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Canadians outside Alberta are divided on the province’s upcoming referendum — a new poll reveals surprising regional tensions and unexpected public sentiment. 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...

A massive international sting dismantles a global child exploitation ring, nabbing 28 suspects—including a 40-year-old arrested in Alberta—thanks to Norway’s lead and ALERT’s swift action, exposing how crypto and the dark web fuel these crimes, with more arrests still on the horizon. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise...

Prince Edward Island’s latest poll reveals a seismic shift: the Green Party surges to 54% support, crushing the Progressive Conservatives at 18%, signaling voter fury over healthcare and rising costs—and a hunger for change. Green leader Matt McFarlane leads as top premier pick, proving popularity trumps ideology. While early and small-sample, the trend mirrors Atlantic Canada’s growing discontent...

The U.S. ditched the long-term Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, replacing it with an annual review process designed to renegotiate trade terms—primarily targeting Canada’s trade deficits. This shift introduces crippling uncertainty for businesses, forcing them to brace for yearly U.S. demands that could include tariffs or other barriers. Key industries like auto, lumber, and energy are especially vul...

Canadian soccer star Alistair Johnston just had a nightmare flight with Frontier Airlines—his luggage vanished and he ended up in the wrong city, forcing him to swear off the budget carrier for good. Even the Canadian Men’s National Team joked about his misadventure, adding fuel to the chaos. His story is a stark warning: sometimes, the savings on cheap flights don’t cover the headaches of lost ba...

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have exploded again after Iran attacked three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. strikes — a major escalation amid an existing ceasefire. NATO allies largely backed the U.S., with PM Mark Carney and Secretary-General Mark Rutte calling the response justified and stressing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to protect...

Brian Paisley, the visionary founder of Edmonton’s legendary Fringe Theatre Festival, has died at 79, leaving behind a legacy that transformed independent theatre across North America. What began in 1982 as a small, risky summer project with five stages and 200 shows has grown into the continent’s oldest, largest, and longest-running fringe festival — all thanks to Paisley’s fearless belief in art...

A 730-pound great white shark named Bella is making waves in the Gulf of St. Lawrence—no threat, just a seasonal visitor on a global tour. Tagged in Nova Scotia and spotted near Quebec, Bella’s journey reflects a broader comeback for great whites, thanks to conservation and rebounding seal populations. With over 2,000 estimated in Atlantic Canada each year, these apex predators are thriving—proof...

Canada’s military just scrapped the open bidding for its $4.9 billion light utility vehicle contract, opting instead to invite only Canadian firms — a major blow to American competitors and a bold move to boost domestic defense manufacturing. The shift, announced late Friday, signals a new procurement strategy aimed at strengthening Canada’s defense industrial base, especially as NATO gathers and...

Tensions escalate as Prime Minister Mark Carney backs U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them a justified response to Tehran’s breach of ceasefire — just as Trump declares the truce dead and lashes out at NATO allies for not standing with him and Israel. Iran retaliates with attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Trump vents frustration over lack of U.S. access to European airspace and base...

Edmonton’s growth is shifting outward—suburbs like Beaumont, Leduc, and Spruce Grove are booming while the city itself barely ticks up. Driven by affordability and new amenities, people from Ontario and BC are flocking to these areas, drawn by lower taxes, cheaper homes, and proximity to industrial hubs. But as development pushes south past 41 Avenue SW, a heated debate emerges: expand the city’s...

Russia’s path back to the Olympics just got a major boost as the IOC provisionally lifts its suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russian athletes to compete as neutrals without mandatory screening. Kremlin officials hailed it as a crucial step toward full reintegration, though not all sports agree—track and field remains firm, and FIFA is still evaluating the move ahead...