5 h. ago Can Edmonton Oilers find ever elusive 2.5% solution in their bottom

The goal of National Hockey League scouts, player development departments, and minor league coaches is to identify, acquire and development future NHL players, in particular players who can become part of their team’s Core 12, the top seven forwards, four d-men and goalie who make up the spine of any team. If a team drafts […]

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5 h. ago US Firm Achieves Second Thorium Breakthrough at Idaho National Lab’s Reactor

CCTE’s first-of-its-kind, thorium-based fuel continues to surpass burnup records, paving the way for safer and more sustainable nuclear power The glowing blue core of the Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory. CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) announces the second major milestone for its patented Advanced Nuclear Energy for […]

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11 h. ago Nuclear Fuels Shareholders Approve Arrangement with Premier American Uranium

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuclear Fuels Inc. (“Nuclear Fuels” or the “Company”) (CSE: NF, OTCQX: NFUNF) and Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR, OTCQB: PAUIF) are pleased to announce the voting results of the special meeting of shareholders of Nuclear Fuels (“Nuclear Fuels Shareholders”) held […]

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12 h. ago 'Would we be in a safer community?': Edmonton moves forward on affordable and supportive housing amid public debate

"These are private, barrier-free homes, staffed 24 hours a day by trained health care professionals, licensed practical nurses, healthcare aides"

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13 h. ago Opinion: Why Canada’s increased defence spending matters in B.C.

Tom Codrington: There is no untouched utopia that we can escape to and pull up the hatch — we are all far too interconnected for that. B.C., with its vital shipping routes and world-leading innovation is far from immune

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15 h. ago Edmonton police shoot man after domestic call involving 'edged' weapons: ASIRT investigating

The 42-year-old male suspect was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

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15 h. ago 'Insane': Edmonton police shoot man after domestic call involving edged weapons — ASIRT investigating

The 42-year-old male suspect was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

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15 h. ago Case closed on mysterious death of Edmonton woman in Honolulu

On Feb. 10, 2025, just before midnight, an 87-year-old male reported that his fiancée left their apartment about 8 p.m. and had not returned, the Honolulu Police Department said

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15 h. ago Jewish visitor to Halifax confronted with ‘Heil, heil, heil’ at Palestinian rally

The Montreal lawyer has filed a hate crime complaint after he and his wife, both Jewish, were confronted by a protester

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16 h. ago Canada's Wonderland guests shocked by steep $60 pizza prices

Guests at Canada's Wonderland are raising concerns about the exorbitant food prices inside the amusement park after a video highlighting an extra-large pizza for a mind-boggling $60 sparked widespread backlash online. The TikTok, posted by user MJ, shows a menu at a Pizza Pizza location inside the amusement park, where a 16-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza is listed for $54.99 to $55.99 (more than $63 after tax)."How did we get here? I don't know if this is like, inflation times five, but I was flabbergasted when I saw this last weekend," MJ said in the video, which has since amassed over 240,000 views and more than 600 comments. "I honestly thought this was gonna be like, $30, $35 for like a whole cheese pizza... Who's spending $60 on cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza? Are people actually buying this?" they continued.@myplantalbum Give me your tips on how to buy food at Wonderland 😂 #canadaswonderland ♬ original sound - MJ 🪴🇵🇭The...

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16 h. ago U.S. human rights reports criticize NATO allies, minimize some abuses

The reports, which cover 2024 before U.S. President Donald Trump took office, reflect his administration’s focus on free speech and restricting access to abortion.

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17 h. ago ConvergX® and GreyLevel Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Cross

Driving commercialization from Canada’s Industrial Heartland to the Arctic — Delivering Impact Across Canada to the NATO Allies and Partner Nations WHITEHORSE, YUKON & CALGARY, ALBERTA, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConvergX®, a global cross-sector business congress and integrator connecting defence, aerospace, energy, and technology industries to accelerate cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and market access […]

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18 h. ago Anger after Toronto film festival pulls invite for October 7 documentary, citing legal concerns, other ‘known risks’

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, directed by Canada's Barry Avrich, tells of a retired Israeli general who saved his son's family during the October 7 attacks

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21 h. ago B.C. billionaire wanting Hudson’s Bay leases says landlord concerns are ‘misguided’

TORONTO — A B.C. billionaire who wants to buy some Hudson’s Bay leases says landlord claims that she won’t be able to run a successful business in their spaces are “misguided.” In new court documents filed overnight Wednesday, Ruby Liu says she is prepared to do what is necessary to make her venture successful and […]

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22 h. ago Keeping Edmonton moving: How the city plans to improve snow clearing and sidewalk repairs

For many Edmontonians, navigating the city’s sidewalks during winter is a daily challenge that often goes unseen. Imagine waking up not knowing whether the path to your bus stop or local store will be clear of snow and ice, forcing you to mentally prepare for obstacles that most people never consider. This is a reality […]

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27 h. ago Canadian news publishers, experts raise alarm over Google search AI summaries

OTTAWA — News publishers say the AI-generated summaries that now top many Google search results are cutting into their online traffic — and experts are still flagging concerns about the summaries’ accuracy as they warn the internet itself is being reshaped. When Google rolled out its AI Overview feature last year, its mistakes — including […]

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27 h. ago Maintenance cost for Victims of Communism memorial jumps to $1 million

The lifetime maintenance budget was supposed to be around $250,000, but that is now $1 million, National Capital Commission documents show.

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28 h. ago Stocks Hit Record, Wall Street Fear Gauge Sinks: Markets Wrap

Stocks climbed to a record as an in-line US inflation reading eased price concerns and bolstered bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September.

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29 h. ago This fresh face on the Edmonton Oilers' Top Prospects list will attempt to buck long NHL odds

We will kick off our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series where we typically do, which is at the bottom. Today, I will cover all the forwards ranked 34-21. Tomorrow, David Staples will do the Defencemen and Goaltenders in that same range. Then, we will go from #20 to #1 between now and training camp. Who […]

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34 h. ago Israel rejects UN allegations its forces have sexually abused detained Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS — The UN chief warned Israel that the United Nations has “credible information” of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians, which Israel’s UN ambassador dismissed as “baseless accusations.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a letter to Ambassador Danny Danon that he is “gravely concerned” about reported violations against […]

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