2 h. ago Is this finally the goaltender the Edmonton Oilers have long been looking for?

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series begins today. These are the twenty young men in the system right now who are closest to making an impact with the big club. A friendly reminder: Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different […]

Sport

3 h. ago Modi Assails ‘Economic Selfishness’ in Defiance of Trump Tariffs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, pledged policy reform and urged the citizens to design and produce high quality goods at home, in a sweeping Independence Day speech that blasted rising “economic selfishness” in the world.

Economics

7 h. ago Dashcam captures suspected road rage in Surrey in which driver is pepper

Surrey police said that they received a call around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 12 about an incident in which someone had been sprayed with bear or pepper spray.

Transport

7 h. ago Martin: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

Mooney was attempting to manoeuvre his vehicle into a parking spot when he struck Lagoudis, knocking him to the ground before running over him. Thinking he had mounted a snow bank, Mooney then pulled his truck forward, running over Lagoudis a second time

Culture

7 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Driver shot by passenger, crashes vehicle near Downsview Park

Accused, a passenger, allegedly shot driver, vehicle collided with another vehicle travelling in opposite direction

Events

7 h. ago B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hike

Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month's notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.

Events

8 h. ago London police release details of suspect in Old East Village shooting

Investigators believe the suspect left in a white SUV, heading west on York Street, police said.

Events

9 h. ago Accused charged with murder in dismemberment deaths of 2 men: Barrie cops

Robert Ladouceur, 52, facing 19 counts in total, including first- and second-degree murder, Barrie Police say

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9 h. ago Vehicle of interest photos released as OPP investigate fatal motorcycle crash

Police are attempting to identify a black Honda Civic or Accord seen nearby around the time of the July 6 motorcycle crash.

Events

9 h. ago Homicide squad appeals for information in 2016 Surrey murder

At the time, police suggested the fatal shooting of Michael Sandhu was likely a case of mistaken identity

Events

9 h. ago Upgraded charges filed against Minnesota man accused of killing lawmaker, wounding another

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man accused of killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and wounding another while pretending to be a police officer is now facing new and upgraded state charges under a fresh indictment announced Thursday, just a week after he pleaded not guilty in federal court. Vance Boelter now faces two charges […]

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9 h. ago Montage Gold Reports Fatal Accident at Its Koné Project in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSX: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is saddened to report that a Montage colleague passed away yesterday as a result of injuries sustained in an incident that occurred during earthworks activities at the Company’s Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire. The health, safety and welfare of […]

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9 h. ago Woman found dead last August remains unidentified, Winnipeg police say

Winnipeg police are asking the public for help in identifying a woman found dead a year ago at the Manwin Hotel.

Events

10 h. ago Hedge Funds Add Microsoft, Netflix in Position Shuffle: 13F Wrap

Hedge funds added exposure to technology giants including Microsoft Corp. and Netflix Inc. in the second quarter, a stretch that saw an initial surge in volatility due to President Donald Trump’s trade policies but ultimately ended with major benchmarks posting significant gains.

Technology

10 h. ago Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3

Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.

Sport

10 h. ago Edmonton university student brings joy to thousands with Cards for Care initiative

Cards For Care Edmonton, a volunteer-run program, provides homemade cards to health-care facilities as well as seniors' homes as a way of bringing joy to patients and residents.

Society

11 h. ago Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming next week and a crucial policy meeting in September: Which is a bigger problem for the economy right now, stubborn inflation or slower hiring? Weak job gains since April have […]

Economics

11 h. ago 'A Fringe full of stars': Edmonton Fringe festival 2025 returns with a cosmic celebration

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns, celebrating the performers, attendees, and volunteers who make the festival possible. The 44th edition of the Edmonton Fringe runs Aug. 14-24, featuring 221 indoor shows across more than 40 venues. The festival’s opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday at ATB Park on the ATB stage, […]

Culture

11 h. ago Melcor Developments announces second quarter results, declares quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share

EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melcor Developments Ltd. (“Melcor”) (TSX: MRD), an Alberta-based real estate development and asset management company, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The second quarter Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and Condensed Interim Financial Statements are available on our website (www.melcor.ca) under Investors, or […]

Economics

11 h. ago Edmonton police officer charged with assault following 2024 incident

On Thursday, the PSB charged Const. Mohamed Elgendy with one count of assault in relation to the traffic stop incident.

Events