30 m. ago Tale of two cities: Why Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto

Toronto is lagging cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, where housing starts are on the rise. They're falling in Toronto, and experts say city policy is a culprit.

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5 h. ago He isn't bionic, but this Edmonton Oiler may still become The Six

The best thing that could happen for the Edmonton Oilers this season would be for their home-grown goaltender to develop into a true, consistent, reliable “1-A”. If the Oilers can rebuild him, make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster… Would Stuart Skinner then become the Oilers Six-Million Dollar Man? That and more in […]

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11 h. ago B.C., Saskatchewan among provinces where contaminated salami was sold

Health officials are adding Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 87 people have now gotten sick after eating contaminated lunch meat, with nine of those people landing in the hospital. The federal health […]

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13 h. ago Alberta RCMP warns of deadly counterfeit pills after death of 16

The highly potent drug looks very similar to Xanax, says the RCMP

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13 h. ago Alberta RCMP warns of deadly fake Xanax pills after death of 16

The highly potent drug looks very similar to Xanax, says the RCMP

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14 h. ago Three to Eat: Mouthwatering meat dishes at Taste of Edmonton

Taste of Edmonton runs until July 27 in Sir Winston Churchill Square

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15 h. ago Three to Eat: Cool dishes to beat the heat at Taste of Edmonton

Taste of Edmonton runs until July 27 at Sir Winston Churchill Square

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15 h. ago TERRAZZANO: Ignore fearmongering union bosses and cut the bureaucracy 

Now Ottawa’s government union bosses are worried about services? Really? After the government rubber-stamped hundreds of millions in bonuses, added tens of thousands of bureaucrats, dished out pay raises and struggled to meet half of its performance targets, now union bosses are worried about services? Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government says it’s launching a spending […]

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16 h. ago Second wave of extortions with transnational links sparks concern in South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

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16 h. ago Edmonton police eyeing second wave of extortions with transnational links targeting South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

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31 h. ago Toronto home priced close to $11 million is newer than you'd guess

Tucked away on one of Toronto's most prestigious and peaceful neighbourhoods, this custom-built Tudor-style estate looks like it was plucked from the pages of a British novel.But unlike an actual Tudor house, 67 Kingsway Cres. has every five-star modern amenity imaginable.Listed for a cool $10,600,000, this seven-bedroom, nearly 10,000-square-foot stunner sits on a ravine lot that feels completely secluded despite being 20 minutes (traffic permitting) from downtown Toronto.Whether you're lounging by the resort-style pool, wandering the manicured gardens, or sipping coffee on your terrace surrounded by forest views, the entire property oozes quiet luxury and serious old-money vibes.The office on the main floor. And then you go inside and you realize sometimes wealthy people with taste do own mansions. The sitting room off the primary bedroom. 67 Kingsway Cres. is a home with capital T taste.The formal living room.There's a mahogany-panelled living...

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31 h. ago Toronto's weed fair is back next month but last year's drama lingers

Toronto's KIND Summer Fair is returning to the city from August 12 to 13, 2025 — but not everyone is lighting up with excitement.While the annual cannabis celebration promises "immersive brand experiences," live music, and networking opportunities, many Toronto weed lovers haven't forgotten how last year's fair left a bad taste in their mouths — and not the kind that edibles are supposed to deliver.For a festival that claims to be Canada's leading cannabis event, 2024's winter edition left many attendees feeling burnt out, ripped off, and ignored. "If I wanted to be in a mosh pit, I would've went to a metal concert like I did earlier in the month, not at a cannabis event," said one frustrated attendee after last year’s fair."They need to issue some sort of statement and, if they don't, it says a LOT." Complaints ranged from overcrowding and poor organization to bad vibes from st...

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31 h. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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31 h. ago Oilers conundrum: One does not simply replace 31% of team goal scoring

The Edmonton Oilers’ conundrum? One does not simply replace 31 per cent of the team’s goal scoring prowess. That is what the Oilers have lost from their 2025 playoff team, 31 per cent of the goal scoring having now left town with the departures of Corey Perry, 10 playoff goals, Evander Kane, six, Connor Brown, […]

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38 h. ago Where is Natanis Merasty? Woman still missing as her vehicle tracked through 3 provinces

Edmonton police now say here vehicle was tracked from the Prairies to the Pacific and back — but Natanis Merasty is still nowhere to be found. 

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38 h. ago Three to Eat: Hot and 'oishii' Japanese morsels at Taste of Edmonton

Taste of Edmonton runs until July 27 at Sir Winston Churchill Square

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38 h. ago Where is Natanis Merasty? Edmonton police seek tips after Indigenous woman's disappearance

Edmonton police issued an appeal on Friday for tips in the case of 24-year-old Natanis Merasty, who was last seen May 5 in Edmonton.

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42 h. ago Royal Alberta Museum revival? Province accepting proposals to save old RAM site

After resisting calls to save the historic former home of the Royal Alberta Museum, the province will now accept proposals to repurpose the building in central Edmonton.

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42 h. ago Theft of mail at City of Edmonton facility prompts public alert

'The stolen mail may have included details such as names, addresses, contact information, family details and/or financial information'

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44 h. ago Toronto restaurant owner fighting to keep business alive after being hacked

The owner of a family-run restaurant in Toronto is fighting to keep the business alive after hackers took hold of his social media accounts.The morning of July 7 started off like any other for Julian Morana, the owner of Toronto's longstanding Bar Volo and its spinoffs Bottega Vol0, Birreria Volo, and Keep6 Imports. Little did he know, it would spiral into a weeks-long headache that would put his businesses and livelihood at risk."I have a newborn baby, so I was up quite early, and I had noticed Facebook advertisement charges on our business Amex," Morana explains, "and I don't remember the last time I had posted a sponsored ad, so I thought that was peculiar."Upon further investigation, Morana discovered not only that there were multiple charges for Facebook advertising on the card, but that the daily spending limit had been increased and was only rising.His first instinct was to flag the activity to Amex, but when he t...

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