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The out-of-control wildfire burning near the northwestern Alberta hamlet of Teepee Creek moved slightly closer to the community overnight, but officials say is it being contained. Officials say the…
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The air quality in Edmonton remained very poor Sunday, as wildfire smoke from Fort Nelson, B.C., continued to blanket the city. Edmonton’s air quality was at nine (high risk), down from 10+ (very…
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Police say two people are in custody in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man in northeast Edmonton Saturday evening. The Edmonton Police Service says officers were called around 7:30 p.m….
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With Toronto getting a WNBA basketball team, a sports advocate says this will have a lasting impact on young girls across Canada.
The Parker Lake fire close to Fort Nelson continues to grow, according to the BC Wildfire Service Sunday morning.
After missing Game 1 of the Edmonton Oilers’ second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks and returning for Game 2, Adam Henrique is out of the lineup again for Game 3. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch…
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You usually think of the Northern Lights as a show for high latitude communities but strong solar activity has delivered a stunning show nearly across the globe. David Zura explains.
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The Netherlands; Eurovision contestant — Joost Klein — has been disqualified from the competition by the E-B-U. Karling Donoghue breaks down the alleged incident that sparked the decision and ongoing protests over Israel’s participation.
Israel’s military has renewed calls for those who remain in Rafah to evacuate — indicating that a full attack is on the horizon. Karling Donoghue explains how some 300,000 people have already left, while others remain trapped.
Alberta announcing Friday they’ll be increasing funding for mental health programs for youth in the amount of $148 million. Phoenix Phillips has the story.
Two teens and three adults encountered two pit bulls in an attack on Thursday. Police say one man has been charged with assault during the incident.
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The second official Alberta NDP leadership debate saw five candidates eagerly agreeing with each other, until Naheed Nenshi was forced to defend against more attacks on his record as the mayor of Calgary.
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Edmonton police officers armed with batons moved in early Saturday morning to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Alberta. Organizers of the student protest in solidarity with…
OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials. The…
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Police allege a man accused of trespassing at Drake’s Toronto home earlier this week returned to the property Saturday to retrieve his bike. Toronto police say the man refused to leave when told to…
Wildfire smoke from British Columbia made its way to Edmonton Saturday, causing reduced visibility and deleterious air quality. Environment Canada issued a special air quality advisory warning residents…
Evacuation alerts are being issued for residents in areas of northern Alberta, including Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, and Greenview.
BOSTON (AP) — The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said…
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TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — A strong earthquake shook the border of Mexico and Guatemala early Sunday, driving frightened residents into the streets. The temblor struck just before 6 a.m. near the Mexican…
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Jim Peterson, a long-time member of Parliament from Toronto and former Liberal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 82. Former Ontario Premier David Peterson confirmed the death to The Canadian…
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A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite…
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
ROSEBUD, ALBERTA — The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures — and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track. Near that sign is…
Shopping can be a great escape for some. Getting a couple of hours away from parents and spending time with friends can be a highlight of the week for many teens. However, for anyone under 16, that…
OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past policy that banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The ban was in place until 2022, when it was replaced…
A pair of wildfires that were sparked in the summer of 2023 have triggered evacuation alerts and shutdown a highway in northeast B.C.
A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was ramping up a day after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down amid the loud noise and haze of flashbang explosives as police clashed with…
Enbridge Inc.’s proposal to build a major carbon storage hub in Alberta remains on the table, the company said Friday, in spite of Capital Power’s recent decision to shelve its own $2.4-billion project…
TORONTO — Police say an alleged trespasser at Drake’s Toronto home was sent to hospital with serious injuries after getting into an altercation with security guards. It’s the second reported trespasser…
The group that represents cities and towns in Alberta says the province should scrap legislation that would give it sweeping powers over municipalities. Alberta Municipalities has been critical of…