75 m. ago Faute d’argent, l’ONU va se séparer d’un quart de ses Casques bleus

Cela signifie le départ de 13 000 à 14 000 soldats et policiers, a indiqué un haut responsable de l’organisation.

Politics

2 h. ago Edmonton mayoral candidates address justice, bail reform, downtown safety

As election day draws near, some community members are calling for change in Edmonton’s downtown. However, action will need to come from more than just municipal leaders.

Society

4 h. ago Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget

Councillors from outside the majority ABC party expressed frustration at the lack of details available about the mayor's proposed spending cuts

Economics

5 h. ago Saskatchewan exports to China nosedive amid Ottawa’s tariff dispute with Beijing

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is again facing calls to stand up for farmers after new figures shows exports from the province to China have drastically fallen. The Statistics Canada data released this week comes amid a trade dispute where Beijing has slapped tariffs on Canadian canola products, widely seen in response to Canada’s […]

Economics

5 h. ago Valley Line West LRT construction advancing, all elevated concrete segments done

The two-kilometre-long concrete elevated section of track for the Valley Line West LRT by West Edmonton Mall is now complete, and the giant gantry crane is coming down.

Other

6 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith instructs health ministers to improve wait times, transition non

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is directing all four health ministers to collaborate to complete health care restructuring, improve emergency response and slash emergency wait room times. In the next wave of mandate letters which came out Wednesday, Smith tasked each of her health ministers with individual and collaborative goals. Assisted Living and Social Services Minister […]

Politics

7 h. ago Vancouver city council votes to freeze property taxes in next budget

Delivering a zero per cent increase would require cutting about $100 million from the city's operating budget. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said it can be done.

Economics

7 h. ago Get in one last bogey because Edmonton's golf season is almost over

Edmonton’s golfers need to get their last 18 holes in before the Thanksgiving holiday ends because the golf season is almost over. The City of Edmonton said in a Wednesday news release that the last day of golfing on city courses will be next Monday with all courses closing next Tuesday. Victoria Driving Range will […]

Other

7 h. ago Chiefs star deactivates social media after costly mistake in loss to Jaguars

Three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones decided to deactivate his social media accounts this week after the effort by the Kansas City Chiefs’ star pass rusher was called into question in the final seconds of last week’s loss in Jacksonville. The Chiefs had just driven 86 yards to take the lead when Trevor Lawrence led […]

Economics

8 h. ago ‘No wonder they don’t like speed cameras’: Toronto mayor comments on Ford cabinet vehicles

Documents show vehicles assigned to Ford's cabinet ministers racked up 23 speed camera tickets in the past three years, totalling more than $3,300 in fines.

Transport

9 h. ago Small Business Week: BDC Encourages Entrepreneurs to Prepare for the “Economic Revolution”

From October 19 to 25, SMEs reflect on their transformation for the future MONTREAL, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of the 46th edition of BDC Small Business Week™ , taking place across the country from October 19 to 25, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and its partners invite Canadian entrepreneurs to come […]

Economics

10 h. ago La ministre Hajdu exhorte Postes Canada et le syndicat à retourner en négociations

La ministre fédérale de l’Emploi a indiqué que les deux parties avaient la responsabilité de trouver une solution.

Politics

10 h. ago Edmonton man charged in impaired driving crash that left two dead

"Impaired driving is the leading cause of criminal death in Canada, and it's something that doesn't belong in our society"

Events

10 h. ago Premiers remain divided on tariff response as Carney leaves U.S. without deal

TORONTO — Premiers remain at odds over how best to respond to U.S. tariffs, a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney left a meeting in Washington without announcing any breakthroughs on a deal. Speaking at a conference in Toronto hosted by BMO and Eurasia Group, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he remains prepared to cut […]

Economics

12 h. ago 'Best contract in the league': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm

The reaction to the Edmonton Oilers signing Mattias Ekholm to a three-year deal was fast and furious. Here are some of the highlights: Hockey stats analyst JFresh @JFreshHockey Mattias Ekholm, signed to a 3x$4M extension by EDM, is a veteran two-way puck-moving defenceman who has had great success as the stabilizing presence on the Oilers’ […]

Sport

12 h. ago Hot tub where Canadian woman was murdered in Scotland was ‘full of blood’

Aren Pearson admitted to a 911 operator that he had butchered his Canadian girlfriend, Claire Levesque, by stabbing her “about 40 times” in a hot tub. Pearson, 41, is now on trial in Edinburgh, Scotland, for the February 11, 2024, slaying of Levesque, 24, from Edmonton, at his mother’s home on the remote Shetland Islands. […]

Events

12 h. ago Edmonton Elks organize free camp for high school football players sidelined by Alberta teachers' strike

Most high school leagues have cancelled this week's games as an immediate response to the strike

Society

12 h. ago We all love Mattias Ekholm's game but here's why I'm not loving his new deal

This just in, news that the Edmonton Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm to new three year deal at $4 million per season. “EK YEAH! 💪 The #Oilers have signed defenceman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $4 million.” My take As I’ve said before and I’ll say again now, we all […]

Other

12 h. ago Edmonton Oilers extend defenceman Mattias Ekholm three years

Averaging $4 million a season, the deal will take the 35-year-old through to the end of the 2028-29 season

Events

13 h. ago Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should be jailed for response to ICE

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, both Democrats, accusing them of “failing to protect” Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have been sent to the city. His comments mark another escalation – at least in rhetoric – against Democratic leaders in Illinois […]

Politics