‘Everybody’s gone’: Canadians mark sombre Remembrance Day as number of vets dwindles By Kyle Duggan and Nick Murray in Ottawa Eight decades after the end of the deadliest military conflict in history, Canadians paused for Remembrance Day ceremonies on Tuesday to honour those who put their lives on…

Alberta opens up silica exploration and mining on public lands By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation It's a critical mineral for the oil industry, but Alberta's plan to vastly expand silica exploration and mining has environmentalists worried.…

How Canada can regain its measles elimination status By Nicole Ireland and Hannah Alberga Infectious disease experts say Canada's loss of measles elimination status shows how badly public health needs investment to rebuild vaccine confidence and address the primary care crisis.  On Monday, the Pan…

Canadians across country gather to honour those who fought, died in wars By Canadian Press Staff in Ottawa This Remembrance Day marks eight decades since the conclusion of the Second World War and 25 years since the entombment of Canada's Unknown Soldier, a First World War combatant who remains…

Canada loses measles elimination status, causing entire region to lose designation By Hannah Alberga and Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press Canada has officially lost the measles elimination status it had held since 1998, causing the entire region of the Americas to also lose the designation. The…

MRU Cougars Volleyball: Two teams, one goal Cougar’s men’s volleyball coach, Shawn Sky, entered his 22nd season with high anticipation and excitement. Sky’s hope was well worth the wait as his team had an incredible start to their season, going undefeated in 4 games against Thompson Rivers…

Next batch of national interest major projects to be released Thursday, Carney says By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Prime Minister Mark Carney says the next tranche of projects the government is referring to the Major Projects Office for review will be announced Thursday. Carney revealed the…

‘You have to adapt’: Punk rock concerts, wrestling events keep Calgary legion afloat By Bill Graveland in Calgary Phil MacAulay has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for the past 50 years, and even he's surprised at the measures his local branch has taken to keep the 103-year-old building…

The Alberta University of the Arts’ annual winter show and sale in Calgary Calgary's Alberta University of the Arts is hosting its annual Winter Show and Sale on Nov. 14th and 15th, featuring never-before-seen art demonstrations showcasing the skills and techniques used in some of the work…

Atletico wins North Star Cup with 2-1 extra-time win over Cavalry in snowy showdown By David Cummings, The Canadian Press For the first time in their history, Atlético Ottawa have won the North Star Cup, albeit it took four hours to record a 2-1 win in a snowstorm showdown against the defending…

N.S. chief justices supports individual judges banning poppies in court By Emily Baron Cadloff in Halifax The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia support individual judges who choose to ban the wearing of poppies in their…

Dried-up rivers threaten traditional moose hunting, fishing in the North By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative For generations, the Hay River and its tributaries carried hunters, trappers and fishers deep into the northern bush. Today, the waters have dropped so low that a First Nation…

What to know about the flight cancellations at US airports caused by the government shutdown By John Seewer So far, the Federal Aviation Administration's mandated slowdown across the airline industry that began Friday hasn't caused any widespread disruptions. But it has widened the impact of…

Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government's move to quickly pass back-to-work legislation, invoking the Charter's notwithstanding clause, saying democracy is when…

Another month of surprise job gains reinforce Bank of Canada’s rate hold: economists By Craig Lord in Ottawa Another month of surprise job gains hasn't changed many economists' minds about softness in the Canadian labour market, but analysts weighing in Friday said signs of resilience should be…

New or used cars? How to make the right choice It's every young person’s dream to own their first car. But does it make sense for them to rush to dealerships and spend a significant amount of money on a brand-new car without being experienced drivers or financially responsible? Probably not.…

Alberta is flirting with separatism. But documents show the province isn’t planning for it By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation Separatism. Sovereignty. Statehood. Danielle Smith has repeatedly invoked the idea of Alberta independence during her…

Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell in Edmonton Alberta teachers say they're taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding their Charter rights to end their strike, while some members of her caucus say…

How Calgary’s Distress Centre helps find housing, safety and support When picturing public safety, it’s easy to fall back on images of law enforcement, traffic guidelines, or inclusive infrastructure. For Sarah Sandall, the director of a 24-7 crisis and navigation for the Distress Centre, public…

Fact check: Viral videos do not show ‘genius’ wolf pack hierarchy By Marissa Birnie A photo claiming to show a strategic wolf pack formation appeared in several videos that have gone viral on social media in recent months. The videos claim the oldest and sickest wolves lead the pack as they walk…

More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor in Parliament since Confederation By Catherine Morrison in Ottawa Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont surprised many on Tuesday when he left the Conservative caucus to join the Liberals, bringing the government caucus to within two votes of a majority. While…

Trump’s tariff tool faces tough questions from U.S. Supreme Court justices By Kelly Geraldine Malone Donald Trump's key tool for deploying tariffs faced tough questions from the conservative-led U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday as justices considered a decision that could upend the president's…

Indigenous leaders say federal budget  falls short on health care, education By Dylan Robertson in Ottawa Some Indigenous leaders say Tuesday's federal budget lacks the investments in health and education their communities desperately need. The budget froze annual base funding for Indigenous…

Allergic to Water offers a comedic dive into myth and disability for Calgary audiences From myth to metaphor. The play Allergic to Water, an interactive dark comedy created and performed by Jacqueline Russell with music by Jeremy Gignoux, follows a mermaid trapped in a human body. Still, it makes…

Alberta government wants more details on federal budget before passing judgment The Canadian Press Alberta's finance minister says Ottawa’s budget has some good elements and some bad, but he’s hoping to get more clarity on regulatory changes that could affect the energy industry. Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Carney thanks Nova Scotia MP d’Entremont for joining Liberal caucus By David Baxter, Canadian Press One day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont quit the Conservatives to join the government caucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he'll talk to any opposition MP about joining his…

Climate-fighting efforts show slight gain but still fall far short, UN says The Associated Press All nations of the world had homework this year: submit new-and-improved plans to fight climate change. But the plans they handed in “have barely moved the needle” on reducing Earth’s future warming, a…

Charter rights ‘not optional’ say MRU faculty and students protesting UCP legislation forcing striking Alberta teachers back to work Dozens of students and faculty protested at Calgary’s Mount Royal University on Tuesday afternoon in opposition to the governing United Conservative Party’s decision…

Liberal budget  earmarks billions for ‘bold and swift action’ to meet U.S. disruption By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget takes a big swing at making Canada's economy a more attractive place to invest, with billions of dollars for infrastructure and…

Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects By Sammy Hudes This year's federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by the Liberals a year ago, as Prime Minister Mark Carney's government prioritizes capital project spending over programs…

Why you should be excited for the next Cirque Italia show The Cirque Italia Water Circus has officially concluded another show of dazzling tricks, funny moments and memorable performances that will leave fans waiting eagerly for the next Calgary tour date. What makes this spectacle so special are…

Gondek becomes the second incumbent mayor in Calgary to lose reelection  The Calgary mayoral election was one for the books. The campaign period and election night had their fair share of twists and turns, including a brand new mayor, an incumbent loss and a stark decline in voter turnout.  Jyoti…

Cosplay Garage Sale makes it debut in Calgary As Halloween approaches, many people look to sell their old costumes and find places to purchase new ones. Cosplayers are no exception to this. Alycia Wiens has been hosting an event called Cosplay Garage Sale in Edmonton for the past three years. With…

In the news today: Liberals to deliver federal budget today Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals set to deliver highly anticipated federal budget today The federal government is set to unveil its budget today — the Liberals' first…

What the federal Liberals are pitching in their 2025 budget The federal government has started previewing items that will be included in the federal budget set to be introduced on Tuesday. Here is a running list of what the Liberals have announced ahead of budget day. Nov. 1: Minister of…

Inside Sachin Sudra’s work with IndigiWellness: Outreach for Gathering and Returning Transforming lives through holistic healing, Sachin Sudra, founder of grassroots company Sunistanai, combines yoga, nutrition, and Ayurvedic medicine to guide individuals to the rediscovery of harmony within…

UCP eyes input role in municipal fluoridation By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative, in Fort Macleod Provincial government influence could play a role in the future of municipal water fluoridation, Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Minister Adriana LaGrange told the legislature last…

Mark Carney’s first budget plots a sharp departure from past fiscal plans By Craig Lord in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is getting ready to table its first budget this week — one that will be markedly different from budgets of the past. "This one is important for a bunch of…

Hope turns into heartbreak for Toronto Blue Jays fans after World Series loss The Canadian Press Toronto Blue Jays fans across the country are heartbroken after their hopes of seeing the team win its first World Series in 32 years were dashed by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers beat the Blue…

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings to win World Series By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to successfully defend their World Series title. Will Smith's solo homer in the 11th inning off Shane Bieber was the difference.…

Blue Jays fans still hopeful for World Series win in decisive Game 7 By The Canadian Press in Toronto Blue Jays fans are still looking for a World Series win in Toronto tonight after the team fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, forcing Game 7. The visiting Dodgers defeated the Jays in Game…

Alberta cuts program funding for Indigenous mothers who have faced domestic violence By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The provincial government has cut funding for an Aboriginal Counselling Services of Alberta (ACSA) program that provides support for…

Carney wraps up Asia trip looking ahead to first federal budget next week By Sarah Ritchie in Gyeongju Prime Minister Mark Carney has wrapped up his first official visit to Asia after telling regional leaders at two major summits that Canada is a stable, reliable investment destination, including…

Dodgers beat Blue Jays 3-1 to force deciding seventh game in World Series By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press The World Series is going the seven-game distance. The Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 3-1 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 tonight at Rogers Centre. Mookie Betts drove in two…

Carney says meeting with Xi marks turning point in Canada-China relationship By Sarah Ritchie in Gyeongju Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday with an invitation to visit China, but no movement on the trade issues that have plagued the…

Snow or shine: Halloween weather in Calgary over the years This year's Halloween forecast looks to be relatively mild, but extreme fluctuation in weather over Halloween's past hasn't stopped Calgarians from tricking and treating. Experiencing Halloween in Canada means you understand the…

George Springer likely to return to Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 6 of World Series The Canadian Press George Springer will likely be back in the Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series. Toronto leads the best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The veteran…

Threat of general strike from Alberta unions fizzles as they promise survey instead Threats of a general strike issued by Alberta unions over the treatment of teachers have fizzled, with labour groups saying they'll conduct a survey on the possibility of a mass walkout. Gil McGowan with the…

Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut By Craig Lord, Canadian Press The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday and signalled it may be satisfied with where the policy rate sits amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty. The…

More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after teacher strike ends The Canadian Press It's going to be a busy day for Alberta schools today, as more than 740,000 students are set to return to class after a provincewide teachers' strike. Classes are resuming after Premier Danielle…