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Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Edmonton News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Edmonton—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Edmonton News Today is…
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U.S. Naval Blockade Targets Iran's Oil Lifeline | Edmonton News
The U.S. is re-imposing a long-term naval blockade against Iran, signaling unwavering economic pressure as ceasefire talks stall and regional tensions spike…
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Progressive Tories Launch with Two New Faces | Edmonton News
Bonnie Critchley, a 22-year Canadian Forces veteran and former federal candidate, is stepping back into politics as the Progressive Tory Party’s first…
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Hamilton Workers Strike for Fair Pay and Safety | Edmonton News
Over 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton walked off the job after rejecting a new contract — the highest turnout in union history. Demands center…
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Newfoundland Calls for E-Bike Safety Rules | Edmonton News
Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking public input on new e-bike and e-scooter rules as usage surges and safety concerns grow — from helmetless riders and…
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Quebec Tests Uniforms to Stop Smuggling | Edmonton News
Quebec’s detention centers are getting a major overhaul: starting in September, inmates at Roberval will wear uniforms for a year-long pilot program designed…
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Two New Uranium Mines Ignite Saskatchewan | Edmonton News
Construction has officially begun on a massive new uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, led by NexGen—set to supply nearly 20% of the world’s uranium and…
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Canadian Fugitive Caught After 35 Years | Edmonton News
A Canadian fugitive who’s evaded justice for nearly 35 years has been arrested in California—after fleeing court in 1991 on child sexual abuse charges. Charles…
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Debert Death Treated as Criminal | Edmonton News
A mysterious death in rural Nova Scotia is now being treated as a potential homicide, sparking community outrage and speculation after authorities withheld…
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Taxes Now Outweigh Basic Needs | Edmonton News
Canadian households are now spending more on taxes than on food, shelter, and clothing combined—41.9% of income versus 36%. This marks a dramatic shift from…
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Ford Eyes U.S. Alcohol Deal | Edmonton News
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford is ready to bring U.S. alcohol back — but only if Canada secures a fair trade deal with America, protecting key industries like…
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Canadian Fugitive Arrested After 30 Years | Edmonton News
After 30 years on the run, Canadian fugitive Charles Peter Billone, accused of sexually assaulting a child in 1991, was arrested by ICE in Santa Cruz…
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Canada U.S. Trade Talks Hit Deadline | Edmonton News
Canadian trade reps are racing against time in Washington D.C. to avoid a looming 50% tariff threat on Canadian goods by August 19th, with high-stakes talks…
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Valley Line Signal Review Push | Edmonton News
Councillor Keren Tang is launching a citywide signal timing overhaul for the Valley Line Southeast LRT to slash delays, boost efficiency, and prioritize…
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AI Border Detective Targets Trade Evasion | Edmonton News
The Trump administration unveils a high-tech AI “detective border” to crack down on countries helping China dodge U.S. tariffs through sneaky transshipment…
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RABC Program Ends, Phone System Takes Over | Edmonton News
Canada’s border agency is shutting down its Remote Area Border Crossing program and replacing it with a new phone-in system, but the rollout isn’t ready yet—so…
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Nakba Exhibit Sparks Controversy | Edmonton News
A new report blasts the Canadian Human Rights Museum’s Nakba exhibit for omitting the full story of 1948, arguing it sidelines Jewish refugees who also fled…
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Fatal Crash in Correctional Van | Edmonton News
A correctional van crash claimed the lives of inmate Kiara Mooswa and two officers en route to a healing lodge, igniting urgent questions about inmate…
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Progressive Tories Enter Alberta Politics | Edmonton News
Alberta’s political landscape just got a fresh challenger: the Progressive Tory Party, led by ex-UCP MLA Peter Guthrie, has officially launched with Bonnie…
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Canada’s Weather Alerts Just Got Smarter | Edmonton News
Canada’s weather alerts are getting smarter, faster, and way more precise with the launch of Convective Alert Modernization, or CAM. No more blanket…
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Balsam Fir in Crisis | Edmonton News
New Brunswick’s beloved balsam fir is dying in droves, turning red and succumbing to drought — a stark warning sign of climate change. After record-breaking…
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Alberta Leads Drop in Auto Thefts | Edmonton News
Auto thefts in Canada are falling — Alberta’s drop is the steepest at 15.1%, while the national rate fell 10.1%. Despite progress, Alberta still has the…
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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down | Edmonton News
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary at the end of the month, citing family time — but don’t expect her to vanish from the…
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The Giant Mars Bar That Shocked Everyone | Edmonton News
A cleaning specialist unearthed a giant 1991 Mars bar in a hoarder’s home, sparking a viral frenzy and reigniting debates over shrinkflation. People flooded…
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Montreal Motion Sparks Jewish Community Outcry | Edmonton News
B’nai Brith Canada is fiercely opposing a controversial motion by Projet Montréal to sever Montreal’s ties with Israel, calling it false, divisive, and…
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Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates | Edmonton News
Canada and the U.S. are locked in a high-stakes trade showdown as August 19th deadline looms, with Trump threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian goods—on top of…
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Lucy Davis Shares Her Cancer Journey with Grace | Edmonton News
Lucy Davis, star of The Office, bravely shares her journey with Stage Four breast cancer that’s spread to her bones — and how she’s choosing joy, humor, and…
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New York Woman Pleads Guilty in Smuggling Ring | Edmonton News
A New York woman, Stacey Taylor, has pleaded guilty to smuggling four men—three from India, one from Canada—across the U.S.-Canada border in her car, admitting…
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Canadian Exports Face 50% Tariff Threat | Edmonton News
Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian exports are sending shockwaves through small businesses, with nearly 40% of Canadian exporters bracing for a direct…
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Stabbing in Fort McMurray Ends with Arrest | Edmonton News
A stabbing in Fort McMurray’s downtown area sent shockwaves Monday night — a suspect fled on foot and then sped off in an orange Nissan Kicks, but RCMP quickly…
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Heather Reisman’s Bold Shift on Israel | Edmonton News
Heather Reisman, a major philanthropist and vocal supporter of Israel, stunned listeners by revealing she’s distanced herself from a longtime political ally…
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Mistrial Over Lawyer Leak | Edmonton News
Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial just took a wild turn when a mistrial was declared after a bizarre lawyer-to-lawyer chat derailed the judge’s confidence…
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Nation Network Rebrands Under Daily Faceoff | Edmonton News
The Nation Network is rebranding all its hockey team sites—like Oilersnation—under the unified Daily Faceoff umbrella, starting now with full rollout for…
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Officer Down in Edworthy Park Shootout | Edmonton News
A Calgary police officer injured in a chaotic shootout at Edworthy Park is recovering, while the suspect — allegedly linked to organized crime — died by…
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Carney Outpaces Poilievre on Trust | Edmonton News
Forget the polls that show who’s ahead — the real battle is about trust. A new survey reveals Canadians overwhelmingly prefer Mark Carney over Pierre Poilievre…
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Edmonton Man With Domestic Violence History Set to Be Released | Edmonton News
A dangerous ex-convict with a violent history is being released in Edmonton — police are sounding the alarm to protect vulnerable victims and domestic abuse…
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Oilers’ Three-Goalie Experiment | Edmonton News
The Edmonton Oilers are testing a wild three-goalie rotation to kick off the season, pitting veteran Freddie Andersen, rebounding Tristan Jarry, and breakout…
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McDavid and Draisaitl Already Hall of Famers | Edmonton News
McDavid and Draisaitl are locks for the Hall of Fame—retire today and they’re already legends. With McDavid’s 1200+ points and trophy case, and Draisaitl’s…
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Bear Attack in Maple Ridge | Edmonton News
A three-year-old girl in Maple Ridge was mauled by a black bear and airlifted to the hospital, but her father’s heroic arrow shot saved her life—prompting…
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Jackie the Eagle’s Legacy Lives On | Edmonton News
Jackie, the iconic bald eagle who captured hearts worldwide through her 24/7 livestream from Big Bear Valley, has passed away at age 14 after a brave battle…
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Love Is Blind Heads to Canada | Edmonton News
Love Is Blind is officially hitting Canada — Netflix just dropped the casting call for brave Canadian singles ready to find love without ever seeing each…
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Petition Demands Hoekstra Removed | Edmonton News
Over 29,000 Canadians are demanding U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra be expelled—calling for him to be declared persona non grata and launching a parliamentary…
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Rempel Garner Demands Sentencing Reform | Edmonton News
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is sounding the alarm over “candy sentences” — lenient prison terms for immigrants convicted of crimes — arguing they…
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Edmonton Mall’s Bold Downtown Transformation | Edmonton News
Edmonton’s City Centre mall is undergoing a dramatic transformation after being acquired by local developer Westrich Pacific, who plans to convert half the…
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Corporate Welfare Soars, Critics Sound Alarm | Edmonton News
Corporate welfare in Canada has exploded, surging 142% between 2019 and 2024 as federal and provincial governments pour billions into business subsidies—up to…
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Somalia’s Malnutrition Crisis Deepens | Edmonton News
Somalia’s children are in dire straits as malnutrition cases surge 80% amid a catastrophic funding collapse—U.S. aid vanished entirely, Western donors slashed…
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Houthi Strike Kills 3 on Cargo Ship | Edmonton News
A cargo ship flying Tanzania’s flag was struck by a projectile in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing three crew members — two from Pakistan and one from…
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Colonel Turenne's Quiet Heroism in Crisis | Edmonton News
Canada’s military honors Colonel David K. Turenne with the Meritorious Service Cross for masterfully leading a high-stakes evacuation of 10,000 personnel from…
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Avalanche Canada’s Funding Crisis | Edmonton News
Avalanche Canada is on the brink of shutting down critical services in Alberta after five months of silence from the provincial government — despite being told…
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Bennett’s Death Revisited as Homicide | Edmonton News
A year after Dwight Bennett’s death was initially ruled a medical emergency, shocking new evidence revealed it was actually a homicide — a gunshot wound…
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Oilers Eye Scoring Forward | Edmonton News
The Oilers are eyeing a scoring forward to bolster their lineup, with GM Stan Bowman emphasizing they have plenty of goalies and defensemen — but not enough…
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Quebec Police and Racial Profiling | Edmonton News
For decades, racism in Quebec’s police forces has sparked outrage, legal battles, and reform efforts — from the 1987 death of Antony Griffin to the 2024 court…
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Carney Leads on Trust, Poilievre Lags | Edmonton News
Canadians trust Mark Carney more than Pierre Poilievre—even on similar policies, with a 9-14 point gap in confidence, revealing it’s not about substance but…
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Ken Mitchell: Prairie Poet and Literary Architect | Edmonton News
Ken Mitchell, beloved Saskatchewan writer and literary trailblazer, passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of cowboy poetry, novels, and plays that…
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B.C. Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations | Edmonton News
B.C. is in crisis as wildfires rage across the province, forcing 20,000+ to flee their homes — with the Bald Range blaze alone swallowing over 100 square…
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Frosty the Horse’s Miracle Recovery | Edmonton News
A horse named Frosty, nearly given up for dead after getting stuck in a frozen creek, defied the odds with sheer willpower—dragging himself to safety and into…
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HIV Funding Cuts Threaten Global Progress | Edmonton News
A new global alert is sounding as funding cuts to HIV programs threaten to reverse years of progress, risking a surge in infections — including among newcomers…
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Canada’s U.S. Trade Rules Are Changing | Edmonton News
Canadian exporters brace for major changes starting August 19th as U.S. tariffs could jump 50% on hundreds of products, forcing businesses to boost customs…
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Smithsonian vs White House Over History | Edmonton News
The Smithsonian is under fire from the Trump administration for allegedly promoting “extreme political activism” and divisive narratives in its exhibits…
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Hidden Rivers, Silent Extinctions | Edmonton News
Scientists are unlocking hidden rivers with cutting-edge tech like electrofishing and eDNA, revealing a bustling underwater world teeming with life—from…
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Oilers Lock Down Left Side with Shea | Edmonton News
The Oilers just locked down their left defense for years with a massive five-year, $20M deal for Ryan Shea — a rising star who started as a forward, switched…