Calgary’s Arts Commons gets $103M commitment from province for transformation work
Arts Commons CEO Alex Sarian said the dual projects are two-thirds of the way to their fundraising goals, and the $420 million raised has enabled the first phase of the project.
Canada
Mar 22
West Edmonton home damaged by fire on Monday
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the fire broke out in the area of 103rd Avenue and 145th Street just before 4:30 a.m.
Fire
Apr 15
Calgary police looking for suspect in March southeast hotel homicide
At around 3 p.m. on March 25, police responded to reports of a shooting at a Super 8 hotel in the 0 to 100 block of Shawville Road Southeast.
Crime
Apr 22
Man sustains ‘serious burn injuries’ in Calgary apartment fire
Firefighters were called to a four-storey apartment building in the 100 block of Country Village Park Northeast at about 11:15 p.m.
Fire
Apr 11
Calgary police investigate after gunshots reported in southwest neighbourhood
According to a CPS spokesperson, police responded to reports of gunshots at the 0-100 block of Everhollow Rise Southwest at around 3 a.m. Thursday.
Crime
Apr 4
Alberta budget includes $10M for women’s shelters, more beds
In its 2024 budget, the United Conservative government is investing $10 million for Alberta women's shelters to add more beds and fund spaces that are not staffed.
Politics
Mar 19
Police investigating after two bodies found in home northwest of Montreal
The bodies were found about 9:15 a.m. inside a residence in Lac-Supérieur, Que., about 105 kilometres northwest of Montreal.
Crime
Mar 27
The House passes almost $100B in aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
Democrats and Republicans are joining together after a grueling months long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion.
Politics
Apr 20
Guelph, Ont. man wins $100K in Lotto 6/49 draw
Guelph's Liang Chen says he has plans of buying plane tickets to go home and visit family. He won $100,000 in the Lotto 6/49 Encore draw in February.
Consumer
Apr 9
Missing Surrey woman may have met with foul play: Homicide team
Navdeep Kaur was last seen around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, on 123 Street near 78 Avenue. Her family reported her missing the next day.
Crime
Mar 28
Extreme flooding in Russia, Kazakhstan force more than 100K to evacuate
Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate.
World
Apr 10
B.C. wildfire season off to early start with more than 100 already burning
Wildfire season is off to an early start in B.C.'s central Interior and Cariboo regions, with at least one fire listed as out of control and continuing to grow in the Quesnel area.
Fire
11 hours
Okanagan winery for sale, price tag is $10M
In 2013, Vibrant Vines won the title of best white wine in the world at a competition in Geneva.
Canada
Mar 5
McBride helps Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101
Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he'd be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win.
Sports
Mar 27
B.C. veteran turns 105, has raised more than $450K for charity
John Hillman said he was first inspired to raise money by Capt. Tom Moore in England, who was also a Second World War veteran. He walked to raise money during the pandemic.
Canada
Mar 22
Victims lose $100K in concert, sporting event ticket scams, Peel police say
Victims lost more than $100,000 in a series of concert and sporting event ticket scams that have now resulted in two arrests, Peel police say.
Crime
Mar 28
Lethbridge celebrates newest centenarian: ‘I’ve looked forward to this for a long time’
'I'm 100 years old. I’ve looked forward to this for a very long time,' said Glen Michelson surrounded by friends and family for his birthday celebration in Lethbridge, Alta.
Canada
Mar 14
Soda purchase leads to $100K lottery win for Brighton woman: OLG
Karen Martin claimed the top prize on on an Instant Gold Pursuit ticket she purchased on Feb. 14 at the Mac's store on Elizabeth Street in Brighton.
Consumer
Mar 22
Ontario Land Tribunal turns down plan for former Liuna Gardens site in Winona
The Fengate development called for towers, townhomes and other buildings to house some 1,100 units on 3.4 hectares on Winona Road by the lakeshore.
Canada
Apr 15
Connor McDavid hits 100 assists in Edmonton Oilers’ rout of Sharks
Connor McDavid reached the historic 100-assist plateau in a 9-2 Oilers drubbing of the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place on Monday night.
Sports
Apr 16
