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Sports 1 day ago

Elks Playoff Win

The Edmonton Elks clinched their first playoff spot since 2019 with a 53-16 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, ending a five-year drought. Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, bringing his season…

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NHL Stanley Cup Revoked Threat

The U.S.-Canada dispute took an unusual turn when the Buffalo Bills announced that Canadian band Barenaked Ladies would perform the Canadian national anthem at their new stadium on September 17. This stadium, costing a staggering US$2.1…

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Sports 1 day ago

CFL Football Game

VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes 48-29 in an exciting Canadian Football League game. Nathan Rourke, the team’s quarterback, had a standout performance with 317 passing yards, one touchdown pass, and added 77…

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Canadian Oil Tariffs Impact

Canada is experiencing an oil windfall that could offset $27.6 billion in losses from tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite Trump's efforts to hurt Canada economically, his mismanagement of the conflict with Iran has…

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Politics 2 days ago

Renaming Lake Erie

Republican lawmaker David Maloney has proposed renaming Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania, arguing it is about the lake’s “modern identity” and stressing the importance of fishing and tourism for local economies. This comes after U.S…

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Politics 2 days ago

Canada Values Speech Gander

On September 15, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien delivered a powerful speech at a 9/11 memorial ceremony in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. The event honored first responders and remembered the nearly 3,000 people killed…

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Crime & Law 2 days ago

Crime Wave In Edmonton

Chad Osman is frustrated after his family's business, Valvo Electrical Supply Ltd, in Edmonton was broken into on Monday night. A security guard caught the suspect, and when police arrived, they arrested him for break and enter, possession…

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Politics 2 days ago

US Trade War With Canada

In August 2023, relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated sharply as President Donald Trump initiated a trade conflict with Canada. Despite being the largest importer of U.S. goods globally, Trump accused Canada of unfair…

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Politics 2 days ago

Olivia Chow Controversy

Olivia Chow, Toronto's mayor, has sparked controversy within the city's Jewish community by refusing to participate in a mayoral debate focused on antisemitism and the safety of Toronto’s Jewish residents. The debate was scheduled for…

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Sports 2 days ago

NHL Player Retirement

Connor Ingram, a 29-year-old goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers, announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday, September 8, 2026. Last season marked the end of his three-year contract worth US$5.85 million, making him an unrestricted…

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Education 2 days ago

AI Impact on Education

Just a few years ago, applying to prestigious university computer science programs in Canada was a clear choice for talented students like Mahimn Patel, an 18-year-old from Brampton, Ontario who excelled at building software and artificial…

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Health 2 days ago

Nutrition Protein Debate

A decade ago, Samantha King, a professor at Queen’s University in Canada, noticed an unusual emphasis on protein consumption among fitness enthusiasts. This trend has continued without diminishing as the food industry increasingly adds…

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Politics 2 days ago

Calgary Councillor Seeks Probe

Ward 14 Coun. Landon Johnston of Calgary has written a letter to Alberta’s municipal affairs minister requesting an investigation into city council's use of closed-door meetings and confidentiality provisions. This comes after Johnston…

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Science 2 days ago

Math Problem And AI

OpenAI announced on Tuesday it had potentially solved the Navier-Stokes equations, one of seven unsolved Millennium Prize Problems worth $1 million each. These equations describe fluid dynamics, raising questions about potential…

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Sports 2 days ago

Spanish Soccer Funding Egg Freezing

Spain's Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) will fund egg freezing for female players who have been called up to international games at least twice. This decision aims to support female athletes in balancing their careers with family…

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Politics 2 days ago

ICE Surveillance Controversy

Minnesota churches have been at the center of a legal battle involving ICE surveillance and the right to protest, following a surge in immigration operations last winter that made Minnesota a symbol of defiance against the Trump…

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