2 h. ago TAIT: Effects of Oilers playoff runs priceless for fans, community

Just win, baby. I apologize, profusely, for bringing such a jarring trio of words into this most hallowed and sacred weekend, Easter, where the Christian faith — of which I am a most proud servant — celebrates new life. New hope. Yet, the Al Davis battle cry to rally his Los Angeles Raiders in the […]

Economics

18 h. ago Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to keep fighting in Gaza

Frustration has been growing on both sides, with protests against Hamas in Gaza and weekly rallies in Israel pressing the government to reach a deal to bring all hostages home.

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25 h. ago L’érable à sucre face à un imposteur: un envahisseur nuisible trône par erreur sur nos billets de 20$ et dans de multiples publications officielles

La feuille d’une espèce d’arbre porteuse de maladies et capable d’envahir nos boisés trône sur nos 20$ et dans de multiples publications officielles.

Economics

26 h. ago Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers look to make it 4 straight vs. L.A.

Bring on the Kings. Again. In what’s quickly becoming a tale as old as time in the Pacific Division, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are opening the NHL playoffs against Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings. And with an entire slate of 82 regular-season games full of ups and downs under their belts, […]

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41 h. ago 'All about the faith': Way of the Cross brings Christians to Beltline for Good Friday ritual

The procession, a cornerstone of the Easter weekend for Christians, intends to trace the 14 Stations of the Cross leading to Christ’s crucifixion

Culture

43 h. ago 'Walking together in hope': How has Edmonton's Outdoor Way of the Cross marked 45 years?

"As we remember the first Good Friday and Jesus' torture and death, it brings us to address today the issues that we're facing that are current and that are calling us forth to respond."

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45 h. ago White House Seeks to Bring Financial Regulators Under Its Sway

The White House is stepping up its efforts to bring independent agencies — including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — under its control, requiring allies of President Donald Trump to approve all new regulations beginning Monday.

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58 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

Culture

59 h. ago LILLEY: Poilievre brings hope while Carney counters with fear

Election debate highlights stark differences between Conservative and Liberal leaders, and just how out of touch with reality the latter is

Transport

61 h. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto diverted to Des Moines after smoke smell detected

Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 landed in Iowa as a precautionary measure after an acrid odour was noticed in the flight deck, Air Canada said

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62 h. ago Yukon’s melting snow brings risk to site of last year’s mine disaster

WHITEHORSE — Crews in Yukon are working to prepare for an influx of extra water as snow melts at the site of last year’s disaster at the Eagle Gold mine. An update from the territorial government says the main risk as temperatures warm is that snow and ice melts faster than water can be treated […]

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66 h. ago Mars rover Curiosity finds carbon deposits, meaning more evidence of liquid water in planet's past

While questions about whether Mars was ever capable of supporting life remain unanswered, evidence shows 'planet was habitable,' says U of C scientist

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66 h. ago Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars – more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life. But Ben Tutolo from the University of Calgary jokingly says the only downside is he lost out in the office […]

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67 h. ago Field freshly painted for TSN, as part of 2025 CPL home opener for Cavalry FC

Good Friday season-debut at ATCO Field brings in national broadcast to help 'grow the game'

Culture

2 d. ago One broken leg and an earthquake later, Lucette brings gorgeous EP to Double Dragon Thursday

De-jetlagging and just back from Japan, Edmonton indie-pop musician Lucette was in Bangkok when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped a 400-km gash in the earth on March 28, killing over 5,000 people across Myanmar and Thailand. Though not outwardly injured, she notes, “I don’t know if this is normal, but I’ve been having these dizzy spells […]

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2 d. ago One broken leg and an earthquake later, Edmonton singer Lucette brings gorgeous EP to Double Dragon April 24

De-jetlagging and just back from Japan, Edmonton indie-pop musician Lucette was in Bangkok when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped a 400-km gash in the earth on March 28, killing over 5,000 people across Myanmar and Thailand. Though not outwardly injured, she notes, “I don’t know if this is normal, but I’ve been having these dizzy spells […]

Culture

2 d. ago Top California Lender Welcomes New Leadership with Jerry Dean Taking Over

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top California Lender, a prominent player in the national lending sector, is thrilled to announce that Jerry Dean has taken over as the new leader of the organization. With a robust background in the lending industry, Dean brings extensive experience and a visionary approach to propel […]

Politics

2 d. ago Saviynt Unveils ChangeMakers, Honoring Visionaries Shaping the Future of Identity Security

The Identity Authority is recognizing customers who strengthen cybersecurity and champion digital transformation efforts that inspire others LOS ANGELES — Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced the launch of ChangeMakers, the company’s global customer advocacy program. The initiative that brings together and amplifies the voices of the transformational […]

Events

3 d. ago Air Canada flight to Toronto makes emergency landing after reports of smoke on board

Nearly 200 people flying from sunny Las Vegas to a still-frigid Toronto were jolted back to reality with a little more than your average post-trip blues this week when their plane had to make an emergency landing before even making it back into Canada.Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 departed as usual from the U.S. party city shortly after 11 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, but did not make its scheduled 6:30 p.m. EDT arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a worrying smell of smoke in the cockpit.Out of an abundance of caution, pilots diverted to Iowa — perhaps the biggest contrast possible after the hustle and bustle of Vegas — landing safely at Des Moines International Airport at 4:10 p.m. local time.After the A321 aircraft was inspected on the ground (as is standard procedure), it was allowed to proceed to a gate, where passengers deplaned, only to face delays of more than eight hours until they could board a subst...

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3 d. ago THE NEWS FORUM – HEZEKIAH – a ground breaking new miniseries premieres Easter weekend

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trillennium Media Group (TMG Inc.) announces the premiere of HEZEKIAH, the first episode of a bold and visually rich documentary miniseries that brings ancient scripture into conversation with modern archaeology. The first episode, HEZEKIAH, premieres Saturday, April 19 and Sunday April 20, at 10:00 PM on […]

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