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Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Marchand scores in double OT, Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 to tie Stanley Cup series 1-1
Nhl EDMONTON - Brad Marchand had a pair of goals, including the winner in the second overtime, as the Florida Panthers evened their Stanley Cup final rematch with Edmonton, defeating the Oilers 5-4 in a wild Game 2 on Friday.
Toronto Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Alberta premier promises separation referendum if signatures warrant
Published May 05, 2025 • < 1 minute read Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during the Unlocking Doors: Housing Supply & Affordability Summit at the BMO Centre in Calgary on Monday May 5, 2025. Photo by Gavin Young / Postmedia EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address, says she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremists and must be listened to. More coming. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Blue Jays Columnists Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alberta keeping sanctions in place until threat of U.S. tariffs ends: Smith
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta's trade sanctions on the United States will stay in place until U.S. President Donald Trump drops the threat of tariffs. In a social media post Friday, Smith said the province's measures, which include a ban on future purchases of American booze and video lottery terminals, will remain despite a partial but vague pause from Trump. "Yesterday's presidential executive order mandating the pause is unclear as to which goods it actually applies to and what legal forms and requirements will be needed to qualify," Smith said. "The government of Alberta will therefore be moving forward with our tariff response until these questions have been adequately dealt with and the continued threats and unilateral imposition of tariffs in contravention of the (Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement) has stopped." She is also calling on Trump to abide by the trade agreement until Canada holds its next federal election. It's expected to take place in April but won't be called until after the federal Liberals elect a new leader Sunday. Smith said doing so would respect Canada's democratic process, calm markets and "demonstrate a good faith effort to respect the agreement negotiated by this very president during his first term, while a new agreement is being negotiated between our countries that addresses outstanding trade irritants." Besides cutting off U.S. liquor and VLTs, the Alberta government is also looking to prioritize purchases from Canadian companies or companies from countries that don't violate trade agreements. Alberta joined other provinces and the federal government in pushing ahead with trade sanctions despite Thursday's partial rollback from the White House. On Tuesday, Trump imposed sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, along with a 10 per cent levy on energy products, only to announce carve outs on a range of goods two days later. The executive order delays the tariffs on goods that meet rules-of-origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, often referred to as CUSMA, and lowers levies on potash to 10 per cent, until April 2. Ottawa responded by suspending its second wave of retaliatory tariffs that were to take effect in three weeks. Canada's first round of retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion in American goods remained in effect. Smith said the back-and-forth this week "continues to confuse Canadians and Americans alike" and has only led to volatile market shifts and investment uncertainty. At a press conference earlier Friday, Smith said some businesses could qualify for CUSMA exceptions — it's just a matter of filling out the paperwork. She said she also suspects a "vast majority" of Alberta energy products can be shipped into the U.S. tariff-free. "When the U.S. administration says that 62 per cent of Canadian goods have not been compliant with the (trade agreement), it seems to me that's a paperwork issue." Smith has said Alberta needs to take action, but she won't curtail or impose counter-tariffs on oil and gas shipments, as it could escalate retribution from the U.S. and hurt Canadians. While the province is pushing its agencies, school boards, Crown corporations and municipalities not to buy goods and services from American suppliers, Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam said many municipalities already have been. "There isn't going to be much of a change," he said, adding some will need to take a closer look at whether they can switch to local suppliers and service providers where possible. Alberta estimates $292 million in U.S. liquor products were sold in the province in 2023-24. The province also buys about $100 million worth of VLTs each year, Smith said. Her government has also pledged to help retailers voluntarily label Canadian and Albertan products and to reach free trade and labour mobility agreements with other provinces. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 7, 2025. Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Makes Oilers Legend Wayne Gretzky A 'Free Agent'
EDMONTON -- Controversy follows Donald Trump around -- just ask Wayne Gretzky. The Edmonton Oilers legend has recently been criticized for various reasons, all of which are related to President Trump. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. First, in November, Gretzky and his family were spotted at a Trump election event. The most recent criticism occurred during the 4 Nations Face-off. He was selected as the honorary captain of Canada for the championship game between Team Canada and Team USA. Most fans were unhappy with the selection. Many cited his relationship with Trump as the primary factor in their displeasure. Should Oilers Icon Wayne Gretzky Have Been Honorary Captain? EDMONTON -- The Great One. Now, these feelings are being stirred up as Trump published a post on Wednesday night that was all about Gretzky. Originally published on his own Truth Social app, an account that shares his Truth Social posts on X published the following post. "Wayne Gretzky is a fantastic guy!" the post begins. "They call him 'The Great One,' and he is. He could run for any political office in Canada, and win. Wayne is my friend and he wants to make me happy and is therefore somewhat 'low key' about Canada remaining a separate country." Oilers Legend Wayne Gretzky Draws Criticism EDMONTON -- "Keep politics out of sports." 3 Edmonton Oilers Who Might Get Traded Oilers Possess 7 Sure Fire 30-Goal Scorers Oilers Goalie Upgrade Unlikely But Not An 'Absolute No' Oilers Defense Needs More Than Waiver Claim Edmonton Oilers 2025 Trade Deadline Tracker EDMONTON – It's the most wonderful time of the year. "Rather than becoming a cherished and beautiful 51st state, paying much lower taxes, a free and powerful military, NO TARIFFS, and having a booming economy. He goes on. "Wayne and Janet, his wonderful wife, love Canada, and they should only support Canada," he said. "And whatever else makes the Canadian people, and Governor Trudeau, happy." "He's the Greatest Canadian of them all, and I am therefore making him a 'free agent,' because I don't want anyone in Canada to say anything bad about him." "He supports Canada the way it is," Trump continues. "As he should, even though it's not nearly as good as it could be as part of the greatest and most powerful country in the world, the good ole' USA!" If Trump intended to take the heat off of Gretzky with this post, he failed with flying colors. If anything, this post raises more questions than it answers. Add us to your Google News favorites, and never miss a story.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oilers Legend Wayne Gretzky Draws Criticism
EDMONTON -- "Keep politics out of sports." The Hockey News - Oilers' Legend Wayne Gretzky Attends Donald Trump Election Event Wayne Gretzky was part of an exclusive list of people who attended a private Donald Trump event. Fans of every sport, including fans of the Edmonton Oilers, want to have their politics kept in its own tidy box outside of hockey. However, Thursday night's 4 Nations Face-off finale is steeped in politics. NHL (@NHL) on X Your honorary captains for tonight: Wayne Gretzky and Mike Eruzione! 🇨🇦🇺🇸 #4Nations 🇺🇸: @espn & @ESPNPlus ➡️ 🇨🇦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ The lead up to the game between Team Canada and Team USA began with controversy. Bill Guerin, the USA GM, was misquoted in an article that went viral. For the championship game, each team named an honorary captain. Wayne Gretzky was the choice selected for Canada while Mike Eruzione was the selection for Team USA. The Hockey News - Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Makes Big Announcement Lauren Kyle took to her Instagram to make a worthwhile announcement. Oilers Prospect Matt Savoie's Time Has Come 'We Would Love It If President Trump Was In Attendance': What Bill Guerin, Former Oilers Forward, Actually Said On Fox News Connor McDavid Praises 4 Nation Linemates Brayden Point & Mark Stone Edmonton Oilers And Tyson Barrie Reunion? The Hockey News - Which Oilers' Center Should Play With Savoie? EDMONTON -- Good things come to those who wait. This happened while US President Donald Trump keeps threatening the sovereignty of Canada. The constant referring to Canada as the "51st state" and calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "Governor" are demeaning at best. At surface level this makes sense because he's the "Great One" for a reason. He's also a very open supporter of Trump, the man who is hellbent on making Canada into whatever he wants. Sports and politics are inevitably linked. Wearing a military appreciation jersey is a political statement, as is wearing a Pride Night jersey, or being prohibited to wear any jerseys of the sort. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. Add us to your Google News favorites, and never miss a story.
