6 h. ago Gretzky the ‘free agent’. Why did Donald Trump refer to the retired Canadian hockey star that way?

Trump posted that he doesn't want Canadians to turn against Gretzky due to their friendship

Sport

7 h. ago Carney’s use of a famous Quebec slogan sparks claims of ‘appropriation’

Bloc Québécois Leader is accusing the federal liberals of "appropriation" for using a flagship slogan of the province's Quiet Revolution

Transport

7 h. ago Donald Trump weirdly gushes over Wayne Gretzky and suggests he get into politics

Donald Trump is once again suggesting that Wayne Gretzky enter a new arena — the political one.On Wednesday night, the American president took to Truth Social to share thoughts about the Hall of Fame hockey player, who has closely associated himself with Trump in recent months."Wayne Gretzky is a fantastic guy! They call him 'The Great One,' and he is. He could run for any political office in Canada, and win," Trump wrote on Truth Social."Wayne is my friend, and he wants to make me happy, and is therefore somewhat 'low key' about Canada remaining a separate country rather than becoming a cherished and beautiful 51st state, paying much lower taxes, a free and powerful military, NO TARIFFS and having a booming economy."Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last few months. On election night in November, he was at Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida. In December, Trump suggested Gretzky should run for prime minister, and...

Politics

9 h. ago Statue of women’s rights pioneer Emily Murphy stolen from Edmonton park

Emily Murphy was Alberta's first female judge and one of the so-called Famous Five women behind the 1929 Persons Case.

Other

9 h. ago Bombardier Celebrates Milestone Challenger 3500 Aircraft Delivery, the 1,000th Bombardier Super

The milestone delivery took place with customer JM Family Entreprises, who received the ceremonial key to their aircraft at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery centre More than 700 Bombardier employees and invitees gathered to celebrate this milestone, emphasizing the exceptional talent and expertise that contributed to the historic success of Bombardier’s line of super-midsize aircraft The Challenger […]

Events

9 h. ago Michael J. Fox to make rare appearance at Calgary Expo in April to celebrate 40th anniversary of Back to the Future

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox is scheduled to make a rare appearance at Calgary Expo this year as part of a panel dedicated to the Back to the Future franchise on the 40th anniversary of the first 1985 film. The Edmonton-born retired actor and activist, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, is only making four appearances […]

Culture

9 h. ago Classical music: Favourites join new artists among spring concerts

March is very much one of the busier months in the classical music calendar with lots of strong programming, favourite artists

Culture

12 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto and people are losing it

Let's keep this Short n' Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto next fall!After a sold-out stint at the Scotiabank Arena in September 2024, the pint-sized popstar has just announced that she's circling back on her Short n' Sweet tour, and will be visiting Toronto once again this fall, leaving plenty of fans begging Ticketmaster to "Please Please Please" let them get tickets this time.The tour, based on hits from Carpenter's most recent album, originally kicked off in September of 2024, and culminated with a three-night stint in Los Angeles back in November. So excited to announce an additional leg of the Short n’ Sweet Tour — coming back to a few select cities this fall! New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto and Pittsburgh (for taxes🤍)with special guests @oliviadeano, @ravynlenae & @ambermarkOnce again — make sure to head… pic.twitter.com/iYyCPyrmIw— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) February 27...

Transport

13 h. ago George Clooney blames media for hiding Biden’s mental decline

Oscar winner opens up on decision to turn on former president

Politics

15 h. ago Le Canadien DOIT gagner contre Celebrini et les Sharks ce soir

Il accueille la pire équipe de la LNH.

Events

15 h. ago Parker: Architectural firm DIALOG marks 65 years of building a better Calgary

Under the DIALOG name, the firm has completed some exciting major projects

Economics

17 h. ago Woodstock: Bustling Friendly City strives to manage booming growth

Years ago, Woodstock was known more for dairy farms than auto-making. Now, it's one of Ontario's fastest-growing cities, home to 50,000+

Economics

17 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Wife leaves marriage to seek love and affection overseas

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for more than 20 years. He’s mostly very nice, although he has generalized anxiety disorder. In the past, he threatened to kill someone (not me!) as well as himself and had to be hospitalized. Ninety-nine percent of the time he’s friendly and thoughtful, except for one […]

Other

26 h. ago ‘Left for dead’: Recovery continues for Edmonton man after swarming attack

Police say a man — identified by friends as Jeren Drew — was attacked by a group in an apartment building. Ross says he suffered multiple injuries, including to his brain.

Events

28 h. ago Surrey finds friends among neighbours in argument over Metro Vancouver planning

Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward offered a sympathetic voice to Surrey in its dispute with Metro over regional planning

Other

30 h. ago Calgary woman's ongoing detention in Sierra Leone 'feels personal,' daughter says, citing connections to country's first lady

'They were friends at a point in childhood and then (they) had a falling out, I think closer to high school ... It definitely feels personal, especially since my mom's crime was not severe in any way'

Other

31 h. ago Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the after

MILAN (AP) _ Fendi celebrated 100 years with a mega runway show Wednesday that highlighted the Roman fashion house’s roots as a maker of luxurious fur stoles that grew into a touchstone of Italian craftsmanship under the creative direction of the late Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. Five Fendi Generations A fifth generation of […]

Culture

31 h. ago Donald Trump impersonator claims Hilaria Baldwin ‘chased’ him after hubby threatened to ‘snap his neck’

'I immediately recognized her (as) the 'cucumber lady.' That was the lady who pretended she couldn't pronounce cucumber'

Other

32 h. ago Course au trophée Calder: ça va aller en décision partagée entre Macklin Celebrini et Lane Hutson

Le jeune attaquant des Sharks vante lui-même les prouesses de la recrue du Canadien Lane Hutson.

Culture

32 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and brother Matthew talk hockey with Travis and Jason Kelce

The Tkachuk brothers joined a couple of famous brothers on the New Heights Podcast on Wednesday with NFLers Jason and Travis Kelce

Sport