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• Trans Mountain head confident pipeline will be built despite regulatory, court challenges

  The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will take approximately 30 months for the project to be completed. If there are approvals in 2019, that could mean oil flowing through the line in 2022.

  Environment

  Sep 26, 2018
• Tim Hortons seizes 4 Alberta locations amid franchise dispute

  David Hughes was the owner of the four locations in Lethbridge, Alta., but the locks on his stores were changed over the weekend.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Alberta proposes changes to truck driving requirements after Humboldt bus crash

  Safety and testing in commercial trucking will be part of the consultations, the Alberta government said.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2018
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• Australian couple captures video of close encounter with grizzly bear in Kananaskis

  A group of hikers near Canmore, Alta. come face to face with a grizzly bear on an early June hike.

  Environment

  Jul 4, 2018
• Renovations begin to make injured Humboldt Bronco’s home accessible

  Ryan Straschnitzki's recovery at a U.S. hospital is going faster than expected and he could return home in early July so loved ones are getting ready.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2018
• Banff expands roof replacement rebate to protect community from wildfire

  The mountain town is offering a financial incentive to eliminate combustible roofing material.

  Fire

  May 2, 2018
• No determination on cause of Prentice plane crash: Transportation Safety Board

  The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said without a flight recorder, there is no way to be sure what caused a plane crash that killed four people, including former Alberta premier Jim Prentice.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2018
• Mobile emergency alerts launch in Canada on April 6

  Canadians with LTE smartphones will now get critical alerts about their safety on their mobile devices.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2018
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• Pro and anti-Trans Mountain pipeline protesters clash in Calgary

  Tensions ran high in Calgary on Friday morning, as pro and anti-pipeline protesters clashed at a couple of locations within the city. 

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2018
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• Rescued K9s from South Korean dog meat farm arrive in Canada

  Aid groups hope awareness of the dog meat trade will put pressure on South Korea government to end it.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2018
• Winter Olympics visitors flocking to see historic North Korean submarine

  Visitors to the Olympics are lining up to see a part of North Korea up close.

  Sports

  Feb 21, 2018
• Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue thank Canadians for supporting their gold medal dreams

  The ice dancing duo came out of retirement with the goal of making it to the top of the podium in South Korea, and won gold.

  Sports

  Feb 20, 2018
• Eritrea’s first Winter Olympian calls Canada home

  Shannon-Ogbnai Abeda made history competing in Sunday's Men's Giant Slalom at the Pyeongchang Olympics.

  Sports

  Feb 19, 2018
• Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser surprises Toronto ball hockey playing sisters

  A group of Muslim sisters from Toronto got to speak to their hockey idol for an inspirational chat, live from Pyeongchang.

  Sports

  Feb 15, 2018
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• Canadians rescuing animals from South Korean dog meat farms

  There are an estimated 17,000 dog meat farms in South Korea. Canadians are adopting some of the animals recovered from the controversial operations.

  World

  Feb 14, 2018
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• Olympic visit gives Calgary mayor more comfort with bidding process as city considers 2026 games

  Naheed Nenshi says the IOC is honest about reforming the Olympics after he met with officials and organizers in South Korea.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2018
• Classroom Champions going for Olympic gold, while mentoring thousands of students

  While aiming for the podium in South Korea, Olympic and Paralympic Athletes are participating year-round in the Classroom Champions program to mentor students in schools across North America.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2018
• Hand and seat warmers included in 2018 Winter Olympic opening ceremony gift bag

  The bag will include a number of small heat packs for hands and feet, and a seat cushion where they can be zipped inside.

  Sports

  Feb 8, 2018
• Canada Olympic House unveiled at PyeongChang Winter Games

  The 12,000-square-foot facility was unveiled Wednesday night in Gangneung with Gov. Gen. Julie Payette cutting the ribbon.

  Sports

  Feb 7, 2018
• Robotic vacuum a hit at Olympics before competition begins

  A white robotic vacuum, about the size of washing machines on wheels, is making the rounds keeping the main Olympic venue for reporters and photographers clean.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2018
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• Speed Skating Canada confirms independent investigation underway into alleged actions of coach

  The investigation into head coach Michael Crowe comes after American Speed Skating athletes raised concerns about when he was a coach there.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2018
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• International Olympic Committee visits Calgary as city eyes possible 2026 Games bid

  The IOC is trying a new approach, visiting Calgary to tour the city's winter sports facilities and providing feedback and support ahead of a potential bid.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2018
• Cat’s out of the bag: Calgary airport adds feline friends to pet therapy program

  Calgary's international airport has added cats to its roaster of animals who calm the nerves of stressed out travellers.

  Features

  Jan 12, 2018
• Everyday Hero: Lourdes Juan is rescuing food from the landfill

  Leftovers Foundation rescues perishable food from stores and restaurants — things food banks often can’t handle — and drops it off at community support agencies.

  Features

  Nov 23, 2017
• Young Calgary magician hopes gender bias vanishes with help of Penn & Teller

  London Jones, 9, wrote a letter to the famous Vegas magicians asking why there are so few women magicians.

  Entertainment

  Oct 20, 2017