27 m. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well when baseball’s post

The pitcher known as Mad Max is beginning to show the signs of a staff ace. When the Jays signed the future hall of famer to a one-year deal, they had an inkling what they were getting. But no one could have envisioned this version of Max Scherzer, especially after he left following three innings […]

Sport

59 m. ago Edmonton university student brings joy to thousands with Cards for Care initiative

Cards For Care Edmonton, a volunteer-run program, provides homemade cards to health-care facilities as well as seniors' homes as a way of bringing joy to patients and residents.

Society

65 m. ago Travellers in Calgary brace for flight disruptions as Air Canada strike looms

'Everybody I have talked to, who has flown with Air Canada here at the resort, says they'll never fly with them again,' said one traveller

Other

1 hour ago Legal challenge against blanket rezoning taken to Alberta Court of Appeal

While a Court of King's Bench judge sided with the city earlier this year, a group of residents opposed to blanket rezoning is now taking its legal challenge to Alberta's highest court.

Other

2 h. ago In Calgary courts: Woman rescued from her abusive boyfriend told Calgary police 'he's gonna kill me,' court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025

Events

2 h. ago WNBA in Vancouver: Atlanta aims for 7th straight win against Seattle

WNBA play their first regular season game in Canada with a surging Atlanta taking on a sliding Seattle at Rogers Arena

Other

3 h. ago Cockroaches, mould, heat: Peel tenants decry rental conditions in survey

1 in 3 Peel tenants report cockroaches and pests, as ACORN’s 2025 survey reveals rising rents, poor repairs, and urgent calls for landlord licensing.

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3 h. ago Blackstone’s purchase of Enverus a wager that data will drive new era in energy, CEO says

US$6 billion-plus deal for Calgary-based energy software firm may be the largest Canadian-linked tech deal in 25 years

Other

3 h. ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

Events

3 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Events

3 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans welcome back Buck Martinez with emotional ovation

While he had returned to the Toronto Blue Jays broadcast booth last week on the road, Buck Martinez was finally home on Tuesday.The legendary broadcaster returned to the Rogers Centre broadcast booth after months of treatment for lung cancer, with his first game coming against the Chicago Cubs.And in a tribute shown both in the stadium and across the country on Sportsnet, Martinez was given a massive ovation by those in attendance."Thank you, thank you," Martinez said, standing up and putting his hand to his heart to acknowledge the applause from fans and players in attendance."Everybody's so happy to have you back," Blue Jays play-by-play broadcaster Dan Shulman said on the broadcast."It's great to be back," Martinez added. "I missed all the crew, missed the great fans. It's a great way to finish the season. We're going to be strong, we're gonna finish it and go right on through October."The @...

Sport

4 h. ago Friends of the Bar U still no has leads on mistakenly sold painting despite plenty of publicity

The Friends of the Bar U still has no leads as it attempts to recover a painting mistakenly sold over a month ago at a gift shop run by the non-profit. The painting, Bison on the Western Range by Calgary artist Corrie Buwalda, was purchased on July 8 at the gift shop at the Bar […]

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4 h. ago Friends of the Bar U still has no leads on mistakenly sold painting despite plenty of publicity

The Friends of the Bar U still has no leads as it attempts to recover a painting mistakenly sold over a month ago at a gift shop run by the non-profit. The painting, Bison on the Western Range by Calgary artist Corrie Buwalda, was purchased on July 8 at the gift shop at the Bar […]

Other

4 h. ago Kid Cudi says he ‘hated every minute’ of testifying in Diddy trial

'I thought about, when I was up there. I'm here to support Cassie, and Cassie is my friend,' Kid Cudi said of coming to terms with taking the stand.

Society

5 h. ago Calgary’s July hailstorm caused an estimated $92 million in insured damage

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates a July 13, 2025, hailstorm that swept through Calgary caused more than $92 million in damage.

Economics

5 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

Events

5 h. ago Dane Dobbie retires, sticks with NLL Roughnecks in advisory role

Dane Dobbie is stepping away from the lacrosse floor and moving upstairs with the Calgary Roughnecks.

Other

5 h. ago Daulton Varsho reveals how Blue Jays teammate stole his jersey number

Outfielder had to switch jersey numbers from No. 25 to No. 5 after Anthony Santander joined team in off-season.

Other

6 h. ago PM’s staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney’s security needs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says work is “well underway” to find a local constituency office for the prime minister that meets his security requirements and is conveniently located for residents of his Nepean riding. As first reported this week by the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Carney still doesn’t have his own constituency office […]

Events

6 h. ago Ottawa Hospital, public health warn of possible measles exposures in the city

The Ottawa Hospital and Ottawa Public Health are notifying residents of locations of possible measles exposures.

Science