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Tornado season on the Prairies is exploding—48 confirmed tornadoes so far, with Alberta alone hitting 23, a sharp jump from last year. Experts say this is the busiest season since the 1980s, and with six weeks left, numbers could keep climbing. Unusual weather patterns—moisture clashes with dry air—are fueling powerful storms with the wind shear needed to spawn tornadoes. Just recently, two tornad...

A man without legal status in Canada, who’s lived there for over two decades, has won the right to welfare benefits after a tribunal ruled that his case didn’t trigger the exclusions in Ontario’s welfare law — even though he entered illegally and never applied for permanent residency. The decision, made in May, underscores how immigration status isn’t always a barrier to social support, as long as...

A devoted mother, artist, and ocean lover, Melanie Hambrook was fatally shot by Calgary police during a high-stress encounter on Deerfoot Trail. Her ex-husband insists she was not violent, but instead in the grips of a severe mental health crisis triggered by life’s pressures. Though she was found with a knife, family and advocates argue officers failed to recognize her fragile state. Now, the fam...

A major thunderstorm slammed Edmonton Friday night, knocking out power for nearly 14,000 homes—mostly in the north—and flooding roads, including Yellowhead Trail. Police urged non-emergency calls to be held off as crews dealt with downed trees and blocked roads. The storm followed earlier tornado and thunderstorm warnings, including a brief tornado alert west of the city—and came just days after a...

Cuba’s power grid collapsed again Friday, the second outage this week and fourth this year, plunging the island into darkness amid crippling fuel shortages. With the U.S. oil blockade cutting off its main fuel source, residents like Yailin Fis Garcia, who just opened a pizza shop, face daily losses as food spoils and businesses shutter. In Havana, Gabriel Rico has adapted to erratic power—just hou...

Alberta’s weather is turning deadly as tornado warnings blaze across central Alberta, with storms packing tornado potential and moving east at 40 km/h — a dangerous pattern repeating for the third day. Just days ago, a tornado near Dillberry Lake left three hospitalized. Officials are sounding the alarm: immediate shelter is critical. Meteorologists warn this is just the start — Alberta could face...

Alberta’s gearing up for a historic referendum on October 19th, needing 60,000 volunteers—over 20,000 already signed up—to manually count 45 million ballots. With results expected within two days, the push is especially strong in rural areas, using radio, online ads, and local officials to recruit. Roles range from supervisors to ballot clerks, with paid training and hourly pay—counting officers e...

Overdose emergency calls at Edmonton’s transit hubs have surged—jumping from 154 in 2024 to 368 last year, more than double the prior year and 2.5x Calgary’s numbers. Churchill Station leads the crisis, with 211 calls since 2018—including 57 in 2022 and 48 last year. While provincial overdose deaths have declined since 2023, Edmonton remains an outlier. Officials credit expanded care systems, whil...

A massage therapist near Edmonton, Julio Uribe Beltran, 36, faces seven sexual assault charges after multiple survivors came forward. The initial complaint led to six additional charges, all allegedly occurring between July last year and April this year at clinics in Edmonton and Leduc. Beltran has been released under strict conditions, including no contact with victims, and has court dates schedu...

Meta’s $13 billion Edmonton data center—spanning 250,000 square meters—faces a major power crunch: its dedicated natural gas plant won’t be ready for four years, while the facility is expected online in two to three. To bridge the gap, Meta’s securing backup power from Alberta’s grid and negotiating with other providers. The province has already reserved 1,200 megawatts for such projects to avoid...

A violent armed robbery at a Calgary pub two months ago has led to four arrests after a high-speed chase, stolen vehicles, and a fiery getaway. The heist began when two men broke into a truck at Nose Hill Park, stole keys and ID, then used a stolen Jeep to rob the pub — one suspect brandishing a shotgun that injured a patron. The Jeep was later abandoned and torched in Forest Heights, while the F-...

A major environmental cleanup and $26.9 million penalty settle a federal case after South Bow Corp. spilled nearly 13,000 barrels of oil into Mill Creek, Nebraska — a spill that violated the Clean Water Act and forced costly remediation efforts, even though the company was only recently spun off from TC Energy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn....

A fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 28 near Gibbons, north of Edmonton, shut down the road Thursday night, prompting an RCMP investigation. While the highway reopened Friday morning, authorities are still determining the exact number of fatalities and the cause of the collision — a sobering reminder of road dangers and the ongoing human toll. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: ht...

Shannon Keast just won five million dollars in Lotto 6/49—scanning her ticket at a Morinville Mobil station on May 27th sent her into pure disbelief, tears, and a frantic FaceTime call to her husband. This life-changing win joins the elite list of Edmonton’s big lottery winners, and the Keast family is already plotting their next moves: securing trust funds, buying property in Saskatchewan, and ce...

Alberta’s long-overdue grizzly bear count is finally underway, marking the first full tabulation in eight years and a critical step toward science-based conservation. Led by the Foothills Research Institute, the pilot project targets two key regions, including the Rockies west of Edmonton, aiming to track population trends and habitat use. Experts like Andrea Morehouse welcome the effort but stres...

Despite sluggish economic growth—the slowest in 63 years and even a slight contraction since taking office—Canadians are surprisingly upbeat about Mark Carney’s leadership, with 60% giving him a thumbs up. People are blaming external factors like U.S. trade tensions, not Carney’s policies, even as critics question his qualifications. Meanwhile, the slower economy is bringing unexpected relief: inf...

The EU is cracking down on Meta, accusing Facebook and Instagram of being engineered to addict users—especially teens—with features like endless scrolling and autoplay. They’re demanding Meta redesign these habits, disable them by default, and fix clunky parental controls. Meta counters with its Teen Accounts, offering strict limits and nighttime blocks, claiming they’re already safeguarding youth...

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany had to turn back after a window blew out mid-flight, partially sucking a 61-year-old passenger out—his wife held onto his legs to keep him inside. A broken engine piece caused the shattering, startling passengers mid-sleep with a loud explosion and oxygen masks dropping. Thanks to quick action by fellow travelers, he was pulled back in, suffered minor burns,...

This year’s Polaris Music Prize shortlist is a powerhouse of Canadian talent, featuring first-time nominees like Charlotte Cornfield, Aquakultre, and Angine de Poitrine, alongside legends like Rochelle Jordan and Peaches. With a $30,000 prize and a star-studded lineup including Begonia and Tanya Tagaq, the competition is fierce. The winner will be revealed on September 22 at Massey Hall — a night...

A beloved wild horse named Grey Hawk was found shot and killed near Rocky Mountain House, sparking an urgent $35,000 reward from HAWS for information leading to an arrest. Known for his friendly nature and bond with locals, Grey Hawk’s death has deeply shaken the community. The RCMP is investigating, and authorities are calling for witnesses as this rare act of violence against a wild horse unders...

Lawrence Bishnoi, locked up in India, is now the center of a global crackdown after U.S.-led authorities indicted him for orchestrating deadly crimes in Canada—including the 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Once a law student at Panjab University, Bishnoi allegedly transformed into a violent underworld boss, directing international operations from prison using smuggled phones. His Canadian lie...

Alberta’s separatism debate rages online but fizzles in real life—where face-to-face talks are rare and awkward, even with family. While some openly oppose separation fearing unknown consequences, others quietly lean toward it as a protest against Ottawa’s perceived neglect. Fear of being labeled racist or Nazi silences many, distorting public sentiment. Local businesses pay the price: one store f...

A new Statistics Canada report reveals a shocking 58% surge in intimate partner violence involving firearms between 2020 and 2024, with 85% of victims being women and girls. When guns are present, domestic violence becomes five times deadlier—especially during or after separation. Shootings are now the second leading cause of intimate partner homicide, with young adults (18–24) hit hardest. While...

Senators are ghosting the Red Chamber in record numbers, with some missing over half the sitting days—citing illness or burnout—while others clock in for just minutes to mark attendance. With no party whips to enforce discipline after Trudeau’s Senate shake-up, senators operate like free agents, unchecked by voters or consequences. Prime Minister Carney pushes for accountability, but leaders like...

StubHub’s CEO secretly runs a ticket scalping fund that buys and flips millions of tickets on his own platform—revealing a shocking conflict between the company’s “fan marketplace” image and its role in fueling the very scalping practices that frustrate buyers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an a...