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The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5, securing crucial rest time for their pursuit of Lord Stanley’s trophy. The Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid, emphasized the importance of rest as a “weapon” during this demanding time of the season. Forward Leon Draisaitl echoed McDavid’s sentiments, acknowledging the significance of extra days for recovery and travel savings. While the Oilers await their next opponent, they continue to monitor the series between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators.

Mike Boissonneault, a grieving father from British Columbia, is facing legal action to pay an Alberta photo radar ticket allegedly received by his son, Adrian, who passed away six years ago. Despite providing documentation of Adrian’s death, Mike’s appeals to the Alberta government have been ignored.

Electric scooters and e-bikes are set to return to Edmonton streets, but the wait will be a bit longer than usual. The City of Edmonton is currently renegotiating contracts with scooter companies, and is making changes to the program to improve safety, accessibility, and parking compliance. The new contracts will be for three years, and will include incentives for companies to expand their riding zones and improve fleet management. The city is also removing the cap on the number of scooters and bikes that can be deployed, and will allow year-round operation as weather permits. In addition, the city will launch an educational campaign to remind users of proper riding etiquette and parking procedures.

The University of Regina has approved its 2024-25 balanced budget, with revenues and expenditures each totaling $283.1 million. This comes after three years of deficit budgets and the final year of a four-year agreement with the provincial government. In the 2024-25 academic year, tuition and fees will increase by 4% for graduate and undergraduate programs, adding an extra $120 to the cost of a $3000 semester. This increase will allow the university to reinvest in programs and services that directly support and benefit students.

The recent renovations to Rogers Centre have significantly altered the field dimensions, impacting how outfielders approach fly balls. The reduction in foul territory and the addition of higher walls have made it more dangerous for outfielders to run into the walls. Outfielders are now required to adjust their routes and slide into the wall to avoid injury. The changes have also made it more difficult for outfielders to prevent balls from going over the wall, resulting in a higher frequency of extra-base hits.

The Otonabee River Bridge on Highway 115 in Peterborough, Ontario, will be dedicated in honor of Const. Norman F. Maker, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 3, 1928.

The Ontario government is establishing a new youth wellness hub in Port Hope, Ontario, to provide comprehensive mental health, primary care, and addiction services to youth aged 12 to 25 in Northumberland County and Alderville First Nation. This hub is part of the province’s ongoing initiative to expand its network of youth wellness hubs, with 10 new hubs being added to the existing 22 hubs established since 2020. The Port Hope hub will offer culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care, along with family support, education, employment, housing services, and access to community programs. Additionally, a mobile hub model will provide support to rural communities within the county, enabling youth to receive counselling and peer support closer to home.

A carbon capture and storage project in Saskatchewan, Canada, has fallen short of its emissions reduction targets, casting doubt on the technology’s cost-effectiveness. According to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, the Boundary Dam project, a coal-fired power plant that began capturing carbon dioxide in 2014, has not consistently met its goal of capturing 90% of emissions. The average capture rate has been approximately 57%, primarily due to technical issues and limited demand for carbon dioxide from the energy industry. While proponents argue that the project has provided valuable experience and lessons for future CCS projects, critics maintain that carbon capture is unlikely to be a cost-effective solution for reducing emissions on a large scale.

Ontario voters in Milton and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex are set to cast ballots in byelections on Thursday, the first electoral test for new Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie. In Milton, the Liberals are seen as having a slight edge, while the Progressive Conservatives are favored in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. Local issues, such as the proposed quarry in Milton and GO Transit service, are playing a key role in the Milton race. The byelections will also provide an indication of the public’s attitudes toward Crombie’s leadership and the Ford government’s popularity.

The Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, securing a 4-1 series triumph. This marks the third consecutive season that the Oilers have eliminated the Kings in the first round, a testament to their dominance in this matchup.