4 h. ago Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as one of Africa’s poorer countries grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages — and memories of a vote six years ago that was canceled and a redo ordered because of widespread irregularities. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, a former theology instructor […]

Politics

5 h. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

Events

8 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

Economics

8 h. ago Ontario Provincial Park will soon be covered in gorgeous fall colours you need to see

We may be at the tail end of summer, but you can see the first signs of fall colours poking their way through the foliage everywhere in Ontario, and Killarney Provincial Park is no different.Nestled in the La Cloche Mountains on Georgian Bay, Killarney Provincial Park boasts 645 square kilometres of vast wilderness ready for you to explore. The fall colours completely swallow the surrounding forests by early October, a mix of rusty and fiery reds, bright oranges, and warm amber hues.There are so many things to do in and around the park that you can easily make Killarney Provincial Park a fall road trip destination, but if you're strictly interested in the fall foliage, then there are two points of interest you want to check out while you're there: Granite Ridge Trail and Cranberry Bog Trail.These two trails are popular stops for those looking for picturesque views and a surefire opportunity to catch the fall colours at their best. For a less crowded optio...

Other

8 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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17 h. ago Vancouver Canucks hosting free live stream of prospects game tonight in Everett

There's no play-by-play call to go with the game between the Canucks' up and comers and the Seattle Kraken youngsters that starts at 6 p.m.

Other

17 h. ago Concert review: Morgan Wallen finds God's country in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium

It was a sweltering September evening before Wallen took the stage, which produced the sweatiest mullets this side of a Billy Ray Cyrus lookalike concert in Yuma

Sport

18 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

Sport

21 h. ago Five Edmonton mayoral candidates square off in Friday night debate

On a night where four candidates hammered away at the status quo, Andrew Knack took a risk by suggesting council needs to pay for things

Other

21 h. ago Which Oilers prospects stood out in rookie Battle of Alberta?

Perhaps the biggest thing that stood out in the game was how much Isaac Howard didn't stand out at all in his inaugural on-ice competition in Oilers threads

Events

24 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Fate of programs like CSC true a barometer of Carney's budget

I’m sure you’re all super impressed by the work being done in your communities by the legions of young volunteers working for the Canada Service Corps. What!? You say you’ve never heard of the Canada Service Corps (CSC)? Welcome to the club. Almost no Canadian has heard of it, even though the program has blown […]

Events

26 h. ago Saturday's letters: Don't follow U.S. on COVID vaccine policy

I received an email from Minister LaGrange notifying me of the protocol for receiving COVID vaccines. This decision is shortsighted as there will not be sufficient hospital capacity for those that will need hospitalization as a result of contracting the virus. What Minister LaGrange has not considered are the higher costs to the medical system […]

Events

29 h. ago German Far Right Seeks Breakthrough in Vote in Merz’s Home State

In the first electoral test for the ruling coalition, the AfD is expected to gain in Germany’s most-populous region.

Other

31 h. ago Five Calgary Flames hopefuls who impressed in NextGen victory over Edmonton Oilers

Sam Honzek, Matvei Gridin, Owen Say, Mace’o Phillips and Nathan Brisson impressed for the Flames rookies in Friday’s win in Edmonton.

Culture

31 h. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

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32 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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32 h. ago PME inc.: une entreprise de Sherbrooke fournit des véhicules électriques... à Tesla!

Une petite entreprise sherbrookoise est la seule compagnie au monde qui peut se vanter de vendre des véhicules électriques à Tesla.

Society

35 h. ago Edmonton residents question police response to crash near Forest Heights school

Witnesses allege the driver was speeding several times over the limit in a school zone when the crash happened Tuesday night in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.

Events

36 h. ago NATO to bolster defence on eastern borders after Russia’s drone incursion into Poland

The announcement comes as Russia and its key ally Belarus started major joint military drills on Friday, putting NATO's eastern flank on high alert

Events

36 h. ago Bruno Marchand invite ses partisans à «regarder vers l’avenir»

Le maire sortant de Québec, Bruno Marchand, a lancé sa campagne électorale vendredi soir devant 475 militants et sympathisants de son parti.

Culture