32 m. ago University of Idaho murder suspect due in court to plead guilty

The deal drew mixed reactions from the victims' families, ranging from support to outrage that the suspect in the stabbings would live.

Society

85 m. ago Letters July 2, 2025: ‘Separating is a little more complicated than many think.’

Not so fast I need every Albertan to hear me when I say, federal income tax and transfer payments to the government are THE SAME THING. The province of Alberta does NOT sit down at the end of the year and write a cheque to the federal government. That’s not a thing. It’s not. Like […]

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7 h. ago 'Wow': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign winger to play with Draisaitl

This in from the Edmonton Oilers news they have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane as a free agent., “The Oilers have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3.6 million.” David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod · 1h Mangiapane’s 2-year, $7.2M deal with Edmonton ($3.6M AAV) includes a full NTC in the […]

Sport

10 h. ago Oilers start slowly, but close out July 1 with new free agent forward

In a free agent market that wasn’t all that strong to begin with, spending for the sake of spending wasn’t the right call.

Culture

12 h. ago Trump says Israel has agreed on terms of Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House on Monday. The U.S. leader has […]

Events

15 h. ago Edmonton Oilers lose Corey Perry, Connor Brown as NHL free agent window opens

Corey Perry, 40, joined the L.A. Kings on a one-year, US$2-million deal that includes up to $2 million in additional performance bonuses.

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16 h. ago Newmont Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

DENVER — Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont” or the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2025 results after North American markets close on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time the same day, which is 7:30 […]

Culture

18 h. ago ‘Everyone’s going to be that much hungrier’: Bouchard talks about signing new deal with Oilers

The Oilers announced Bouchard's new US$42-million deal on Monday, just a day before the 25-year-old blueliner from Oakville, Ont., was set to become a restricted free agent.

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18 h. ago Canada ‘naive’ over how U.S. would react to digital services tax, observers say

The contentious tax prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to walk away from trade negotiations with Canada

Economics

18 h. ago Edmonton Oilers trade Viktor Arvidsson to Boston Bruins for draft pick

The Oilers announced the deal just before the league's free agency period began on Tuesday.

Economics

19 h. ago Flames need new backup after goalie Dan Vladar signs in Philadelphia

Dan Vladar will score a nice raise as he joins the Philadelphia Flyers on a two-year deal worth US$3.35 million per season

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19 h. ago Solar Firms Surge as Senate Drops Excise Tax From Trump Bill

Shares for solar companies rose on Tuesday on the Senate’s decision to remove an excise tax on wind and solar projects from President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.

Economics

19 h. ago Canucks: Brock Boeser never wanted to leave, now he’s staying with stunning contract

Boeser, 28, lands seven-year deal at US$7.25 million annually. He was projected by AFP Analytics to get six years at $8.450 in annual average value

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19 h. ago Veteran Oilers winger strikes it big with huge contract in New Jersey

This in from Sportsnet’s Gene Principe, news that Connor Brown has signed a new four years deal at $3 million per season with the New Jersey Devils B/R Open Ice@BR_OpenIce Connor Brown has signed a 4-year, $3M AAV contract with the Devils, per Gene Principe

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19 h. ago You can bet the Ottawa Senators don't like the Mitch Marner deal to Vegas one bit

Only hours before the NHL's market opened on Canada Day, the Leafs confirmed they had sent Marner to the Knights.

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19 h. ago Trump’s Tax Bill Passes US Senate as Republicans Notch Major Win

Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending cut bill passed the Senate Tuesday after a furious push by Republican leaders to persuade holdouts to back the legislation and hand the president a political win.

Politics

19 h. ago Edmonton Oilers deal winger Viktor Arvidsson to Boston Bruins for 2027 draft pick

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have dealt left-winger Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft. The Oilers announced the deal just before the league’s free agency period began on Tuesday. Arvidsson, 32, had 15 goals and 12 assists in 67 regular-season games for Edmonton last season, […]

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20 h. ago NHL ROUNDUP: Canucks extend Thatcher Demko and Connor Garland to multi

All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland are staying in Vancouver, signing extensions with the Canucks on Tuesday. Demko inked a three-year, $25.5-million deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract. Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer. Demko, 29, […]

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20 h. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Brock Boeser’s agent on Canucks deal: ‘Did you expect him to sign anywhere else?’

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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20 h. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Thatcher Demko reacts to Brock Boeser deal: ‘Thank you sweet baby Jesus’

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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