70 m. ago Edmonton Oilers can now trade veteran power forward. Will they? Should they?

Today is March 1, the first day since the Edmonton Oilers signed Evander Kane that they can trade the veteran forward without his approval. Should the Oilers do it? Will they? As of March 1, 2025, Kane had to submit a 16-team trade list to the Oilers, thus ending his full no trade clause. Kane […]

Economics

2 h. ago Eclectic Toronto house with views of the lake on sale for $5 million

Tucked away in The Beaches, 2 Park Avenue isn't just another luxury home — it's a slice of Toronto history wrapped in modern elegance.Originally built in 1911, this house has seen it all, explains listing agent Roxane Bryce. From its early days as an investment property in the late 19th century to housing prominent members of Toronto's Jewish community in the 1920s and 1930s, 2 Park Ave. has more stories than your average history book.The living room. It was once home to David Abramowitz, a businessman and key figure in the Toronto Zionist Organization, who, along with his wife Sarah, actively helped Jewish immigrants settle in Canada.Tons of windows make for a bright space. Over the years, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home has played host to teachers, lawyers, and even a professor of plumbing who took his expertise to Malaysia.The breakfast area. Fast forward to today, and this 4,600-square-foot home has been completely reimagined, but ha...

Economics

2 h. ago BAnQ à vendre, une institution de moins en moins grande et une décision sans vision pour l’avenir

La véritable question est donc: pourquoi en est-on rendu à une solution aussi discutable?

Other

4 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

Events

4 h. ago Psych assessment ordered for man charged with murder in alleged B.C. cyclist hit

Steven Squires is charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 8 death of 54-year-old Rodney Kelly, near Cumberland.

Sport

5 h. ago Gretzky super fan, memorabilia market undeterred by outrage over Trump connection

EDMONTON — Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky might be in the penalty box in the minds of many Canadians right now, but one Alberta-based superfan says his admiration for the Great One remains intact. “Wayne is still Wayne,” said Shawn Chaulk in an interview Friday. “He’s an icon (and) people should continue to see him as […]

Sport

5 h. ago Toronto man, 46, wanted for attempted murder in New Year’s Day shooting

A 46-year-old Toronto man is wanted for attempted murder and firearm offences following a shooting in North York on New Year’s Day. Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting in the Weston and Albion Rds. area on Jan. 1 at about 9:05 p.m. Police allege that the suspect was carrying a […]

Events

6 h. ago Family, friends of Calgary woman killed by husband issue warning to other women

Allan Shyback was sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and causing an indignity to a body in the 2012 death of his common-law wife, Lisa Mitchell.

Events

6 h. ago Gene Hackman and his wife were not killed by carbon monoxide, sheriff says

It would be unlikely for a person who tests negative for carbon monoxide initially to later be found to have been poisoned by it, a doctor said

Events

7 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood shaming businesses suing over bike lanes

Bike lanes have proven to be an extremely divisive topic in Ontario, especially in Toronto, where Premier Doug Ford is going as far as removing select cycle tracks to convert lanes back to mixed-use traffic, reversing multiple years and millions of dollars of worth of construction work led by the City.As various groups continue to express strong support for or oppposition against Ford's plans, one group of 40-odd businesses is taking their dissent with the infrastructure type to a new level, launching a lawsuit against the City over its ever-growing cycling network.But, a few days after the legal action became public, there is already some backlash from members of the community.A statement of claim filed with the Superior Court of Justice on February 21 alleges that the City and its transportation manager "manipulated the public consultation process to minimize opposition and exaggerate support" for new bike lanes along Bloor Street West, and ...

Economics

7 h. ago Alberta agriculture groups see some light in provincial budget

Just a day after its release, the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) says its initial read of the Alberta government’s financial road map for the year to come shows promise in some areas for the industry, but still leaves some questions. “We are going to want to always see more for the producer groups and […]

Society

7 h. ago Sohi calls Alberta’s $106M funding commitment for downtown Edmonton a step in right direction

Sohi spoke to Global News about the funding one day after the Alberta government pledged to spend $106 million over three years for downtown revitalization near Rogers Place.

Economics

7 h. ago Alabama governor commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers’ sentence

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she couldn’t move forward with his execution. Ivey said Myers, 63, will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole […]

Politics

8 h. ago Welcome to McDavid’s! Fast food eatery rebrands in honour of Edmonton Oilers captain

In celebration of his heart-pounding overtime winning goal at the 4 Nations Face-Off finale, McDonald’s Canada made good on a deal to honour Connor McDavid.

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8 h. ago ‘Everyone’s in crisis mode’: How Canadian companies are rushing to prepare for day one of Trump’s tariffs

With Tuesday's deadline approaching, exporters are scrambling to get paperwork in order while exploring longer term workarounds

Economics

8 h. ago Canadian Ski Jumpers Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate Tie for Fifth at World Championships

A trio of Canadian ski jumping aces enjoyed a career-best day at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway on Friday. All three Calgarians posted top World Championship results on the normal-sized hill. Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate landed in a tie for fifth, while Nicole Maurer placed 21st. The 21-year-old Loutitt was sitting in third […]

Sport

8 h. ago Two inmates died at Edmonton Institution in three days, causes of deaths unclear

Police said they investigated and determined that the deaths were non-criminal, but did not declare cause of deaths

Events

8 h. ago Pundits see Oilers trying to shore up defence, goaltending going into trade deadline

Craig MacTavish has always been the safe port in a storm, the voice of reason. So, what does the former Edmonton Oilers head coach, general manager and three-time Cup winning centre think about his old team’s current defensive woes, where even the incandescent Connor McDavid isn’t his usual cheat code, on pace for fewer than […]

Events

9 h. ago MANDEL: Judge says we must learn from Daniella’s preventable death

She was murdered by her ex-partner – just as he threatened he would – but police didn't take her pleas seriously

Events

9 h. ago City seeks feedback on major Vancouver General Hospital expansion

The city is now seeking feedback on the hospital's rezoning application, which would see the block at 900 and 990 West 12th Avenue become the site of two new hospital towers housing a long-term care home, a daycare, a public plaza and more.

Politics