35 m. ago Court rules Mississippi’s social media age verification law can go into effect

A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled. A tech industry group has pledged to continue challenging the law, arguing it infringes on users’ rights to privacy and free expression. A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals overruled […]

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5 h. ago England’s Jess Carter reveals racial abuse at Euro 2025, FA has contacted police

ZURICH (AP) — England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France. And some of that has crossed the line even as the 27-year-old and the Lionesses have reached […]

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5 h. ago ‘Toxic environment’ and favouritism plague RCMP watchdog, review finds

Workplace assessment of the force's Civilian Review and Complaints Commission found 'a clear call for change and action at the leadership level to restore credibility and trust within the organization'

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8 h. ago Tale of two cities: Why Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto

Toronto is lagging cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, where housing starts are on the rise. They're falling in Toronto, and experts say city policy is a culprit.

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9 h. ago How AI, robotics and late artist Morrisseau are helping fight art fraud

Famed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau was browsing a Vancouver gallery with his longtime friend Cory Dingle around 1993 when a painting stopped them in their tracks. The pair asked who created it. The answer? “Norval Morrisseau.” The trouble? The artist had never seen the work, let alone painted it. “We had a little chuckle and […]

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12 h. ago 'Really means a lot': Calgary golfer Aphrodite Deng first Canadian winner of U.S. Girls’ Junior

15-year-old Aphrodite Deng wins her third junior major title of the year following the Junior Invitational and Mizuho Americas Open.

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13 h. ago 'Totally happy with that one': Calgary para triathlete Stefan Daniel earns first victory of season

The Montreal victory is a relief for Stefan Daniel, who was front-running during the Paralympics last year when he crashed out on his bike.

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15 h. ago That time a lone rogue 'demon' cow caused mayhem in Toronto streets

From narrowly escaping fate as an expressway to being home to an iconic location of a beloved fast-food chain, Toronto's Spadina Avenue is rife with fascinating history.But one of its quirkiest and wildest moments was when a loose cow, possessed by what some at the time called "some strange demon," went on a rampage through this busy street.A cow on Spadina may seem weird, but in the early days of Toronto, there were a number of pet cow owners in the city — and some of the results of that were utterly chaotic.Toronto's cattle crackdownIn the 1830s, as the incorporation of Toronto was being solidified, the city was doing all it could to regulate domestic animals.In fact, one of the first nuisance by-laws, enacted in May 1834, helped regulate domestic animals — with stipulations like "no swine shall be permitted to run or be at large in any of the streets or any of the sidewalks of this city."But there are reports that residents didn't find ...

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15 h. ago Cruises in Muskoka offer breathtaking views of Ontario's cottage country

Cruises in Muskoka offer a chance to take in blue open waters, sprawling landscapes and fresh air — all just part of Ontario's natural charm.There's something about escaping the hustle and bustle of city life while cruising gently on the water, soaking in all that summer has to offer. Whether you want to spend a full day on the boat or just a few hours, you can find a great time waiting for you on any of these Muskoka cruises. So hop aboard, because sparkling shorelines and sunny afternoons could be on your horizon. Island Queen Cruise Did you know Georgian Bay is dotted with 30,000 islands? On this three-hour, non-stop cruise, you can explore part of the world's largest freshwater archipelago.Choose from two unique routes and get up close to some remote outer islands through a captain's eye view.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by 30,...

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16 h. ago Police investigating fatal shooting of woman in southwest Calgary

Madisson Cobb, 23, was identified as the victim

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19 h. ago Calgary Wild FC struggles 'to get a foothold' at home, gets blanked by Ottawa Rapid FC

Two Ottawa set pieces and a ricochet off Wild FC goalkeeper Stephanie Bukovec prove costly for the Calgary crew.

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21 h. ago National Hells Angels gathering in southeast Calgary uneventful so far

Nearby businesses say they haven't seen much of the motorcycle gang so far this weekend, though a few members are regulars at the East Hills Smitty's, an employee said.

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38 h. ago 5 Takeaways as Calgary Stampeders crush Winnipeg Blue Bombers again, become Grey Cup front

In dominating the Blue Bombers for the second time in three weeks, the now-5-1 Stampeders leave no doubt that they're for real this season.

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38 h. ago Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffer 2nd straight lopsided loss to Calgary Stampeders

The Stampeders dominated the Bombers for the second straight game with 24 second half points in a 41-20 victory.

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39 h. ago Toronto's weed fair is back next month but last year's drama lingers

Toronto's KIND Summer Fair is returning to the city from August 12 to 13, 2025 — but not everyone is lighting up with excitement.While the annual cannabis celebration promises "immersive brand experiences," live music, and networking opportunities, many Toronto weed lovers haven't forgotten how last year's fair left a bad taste in their mouths — and not the kind that edibles are supposed to deliver.For a festival that claims to be Canada's leading cannabis event, 2024's winter edition left many attendees feeling burnt out, ripped off, and ignored. "If I wanted to be in a mosh pit, I would've went to a metal concert like I did earlier in the month, not at a cannabis event," said one frustrated attendee after last year’s fair."They need to issue some sort of statement and, if they don't, it says a LOT." Complaints ranged from overcrowding and poor organization to bad vibes from st...

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43 h. ago Kayla Skrlik’s highly ranked Calgary crew earns early invite to 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The Garrison Curling Club crew has secured a spot in next year's national championship based on their ranking.

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43 h. ago City of Calgary currently has no plans to remediate creosote in downtown west end

It could be nearly 100 years after the former wood treatment plant west of Calgary's downtown closed for the creosote there to be fully cleaned up.

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43 h. ago Jasper points to ‘mischaracterization’ of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

OTTAWA — The top administrator in Jasper, Alta., downplayed claims Friday that a report his town commissioned into last summer’s devastating wildfire was about blaming the province for making things worse, after the premier called on the town to apologize. Jasper Chief Administrative Officer Bill Given told the National Post that the initial media coverage […]

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43 h. ago Calgary artist claims copyright infringement after finding copies of her art online

A reknowned Calgary artist is raising concerns about copyright infringement after finding what she claims are unauthorized copies of many of her works being sold online.

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45 h. ago Alleged assault renews calls for shutdown of homeless day centre in Rocky Ridge

A woman said she witnessed a stabbing outside the Journey Church homeless refuge on Thursday, but police could find no evidence of it

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