EDITORIAL: Getting religious on oil and gas
Like converts to a religion, it’s amusing that federal politicians, who had previously trash-talked and legislated against Alberta’s oil and gas industry, have suddenly seen the light. Until recently, Prime…
NFL playoffs remain pro sports biggest television beast
Bulls of the week The NFL might have seen some of its wild-card TV windows dip slightly in terms of viewership last weekend — on both sides of the border…
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman John Klingberg to a one-year contract
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg on Friday. Klingberg was a free agent and hasn’t played an NHL game since…
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman John Klingberg
The Edmonton Oilers have signed right-shot defenceman John Klingberg to a one-year contract. The Oilers announced the signing in a news release issued Friday afternoon. Financial terms of the contract…
Trump inauguration moves indoors as polar vortex, ‘Arctic blast’ loom
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president in a different location this year — the U.S. Capitol building — as “bitterly” cold temperatures are set to hit the country’s…
Would-be immigration consultant gets 5 years for smuggling cocaine into Canada
An Ontario woman with aspirations to become an immigration consultant was caught smuggling almost a quarter million dollars’ worth of cocaine into Canada from Trinidad hidden inside an Xbox. She…
Days to avoid to improve your odds at winning the lottery
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Council defends advert saying minority candidates will have advantage
A local council in the UK has defended its decision to offer extra consideration for ethnic minorities in the recruitment process for a vacant job role. Despite opposition councillors claiming…
Whitby mayor, councillor speak out after swastikas found in library bathroom
Both Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy and regional councillor Chris Leahy have condemned the discovery of several swastikas carved into the bathroom of the Whitby Central Library. Leahy says he’ll be…
Hamilton man accused of beating senior with collapsible baton
A 32-year-old Hamilton man faces aggravated assault charges after what police are calling an unprovoked attack on a 70-year-old Hamilton man on Friday. Cops say the victim was beaten with…