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Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting. The Conservative…

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Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway…

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Kings crush Oilers in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Kings are two wins away from finally getting some revenge on the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings beat the Oilers 6-2 in Game 2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead. Edmonton eliminated…

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Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options after photo radar reduction

With photo radar being restricted to only school, construction, and playground zones since April 1, Edmonton city councillors are looking into alternative traffic enforcement options to keep the city streets…

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More than 800k Albertans cast early votes in federal election

Elections Canada is out with more details on the record setting advance vote numbers released Tuesday and Alberta saw a similar increase to the nationwide numbers. The agency says more than 815,000…

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Police investigating road rage incident in south Edmonton

Edmonton police are turning to the public for help in an investigation regarding a road rage incident in south Edmonton. In a news release Wednesday, EPS said the incident occurred around 2:35 p.m….

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Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway…

4h ago

Kings crush Oilers in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Kings are two wins away from finally getting some revenge on the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings beat the Oilers 6-2 in Game 2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead. Edmonton eliminated…

7h ago

Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options after photo radar reduction

With photo radar being restricted to only school, construction, and playground zones since April 1, Edmonton city councillors are looking into alternative traffic enforcement options to keep the city streets…

7h ago

More than 800k Albertans cast early votes in federal election

Elections Canada is out with more details on the record setting advance vote numbers released Tuesday and Alberta saw a similar increase to the nationwide numbers. The agency says more than 815,000…

14h ago

Police investigating road rage incident in south Edmonton

Edmonton police are turning to the public for help in an investigation regarding a road rage incident in south Edmonton. In a news release Wednesday, EPS said the incident occurred around 2:35 p.m….

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Edmonton’s St. Paul Catholic Elementary helps update Royal Alberta Museum’s Oilers display

As the Edmonton Oilers aim to make history in their latest Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance, a local Grade 2 class is looking to preserve history. Elliott Knopp reports.

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U of A grad student uses AI to identify accessibility barriers

A grad student of U of A co-develops an app that helps people with limited mobility identify barriers around the campususing AI. As our Leo Cruzat reports, Andres hopes that this will make Canada barrier-free.

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Edmonton hosts hydrogen fuel convention

Thousands of people in the Canadian hydrogen industry are in Edmonton this week as leaders in the alternative fuel sector share their new technologies. Despite some recent setbacks for hydrogen here in Alberta, industry leaders say it’s still the future of energy around the world.

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Edmonton to study photo radar alternatives

After the Alberta government slashed the amount of approved photo radar sites, Edmonton city councillors voted unanimously Tuesday to explore a new traffic safety plan. Sean Amato reports.

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Crown presents case against 5 hockey players charged with sexual assault

What the Crown alleges happened in a London hotel room following a gala for the 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey players.

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U of A student uses AI to identify accesibility barriers

An Edmonton man is hoping to make the city more accessible for those using mobility aids like power wheelchairs, all thanks to artificial intelligence. Arne Andres has used a power wheelchair for over…

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Hudson’s Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson’s Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire’s reign and significantly dimming the possibility…

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Six-year sentence restored for former Alberta school headmaster guilty of sex assault

Canada’s highest court has restored a six-year prison sentence for a former headmaster of a defunct boys’ school in Alberta who sexually assaulted a student. Paul Sheppard was convicted in 2021 of sex…

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Edmonton hosts hydrogen fuel convention

Thousands of people in the Canadian hydrogen industry are in Edmonton this week as leaders in the alternative fuel sector share their tech. Despite recent setbacks for hydrogen here in Alberta, industry…

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Poilievre defends economic growth projections in Conservative platform as ‘essential’

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty. The Conservative leader was in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with…

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Doctors, drugs and dental: where each federal party stands on health care

Among the more memorable moments from last week’s debates between the leaders of Canada’s four major political parties was a dust-up involving a fifth person: the moderator. During the French-language…

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Nearly 1 million Canadian students expected to take part in mock vote ahead of election day

As Canadians 18 and older head to the polls on April 28, students across the country will cast their votes in a mock Student Vote.

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Elections Canada looking to election day fill staff positions

Elections Canada says it is still looking for election day staff in four Alberta ridings. Around 25 to 150 positions need to be filled in Lakeland, Peace River–Westlock, Yellowhead, and Fort McMurray–Cold…

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Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages after class action

The Quebec Court of Appeal is ordering Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class action lawsuit that alleged they were charged higher amounts than the ticket price advertised. In…

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Remembering Pope Francis

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of breaking ground in the Vatican and his attempts to modernize the Catholic Church. Francis also left a lasting impact on Canada,…
Crown lays out case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

WARNING: The following story contain graphic content some readers may find disturbing. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team invited several of his teammates into his London, Ont.,…

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The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder,…

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‘Absolutely bonkers’: Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs

Five Canadian teams are competing for the Stanley Cup these playoffs. Along with the three eastern clubs, there are high hopes in Winnipeg after the Jets finished in first place during the regular season,…

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Former Alberta Premier Notley rallies for NDP support in campaign final stretch

The former premier of Alberta still bleeds orange. Rachel Notley stood side by side with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and rallied in Edmonton on Tuesday, hoping to get every drop of support ahead of Monday’s…

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Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams

WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The middle-aged man from the South Shore of Montreal also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canadian…

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Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial is set for opening statements at a different #MeToo moment

Five years after Harvey Weinstein ’s original #MeToo trial delivered a searing reckoning for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, the ex-studio boss is on trial again after an appeals court threw…
Vancouver getting Professional Women’s Hockey League team

A new hockey team will soon be calling Vancouver home, as the Professional Women’s Hockey League confirms it is expanding to the West Coast.

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Edmonton business owners concerned, frustrated after major intersection closes for LRT construction

Kris Burwash was met with an unpleasant surprise when he arrived to work Tuesday morning: a long fence had been installed right in front of his store. It was the latest headache related to construction…
Edmonton property tax increase set at 5.7%, lower than expected

On Tuesday, Edmonton city council discussed what final property tax rates will look like. The municipal rate tax rate is now locked in at 5.7 per cent – lower than expected thanks to changes in provincial…

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