85 m. ago UK police arrest several Iranian men across country in alleged attack plot

Police said they are searching several properties in London, the Manchester area of northwest England and Swindon in western England. Suspects are being interrogated as well.

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4 h. ago Money launderer Talal Fouani denies he attempted to flee country

Calgary businessman Talal Fouani said Sunday he has not attempted to flee the country and is committed to resolving his criminal charge of laundering crime proceeds. In a text to Postmedia, Fouani said suggestions he tried to leave Canada two weeks ago are false and he wants to clear his name. Crown prosecutor Shelley Tkatch […]

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4 h. ago The Bookless Club: How did you scramble some money together as a kid?

There’s something about warm weather that spawns a mercantile impulse in children.

Society

4 h. ago Albertans disillusioned with Confederation rally for separation in Edmonton

'I'm literally crushed that we'll never be represented in this country'

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22 h. ago Who is Greg Abel, the Canadian executive picked to be successor to Warren Buffett?

OMAHA, Neb. — When Warren Buffett announced at his annual shareholder meeting Saturday that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, he elevated a low-key 62-year-old Canadian executive named Greg Abel who has long been one of his top lieutenants. For the past seven years, Abel has […]

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24 h. ago Ottawa Charge heading to playoffs with OT win over Toronto Sceptres

The Ottawa Charge would not be denied.  Not a second year in a row and certainly not a second year in a row by the same team.  Needing a win of any kind to advance to the PWHL playoffs for the first time in two years, the Charge got a goal from Katerina Mrazova 2:08 […]

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26 h. ago Seasonique birth control recalled in Canada over missing pills

Health Canada is warning the public after one lot of Seasonique birth control pills was recalled across the country due to a packaging error that left two pills missing.

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28 h. ago A family and a festival: How Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

Documents, interviews and social media show the family was wracked by Alexander Lo's killing, financial battles, what Adam Lo called a suicide attempt by their mother,

Culture

28 h. ago Russian drone attack wounds 47 in Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, wounded 47 people, officials said, and prompted another appeal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for more decisive support from the country’s allies. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said drones hit 12 locations across the city late Friday. Residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and vehicles were […]

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39 h. ago Alberta Theatre Projects say 'significant funds' stolen in fraud attack

An investigation is ongoing with ATP's financial institution and the Calgary police to assess how much money was stolen

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44 h. ago Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the state’s existing tax on hotel rooms, […]

Society

47 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

47 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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47 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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49 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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50 h. ago WARMINGTON: Man murdered outside Mandarin ‘known’ to cops as Hells Angel affiliated

While Craig McIlquham was charged in an OPP biker bust in 2018, the illegal gaming and money laundering counts were dropped

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54 h. ago SHAPIRO: Guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty may hinge on a force of arms

Russia’s war to conquer Ukraine has been raging since February 2022. At first, the Russian offensive seemed fated for success. Russian troops came within a few kilometres of Kyiv and Western powers offered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exit from the country. Zelenskyy refused; Ukrainian forces proceeded to hold off and reverse the Russian offensive. Within a […]

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54 h. ago Trump Team Has Prepped Options for Pressuring Russia to End War

US officials have prepared a set of options for President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, as President Vladimir Putin drags his feet over attempts to end the war in Ukraine.

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56 h. ago Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and assault charges

LONDON (AP) — Actor-comedian Russell Brand was granted conditional bail by a London court on Friday after appearing to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women. Brand, 49, did not enter a plea. He previously denied the allegations made against him. He was swarmed by photographers as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ […]

Economics

65 h. ago Ottawa Senators suffer heartbreaking series loss in Battle of Ontario

The Battle of Ontario had a heartbreaking finish for the Ottawa Senators. The Senators came up short in their attempt to write a storybook ending in the first playoff series against their provincial rivals in 21 years. Trying to become only the fifth team in National Hockey League history to erase a 3-0 deficit in […]

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