55 m. ago Edmonton city council turns down one infill rezoning application and approves another

After a public hearing, councillors shut down a request to plunk a 12-unit rental development in between homes in the 11600 block of 76 Avenue NW, while greenlighting a nearby corner development for a 10-unit building with two backyard units

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89 m. ago Brace et Zhao poursuivent leur route en qualifications aux Internationaux des États

Du côté masculin, l’Ontarien Liam Draxl a plié l’échine devant le Français Kyrian Jacquet.

Society

2 h. ago WWE Women’s World Champion puts career on hold for good reason

RAW segment was done as preview for appearance on Stephanie McMahon's podcast

Sport

3 h. ago Fringe Reviews: Andrew Iwanyk Fulfills Your Dreams and fills the theatre with laughter

Iwanyk is charismatic and witty, working with the audience to mine comedy gold from the depths of our life goals.

Culture

3 h. ago Fringe Review: I’m Actually Right About Everything is a bisexual love story for the modern ages

Tracy brings along with her on this retelling of her life, captivating the audience with her smile and honest reflections

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4 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton locked into overbuilding costly car infrastructure

As the City of Edmonton’s strained coffers are buckling under the pressure of continuously increasing costs for service delivery, wages, and rapid population growth, our councillors are refusing to take bold action to reduce financial burden on our taxpayers by cancelling the 76 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Last week at urban planning committee, councillors steamrolled […]

Economics

5 h. ago FlightSafety International Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000

New facility supports FlightSafety’s continued growth and Arizona’s expanding role in aviation leadership COLUMBUS, Ohio — FlightSafety International, a global leader in aviation training, today announced the expansion of its operations in Arizona with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa. This expansion is part of FlightSafety’s broader growth strategy, building on […]

Society

6 h. ago Timeline for Toronto's Gardiner Expressway construction now cut in half

If you regularly take the Gardiner Expressway to and from work in Toronto (and are all too familiar with its congestion), you'll be relieved to hear that the city's massive rehabilitation of the highway is way ahead of schedule.Speaking at a construction site this week, Mayor Olivia Chow announced that work on a key section of the aging Gardiner Expressway has been accelerated significantly. "For a decade, our old infrastructure had been falling apart, and we know that the Gardiner needs to be rebuilt. But while we're doing that, lots of congestion," Chow said."But guess what? Tonight, the last section of the girders is going in, and the construction time has been cut by half from three years to 1.5 years thanks to the very hardworking, dedicated crews here and the partnership with the provincial government."    View this post on Instagram           A p...

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7 h. ago Fringe Review: Victor & Victoria's Terrifying Tales of Terrible Things a treat

Victor & Victoria’s Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things 4 stars out of 5 Stage 11, Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave. Victor and Victoria are twins — a precocious pair of highly imaginative children who have been left alone while their parents are out of town. Tucked into an off-kilter bed made with skull sheets and […]

Events

7 h. ago Fringe Review: Rat Academy 2 improves on already stellar original

Here’s hoping the show will be part of the Fringe holdover series, to be announced Aug. 22 at noon

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7 h. ago L’ONU dénonce l’apathie internationale face à la mort d’humanitaires

Un nombre record de 383 travailleurs humanitaires ont été tués en 2024.

Society

7 h. ago Fringe Review: Neurohilarity a hilarious celebration of differences

Overall, it was a fun romp, and it’s a show you could see more than once, since guest artists rotate

Economics

8 h. ago Fringe Review: Sit and unburden yourself at Bangs, Bobs and Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist

Nikki’s salon is absolutely hopping, a steady stream of clientele looking for everything from a quick clip to a more serious colour correction

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8 h. ago Fringe Review: Funny commentary in A Comedy Show at the End of the World

Jon Blair’s one-man show makes a lot of apt commentary about the world as we know it

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8 h. ago Fringe Review: Chase Padgett: How to Play Guitar (Poorly) a meditation on mentors and masculinity

Using his music career as the through line, he deftly explores growing up, grief and loss

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8 h. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

8 h. ago Matheson: Former Oiler Matt Benning rolling with the punches in Toronto

“I still think I’m an NHL defenceman. I didn’t get a chance for a call-up (with the Leafs) but their D core is really good. I don’t blame them"

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9 h. ago If and when this prospect dog will have his Day with the Edmonton Oilers

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series continues. These are the twenty young men in the system today closest to making an impact with the big club. Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different organization -Age out, or -Drop off the […]

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9 h. ago Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia’s war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain

The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly Monday, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February. European leaders joined the discussions in a show of transatlantic unity and both they and Zelenskyy repeatedly thanked Trump for his efforts to end […]

Politics

9 h. ago Thank you, Mr. President. Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy for second visit to Oval Office

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t going to risk being accused of being ungrateful this time. With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to show his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump during Monday’s meeting in the Oval […]

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