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Edmonton bar puts its own vintage spin on Stanley Cup final – Edmonton

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Slow Pour Beer Bar, a local Edmonton pub, is joining in on Oilers fans’ Stanley Cup spirit but with its own nostalgic spin. During Round 2 of the Oilers’ playoff run against the Vegas Golden Knights, the owners of the bar went …

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Dedrick Mills, Vernon Adams Jr., spur Stampeders to 38-26 win over Ticats

Dedrick Mills scored one touchdown in the 2024 CFL season. He started 2025 with three in a single game for the Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders downed the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-26 in the season-opener for both clubs Saturday. Mills rushed for 94 yards on 17 carries, while quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 19 …

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Recipe: Duck Larb (Larb Ped) – BC

Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng’s Duck Larb (Larb Ped) A Royal Thai salad of minced duck, herbs and toasted rice powder, served warm. Vibrant and complex, it balances heat, acidity and umami in every bite. Serves 2 Ingredients · 120 g (4¼ oz) duck breast, finely minced · 30 mL (2 tbsp) …

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For some, it’s #MeToo vs. #HimToo at the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

WARNING: This article contains graphic details, references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. Outside the London, Ont., courthouse where five former world junior hockey players are on trial on sexual assault charges, supporters of the complainant — carrying signs …

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Construction workers safe after huddling in shipping container as wildfire raged around them

The superintendent of a construction crew that sheltered in a shipping container as an out of control wildfire closed in around them says they’re lucky to be alive. The 19-person crew — with all but one hailing from communities across Manitoba — had been working at a job site near Sandy Lake …

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Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg performs ahead of B.C. Lions home opener

The B.C. Lions have kicked off their CFL season with a concert by legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. The 35-minute performance came before the Lions hosted the Edmonton Elks in their first game of the season. Snoop Dogg performed several of his hits, including “P.I.M.P.,” “Gin and Juice,,” and “Drop it Like it’s Hot,” plus abbreviated …

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Summer McIntosh smashes women’s 400m freestyle world record at Canadian swim trials

Canadian Summer McIntosh smashed the women’s 400-metre freestyle world record Saturday night, touching the wall in three minutes 54.18 seconds at the national swimming trials in Victoria. McIntosh eclipsed the mark set by Australia’s Ariarne Titmus (3:55.38) in 2023 at the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She beat the other swimmers by more than 13 …

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Renewed attacks by Russia kill at least 6 in Ukraine, officials say

Russia struck Ukraine with a thunderous aerial bombardment overnight, further dampening hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon, days after Kyiv embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia. The barrage was one of the fiercest of the three-year …

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Doug Ford’s Bill 5 is now law in Ontario. Here’s what happens next

Now that Ontario’s controversial Bill 5 is law, all eyes are on what Premier Doug Ford does with the new powers it gives his government.  Bill 5, also called the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, empowers the government (among other things) to create special economic zones, where cabinet …

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Gauff defeats top-ranked Sabalenka to win her 1st French Open title

Drawing on the painful memory of her defeat three years ago in the French Open final gave Coco Gauff just the motivation she needed to win the clay-court major for the first time. The 21-year-old American defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday for her second Grand …

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