99 m. ago Tenants scramble as rent skyrockets at Edmonton heritage apartment building

Tenants of the recently sold historic Edmonton building, the Annamoe Mansion at 11950 100 Ave., will be looking for new homes over the coming months after the property’s new owners sprung an $1,800 jump in rent for all units on Tuesday. “Some people are facing more than 200 per cent increases,” said two-year resident Tim […]

Society

1 hour ago Growing Things: How to rescue and replant peonies, even after a wildfire

Every week, Edmonton Journal gardening columnist Jerry Filipski answers reader questions about all things growing.

Events

1 hour ago Letters, April 4: Don’t expect Liberals to be any better under Mark Carney

Should Edmonton class sizes be smaller? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CARNEY’S NO IMPROVEMENT One positive thing, which came out of the Chiang fiasco, is it basically exposed as to what kind of a leader Mark Carney would be while leading this nation for the next four years. From snowboard instructor to bean-counter, can […]

Transport

2 h. ago Letters April 4, 2025: ‘We need a different government, not just a different leader.’

Carney’s no improvement One positive thing, which came out of the Chiang fiasco, is it basically exposed as to what kind of a leader Mark Carney would be while leading this nation for the next four years. From snowboard instructor to bean-counter, can the incumbent federal Liberals slide any further down the septic pipe? Canadians […]

Politics

5 h. ago How an Ottawa Valley county solved its homelessness problem — and saved Bill Wilson

Renfrew County had one of the highest overdose death rates in Ontario. Then its paramedic services tried something completely different to address homelessness and drug abuse.

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12 h. ago Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman lands on injured list following fall in his shower at home

LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman’s fall landed him on the injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their star slugger on the 10-day IL on Thursday after the World Series MVP sprained his surgically repaired right ankle in a slip in the shower at home last weekend. The incident happened Sunday, an off day for […]

Events

13 h. ago Funding cut could leave vulnerable seniors at risk of homelessness, B.C. charity says

A B.C. charity says provincial funding it relies on to help keep vulnerable seniors from homelessness was cut this year with just 11 days notice.

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16 h. ago Officer who shot and killed Indigenous man in N.B. did not commit crime: watchdog

New Brunswick's police watchdog says an RCMP officer did not commit a criminal offence when they shot and killed an Indigenous man in Elsipogtog First Nation last year.

Events

18 h. ago Ivison: Emissions cap is ‘stupid,’ says former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.

John Ivison and his guest ex-ambassador David MacNaughton discuss how Canada should respond to Donald Trump's tariffs and what needs to change here at home

Society

19 h. ago Teen girl may have meant to hurt Kenneth Lee but didn’t intend to kill him: defence

A teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man during a chaotic and violent swarming in downtown Toronto may have meant to hurt him.

Events

19 h. ago U.S. energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where tech companies could build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology. The sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the […]

Sport

19 h. ago WEBTOON Entertainment to Speak at The Ankler’s Business of Entertainment Program at the NAB Show 2025

WEBTOON Entertainment CFO & COO David J. Lee and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Head of Global Entertainment David Madden will discuss the business and influence of webcomics at the event LOS ANGELES — WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, is teaming up […]

Economics

19 h. ago Convoy protest organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief

Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers of the 2022 convoy protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa

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20 h. ago Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm

Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he plans to visit some areas affected by prolonged power outages since a powerful ice storm hit central and northern Ontario over the weekend. More than 190,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark midday Thursday, a Hydro One outage map showed, after the storm caused severe damage […]

Other

20 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs playoff tickets already being resold for thousands of dollars

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a 2025 postseason berth with a win against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, and while it is still yet to be determined who the Buds will face in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, ticket resellers are already listing seats for thousands of dollars.The 2025 playoffs are just weeks away, and as the standings are finalized in the days to come, the Leafs will soon learn who they will face in the first round.Playoff tickets are not officially on sale as of April 3, but even ahead of ticket sales and confirmation of game details, ticket resellers are already trying to make small fortunes on the speculative demand from fans thinking that this could finally be 'the year.'Ticket reseller site StubHub currently has over 100 listings for seats at a yet-to-be-confirmed Home Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena, including a few eyebrow-raising prices.The cheapest tickets available on StubHub for this first home game against an undetermined team on an undetermin...

Other

20 h. ago Canada hits back with tariffs on U.S. vehicles as auto sector reels

Shuttering of Windsor plant brings reality of tariff war home

Economics

21 h. ago Saskatoon Blades eliminated from WHL playoffs, swept in four games by Calgary

Suffering a 6-2 loss on home ice in Game 4 of their first round series, the Saskatoon Blades have entered the off-season after being swept by the Calgary Hitmen.

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21 h. ago Nature Canada Unveils Bold ‘Nature Platform’ to Protect and Restore Canada’s Natural Heritage

“Every federal party faces a stark choice: will they rise to the occasion and stand up for policies that will protect nature and Canada’s long term prosperity, or will they capitulate to those who would pillage our common inheritance? Canadians will judge them accordingly.” Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

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22 h. ago Toronto's real estate market is in major trouble amid global uncertainty

The Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) real estate market is currently facing some significant challenges, with March 2025 marking the lowest home sales for the month in over two decades.Spring usually brings a boost in housing activity, but this year, it's witnessed a slow market with many prospective buyers putting a hold on their homeownership dreams ahead of the federal election and the ongoing trade war with the U.S.According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) March report, many buyers have adopted a "wait-and-see approach," which has translated into slower market activity. However, amid these challenges, the report also revealed a silver lining for would-be homeowners.The report indicates that homeownership in the GTA became more affordable in March 2025 compared to the previous year. On average, both borrowing costs and home prices declined over the past year, which made monthly payments more manageable for households looking to purchase property in the region...

Politics

23 h. ago US Energy Chief Plans to Use Federal Land to Build Data Centers

The Trump administration unveiled plans Thursday to use Energy Department land and resources to build data centers for artificial intelligence.

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