Blanket rezoning. A housing policy so contentious, the Mayor of Calgary likened it to the Carbon tax. Citywide rezoning was approved in 2024 only to be repealed in the spring of 2026. Residents’ opposition to the policy, which cleared the way for higher housing density in the majority of the city’s residential areas, forced the city to backtrack on the...
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Calgary under thunderstorm watch on Canada Day: ECCC
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place on Canada Day in Calgary, the country’s weather service says on Wednesday. A notice says conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms, ones capable of generating strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. Environment Canada says conditions are also favourable for funnel clouds. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE WEATHER COVERAGE! It reminds Calgarians...
Application for Alberta $100 energy rebate now open
Albertans can apply for the $100 provincial energy rebate on Wednesday. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the one-time rebate earlier in June instead of replacing a gas tax cut. Under the new plan, Alberta residents who are 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return, and have a household income of $225,000 or less are eligible to apply for...
Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta
With a provincewide referendum looming on Alberta’s future in Canada, federalists and separatists say they hope Albertans will spend some time this Canada Day thinking about what the country has done for them. Thomas Lukaszuk, the former deputy premier who spearheaded a pro-Canada petition last year, wants Albertans to appreciate the freedom that Canada affords its residents and how the...
Calgary’s supervised consumption site closes
Calgary’s supervised consumption site is closed after more than eight years in operation, marking a shift in the province’s approach to addiction services. A chalk message reading “Harm reduction saves lives” sat outside the Sheldon Chumir facility as the province permanently shut the doors on June 30. The site had provided a supervised location for Calgarians to use illicit drugs...
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Blanket rezoning: A look inside the repeal of the contentious Calgary housing policy
Blanket rezoning. A housing policy so contentious, the Mayor of Calgary likened it to the Carbon tax. Citywide rezoning was...
Calgary under thunderstorm watch on Canada Day: ECCC
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place on Canada Day in Calgary, the country’s weather service says on Wednesday. A...
Application for Alberta $100 energy rebate now open
Albertans can apply for the $100 provincial energy rebate on Wednesday. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the one-time rebate earlier...
Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta
With a provincewide referendum looming on Alberta’s future in Canada, federalists and separatists say they hope Albertans will spend some...
Calgary’s supervised consumption site closes
Calgary’s supervised consumption site is closed after more than eight years in operation, marking a shift in the province’s approach...
Class-action lawsuit filed over alleged Alberta voter database breach
Defending vulnerable Albertans, restoring confidence in the electoral system and holding alleged wrongdoers accountable are the main reasons behind the...
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Ready for liftoff: Why Canada’s telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet
TORONTO — When a severe tropical cyclone hit New Zealand in February 2023, it left thousands on the country’s North...
Amanda Todd’s family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants
WASHINGTON — When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer and detailed the relentless bullying and extortion...
British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the ‘grate cheese robbery’
LONDON (AP) — British chef Jamie Oliver is on the case of the stolen cheddar. Oliver, who rose to fame...
Federal government posts $9.8-billion deficit for April-to-August period
The federal government’s deficit was $9.8 billion for the April-to-August period. The Finance Department’s latest fiscal monitor says the result...
CRTC sets interim rates for wholesale fibre internet access
GATINEAU, Que. — The national telecommunications regulator says it has set the payment rates at which smaller internet providers will...
New regulations allow Canada Post to ship restricted firearms returned in gun buyback
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Canada Post the ability to store and transport restricted firearms in new regulations...
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AITO Retains Top Position in Interbrand’s Luxury NEV Ranking in China for Second Consecutive Year
Consecutive recognition from Interbrand and Brand Finance affirms AITO’s growing brand strength and global standing in the luxury automotive sector...
Growing Interest From Cryptocurrency Holders Fuels Engagement Across the XRPPower Ecosystem
ROMFORD, England — July 1, 2026 — As the global digital asset industry moves beyond speculative trading, cryptocurrency holders are...
Canadian Producer Caitlin Delaney Spotlighted in USA Today for Building Opportunity for the Next Generation of Filmmakers
The Up Light Academy founder’s cross-border recognition reflects the Canadian-founded organization’s growing international work helping producers turn projects into financed,...
Chocolate Moose Media releases free animated videos directed by Firdaus Kharas to help prevent people from getting Ebola in the first place
Ottawa, Canada, 24 June 2026 – As the number of people affected by Ebola continues to grow, as more families face...
TAG Infosphere and KPMG Release a New Guide to Budgeting for Cybersecurity
Free publication brings together cybersecurity, healthcare, and risk management experts to provide practical frameworks for smarter security investment decisions ...
Meridian Holdings (NASDAQ: MRDN) Marks 25 Years and Highlights Global Expansion With Dejan Petković Brand Partnership
Las Vegas, NV – June 16, 2026 – Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN). In 2001, a small team in Europe...