3 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 […]

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6 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 'Can't hide from where we are': Another loss for Calgary Wild FC hurts NSL playoff chances

Ugly home-turf loss to Montreal Roses drops club further back in race for post-season

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13 h. ago Woman dead in Saskatchewan after RCMP say shot was fired at SUV on highway

WEYBURN — A woman in an SUV on a rural Saskatchewan highway is dead after police say the vehicle was hit by a gunshot, and authorities are warning residents in the area to be wary. RCMP say two women were in a Ford Explorer on Highway 39 around 8 p.m. Friday, driving near grain elevators […]

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13 h. ago Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence

There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.

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14 h. ago Calgary Dinos continue domination over host Golden Bears in U SPORTS football rivalry

Late touchdown by rookie running back Eri Olarubofin lifts visitors to victory in varsity's Battle of Alberta

Sport

14 h. ago Two men, two women allegedly caught with ‘loaded’ guns in Scarborough

The accused were arrested after cops pulled over a vehicle for suspected impaired driving

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15 h. ago Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not. The two men who had been detained were quickly released, and Utah officials acknowledged that the gunman remained at large. The false assurance was more […]

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15 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

16 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

19 h. ago B.C. government goes after home of club owner after raid uncovers illegal liquor sales, drugs: Court documents

Police with search warrant found ecstasy, cash in manager's office, and now B.C.'s civil forfeiture office has filed suit claiming money seized and his house in Delta as proceeds of crime.

Politics

19 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on fight: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’

OREM, Utah — The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband’s work, after U.S. authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured. Investigators had appeared to be making slow progress in the hunt for whoever gunned down Donald Trump’s close ally, until they released security camera images […]

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19 h. ago JONAH GOLDBERG: Trump now has NRA standing up for transgender rights

The idea that trans people as a class should be denied their gun rights based on five confirmed trans perpetrators is ludicrous

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19 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

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20 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

22 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 […]

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29 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

29 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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33 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.

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35 h. ago 'Breaking boundaries': Calgary Wild FC's Sonia O'Neill on being a mom, social media star

Midfielder's life off the field fits in with the NSL club's inclusivity reach ahead of a Pride match Saturday at McMahon Stadium.

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