2 h. ago The critical things that tipped the balance (yet again) for the Edmonton Oilers over L.A.

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced. For the fourth time in four opportunities the Oilers stared into the eyes of the L.A. Kings and ultimately vanquished them at each opportunity. This was supposed to be the best Kings team Edmonton had faced yet. Most of the prediction class picked L.A. to triumph. So, what happened? Here […]

Economics

4 h. ago This Ontario wellness retreat has you staying in a tiny box in the middle of the woods

This secluded wellness retreat in Ontario is perhaps the most serene way to reconnect with nature without sacrificing on luxury.Wellness may be the buzzword to end all buzzwords in 2025, being co-opted by everything from luxury clubs offering some seriously Cronenbergian-sounding services to cold plunge camps that encourage you to take a dip in frozen lakes, but it's not without reason.In 2025, when the world seems to be careening ever deeper into utter chaos, the notion that there are concrete steps (that can come in varying degrees of scientific complexity) we can take to support our own — say it with me — wellness, is a comfort.It's a small way to feel in control of an otherwise out-of-control period in human history.But that's not why I called you here. I only bring it up because Garth and Rebecca Bigelow, who own Muskoka-based vacation rental venture Unique Stays, have found a similar sense of peace in the whole 'wellness' thing, a...

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6 h. ago Blue Jays suddenly on a roll, winning third in a row to reach .500

Late-game drama has characterized the Blue Jays during their current homestand. The more drama, it seems, the better the chances of adding to the team’s win column. The momentum built from two comeback wins over the Boston Red Sox when the long ball became part of Toronto’s DNA would carry over into Friday’s series opener […]

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8 h. ago Cuomo Holds $3 Million of Undisclosed Options in Nuclear Startup

Former New York Governor  Andrew Cuomo has $3 million in options to a shoestring nuclear startup that he failed to disclose to an ethics board as he mounts a comeback bid to be the mayor of New York City.

Economics

10 h. ago Gangs, jerry cans and a Grey Cup ring: undercover cop testifies in trial of alleged Alberta Avenue arsonist

An undercover police officer who cozied up to an alleged serial arsonist says the accused took him on a tour of houses he burned while regaling him with stories about life on the street. Darcy Willier is in the midst of a Court of King’s Bench trial on a 16-count indictment alleging he set fire […]

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11 h. ago OPINION: The last digital spike: building Canada’s national cybersecurity strategy

As the 19th-century railway united Canada with steel, today's leaders must forge a national cybersecurity strategy to protect and connect the country in the digital age

Society

11 h. ago In Calgary courts: Prosecution says money launderer Talal Fouani may have attempted to flee country

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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11 h. ago 'No mow May' campaign encourages waiting a month before mowing. But how helpful is it?

While it has a catchy slogan and appeals to one's sense of laziness, No Mow May has mixed reactions

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12 h. ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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12 h. ago Toronto FC kicks off busy May schedule without injured captain Jonathan Osorio

Toronto FC will be without captain Jonathan Osorio for at least a couple of weeks during a busy May schedule that could have a lot to say on whether the struggling MLS club can sort out its season. Osorio joined TFC’s list of walking wounded Wednesday when he suffered a partially dislocated shoulder, falling awkwardly […]

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12 h. ago Calgary's Ujamaa Grandma yarn sale begins today, continues through weekend

Annual sale raises $140,000 for families in Africa that are struggling

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12 h. ago Calgary's Ujamaa Grandmas yarn sale begins today, continues through weekend

Annual sale raises $140,000 for families in Africa that are struggling

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13 h. ago Jack Eichel, Anze Kopitar and Brayden Point named Lady Byng finalists

Forwards Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights, Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings and Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the finalists Friday for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. The award is presented annually to the player who exhibits sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of play. Voting […]

Sport

13 h. ago Oilers’ offence firing on all cylinders heading into series against Golden Knights

The teams last met in the post-season in 2023 when the Knights eliminated the Oilers in six games in the second round en route to winning the Stanley Cup.

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13 h. ago Prince Harry wants to reconcile with Royal Family, says he’s ‘forgiven’ them

'Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has,' Prince Harry said in a BBC News interview, referencing King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.

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13 h. ago Ed Leavens on building a cybersecurity platform that hides data in plain sight

From payment card protection to privacy at scale, Data Stealth’s modular platform makes sensitive data vanish, before hackers can ever find it

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13 h. ago 'I need a hug': L.A. Kings country struggles to make sense of Oilers comeback

There were no shortage of amazing moments for the Edmonton Oilers in their astonishing comeback 4-2 series win over the Los Angeles Kings. It’s almost like Edmonton has a guy or two up there with the Hockey Gords bringing the puck luck. A few key moments? Calvin Pickard takes the starter’s net in Game 3. […]

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14 h. ago From rusty, limping mess to series winners, Edmonton Oilers are back

That was big. How big? We won’t fully understand that part until later because we don’t know how good this run of theirs is going to get. But we do know how bad it would have been if the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round. After giving up 12 goals in the first […]

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16 h. ago Calvin Pickard comes off bench to help Oilers reach 2nd round of playoffs

Calvin Pickard got into 23 games with the Oilers in 2023-24, but his 31 starts this season were the most since his last season with Colorado.

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17 h. ago Edmonton Oilers depth players came up big in series win with Connor Brown leading the way

“Overcoming things like that help you in these big moments. I’m having fun, providing some offence. I’m back to my old self"

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