Video: Music as a coping tool for anxiety Music fills coffee shops, malls, and headphones, but on campus, university students are using it as a coping tool to manage their stress and anxiety. Video: Calgary Journal reporter Caley Carmichael explains anxiety and how music helps About 60 per cent of…

Explainer: How Canadians feel overseas wars at checkout line When conflict erupts halfway around the world, it can still show up in a Canadian grocery cart. That’s because Canada’s food system is deeply tied to global markets, from fuel and fertilizer to imported ingredients and export demand.…

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally breached election law, investigation finds An investigation has found Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally violated an election law in his official response to a recall petition targeting him. A letter from the Elections Alberta commissioner says Nally accessed a…

Alberta’s NDP warns of gerrymandering as new boundary map recommendations released Conflicting recommendations on redrawing Alberta's electoral boundaries ahead of the 2027 election are leading the Opposition NDP to warn that Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives are trying to gerrymander…

How one former competitive golfer became a creative entrepreneur Raised in a small town and trained as a competitive golfer, Abigail Hartzler went to university for finance, only to end up running two creative businesses after the pandemic caused a change in plans. Abigail grew up on her family's…

Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: ‘We’re just getting started’ For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Canada is spending roughly two per cent of its GDP on national defence — a key NATO alliance benchmark Ottawa previously failed to meet. NATO's annual report, released…

Report finds beloved Alberta T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct A structural checkup on Tyra the Dinosaur has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles — but is otherwise far from extinct. The estimated medical bill for the 25-metre tourist…

How a Calgary interior designer overcame endometriosis while elevating her own business Katie Rioux was left undiagnosed with endometriosis for 25 years -- despite the suffering she experienced, she didn’t let it define her life. Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease, often hard to detect as it…

Calgarians rally around boy injured in hit-and-run who sparked renewed concerns about road safety After a hit-and-run left a 12-year-old Calgary boy injured, community members rallied around his family while renewing concerns about dangerous driving in the city.  Earlier this month, Bentley St…

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney to participate in separation debates Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is taking up the Canadian cause as he's set to participate in two debates about separatism against a lawyer pushing for the province to go its own way. The first debate is set to take place…

Calgary councillors, Gondek not focus of RCMP investigation: Mayor Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says he believes past and present councillors -- including former mayor Joyti Gondek -- are not at the centre of an ongoing police investigation after some of their devices were seized by officers.…

‘Traceability’ talks coming up in Ottawa, hears County of Stettler A subject on the minds of many Alberta producers is livestock traceability and proposed changes that caused much consternation among farmers and ranchers over the winter. The County of Stettler Agriculture Service Board (ASB) heard…

Meet the man fighting to keep Alberta ‘forever Canadian’ Alberta separatism is on the rise.   The Alberta Prosperity Project gained traction just before the new year, after its petition for Alberta sovereignty was accepted. Mitch Sylvestre, CEO and key signatory, submitted the application in…

Alberta’s ‘infamous’ gold-coloured cat statue sparks legislature hissing match The mystery of a gold-coloured cat perched in the office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is now a full-on hissing match. It began in the house last week, when Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi publicly accused Smith…

Canadian sport system ‘broken, unsustainable,’ federal commission finds Canadian sport needs an overhaul. That was the conclusion of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's final report released Tuesday. "The work must begin now," said Lise Maisonneuve, a former chief justice of the Ontario…

How Calgary’s fluctuating weather affects city infrastructure Alberta's winters are known for their drastic unpredictability. From weeks of bitterly cold temperatures to sudden Chinooks that make it seem as if winter is over, residents have become accustomed to expecting the unexpected.   These…

Demands on air traffic controllers under the spotlight after fatal Air Canada crash A fatal collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday has drawn attention to the demands that a strained air navigation system places on traffic controllers, and how even…

How Calgary is addressing transit crime  Transit safety remains a consistent concern among Calgarians. During the 2025 Calgary civic election, voters told CBC News that this was a top issue when considering candidates. Michael Pratt, the city’s chief of transit public safety, says the city…

Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in collision with fire truck at NY airport An Air Canada Jet sits on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, after colliding with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle after landing in New York. AP PHOTO: RYAN MURPHY

Here’s the latest on Air Canada jet crash at New York LaGuardia Airport An Air Canada jet carrying 76 people touched down and slammed into a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing its two pilots and injuring many more people. Flight AC8646, operated by…

Alberta man convicted of child luring in U.S. sting operation to be sentenced A Calgary trucker convicted of child luring in the United States after an online child sex-crime sting operation is set to be sentenced next month. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty last month to luring a minor in a case…

Fact File: Claim Canadian soldiers’ brutal actions inspired Geneva Conventions a myth It's an enduring stereotype that Canadians are unfailingly nice, quick to apologize even when they have done nothing wrong. But an online urban legend claims the opposite of Canada's soldiers, painting a picture…

Fact File: As Iran war escalates, fake videos and images proliferate online As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates, a flood of fake and misleading content is muddying the waters online. People are turning to social media for news about the war, but experts in artificial intelligence say bad…

Canadians living abroad looking to increase voter turnout ahead of byelections Canadians living abroad are calling for increased turnout among overseas voters and arguing that barriers to casting a ballot could be affecting election results. Timothy Veale, the director of Grits Abroad — an…

Fact-checking social media claims linking hair dyeing to mental health problems Many people change aspects of themselves to fit in or stand out, and sometimes even as a coping mechanism during stressful times in their lives. These changes are often seen in how people style their clothes, play with…

Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPs Four of the five federal NDP leadership candidates say they won't be in a hurry to enter the House of Commons if they win — a position the only MP in the race calls "a little bit odd." Filmmaker Avi Lewis said if he is chosen as…

Fact-checking claims that cold plunges really boost testosterone Imagine lowering yourself into a tub of ice-cold water after seeing thousands of social media posts promising higher testosterone, improved workouts and rapid health gains. The message is simple: sit in freezing water, and your…

MRU Cougars fall short after another roller coaster season Regardless of a tough loss in the Canada West Championship, the Mount Royal University Cougars men’s hockey team earned their shot to compete for a national championship after a roller coaster of a season. The tournament took place at…

Alberta to shutter supervised drug consumption sites in Calgary, Lethbridge The Alberta government announced Friday plans to shutter the province's first-ever supervised drug consumption site. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said the site, housed in the Sheldon M. Chumir Centre in Calgary, as…

Rain in B.C. triggers evacuation watches, local state of emergency in Fraser Valley The risk of flooding, landslides and debris flows caused by an atmospheric river rolling over British Columbia's coast has prompted a local state of emergency in the Fraser Valley in the Chilliwack area. The Fraser…

How YYC is emerging as a key international connector Travel trends at Calgary International Airport (YYC) are shifting, and the airport is hoping to capitalize on this by expanding its international network. Airport leaders say they are looking to reshape Calgary into a global gateway, targeting…

Alberta’s Smith says not contacted by RCMP amid police searches during contract probe Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she's not been contacted by the RCMP as Mounties execute search warrants amid a probe into allegations of misconduct in multimillion-dollar government health…

Behind the headlines: The fall of Maduro in Venezuela After years of crisis and allegations of repression, Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, was captured earlier this year in a controversial U.S. military operation. The former Venezuelan leader faces U.S. federal criminal charges.  From…

Canada continues to expand trade beyond U.S. with new mining agreement with Peru Canada and Peru joined an alliance this week to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and promote sustainable mining practices, as Canada continues to expand non-U.S. trade partnerships. Focused on reciprocal…

What it takes to become an Alberta teacher today Since last year's Alberta-wide teachers' strike, concerns surrounding employees in education have intensified. With overcrowded classrooms, teacher burnout, work overload, low salary, and systemic pressures, students entering the workforce are…

Ice carving championship comes to Calgary Farmers’ Market Calgarians bundled up in late February to watch  Cold Cut: Calgary’s Canadian Ice Carving Championship, which took place at the two Calgary Farmers’ Market locations. The three-day competition featured six ice carvers working with 30 blocks…

Canada drops down to 25th place in world happiness rankings: report A new report says Canada has dropped to 25th place in the world happiness rankings, as researchers highlight heavy social media use as contributing to a sharp decline in well-being among young people. The annual report published…

LGBTQ+ advocaes say pride matters more than ever in Alberta Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government passed three laws in late 2024 to restrict gender-affirming care, transgender athletes' participation in sports and set rules around pronoun use in schools. To avoid court scrutiny, the UCP used…

Alberta government moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government took steps Wednesday to drastically restrict who's eligible for medical assistance in dying. Smith’s United Conservative Party government introduced a bill that, if passed,…

And now there are two: Calgary Zoo welcomes new polar bear after tragic death in 2024 The polar bear in residence at Calgary’s zoo has a new playmate. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says a 20-year-old bear named Yelle has arrived from a zoo in Quebec. Yelle is in quarantine and will be gradually…

Alberta’s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government last fall. The premier and a few members of her staff had travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in late…

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday as the economy performed below expectations, but war in the Middle East threatens higher inflation. The central bank’s decision to hold its…

Fact-Checking Spawood’s ‘World’s Largest Truck’ claim The signs on the edges of Sparwood, B.C., entice tourists to visit the “World’s Largest Truck.” But the truck in question actually isn’t the largest in the world. The smaller sign in front of the neon-green giant in Sparwood states that the…

Alberta spending $7.5 million to  put involuntary treatment rooms  in hospitals Alberta’s government is allocating $7.5 million to create about 100 secure beds in hospitals throughout the province to accommodate people detained under the province’s controversial involuntary treatment program. The…

Shifting weather patterns shape Calgary’s unpredictable winter Calgarians have experienced a winter marked by sharp swings between mild and cold conditions, including temperatures reaching 18 C in March. Rather than consistently cold weather and snowfall, this year's winter months were marked by…

Calgary and Edmonton set to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey The scene has been set for the next best-on-best tournament: Calgary, Edmonton and Prague will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.  This will mark just the second time the tournament has been hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL).…

Israel seeking ‘significant change’ to how  Canada tackles antisemitism Israel is pursuing a sweeping diplomatic and public relations campaign to convince Canada to change the way it tackles acts of antisemitism. From the office of Israel's president down to its ambassador in Ottawa, the message…

‘One elbow up, one down’: The Carney government after its first year Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has since used the mantra as a foil, contending Carney's elbows are down — or missing entirely — with U.S. tariffs still firmly locked in place. A year later, it turns out the public wasn't…

Soccer Canada gets $300K in federal funding for youth initiatives ahead of World Cup Canada Soccer is receiving $300,000 from the federal government to expand youth engagement initiatives across the country. Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, announced the funding on Monday…

Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation dipped below two per cent in February, as the end of last year’s federal “tax holiday” helped take some steam out of year-over-year price comparisons. The agency said Monday that February’s…