Construction project is ‘killing’ business in Edmonton neighbourhood, owners sayJaclyn Kucey
Two businesses in Edmonton’s Belgravia neighbourhood say sales have recently fallen by as much as 50 per cent. They blame an apartment construction project on their street.
England chase 197 to seal T20 series win v Windies
England continue their dominance over West Indies as a four-wicket win in the second T20 at Bristol seals the series with a game to spare. BBC News
One dead after Saturday night shooting in Toronto’s west end: policeGlobalnews Digital
One person is dead after a Saturday night shooting in Toronto’s west end. Police say the suspect fled and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
DHL Express Canada locks out workers across the country, adding to parcel sector turmoilGlobalnews Digital
Unifor says a work stoppage could disrupt next weekend’s Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, where DHL is responsible for transporting the turbocharged race cars.
Trump admin sets the record straight on reports of Musk ‘body-checking’ Treasury Secretary at White House
The Washington Post reported after speaking with Steve Bannon that Elon Musk aggressively “body-checked” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House earlier this year, highlighting flared tensions between the…
Trump’s quick intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame the US
The National Guard deployment will delight Trump’s supporters, but opponents say it is inflammatory. BBC News
Noem says Trump admin won’t let ‘a repeat of 2020 happen’ as National Guard responds to LA immigration riots
President Donald Trump sent 2,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles to help “keep peace” as immigration protests descended into riots, and to prevent a repeat of the 2020 unrest…
Pope criticizes political nationalism, prays for reconciliation and dialogueGlobalnews Digital
Soon after becoming pope, Leo pledged to work for unity and peace.
Russia awaits Ukraine’s confirmation on planned exchange of dead soldiers: officialsGlobalnews Digital
On the front line in the war, Russia said that it had pushed into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
It’s the Race Across The World finale, and Love Island is back: What’s coming up this week
Ed Sheeran is also on the Louis Theroux podcast this week, and it’s the finale of I Kissed a Boy. BBC News
Dortmund agree £31m deal to sign Sunderland’s Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund agree a deal with Sunderland to sign Jobe Bellingham for an initial 32m euros (£26.96m) plus 5m euros (£4.2m) in add-ons. BBC News
Chappell Roan’s Apple dance, Charli XCX’s brat curtain and other Primavera moments
Sabrina Carpenter, Haim, Wolf Alice and CMAT all also performed at the festival in Barcelona. BBC News
Carney lays out Canada’s G7 summit priorities while managing a complicated guest list
With one week to go until G7 leaders gather in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his priorities for the meeting and is managing a guest list that lays…
Rams’ Kamren Curl jokingly vows to forgo playing ‘Madden’ after trailer shows him missing Saquon Barkley
Los Angeles Rams defensive back Kamren Curl joked on Thursday he will forgo playing “Madden NFL 26” after he was shown in the trailer missing a tackle on Saquon Barkley.…
Two charged with murder after death of teenager
The teenager was walking along Staniforth Road in the Darnall area of Sheffield on Wednesday afternoon when he was hit by a car. BBC News
USA Gymnastics’ transgender policy pages offline as Riley Gaines-Simone Biles feud rocks the sport
USA Gymnastics appeared to delete its transgender eligibility policy pages on its website. When the pages were officially taken offline is currently unknown. The organization has come under heavy public…
Edmonton bar puts its own vintage spin on Stanley Cup finalJaclyn Kucey
The Ice district has been the heartbeat of playoff excitement, but not all Oilers fans are crowding into downtown.
Ex-MMA star Ben Askren battling ‘severe pneumonia’ in hospital, wife says
Ben Askren, a former mixed martial arts competitor who fought in the Olympics and UFC, was hospitalized recently with a severe illness, his wife said in a post on social…
Iran expands dog walking ban
Dogs are vieved as “unclean” by Islamic officials, but ownership is rising as a form of quiet rebellion. BBC News