51 m. ago Gabbie Hughes scores OT winner to lift Ottawa Charge past New York Sirens

OTTAWA — Gabbie Hughes capped a two-goal effort with the winning score 36 seconds into overtime as the Ottawa Charge earned a 5-4 victory over the New York Sirens on Wednesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Rookie Taylor House earned the first point of her career, deflecting a shot from fellow first-year player Stephanie […]

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87 m. ago Manitoba prosecutors take second look, say no charges coming in construction project

Manitoba prosecutors have decided, for a second time, to not pursue criminal charges in the case of the Winnipeg police headquarters.

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1 hour ago Woman suspected in vandalism of Colorado Tesla dealership with Molotov cocktails and graffiti

DENVER — A woman is suspected in a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership that included Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles, the words “Nazi cars” spray painted on the building and a message that appeared to be directed against Tesla founder Elon Musk, according to court documents. Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested Monday […]

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1 hour ago ‘Left for dead’: Recovery continues for Edmonton man after swarming attack

Police say a man — identified by friends as Jeren Drew — was attacked by a group in an apartment building. Ross says he suffered multiple injuries, including to his brain.

Events

2 h. ago Police forces gear up to protect 3,400 people in Alberta wilderness at June G7 summit

The summit will be unique due to its location in the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by forest, rivers and mountains

Politics

3 h. ago ABC Vancouver's vision for the Downtown Eastside is taking shape, but not everyone is on board

Dan Fumano: ABC campaigned — and won big — in the last election on promises to boost police funding and clean up the Downtown Eastside. But some of the party's recent moves have drawn surprise and criticism.

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3 h. ago South Carolina man set to face firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man who is scheduled to die next week by firing squad is again asking that his execution be postponed and prison officials release more information about the state’s lethal injection drug and procedures. Lawyers for Brad Sigmon said he is being forced to choose a violent death by firing […]

Transport

3 h. ago Calgary seen as major human trafficking hub, with activity and severity increasing, say police

'It's a strong economic climate and the fees (for sexual services) charged in Calgary are quite a bit higher (than elsewhere in Canada),' said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell

Politics

3 h. ago Alberta enlisting 800 peace officers in fight against crime and fentanyl trafficking

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said the fentanyl crisis is having a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities across Alberta.

Events

3 h. ago Gunman sought after shooting victim rushed to hospital in city’s north end

Cops are on the hunt for a gunman after a shooting victim was rushed to hospital in the city’s north-end Weston neighbourhood. Toronto Police said they responded to the incident just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Weston Rd.-Lawrence Ave. W. area after multiple shots were heard in the vicinity. SHOOTING: (UPDATE)Weston Rd & […]

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3 h. ago Edmonton Public Schools superintendent Darrel Robertson retires, ending a 30

Edmonton Public Schools superintendent Darrel Robertson is retiring at the end of the school year after a 30-year career.

Society

4 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 Quebecers charged in auto thefts after Oakville traffic stop

Halton Regional Police has charged two Quebec men in connection with auto thefts after a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Oakville. Police said an officer stopped an Audi sedan in the area of Neyagawa Blvd. and Gardenbrook Ave. at about 10:30 a.m. The officer noticed suspicious items such as balaclavas, gloves and tools so police […]

Events

4 h. ago Edmonton's Emily Murphy Park statue stolen leaving nothing but her shoes

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is on the lookout for prominent historical figure Emily Murphy following the recent theft of her statue from the park in the Edmonton river valley Tuesday. When City of Edmonton park workers were conducting routine maintenance they were greeted by a notable absence at Emily Murphy Park near the south […]

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5 h. ago Edmonton expected to weather tariff impacts better than other cities, but ripple effects remain

Edmonton exports approximately $14 billion in goods to the U.S. annually, accounting for 9.7 per cent of the city's GDP.

Economics

5 h. ago Lacklustre Oilers may be looking to add to goalie, defence depth heading into final stretch

So is it too early to panic? Or do we take a deep breath with the Oilers a hot mess right now, outscored 17-7 in three straight road games, and step back and say, “Hey, there’s still 24 games left.” Clearly the Oilers aren’t managing the puck well, they’re throwing it into areas where they […]

Sport

5 h. ago Homicide investigating after woman shot to death at northeast Edmonton apartment complex

Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was shot to death at a northeast Edmonton townhouse complex last week. On Feb. 21, at approximately 8:40 p.m. officers responded to an assault at a townhouse complex in the area of Homestead Crescent and Hooke Road, police said in a Wednesday news release. When officers arrived, […]

Events

5 h. ago Calgary woman's ongoing detention in Sierra Leone 'feels personal,' daughter says, citing connections to country's first lady

'They were friends at a point in childhood and then (they) had a falling out, I think closer to high school ... It definitely feels personal, especially since my mom's crime was not severe in any way'

Other

5 h. ago Woman found dead in northeast Edmonton was shot to death: police

Police have not said if they have identified a suspect or suspects in the killing.

Events

6 h. ago Teen arrested with loaded handgun at Campbellford high school: Police

Police say an Ontario teenager allegedly carrying a loaded handgun, ammunition and knives was arrested after making threats at his high school. Ontario Provincial Police say no one was injured before the 15-year-old was arrested Tuesday afternoon without incident at the high school in Campbellford, a community east of Toronto. OPP spokesperson Const. James Clarke […]

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6 h. ago Alberta government says peace officers to tag team with police on fentanyl crackdown

Officials say municipalities are to work with police leadership to bring their community peace officer programs under the temporary leadership of police.

Events