Oilers in playoff mode while Ducks finish out season

The Edmonton Oilers are showing they can win in a variety of ways, a recent trait that should provide them a boost heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1

The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.

Harm reduction group alleges excessive force by Edmonton police officers

A local harm reduction group says force used by Edmonton police officers during a recent arrest on Whyte Avenue on Sunday was "appalling."

Police investigating shooting in north Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating after gunfire was exchanged near a north Edmonton strip mall.

Edmonton man latest victim in string of violent events on Edmonton public transit

Some Edmonton commuters say they're scared to use public transit amid increasing acts of violence at LRT stations and bus stops around the city.

Afghan women cyclists who escaped the Taliban are chasing their dreams in Canada

After the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan and banned sports for female athletes, Afghan women cyclists are chasing their dreams in Canada.

A glass of wine or beer per day is fine for your health: new study

A new Canadian study of 4.8 million people says a daily alcoholic drink isn't likely to send anyone to an early grave, nor will it offer any of the health benefits touted by previous studies, even if it is organic red wine.

W5 investigates

W5 investigates | Priest, neighbours issue plea for help for struggling international students in Cape Breton

Cape Breton University has more than doubled in size by enrolling thousands of international students, and critics say the campus and community weren't ready. Watch the documentary 'Cash Cow' on CTV W5, Saturday at 7 p.m.

W5 profile

W5 profile | The Canadian who creates the real, but fake, sounds in Hollywood blockbuster films

W5 profiles the man who makes the sounds for breaking bones and squealing tires in Hollywood’s biggest films; and he does it from a small town in Ontario. Watch 'Sound Farms' at 7 p.m. on CTV W5.