36 m. ago Edmonton Oilers can add, then add some more, by subtracting one key contract

Edmonton is going need more oomph from its forwards to keep winning in the playoffs, more speed, more aggression, more size, more tactical cunning. The Oilers lack the cap space to bring in all those necessary ingredients, and team management has got some making up to do that regard, having made two terrible roster moves […]

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4 h. ago Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala making waves and history in Vancouver

Arjun Nimmala was born in Florida to Indian immigrant parents and is already regarded as one of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

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5 h. ago Victim's kin fume as woman found guilty of manslaughter, not murder

A woman accused of fatally stabbing her friend was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Friday but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter. It was a verdict – coupled with the fact that Koree Dockstater was released on bail to await her sentencing – that left relatives of the victim fuming, with […]

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6 h. ago Pierre Karl Péladeau a tenté d’acheter Transat 5 fois depuis l’automne

Pierre Karl Péladeau a tenté par cinq fois depuis l’automne de mettre la main sur Transat, aux prises avec de graves difficultés financières.

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7 h. ago 'I'm going to surprise my wife': Edmonton man wins $1 million on Lotto 6

“I was happy with the $100,000,” Tran said in the release. “Now, I feel very happy!”

Economics

7 h. ago Edmonton mayor says mature neighbourhoods have plenty of space for density

As the zoning public hearing continues, Edmonton's mayor reaffirms his support for multi-unit projects in mature neighbourhoods.

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8 h. ago Boys and Girls Club gets $20K donation from Canada Life, arena operator

An insurance giant and one of Canada’s largest venue operators have pledged $20,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of London to support summer camps and youth programming that local leaders say can change lives.

Economics

8 h. ago Edmonton's largest school boards welcome provincial action team to tackle aggression and complexity

"We need to see base funding for education in the province move up so that we can support students in the ways that they need to be"

Society

10 h. ago 'Let's go, cowgirls!': Country icon Shania Twain leads Stampede parade

Canadian-born country music superstar Shania Twain said it’s an honour to lead the Stampede parade to kick off the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. “It’s been a dream of mine for a very long time,” said Twain, who is this year’s parade marshal, and will also be performing at the Saddledome Saturday night. “I get […]

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10 h. ago Thames Valley school board loses students, Catholic board gains them. Why?

Enrolment at the Thames Valley District school board is expected to decrease by more than 1,300 students in September while the London District Catholic board is preparing for a surge in new students.

Society

11 h. ago Why you should be shopping at your local farmers market this summer

It takes a little planning — but it's worth the effort

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11 h. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario this weekend: Environment Canada

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of southern Ontario this weekend, with humidex values expected to make it feel like 40 C. The alert issued Friday afternoon says daytime highs between 31 and 33 C can be expected on Saturday and Sunday. It says overnight lows are projected to sit […]

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12 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays just did something not seen since their last World Series in '93

If you haven't started tuning in to the Toronto Blue Jays much yet this season, now might just be the time.In case you missed it, the Blue Jays just wrapped up one of their most iconic regular-season series in recent memory, sweeping the rival New York Yankees in a four-game set at the Rogers Centre.According to Sportsnet Stats, it's actually the first time in the nearly 48-year history of the Jays franchise that they've swept the Yankees in a four-game set. Additionally, the 36 runs scored over the four games are the most in franchise history.Blue Jays 36 runs are their most during a 4-game series in franchise history vs the Yankees#LightsUpLetsGo pic.twitter.com/qOYfzCzLCE— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) July 4, 2025The series win was doubly exciting for the fact that the Jays ended up catching and then surpassing the Yankees for the American East lead.While winning a division (or even just making the playoffs) isn't the ultimate goal for a baseball season, the l...

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13 h. ago Alleged online sex predator faces 48 new charges from Hamilton cops

Hamilton Police have charged an alleged online sexual predator with 48 new charges. On May 16, Bryan Hayward, 36, of Hamilton was charged with 12 offences related to a sexual assault investigation but since that time, more alleged victims have been identified. On Thursday, Hayward was additionally charged with 13 counts of administering noxious substance, […]

Technology

13 h. ago Jets to reintroduce local hockey hero Toews to Winnipeggers Friday

Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion named in 2017 as one of the 100 greatest players in NHL history, will be formally introduced as a Jet at a press conference.

Sport

14 h. ago Homegrown pitcher has London Majors eyeing first place: 'Amazing'

Travis Keys learned a lot from an encouraging first season in the Intercounty Baseball League.

Politics

14 h. ago Breathtaking landmark to replace Toronto's abandoned planetarium

A truly stunning architectural statement, years in the making, is coming to the University of Toronto — though it will come at the cost of a nostalgic landmark.U of T announced in late June that it will be moving forward with a redesigned plan for its 90 Queen's Park Crescent, reintroducing the project with a totally reimagined plan after six years of behind-the-scenes planning.The impressive new building, designed by the New York-based architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, working in collaboration with local firm Architects Alliance, will rise six storeys from the site of Toronto's shuttered McLaughlin Planetarium, which opened in 1968 and was closed unceremoniously in 1995.After 30 years of sitting idle, the planetarium's days are numbered, though while this beloved institution would finally bite the dust to make way for change, the University of Toronto's new project would add an impressive new landmark in place of the mothballed attraction.A jaw-dr...

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15 h. ago Unusual pelican sightings at Fanshawe Lake build buzz among birders

A group of American white pelicans have been turning heads at Fanshawe Lake this summer, drawing interest from local birders and nature lovers who rarely see the species this far south.

Sport

16 h. ago Far from a relic, Hastings Racecourse can thrive with proper support

Rumours of horse racing’s demise are off. Backstretch chief David Milburn says it’s time to choose local jobs over financial fat cats

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17 h. ago Police, province offer new details in acid spill that closed Hwy. 402 lanes

Hwy. 402 reopened Friday following a crash that provincial officials say spilled 100 litres of acid and led to a shutdown along the westbound lanes of the London-area highway. Ontario Provincial Police say it was Wednesday afternoon when a big rig carrying 45,000 litres of monochloroacetic acid was “cut off” by a passenger vehicle on […]

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