Edmonton building Canada's largest rooftop solar array
Edmonton will soon be home to the largest rooftop solar array in the country.
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7 mini bikes stolen from Edmonton's Al Shamal Shriners
The charity organization Al Shamal Shriners is asking the public to keep an eye out for seven stolen mini bikes.
Edmonton Somali community mourns 14-year-old boy who drowned
A service was held Wednesday for the 14-year-old boy who recently drowned at a Whitecourt park.
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Sherwood Park man charged after police seize GHB, meth, cocaine, and fentanyl
A Sherwood Park man has been charged after the seizure of a large amount of drugs.
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Motorcyclist airlifted from scene of Highway 16 crash
A motorcyclist was flown by STARS to a hospital in Edmonton Wednesday night after a crash with a motorhome on Highway 16 east of Edmonton.
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Gateway Boulevard construction starts Thursday
Starting Thursday, drivers can expect construction on a section of Gateway Boulevard as the Gateway Boulevard Rehabilitation and Reconstruction project kicks off.
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Aircraft engine stolen in northern Alberta
Police are searching for an aircraft engine that was stolen in Grande Prairie County sometime in the last 30 days.
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2 charged in glasses heist from Fort Saskatchewan business, 1 still at large
Two people have been arrested and charged after more than $50,000 in frames were stolen from a Fort Saskatchewan eye care clinic earlier this week.
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Judge sides with Enbridge Inc. in Michigan's latest effort to halt Line 5 pipeline
The international dispute over Line 5 belongs in federal court, a Michigan judge declared Thursday, dealing a critical blow to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's bid to shut down the controversial cross-border pipeline.
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Edmonton activates emergency weather response with hot weekend ahead
The city has activated its extreme weather response to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather forecasted over the weekend.
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Sketch of sexual assault suspect, who victim escaped twice, released by police
A sketch of a male in his late teens or early 20s has been released by police after a sexual assault in the Rosslyn neighbourhood in June.
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Thief from 2021 pharmacy robbery still unidentified: EPS
Edmonton police are trying to identify a person who robbed a central Edmonton pharmacy 16 months ago.
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Majority of people with Omicron don't know they have it: study
A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it. Undiagnosed infections could be the reason why the variant spread so rapidly, according to researchers.
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Edmonton activates emergency weather response with hot weekend ahead
The city has activated its extreme weather response to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather forecasted over the weekend.
Canada's Best Restroom: Majesty and Friends wins award for ice cream-themed bathroom
For the second year in a row, an Edmonton washroom has won the Canada’s Best Restroom contest.
Edmonton river valley gondola project halted by city council
Edmonton City Council decided to halt the Prairie Sky Gondola project for the time being.
'Reinvigorating the love of basketball': Northside tournament shares streetball skills and culture
Edmonton basketball players faced off against each other in a four-on-four streetball tournament this weekend.
These are the movies playing at Churchill Square starting next week
The City of Edmonton's Movies on the Square are back next Wednesday.
Amy Schumer, Tom Segura and more in Edmonton this weekend for the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
Some of the biggest names in the comedy world will descend on Edmonton this weekend, as the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival returns for a second year.
Everything you need to know about Thursday's supermoon
The last supermoon of the year lit up the skies over Alberta on Thursday night.
Remembering Ben Stelter: The story behind the young superfan's friendship with Connor McDavid and the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers shared memories of superfan Ben Stelter on Thursday. Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman and head coach Jay Woodcroft held a virtual press conference to speak about the six-year-old.
Indigenous theatre space to be integrated within 2022 Fringe Festival
A teepee was raised at the Fringe Festival grounds on Thursday morning to kick off the Indigenous theatre space, pêhonân.
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'It was a nightmare': Edmonton couple stranded in Kelowna after stolen ID
An Edmonton man is looking for a refund – and some answers – after getting stranded in Kelowna after his girlfriend’s ID was stolen.
Body of 14-year-old boy found in pond northwest of Edmonton
The body of the 14-year-old boy who drowned in a Whitecourt, Alta., pond on Sunday was recovered on Tuesday, RCMP told CTV News Edmonton.
RCMP searching for 14-year-old boy in pond northwest of Edmonton
The boy Mounties are searching for in a pond in Whitecourt, Alta., on Sunday has been identified as a 14-year-old from Edmonton. The teenager, Hassan Mohamed, was last seen in the pond area of Rotary Park Outdoor Waterpark around 3 p.m.
'Clearly a breakdown': Kenney condemns controversial essay, links firestorm to slow news week
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemned a controversial prize-winning essay that's been criticized for being sexist and racist during his provincewide radio call-in program, but also appeared to downplay the controversy it generated.
'Communications failure': UCP minister tells reporters to stop asking about essay award
A UCP MLA shook her head in frustration and said "wow" while walking away from a microphone Friday, as the fallout continued over an "abhorrent" essay that her government awarded.
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Flames reportedly near deal with Nazem Kadri, Monahan going to Montreal
The Calgary Flames are making some big moves as there are reports that star centre Nazem Kadri will be joining the team while another says a long-time member will be leaving.
Elks running back James Wilder Jr. says his CFL season is over due to injury
Running back James Wilder Jr. of the Edmonton Elks says his 2022 CFL season is over. Wilder Jr. wrote on his Instagram account that he's been told his '22 campaign is done and the only way he can resume playing is to undergo surgery.
Canada sends Switzerland home, moves on to world junior semis
Logan Stankoven had two goals and an assist and Canada beat Switzerland 6-3 on Wednesday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals.
Sweden and Finland join Canada in world junior hockey semifinals
Emil Andrae broke a tie midway through the third period and Sweden beat Latvia 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the world junior hockey semifinals.
Canada takes on Switzerland in quarterfinals at world junior hockey championship
It's win or go home as the quarterfinals begin at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton.
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What can you do to help mitigate shortages of fever and pain relievers?
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Long COVID risk extends two years after infection. Here's how to assess your risk
A new study has found an increased risk of certain long COVID-19 symptoms up to two years after an original infection.
Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet
There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.
How Canadians can save on exchange rates while travelling
At a time of high inflation, questions about what cards to use, how much local cash to withdraw and which currency conversion services to avoid are particularly valuable. Here's what to know when seeking cost-effective methods of spending money overseas.
Closed-door national security committee of parliamentarians reviewing spyware use
Parliament's top-secret national security committee is launching a review into federal agencies' ability to intercept private communications, on the heels of the RCMP revealing it has been using spyware as part of major investigations, for decades.
Advocates say use of NDAs should be banned in sexual misconduct settlements
In the wake of the Hockey Canada scandal, some advocates are calling for the use of non-disclosure agreements to be banned or restricted in settlement agreements in cases involving abuse.
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BREAKING | Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case
A top executive at former U.S. President Donald Trump's family business pleaded guilty Thursday to evading taxes in a deal with prosecutors that could potentially make him a star witness against the company at a trial this fall.
Majority of people with Omicron don't know they have it: study
A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it. Undiagnosed infections could be the reason why the variant spread so rapidly, according to researchers.
Canada-wide shortage of liquid Children's Tylenol now also impacting chewables
A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.
Calgary
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Woman killed, man injured in early morning Evergreen shooting
Calgary police are investigating a shooting in the community of Evergreen that left one person dead and another fighting for their life.
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Flames reportedly near deal with Nazem Kadri, Monahan going to Montreal
The Calgary Flames are making some big moves as there are reports that star centre Nazem Kadri will be joining the team while another says a long-time member will be leaving.
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Calgary Hospital Home Lottery launches with new prizes
The Calgary Health Foundation is launching its 22nd annual Hospital Home Lottery.
Saskatoon
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Sask. NDP, former students call on province to remove teachers following abuse allegations
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the province to remove teachers named in a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit alleging incidents of physical and verbal abuse against students by staff at the Legacy Christian Academy.
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Sask. on track for record-breaking drug overdose deaths in 2022
Saskatchewan drug overdose deaths are on the rise again this year.
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‘We can do this better’: Downtown business owners meet with province about shelter services
Members of Saskatoon's downtown business community had a meeting with provincial ministers last week to discuss the future of downtown homeless shelters and supported living facilities.
Regina
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Sask. on track for record-breaking drug overdose deaths in 2022
Saskatchewan drug overdose deaths are on the rise again this year.
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27 deaths and 488 hospitalizations recorded in province's first monthly COVID-19 report
There were 27 new deaths reported in the province’s first monthly COVID-19 report for the period of July 17 to Aug. 13.
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Downtown properties appear to be acting as parking lots without council approval
A pair of properties in downtown Regina appear to be acting as a parking lot without the proper approval from city council.
Atlantic
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Saint John Police investigating Wednesday afternoon homicide
Police say three unidentified masked men with dark clothing forced their way into an apartment where 39-year-old Justin David Breau was stabbed. The suspects ran away towards Garden Street before police arrived.
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Homeless issue has only grown worse since Halifax encampment evictions
A year ago Thursday, complete chaos broke out in downtown Halifax when police and protesters clashed over the eviction and demolition of homeless encampments across the city.
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Nathan Mackinnon's Stanley Cup parade set to happen Saturday in Halifax
According to Nathan Mackinnon’s former minor hockey coach, Saturday's Stanley Cup parade will be the final off-season chapter of a championship celebration that has lasted nearly two months.
Toronto
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This is where home prices are still hot in Ontario
House prices in sought-after areas in Ontario continue to hold steady and even increase, according to a new report.
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Ontario releases plan to stabilize health-care system amid bed and staffing shortages
The next phase of Ontario's 'Plan to Stay Open' involves transferring of seniors from hospital to alternative long-term care homes, the hiring of thousands of health-care workers and a pledge to reduce surgical backlog.
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Ontario ICU closed for a month has no date set to reopen
A month after an Ontario intensive care unit temporarily closed due to a “significant staff shortage,” the hospital has no timeline for when the ICU will re-open its doors.
Montreal
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Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet
There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.
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2 dead in Laurentians in presumed domestic violence, children in youth protection
A case of alleged domestic violence has left two people dead and two children in youth protection in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.
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Supply of children's chewable medicine dwindling in Quebec, along with liquid Tylenol
The Quebec Order of Pharmacists is urging parents to resist the temptation to hoard certain hard-to-find children's medicines should they happen upon a well-stocked store. Liquid suspensions of acetaminophen and ibuprofen for children remain in short supply in many pharmacies across the province and in the rest of the country, after several months.
Kitchener
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More closures along highway 401 near Cambridge expected next week
Another construction project along the 401 near Cambridge could impact commuters as temporary closures alternate between the eastbound and westbound lanes on the highway at Hespeler Road.
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Waterloo regional police investigating reports of rental scams in the University District
Police are investigating several reports of rental fraud that occurred on August 6 and 7.
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