13 h. ago Ronald S. Billingsley Jr.: Fighting for the people left behind

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  In a world of polished candidates with tightly managed images, Ronald offers something radically different: honesty. I’m not here to pretend to be perfect. I am a suspended lawyer — facing possible disbarment. I live with mental illness. I’ve battled addiction […]

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65 h. ago Two dead, one injured in collision between farm tractor, truck in Ontario

OPP are investigating after a fatal crash on Oct 3., left two people dead, and another driver injured in a collision between a pickup truck and farm tractor.

Events

8 d. ago Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4, wounds at least 10

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault. This is the first major bombardment since an air attack on Ukraine’s capital left at least 21 people dead last month. Kyiv bears the brunt of the […]

Events

1 week ago Haitian official says country at war with gangs, asks world for help

Violence in Caribbean country left more than 3,100 people dead, 1,189 injured from January to June

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1 week ago Southwestern Ontario boy, 14, hasn't been seen for several days: Police

Ontario Provincial Police on Tuesday were seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy who hadn’t been seen for several days. Police said the 14-year-old, identified only as Frank (Franz), left his home in Vienna, a small village of about 750 people in Elgin County, last Friday around 5 p.m., and is believed to have […]

Events

2 w. ago Opinion: Putting public safety first: Okanagan mayors call for justice reform

Opinion: Communities across B.C. are grappling with chronic offenders cycling through a justice system that is stretched beyond capacity, while the most vulnerable people are left on our streets

Society

3 w. ago New Fortress Energy Advisers Prepare for Confidential Debt Talks

Advisers to various groups of New Fortress Energy Inc. creditors have signed non-disclosure agreements with the liquefied natural gas company as it begins restructuring talks after prolonged project delays have left it struggling to cover debt costs, according to people familiar with the situation.

Economics

3 w. ago Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence

Kathmandu (AFP) — Nepal’s president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames. The Himalayan nation of 30 million people was plunged into chaos this week after security forces tried to crush rallies by young […]

Politics

3 w. ago Varcoe: 'People listened' – Oilpatch leaders sit down with Liberal MPs ahead of first look at major projects list

'I went into that meeting anxious ... It's an unknown environment and I was treated really well, really thoughtfully, and people listened. And I left feeling light. I left feeling good'

Politics