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Alberta launches respiratory virus dashboard with COVID-19, influenza and RSV data

After limited updates on respiratory virus statistics, the Alberta government launched its COVID-19, influenza and RSV dashboard on Monday.

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it's been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.

Alberta doesn't plan to increase minimum wage as 6 provinces raise theirs

Six provinces raised their minimum wage this weekend but Alberta has no plans to adjust its base pay of $15 per hour introduced in 2018.

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'People really need the help': 24-hour small scale food bank opens in Edmonton

Free non-perishable food items and books are now available 24 hours a day in northwest Edmonton – for anyone who needs them.

Alberta's first Filipino park opens in Edmonton Sunday

The province's first Filipino concept park opened Sunday in south Edmonton.

After 40 years, Edmonton's Queen Elizabeth Planetarium reopens

A ceremony was held on Friday to mark the reopening of Edmonton's Queen Elizabeth Planetarium after years of restoration work.

Local $50M-lottery winner to travel Europe, buy Porsche

An Edmonton man won $50 million in a lottery draw earlier this month.

$35M Fort Road housing project 'an opportunity' for Treaty 8 youth, Chief says

Ground was broken Wednesday on a transitional housing project on Fort Road in Edmonton, a place the leader of the Dene Tha' First Nation hopes will soon become a launchpad for big accomplishments by Treaty 8 youth.

Champion bonus increased to $100,000 for upcoming PBR Canada National Finals in Edmonton

The grand prize being offered for a November bull-riding finals event in Edmonton is getting a boost.

Bruce Springsteen postpones upcoming concerts, including Edmonton show

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed the remainder of their 2023 tour dates, including a stop in Edmonton on Nov. 6.

Watch: Hawrelak Park rehabilitation progress

On Sept. 27, the CTV News Edmonton drone flew over Hawrelak Park to see the progress on the park rehabilitation.

New river valley pedestrian bridge opens in south Edmonton

A new pedestrian bridge to replace a 100-year-old structure opened in southwest Edmonton on Tuesday.

Sports

Bourgault, Campbell shine as Oilers beat Kraken 4-1

Xavier Bourgault scored twice, Jack Campbell stopped 31 shots and the Edmonton Oilers snapped the Seattle Kraken's NHL pre-season unbeaten run with a 4-1 win at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday.

Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

Brandon Sutter has retired from the National Hockey League.

Steve Staios leaving Oilers' front office for position with Senators

After almost one year, Edmonton Oilers former defenceman-turned-special advisor Steve Staios is leaving the club for a second time.

Oilers coach says team buying into checking mindset early at NHL training camp is paying dividends

As dynamic an offensive team as the Edmonton Oilers have been over the past few seasons, work without the puck has been a major focus for the club that has aspirations of making a deeper NHL playoff run.

Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

He's moved his team into playoff contention — barely — but Tre Ford has provided the Edmonton Elks and their beleaguered fans with something much more tangible: Hope for the future.

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Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats, report says

India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by Oct. 10, the Financial Times reported. Ties between India and Canada have become strained over Canadian suspicion that Indian government agents had a role in the June murder in Canada of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2 Calgary weekend shootings believed to be connected, targeted: police

Police believe two shootings in southwest and southeast Calgary over the weekend are connected and targeted the same person.
Flames rally from 3-1 deficit to ground Jets 5-4 in pre-season play

Matt Coronato impressed once again on Monday, scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period to go along with a pair of primary assists as he led Calgary to a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in NHL pre-season action.
Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness.

Saskatoon

Sask. First Nation threatens to evict residents of suspected drug houses

A Saskatchewan First Nation has declared a state of emergency after a spate of seven overdoses in a single day.
Saskatoon Transit asking to hire 6 support officers to patrol buses

Saskatoon Transit is renewing calls for its own dedicated team of community support officers (CSOs) to help respond to incidents on buses and transit terminals.
Truth and Reconciliation Day still not a recognized stat in Sask.

While some provinces and territories have joined in recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day as a statutory holiday, Saskatchewan remains outside of that fold.

Regina

After years of waiting, construction of Grenfell long term care home begins

Following years of concern around long term care in the town of Grenfell, construction on a new home for the elderly has officially broken ground.
Suspect in Moose Jaw home invasion faces additional charges

More charges have been laid in connection to a home invasion that saw a man shot and stabbed in Moose Jaw on Sept. 13.
Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness.

Atlantic

Sunday night structure fire in Saint John displaces 8 residents

The fire prompted a temporary shelter-in-place notice from the City of Saint John Sunday night due to smoke in the city.
74-year-old dead after vehicle-pedestrian collision: N.S. RCMP

Pictou County District RCMP say they are investigating a fatal collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in Granton, N.S.
Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it's been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.

Toronto

Fatal crash on Hwy. 401 in Etobicoke, westbound lanes blocked

A 64-year-old Toronto man has died following a collision on Highway 401 in Etobicoke this morning.
Adolescent ER visits in Ontario for eating disorders saw big jump during pandemic: study

The biggest jump in Ontario emergency room visits and hospitalizations for eating disorders during the first 30 months of the pandemic was seen in adolescents aged 10 to 17, according to a new study.
Blue Jays on the road for best-of-three wild-card series with Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their American League wild-card playoff series with the Minnesota Twins today at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Montreal

Montreal to construct more parks, 'sponge' roads to withstand rain

Over the next two years, the City of Montreal says it plans to construct almost 30 parks and 400 "sponge" pavements to make them more resistant to heavy rainfall.
Man in hospital after stabbing in Lachine

A 43-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing in Montreal's Lachine borough.
What you need to know about the election of a new Speaker

On Tuesday, MPs will be electing a new Speaker of the House of Commons, in the wake of Anthony Rota's resignation. It will be a day for the Canadian political history books, as well as a day full of pomp and procedure. Here's what you need to know about the role, the contenders, and the process.