Edmonton to host Canadian women’s hockey team’s final games before Olympics
The annual Canada-U.S. women’s hockey Rivalry Series will conclude with…
Edmonton to host Canadian women’s hockey team’s final games before Olympics
The annual Canada-U.S. women’s hockey Rivalry Series will conclude with two games in Edmonton this season, Hockey Canada announced on Wednesday. The games, set for Dec. 10 and 13, will be the final tune-up ahead of the Olympics in Italy in February, when the Canadians will look to defend the Olympic gold medal won in…
Dog passes online course as part of test into Alberta online verification gaps
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Edmonton-based company is trying to prove there are gaps in verification when it comes to completing an online training course. It comes after the company tried proving their point by signing up its own dog. Phoebe is a nine-year-old pug and her owner’s company, Cognisense, signed…
Salmonella outbreak related to pistachios has hospitalized 16, sickened 105
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the number of people confirmed sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios has risen to 105. The outbreak update issued Wednesday reports 26 new cases since the last count earlier this month. It says 16 people have been hospitalized — an increase of five — since people started…
Here’s a first look at Toronto’s BMO Field ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
As the countdown to the FIFA 2026 World Cup games begins, Toronto’s BMO’s field is going through a number of renovations to meet the tournament’s standards. On Tuesday, the city of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment unveiled details about the ongoing renovations and upgrades at the venue. Nick Eaves, MLSE’s chief venues and…
Concerns grow in West Kelowna as more suspicious fires erupt – Okanagan
More fires in a West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhood have residents on heightened alert. “It’s very scary,” said Sylvia Lavoie. “We do keep an eye out.” Crews with West Kelowna Fire Rescue jumped into action Monday evening to put out a pair of fires, one at around 5 p.m, the other at 9 p.m. “They are…
Sask. asks Supreme Court for expedited appeal on pronoun law case
Saskatchewan’s government is hoping the Supreme Court of Canada will quickly hear its appeal to a ruling on the province’s school pronoun law, citing the legal case as one of national importance. The province is seeking leave to appeal after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled a challenge of the law, which prevents children under…
CFL rule changes about ‘making a great game better’: Riders CEO
Sweeping changes coming to Canadian Football League (CFL) over the next two years are part of an effort to make the game more “entertaining,” according to Saskatchewan Roughriders CEO and president Craig Reynolds. “The whole goal around today’s announcement was to keep the game moving — transition from less field goals, more touchdowns, more scoring,…
RCMP say no charges laid in death of MMA fighter following event near Edmonton last year
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta RCMP say they’ve completed their investigation into the sudden death of a man during a mixed martial arts event on the Enoch Creek Nation just outside Edmonton last year, and the death has been ruled non-suspicious. Trokon Dousuah, 33, who went by the nickname Tee, died…
Organizers say N.B. event calling for end to sexual violence was met with violence
The Fredericton Police Force says an investigation is underway into a reported physical altercation at Friday’s Take Back the Night event, which led to three police cars responding to a downtown call. No charges had been laid in connection with the incident by Monday evening, however. The annual walk to call for an end to sexual…
Canadians Nicholas Bennett, Arianna Hunsicker earn bronze medals at Para swimming worlds
Canada’s Nicholas Bennett and Arianna Hunsicker both reached the podium with bronze medals at the Para swimming world championships on Sunday in Singapore. Bennett of Parksville, B.C., claimed bronze in the men’s 200-metre freestyle S14 midway through opening night. The 21-year-old, who entered as the defending world champion, touched the wall in one minute 53.97…
