17 h. ago 'Gong show': Beer, cooler delivery disruption taps out Alberta booze retailers

Chaos plaguing a key beer and cooler distributor has left retailers' shelves sparse and out out pocket.

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35 h. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

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35 h. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

Transport

39 h. ago Cull of 400 B.C. ostriches to go ahead, court of appeal rules

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm.

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39 h. ago Federal Court rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid for delay on cull order

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a B.C. farm

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41 h. ago Federal government sues Uber over alleged discrimination against people with disabilities

The federal government said Friday that it is suing Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs. Uber is the largest ride-hailing company in the U.S. The lawsuit alleges that Uber drivers have charged illegal cleaning […]

Politics

43 h. ago Two Canadian airlines just won big awards for stellar customer ratings

Air Canada and WestJet have just won prestigious international awards based on high passenger ratings.The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Awards were presented Thursday night. It's a global airline award that's entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX's partnership with TripIt, a travel-organizing app from Concur.The 2026 awards include over one million flights that have been rated by passengers spanning over 600 airlines from around the world using a five-star scale.Air Canada received an APEX Five-Star Global Airline Award for the sixth consecutive year. It's among a list of world-class airlines, including United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air France.The carrier's onboard Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell was also ranked for the Best In-Flight Connectivity. In May, Air Canada introduced free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members on several major routes."We remain committed...

Economics

45 h. ago Proposed $26M CIBC settlement could soon put money in Canadians' pockets

Canadians could soon claim a part of a multimillion-dollar proposed CIBC mutual funds settlement.Law firm Siskinds LLP announced on Friday that a $26-million settlement has been reached with CIBC and CIBC Trust Corporation to resolve a class action against various mutual fund trustees and managers, challenging the trailing commissions they have paid to discount brokers on mutual funds under their management.Trailing commissions, also known as trailer fees, are compensation for mutual fund dealers who advise investors. However, over the years, these commissions were also paid to discount brokers, who are not allowed to provide investment advice."It is alleged by the plaintiffs that, since no advice is provided to investors who purchase mutual funds through discount brokers, these investors receive no value for the trailing commissions that reduce the value of their mutual fund investments," reads the class action.This settlement is still subject to approval by the Onta...

Economics

46 h. ago OC Transpo's Line 1 shut down for east extension testing this weekend

Line 1 service will not be available to passengers between Tunney's Pasture and Trim stations over the weekend.

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51 h. ago United Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Osaka as cargo fire is suspected

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — A United Airlines passenger plane carrying 142 people and bound for the Philippine island of Cebu made an emergency landing in Osaka on Friday after an indicator showed a fire in the cargo room, Japanese aviation officials said. Footage on Japan’s NHK television showed passengers sliding down escape shooters from the […]

Events

65 h. ago Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade urge Appeal Court to toss verdicts

Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick were found guilty by a jury last year and sentenced to 6 1/2 years for mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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67 h. ago Cruise passenger with $16K gambling debt jumps overboard to avoid repayment

Jey Gonzalez-Diaz was pulled from the water by two passersby, who pulled him onto a jet ski.

Economics

68 h. ago Weekend fun in Edmonton: What to know before you go to Morgan Wallen, plus Wet Paint and Follow That Bird

Morgan Wallen: The various ways strong-headed country superstar Morgan Wallen has avoided cancellation for his various transgressions is for sure part of his appeal and he knows it, down to naming his latest album I’m the Problem — where playing the title track he infamously walked off the stage during that live SNL performance. A Billboard […]

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68 h. ago Former Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting passenger in Edmonton

Police said the sexual assault happened around 2 a.m. on June 30, 2024, when a woman ordered an Uber in downtown Edmonton.

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3 d. ago Analyst Matthew Dowd loses his MSNBC job following his Charlie Kirk commentary

Political analyst Matthew Dowd is out of a job at MSNBC after his on-air comment following conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing about “hateful words” leading to “hateful actions.” MSNBC said Thursday that Dowd, a paid political analyst, is “no longer with the network.” Both MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler and Dowd issued public apologies following his […]

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3 d. ago Here's why a Toronto bar was forced to close after just over one year

A Toronto bar is closing permanently, a little over a year after opening, due to economic pressures and upcoming construction disruptions.Duke's Refresher, the arcade bar-lite chain by Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR), the hospitality team behind such hits as Scaddabush and Jack Astor's, has existed in Toronto, in various capacities, for over a decade.It once existed at the intersection of Yonge and Gerrard before moving to its popular St. Lawrence Market haunt and, in the spring of 2024, expanded eastward, taking over the Riverside location that, before Duke's, housed the Brickworks Ciderhouse.Before that, it was home to the original location of The Real Jerk. Some might call the space auspicious. Others could call it unlucky.For the case of Duke's, which opened for business in May of 2024, the location is, seemingly, the latter, as Service Inspired Restaurants confirms in a statement that Duke's Refresher Riverside is slated to shutter this month.&q...

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3 d. ago Brazil Supreme Court justice breaks with peers, votes to absolve Bolsonaro

BRASILIA, Brazil — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice voted Wednesday to acquit former President Jair Bolsonaro of all charges in his alleged coup trial, in the first dissenting vote since the final judicial proceeding began, giving some respite to the far-right leader and potential arguments to his defense team for an appeal after a final […]

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3 d. ago New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet

The document was filed on Tuesday with the Federal Court of Appeal, where the agency is arguing against another stay delaying the cull of about 400 ostriches

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3 d. ago Vancouver’s Leah John within reach of LPGA Tour card as Epson Tour season winds down

John is the highest-ranked Canadian on the Epson Tour, the feeder circuit for the top-flight tour

Transport

3 d. ago Braid: Tension rises as teachers set the date for provincewide strike

A long break from school due to a strike is unthinkable for students who have already dealt with COVID pandemic disruptions

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