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Behind every thrilling Rangeland Derby run is a team of elite equine athletes—horses treated like champions, pampered with round-the-clock care, and trained with the same precision as human Olympians. Drivers spend months bonding with their horses, mastering their personalities and building seamless, high-performance teams. With 162 horses competing this year, the Stampede’s most electrifying race...

Canada’s rental market shows a surprising twist: after 21 straight months of year-over-year declines, asking rents are finally dipping slower — and in some places, even inching up. June’s national average hit $2,033, a 4% drop from last year — the lowest June average in four years. While purpose-built units fell 3% and condos dropped 7%, the overall slowdown masks regional chaos: BC and Ontario le...

RCMP’s underwater team located the sunken fishing boat Big Coast at 150 meters deep in the Strait of Georgia, but harsh conditions prevented a full inspection. Ten people were aboard — eight guests, captain, and assistant — with four rescued, one later dying in hospital, leaving six still missing. Among the missing are passengers from Toronto, Washington, and Richmond, including another Chinese ci...

Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup triumph turns into a firestorm after a Paraguayan senator unleashes a racist tirade against him, sparking global outrage and a UN condemnation. French prosecutors are now investigating, while Mbappé delivers a powerful rebuke calling her “despicable.” The senator later apologizes but demands Mbappé apologize back and threatens legal action — all while questioning France’s...

Calgary police are cracking down on a brazen family heist at Market Mall, where six relatives—including a 16-year-old and an 8-year-old—stole $4K in jewelry while adults distracted staff. The crew fled in a stolen truck, later found packed with loot from other thefts. The teens and some adults face serious charges, while the youngest kids were handed to their dad, who avoided arrest. Authorities w...

A Calgary family of six pulled off a brazen jewelry heist at CF Market Mall—while adults distracted staff, a 16-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy snatched nearly $4,000 in gems. Police caught the whole crew on the spot, plus nabbed the rest in a stolen truck with loot from other stores. Charges filed, but the two kids—ages 8 and 9—are being released to their dad, who’s cleared of involvement. Au...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is navigating a storm of global uncertainty, facing down Trump-era chaos that included threats to dismantle Canada’s century-old border treaty and even split the country. As European allies voiced frustration, Carney boldly declared the West’s relationship with America was beyond salvage — a statement that underscores his strategic, no-nonsense approach. His team dug int...

Labrador’s on fire — 22 wildfires raging, 5 near Labrador City, 2 fully out of control. Smoke’s choking the region and drifting into Newfoundland, with air quality at risk through Thursday. Forestry Minister Pleaman Forsey says crews — including 20 from Nova Scotia — are fighting hard with waterbombers, helicopters, and 57 firefighters. Health officials warn smoke affects everyone, especially thos...

A new poll reveals a surprising twist: Canadians outside Alberta are more supportive of the province’s upcoming referendum questions than Albertans themselves. On immigration control, 69% of Canadians back Alberta taking more authority — with Quebec leading at 78% and Alberta lagging slightly at 64%. Regional priorities shine through too, like Atlantic Canada’s 84% support for newcomers waiting a...

Gas prices in Canada are set to climb as global oil markets tighten amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Oil prices surged nearly 5% overnight, pushing WTI above $73 a barrel, with tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz — including strikes on Saudi and Qatari vessels — reigniting fears of supply disruption. With the U.S. revoking Iran’s oil export license and President Trump declaring any peace d...

Child care centers in Newfoundland and Labrador are demanding a regulatory body for early childhood educators, arguing that current accountability unfairly falls on center owners while educators with misconduct records can easily re-enter the workforce—posing serious risks to children’s safety amid a critical labor shortage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com...

Operation Touch, a massive international sting led by Norway, has arrested 28 suspects across 14 countries in a crackdown on child sex exploitation rings. In Canada, Alberta’s Rocco Caterina — son of longtime Edmonton councillor Tony Caterina — was arrested at his Stony Plain home on charges of possessing child abuse material, allegedly accessed via cryptocurrency and dark web forums. The operatio...

Calgary Stampede Day Five: Rain or shine, crowds thin out—attendance dips despite perfect weather, sparking questions about what’s driving the drop. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources &...

Prince Edward Island is on the brink of political upheaval as the Green Party surges ahead in new polling, potentially poised to form the next government — a stunning reversal from their usual struggles and the current PC majority. Voters, frustrated with healthcare and soaring costs, are turning to the Greens not just for environmental action, but as a fresh, viable alternative. Party leader Matt...

Kamran Shukoor, Calgary’s Mayor for a Day in 2025, is turning heads with his whirlwind rise—from high school straight to medical school—and now earning one of only eight Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medallions in Alberta for his extraordinary public service and leadership. Far from resting on his laurels, he’s already shaping policy, advising federal ministers, and tackling critical youth i...

A life-threatening collision rocked downtown Calgary around 1:30 AM, sending one person to the hospital and triggering road closures on 5 Avenue for hours. Police are still investigating, with no further details yet — but this sudden, sobering event serves as a chilling reminder of how fast things can spiral on the streets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/...

Explorers from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society have made history by locating Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final ship, the Quest, for the first time in over 60 years—using the submersible DSV Alvin. Beyond discovery, they’re building a 3D digital model to share with the public, honoring Shackleton’s legacy and inspiring the next generation. They’re also heading to Greenland to explore Robert Fal...

A groundbreaking blood test called SHERLOCK could revolutionize cancer care by detecting microscopic traces of tumor DNA after treatment, potentially predicting recurrence before symptoms appear. Enrolling 7,000 patients, the trial aims to determine if this liquid biopsy can guide personalized follow-up—offering experimental therapies if cancer DNA is found, or sparing patients unnecessary treatme...

In the 1950s, a crew of women in Stratford, Ontario, turned factory floors into baseball diamonds, becoming championship-winning fastpitch stars known as the Kroehler Girls. Now, their electrifying story leaps to the stage in a new musical, “Curveball,” premiering at the Blyth Festival. Inspired by real-life legends and crafted with deep community roots, the show blends factory grit with athletic...

The House Oversight Committee’s yearlong probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s web of connections is exposing billionaires, political allies, and even a former president—all scrambling to distance themselves, while survivors demand accountability and sworn testimony. As global repercussions unfold—from Prince Andrew losing titles to officials resigning across Europe—key figures like Leon Black claim ignora...