3 hours ago Caldwell: These 2024 photos of Ottawa expose its struggles and small wins

From heartbreaking scenes in the ByWard Market to an ice-cold plunge for mental health, Tony Caldwell’s lens frames Ottawa’s year.

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24 hours ago Germany’s president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems. Scholz lost a confidence vote on […]

Politics

17 hours ago Temitope Oriola: Chair's exit a chance to reset the Edmonton Police Commission

The Edmonton Police Commission recently produced some political pyrotechnics. John McDougall wanted to continue to chair the commission until the end of December 2024, and remain a member until the end of his term in 2026. None of that would be an issue except that he also planned to relocate to Portugal and engage remotely […]

Society

17 hours ago How to defend against new cellphone scam that's stolen over $600K: Edmonton police

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is warning residents not to get tricked by a recent cellphone scam that swindled 91 victims out of more than $600,000. EPS said in a Friday news release that financial crimes investigators have seen a rise in a new scam that starts by contacting a victim while posing as a […]

Economics

10 hours ago Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying ’This is Trump’s America now’

DENVER — A Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television news reporter after demanding to know whether he was a citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now,” according to court documents. Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, was arrested Dec. 18 in Grand Junction, Colorado, after police say he followed KKCO/KJCT reporter […]

Events

24 hours ago Bell: 'I am not perfect' — A fighting Mayor Gondek hits the comeback trail

'I have never claimed to be perfect,' says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, as she tries to win another term in office

Culture

13 hours ago Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary creates milestone masterpiece

The Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary has created a local masterpiece to mark its 40th anniversary: with materials exclusively sourced in and around Calgary.

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33 hours ago UBC criticized for renting room to Hong Kong government for recruitment exam

A human rights group says UBC should not have rented a room for Hong Kong to conduct an exam related to its National Security Law. UBC says the event followed its policies.

Politics

13 hours ago Calgary police officers didn’t contribute to Boxing Day crash that killed 9

ASIRT had been asked to determine whether the incident met the threshold for a full investigation.

Events

14 hours ago Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for January 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for January 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified […]

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20 hours ago Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times after reportedly leaving $2 tip for pizza delivery

When the suspect was given a $2 tip by the victim, she reportedly 'rolled her eyes' and walked away

Economics

15 hours ago Opinion: A night waiting in ER shows fallout of Alberta's health, social policies

On the night of Dec. 13, my partner and I spent 17 hours in an Edmonton hospital’s emergency department. Here is some of what we witnessed and learned from conversations. Think of this account when your UCP MLA or premier tells you the public health system is not under-resourced. Think of it when they deny […]

Events

17 hours ago Queer Chamber of Commerce has economic concerns over Alberta gender identity legislation

A group representing queer business owners and entrepreneurs in Alberta expects incoming gender identity policy to impact Alberta's economy.

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18 hours ago Video of Indigenous man killed by Calgary officers 'concerning': police chief

Police watchdog's recounting of events gave mistaken impression it had come to a conclusion, Mark Neufeld says

Events

18 hours ago How ‘prodigal sons’ Dane Dobbie and Curtis Dickson have revived Roughnecks

‘Feels like home,’ say NLL legends — and best buddies — in successful return to Calgary ahead of Saturday's 2024-25 Dome opener

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20 hours ago Prosecutors indict man for burning unknown woman to death on New York City subway

Sebastian Zapeta told police he doesn't know what had happened but identified himself in photos and surveillance video showing the fire being lit

Events

31 hours ago Voici 10 revues de fin d’année à surveiller: Parce qu’il n’y a pas que le «Bye Bye»

De nombreuses revues de fin d'année sont proposées à la télé, sur scène, sur le web ou à la radio. En voici 10 à surveiller.

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21 hours ago Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors say

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on state charges, a prosecutor said on Friday. The development comes days after Sebastian Zapeta’s arrest and subsequent police questioning, in which authorities say he claimed not to know what had happened […]

Events

25 hours ago Soldier recorded himself sexually assaulting sleeping spouse, she tells military police

He allegedly captured the episodes in images stored on a hard drive seized this fall by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Events