Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants Canadian passport to travel, permission to speak to sister
UCP, Suzuki Foundation granted intervenor status in Saskatchewan carbon tax challenge
Conversations extracted from accused double-murderer’s phone detailed in Calgary trial
Former Calgary Catholic students welcome upcoming changes to province’s sex-ed curriculum
Research suggests exposure to deadly radon gas in Alberta homes varies depending on where you live
7 ways to reduce waste this holiday season
What are the most frequently stolen vehicles in Alberta?
The Insurance Bureau of Canada released its annual Top 10 Stolen Vehicles list Tuesday. Continue reading
Crown wraps up case against suspect in shooting of Calgary Stampeders player
The prosecution has wrapped up its case against the man accused of fatally shooting a member of the Calgary Stampeders two years ago. Continue reading
European Union executive won’t renegotiate Brexit deal with Britain
European Commission president’s spokesperson: “We will not renegotiate.” Continue reading
Ottawa accused of undercutting climate change effort by subsidizing fossil fuels
Canadian climate groups attended the global climate-change conference in Poland, COP24, on Monday with an agenda of calling out the federal government for letting the oil and gas industry undermine Canada’s efforts to be a climate leader. Continue reading
Alberta couple with Maritime connection wed in front of lobster tank at Sobeys where they met
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Three days after meeting Travis, Tara came back to take a picture of him — and his lobsters. The relationship continued to go swimmingly from there. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou family photos hint at the Huawei CFO’s life in Vancouver
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Meng Wanzhou has received reference letters vouching for her character. Lawyers said none of them came from people in B.C. or Canada. Continue reading
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Patients should decide when to get mammograms: Canadian health experts
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
New guidelines from the Canadian task force on preventive health are empowering women to take charge of their health when it comes to breast cancer screening. Continue reading
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Top scams to watch out for this holiday season: BBB
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
“It’s a pyramid scheme which is illegal. So don’t participate in that.” Continue reading
Dog leaps from open car window in Australia tunnel, brings traffic to halt
Traffic was reportedly held-up for several minutes as the owners rounded up the dog and ushered it back into the vehicle. Continue reading
University of Calgary study links knee damage to osteoarthritis
A University of Calgary study shows that a common sports injury operation increases the risk of osteoarthritis Continue reading
Time to find a new term for midget hockey: Alberta Little Person Association
The Alberta Little People Association is calling on Sports Alberta to stop using the term midget in relation to sports like hockey. Continue reading
Video of NYPD officers yanking toddler from mom’s arms sparks outrage
“The baby was screaming for his life,” said one witness. Continue reading
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Puppies abandoned in freezing Calgary parking lot, humane society investigating
A good Samaritan found the young puppies in a box in the East Hill Costco parking lot in November. Continue reading
City closing Glenmore Trail pedestrian underpass due to ‘drug use and social disorder’
The city said they conducted a study of the area and concluded that a closure “was the best course of action.” An average of about 14 people a day use the underpass, the city said. Continue reading
Donald Trump’s legal woes have Republicans worried about his re-election chances
President Donald Trump’s intensifying legal troubles are unnerving some of his fellow Republicans. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou family photos hint at the Huawei CFO’s life in Vancouver
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Meng Wanzhou has received reference letters vouching for her character. Lawyers said none of them came from people in B.C. or Canada. Continue reading
Donald Trump’s legal woes have Republicans worried about his re-election chances
President Donald Trump’s intensifying legal troubles are unnerving some of his fellow Republicans. Continue reading
Video of NYPD officers yanking toddler from mom’s arms sparks outrage
“The baby was screaming for his life,” said one witness. Continue reading
Michael Rafferty, co-killer in Tori Stafford murder, moved from maximum to medium security facility
The father of Tori Stafford, who was murdered by Michael Rafferty and Terri-Lynne McClintic in 2009, says Rafferty has been moved out of maximum-security prison. Continue reading
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants Canadian passport to travel, permission to speak to sister
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants to be granted a Canadian passport to travel to Saudi Arabia and permission to speak to his controversial sister. Continue reading
What are the most frequently stolen vehicles in Alberta?
The Insurance Bureau of Canada released its annual Top 10 Stolen Vehicles list Tuesday. Continue reading
Crown wraps up case against suspect in shooting of Calgary Stampeders player
The prosecution has wrapped up its case against the man accused of fatally shooting a member of the Calgary Stampeders two years ago. Continue reading
Ottawa accused of undercutting climate change effort by subsidizing fossil fuels
Canadian climate groups attended the global climate-change conference in Poland, COP24, on Monday with an agenda of calling out the federal government for letting the oil and gas industry undermine Canada’s efforts to be a climate leader. Continue reading
Alberta couple with Maritime connection wed in front of lobster tank at Sobeys where they met
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Three days after meeting Travis, Tara came back to take a picture of him — and his lobsters. The relationship continued to go swimmingly from there. Continue reading
Patients should decide when to get mammograms: Canadian health experts
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
New guidelines from the Canadian task force on preventive health are empowering women to take charge of their health when it comes to breast cancer screening. Continue reading
Top scams to watch out for this holiday season: BBB
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
“It’s a pyramid scheme which is illegal. So don’t participate in that.” Continue reading
University of Calgary study links knee damage to osteoarthritis
A University of Calgary study shows that a common sports injury operation increases the risk of osteoarthritis Continue reading
Time to find a new term for midget hockey: Alberta Little Person Association
The Alberta Little People Association is calling on Sports Alberta to stop using the term midget in relation to sports like hockey. Continue reading
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Research suggests exposure to deadly radon gas in Alberta homes varies depending on where you live
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
New research from the University of Calgary suggests that one in six homes in rural Alberta have dangerous levels of radon gas. Continue reading
As oil price struggle continues, Alberta finance minister calls for changes to equalization program
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the federal equalization program needs fixing because the way it is not doesn’t work for Albertans. Continue reading
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants Canadian passport to travel, permission to speak to sister
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants to be granted a Canadian passport to travel to Saudi Arabia and permission to speak to his controversial sister. Continue reading
Former Calgary Catholic students welcome upcoming changes to province’s sex-ed curriculum
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Former Calgary Catholic school students are opening up about how they say their schools’ treatment of sexual and gender diversity impacted them growing up. Continue reading
Puppies abandoned in freezing Calgary parking lot, humane society investigating
A good Samaritan found the young puppies in a box in the East Hill Costco parking lot in November. Continue reading
UCP, Suzuki Foundation granted intervenor status in Saskatchewan carbon tax challenge
Among those granted status in Saskatchewan’s carbon tax court fight are the United Conservative Party and the Canadian Taxpayers Association. Continue reading
City closing Glenmore Trail pedestrian underpass due to ‘drug use and social disorder’
The city said they conducted a study of the area and concluded that a closure “was the best course of action.” An average of about 14 people a day use the underpass, the city said. Continue reading
Quebec premier doesn’t understand energy industry, Alberta finance minister says
Alberta’s finance minister says Quebec’s resistance to a pipeline carrying western Canadian oil across its territory shows the provincial premier’s lack of understanding. Continue reading
Equalization payments prompt criticism as Ontario becomes ‘have’ province
For the first time since the 2008 recession put Ontario on the have-not province list, Ontario is not provinces receiving money. Continue reading
Aurora Cannabis to acquire Mexican company following partnership deal
Aurora Cannabis says Farmacias plans to use imported THC and CBD concentrates to produce various cannabis oil products for the medical market. Continue reading
Conversations extracted from accused double-murderer’s phone detailed in Calgary trial
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Const. Ian Whiffen detailed conversations he extracted from Edward Downey’s Blackberry when he was arrested July 13, 2016. Continue reading
Flair Airlines union calls off strike, cites job security concerns
The Canadian Union of Public Employees has called off a job action by Flair Airlines flight attendants that was set to begin at midnight Monday. Continue reading
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Teddy bears rain down on ice for charity as Calgary Hitmen beat Kamloops Blazers
As the Calgary Hitmen took on the Kamloops Blazers, 29,635 teddy bears hit the ice for a good cause at Sunday’s WHL game at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Continue reading
Edmonton housing surplus, low prices to last into mid-2019: economist
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
An over-abundance of houses for sale in the Edmonton area could mean slower sales and lower prices until well into next year, an economist tells Global News. Continue reading
‘It’s a beautiful facility’: Calgary gets sneak peek inside world’s largest YMCA
Thousands of Calgarians toured the new Brookfield Residential YMCA in the city’s southeast Seton community over the weekend. Continue reading
Suspicious package found at Calgary airport deemed ‘innocent mistake’
Police said it was an “innocent mistake” and no charges are pending. Continue reading
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CP Holiday Train rolls into Calgary in support of local food banks
Thousands took in a free show by musicians Terri Clark, Kelly Prescott and Sierra Noble after the train stopped at Anderson CTrain Statin on Saturday. Continue reading
