Peter Pocklington’s former mansion on City of Edmonton’s auction list: ‘It’s iconic’
Every year the City of Edmonton auctions properties that have…
Peter Pocklington’s former mansion on City of Edmonton’s auction list: ‘It’s iconic’
Every year the City of Edmonton auctions properties that have unpaid taxes and the event coming this fall has a famous local house on the list. Overlooking Hawrelak Park and the North Saskatchewan River valley is 8638 Saskatchewan Drive — the historic, former home of original Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington. That’s where, on April…
City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project – Calgary
The City of Calgary is seeking a third party to explore the potential of a new outdoor stadium as questions continue over the future of McMahon Stadium. Global News has learned the City of Calgary has been seeking bids on a pair of contracts for a firm “assess the feasibility and planning of a proposed…
What’s in a name? Trump’s ‘Lake America’ threat raises questions about centuries of history
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” but the name has centuries of history behind it. Trump said Tuesday the United States is giving “serious consideration” to changing the name of Lake Ontario as relations with Canada, and particularly Ontario, sour amid an escalating trade dispute. He later posted a graphic…
Back-to-school lunches need ‘flexibility’ amid uneven food prices: report – National
As Canadian families continue to get ready to head back to school, they could face a mixed bag of prices and need to be flexible when trying to plan out lunches for their children, according to a new report. Released by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, the report shows that while prices for food in…
Surging Lions roll past Roughriders 30-16
VANCOUVER – T. J. Lee knew the exact mindset the B.C. Lions defence needed against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “Grit,” said the veteran defensive back. “Having a grit mentality. Taking the initiative to pick the ball off, being aggressive-minded. Studying film, working together and collaborating.” Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw two touchdown passes and the B.C. defence…
Unifor, General Motors reach tentative deal for thousands of Ontario auto workers
Canada’s largest private-sector union says it has reached a tentative agreement with General Motors on a new deal for some 4,600 auto workers. Unifor announced the agreement Saturday morning and said it would cover workers at auto plants in Oshawa, Ingersoll, St. Catharines and Woodstock. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to…
Canada vows dollar-for-dollar response to Trump’s 50% tariffs – National
Canada will respond “dollar for dollar” to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Friday as Ottawa suspended trade negotiations with Washington and recalled its negotiating team. The move came as President Donald Trump’s new 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods took effect at…
Jazz and gospel fill the church in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones – Montreal
The sounds of laughter, jazz and gospel music pumped through a modest church in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood on Thursday as mourners gathered for the funeral of legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones. The tears were flowing as family and friends shared stories about a generous, talented and humble man. “I am mourning an angel,” said his…
Studies suggest public transit may improve health – Saskatoon
With the Link Bus Rapid Transit project well underway in Saskatoon, the hope is that it will boost ridership numbers across the city. And now researchers out of the University of Saskatchewan are suggesting public transit may do more than just get you from point A to point B; it could also improve your health….
DNA technology helps identify New Brunswick woman decades after death – New Brunswick
A New Brunswick woman whose remains were discovered in Ontario has been identified decades after her death through advances in DNA technology, giving investigators new leads in a homicide case and highlighting the growing role of genetic genealogy in solving cold cases. Niagara Regional Police announced that Brenda Marie LeBlanc was identified in 2025 after…
