Tony Tighe

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• Don’t be fooled by the password email scam

  An email being mass-mailed to thousands may fool some people into believing they’ve been hacked, but police say it’s not a real threat.

  Tech

  Jul 25, 2018
• How to know you have the right insurance coverage when renting a car or RV

  Auto insurance typically covers personal liability or injury but not everyone has coverage for rental car collision or damage.

  Consumer

  Jul 11, 2018
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• Gas meters in Alberta will soon be ‘read’ by aircraft

  Currently, the gas meters broadcast an electronic signal and are read remotely by a truck, but ATCO will be switching to using an aircraft this summer to collect the data.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2018
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• Extraordinary efforts made to protect Calgary homes from another flood

  Calgary property owners are going to extraordinary lengths to protect their properties from another flood.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2018
• Amazon fulfillment centre in Balzac over 50 per cent complete

  Global Reporter Tony Tighe toured the new Amazon Distribution Centre in Balzac and found the materials and the technology in the building are staggering.

  Economy

  Jun 12, 2018
• Some Alberta landlords updating rental rules ahead of marijuana legalization

  Many property managers in Alberta and Canada are adding new rules to prevent smoking and growing pot in their rental properties, while others are taking advantage of it.

  Jun 1, 2018
• Calgary man calls towing charges for stolen pickup truck excessive

  A Calgary man says he feels like he's been victimized twice after being forced to pay $500 dollars to get his stolen vehicle back.

  Money

  Mar 12, 2018
• Kenow wildfire report points to communication flaws, calls for change in strategy

  “Stakeholders must be aware of what is going on outside of their borders, and be willing to share information with their neighbours."

  Weather

  Mar 9, 2018
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• 3 large pieces of ice mysteriously appear in Calgary yard

  A Calgary homeowner wonders if ice from a passing plane fell in her backyard.

  News

  Mar 6, 2018
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• ‘Ice dams’ on Calgary roofs causing water damage to homes

  Calgary saw a record-breaking snowfall in the first few days of March.

  Weather

  Mar 5, 2018
• Mysterious missed calls on cellphones part of worldwide scam

  A telephone scam sweeping Calgary and Alberta has prompted a warning to ignore missed overseas calls.

  Consumer

  Feb 7, 2018
• Kerby Centre eyes former YMCA at Heritage Drive as new location

  Last summer the city began working on a plan to redevelop the old YMCA land on Haddon Road S.W.

  Jan 31, 2018
• Man found guilty of traffic charge in crash that killed Starbelly chef and videographer

  The man charged with a traffic offence in the crash that killed a well-known Calgary chef and an up-and-coming videographer near Irricana was found guilty by a judge Tuesday.

  Traffic

  Jan 30, 2018
• Calgary homeowners raise concerns about proposed flood prevention barriers along Bow River

  After the 2013 Calgary flood, the city and the province came up with ways to reduce future flooding.

  Weather

  Jan 16, 2018
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• Thief tangles with Calgary vehicle owner, comes out on losing end

  “I would never recommend anyone doing anything like that, but I wasn't thinking.”

  Crime

  Jan 12, 2018
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• More than 500 idling vehicles spotted in Calgary in just four days

  “On average, 16 vehicles are stolen every day in Calgary."

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2018
• Golden Globe shout out a big boost for Calgary TV and film production

  Two TV projects are currently in pre-production in Calgary; season 2 of the British series Tin Star and season 3 of Wynonna Earp on SyFi.

  Entertainment

  Jan 8, 2018
• Iconic Banff hotel on schedule for 2018 opening 1 year after devastating fire

  A devastating fire severely damaged the iconic Mount Royal Hotel in Banff on Dec. 29, 2016.

  Dec 28, 2017
• Family of Calgary firefighters carries on Christmas tradition for nearly 70 years

  When Doug Robb became a firefighter in 1948, he remembers working at Fire Station #1 downtown. Over the holidays, the crew would deliver refurbished used toys to kids in need.

  Features

  Dec 24, 2017
• Decision set in 2018 for man charged in crash that killed Starbelly chef and videographer

  The man driving a truck involved in a 2016 crash that killed a well-known Calgary chef and an up-and-coming videographer near Irricana went on trial Wednesday.

  Crime

  Dec 21, 2017
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• Threatening cat poster upsets southeast Calgary pet owner

  This week someone put up signs on mailboxes in the community of Deer Run which featured photos of two cats and an alarming warning.

  Dec 7, 2017
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• $15 box of tampons raises questions on gender bias in pricing

  Retail experts say publicity around the pricing issue is the only way to change the practice.

  Consumer

  Dec 5, 2017
• Victims of scams involving Western Union wire transfers eligible for refunds

  Those eligible to apply are anyone who lost money in a scam involving wiring money through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017.

  Consumer

  Nov 27, 2017
• Biologist worries about ‘well-intentioned’ people feeding black bear west of Calgary

  The bear has an injured paw and is limping possibly after being hit by a car, according to one concerned biologist.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2017
• Business concerns to be tackled one-on-one during International Avenue construction

  The International Avenue BRZ says out of 400 businesses on the street, there have only been a dozen serious issues which have all been dealt with.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2017