the Conservative operatives imagined when they froze out de Jong

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2 h. ago Federal election 2025: Edmonton West contenders weigh in on race to April 28

The battle between Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is playing out on doorsteps in the Edmonton-West riding.

Politics

2 h. ago What's going on at YVR? Delays, delays, delays for a third straight day

The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association says a shortage of air traffic controllers is a Canada-wide issue — but particularly acute at Vancouver International Airport

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2 h. ago What's going on at Vancouver International Airport? Delays, delays, delays for a third straight day

The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association says a shortage of air traffic controllers is a Canada-wide issue — but particularly acute at YVR

Society

2 h. ago Grant Fuhr shows support for Edmonton Oilers with a special playoff Pepsi

It’s back to the future but off the ice as former Edmonton Oilers dynasty years goaltender Grant Fuhr backs the team’s playoff run with a new drink promotion. “Getting there is a hard step, but getting back there is a harder step,” said Fuhr. “You realize the grind that goes into it, you realize the […]

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3 h. ago $118K in equipment stolen from Edmonton music store Long & McQuade

Long & McQuade has been in its current southside location for nearly 16 years and dealt with no robberies until the past year, when they were targeted three times.

Economics

4 h. ago Manitoba First Nations share priorities ahead of federal election

As the federal election approaches, Global News is looking deeper into topics that matter to Manitobans. This week we're focusing on First Nations issues.

Politics

5 h. ago Meaningless game still matters as Edmonton Oilers rest up for playoffs

It won’t be official until after the rest of the NHL schedule wraps up Thursday, of course, but Leon Draisaitl is the league’s goal-scoring champion of 2024-25. It would take William Nylander exploding for eight goals against the Detroit Red Wings in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular-season finale to change that, which shows just how […]

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5 h. ago Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Earnings Conference Call

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) will hold a live webcast of its conference call to discuss First Quarter 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. will announce its financial results for this period in a press release to be issued […]

Culture

6 h. ago Police asking public to help solve 2024 south Edmonton arson fire

Edmonton police are asking for the public’s help to solve a 2024 arson fire at a south Edmonton grocery store. Police received calls at 2:38 a.m. on May 27, 2024, about a fire at Hamud Halal Meat and Grocery near 10 Avenue and Knottwood Road East. The fire had already spread to several other businesses […]

Events

6 h. ago Here's when the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs just might be impacting your Easter weekend plans.Toronto finalized its NHL playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators by way of beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Tuesday night en route to an Atlantic Division-clinching win.The Maple Leafs haven't won a whole lot of divisions in their history, with their Atlantic Division crown being just the sixth time in 107 seasons that they've been on top.Toronto has home ice for the series, meaning they'll host at least Game 1 and Game 2, while also potentially hosting Game 5 and Game 7, should the series require them.With the NHL playoffs slated to start this Saturday, April 19, no schedule has been officially released yet for when the 16 teams will begin vying for the Stanley Cup.But as per a few reports, including one from NHL Insider Chris Johnston earlier this week on TSN 1050, the Leafs are expected to start their series this Sunday, April 20.With a short travel distance between the two cities of Toronto and Ott...

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8 h. ago Why cost of living is still the top ballot box issue for gen Z voters

Young Canadians say politicians aren’t doing enough to address their youngest voters' economic and financial fears

Economics

8 h. ago Adam: Health care deserves more attention in this federal election

Yes, tariffs are a huge issue. But if Carney and Poilievre can talk about housing, affordability, crime and free passes for parks, they should have the bandwidth to talk more about health.

Politics

9 h. ago Toronto Taco Bell fans can now make official versions of chain's iconic menu items at home

People in Toronto have been noticing a neon Taco Bell sign glowing in a condo building on Queen St. W., and they were wondering if a new location was opening inside a condo...While Taco Bell isn't setting up shop in a condo building, this fun activation was a teaser for something even more exciting — a new line of Taco Bell at-home products!That's right, Taco Bell Canada's newest at-home meal kits are officially on grocery store shelves nationwide (yes, right now), and they're giving Toronto residents the literal secret sauce to spice up their kitchens with the bold, iconic flavours from Taco Bell restaurants.This new lineup of products includes 12 crave-worthy, customizable offerings, including sauces, seasonings, shells, and more, to help you recreate your favourite menu items at home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobellcanada)Your new grocery store...

Sport

9 h. ago Toronto casino fined $120,000 for not detecting alleged cheating scheme

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to to detect an alleged cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. In March 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals following allegations that two table […]

Economics

9 h. ago Cause, manner of death undetermined after autopsy on body found in Holyrood: Edmonton police

The cause and manner of death are still unclear following an autopsy on the man found dead in a Holyrood parking lot on Sunday, Edmonton police said. Officers responded after 4:15 p.m. to a “suspicious circumstance complaint” at a community hall near 94 Avenue and Holyrood Road, police said in a Tuesday news release. When […]

Events

10 h. ago AGCO issues $120,000 penalty to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for cheat scheme involving two dealers

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a monetary penalty totalling $120,000 against Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (“Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto”) alleging they failed to detect a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. In March […]

Economics

10 h. ago 'A tie that just brings us all together': There may be no other team in Canada that means as much to its city as the Edmonton Oilers

Oilers fans are gearing up for what's hopefully a fourth-straight appearance past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team has developed a cult-like following unlike many others in pro sports.

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10 h. ago Gene Hackman death: Authorities release footage from inside his home

Authorities released records related to the deaths of the couple, including a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last internet searches by Betsy Arakawa.

Events

12 h. ago Some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada

Health Canada has issued alerts for one lot of Laboratoire Riva Inc.’s acetaminophen caplet and six lots of Life Brand’s Timed Release Melatonin pills.

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