7 h. ago ‘We tried to fight back,’ says Jewish group that wanted to stop Palestinian flag

'We have to do something, because writing letters is a waste of time, saying 'we condemn' is a waste of breath,' said executive director of Tafsik Organization Amir Epstein

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10 h. ago Toronto City Hall to raise Palestinian flag, joins other cities across Canada

The City of Toronto is expected to join several other cities across Canada in raising the Palestinian flag this morning at city hall. 

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69 h. ago Calgary mayor proposes ban on raising other nations’ flags at city hall

Farkas' urgent motion comes after a request to raise the State of Palestine’s flag outside Calgary city hall was approved back in September.

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3 d. ago Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee

NEW YORK (AP) — Central Park’s iconic horse-drawn carriages will trot on, for now. A proposal to ban the popular tourist attractions that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years failed to clear a key New York City Council committee on Friday. The council’s Committee on Health voted against sending the […]

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3 d. ago Farkas proposes banning of national flags at City Hall amid questions of Palestinian ceremony

The federation also expressed concern about the planned motion to ban future flag-raisings, including the Israeli flag in May.

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3 d. ago Calgary city councillors, mayor to introduce motion to repeal citywide rezoning

The motion calls on city administration to revert the Calgary's land-use bylaw to what it was prior to the previous city council approving citywide rezoning back in 2024.

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4 d. ago Jewish group calls raising Palestinian flag at Toronto City Hall ‘reckless’ as other events planned in Canada

'Commemorating this moment, in the context of rising antisemitism in Canada, is not only insensitive but also reckless and irresponsible,' B'nai Brith Canada's director of research and advocacy says

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6 d. ago 2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase

As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.

Economics

1 week ago From Classrooms to Careers: Skills Community Celebrates National Skilled Trade and Technology Week at Centennial College, in Toronto

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is proud to celebrate the 21st National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW), aimed at raising awareness to students and educators about the incredible skilled career opportunities available across Canada. SCC hosted an interactive event to highlight NSTTW on November 6, at Centennial College, […]

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1 week ago Calgary’s mayor cautiously optimistic about federal budget as more details sought

Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the budget makes funding for municipalities a priority, but notes Calgarians will judge the budget on 'actions on the ground, not words on paper.' 

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1 week ago Calgary mayor cites 'cautious' optimism regarding federal budget

'The budget that's been tabled, I think, has some really good, positive first steps to commitment to working with municipalities,' Farkas said

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2 w. ago Federal government rejects $28,000 raise proposal for judges

In July, the commission recommended the government increase the 'inadequate' salaries by $28,000 for most federally-appointed judges

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2 w. ago Bell: Calgary Mayor Farkas speaks out on taxes, blanket rezoning and city hall

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas gives us a brief glimpse of the Farkas of his embattled city councillor days

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2 w. ago Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget

Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas indicated there is consensus amongst the new city council that next year's proposed tax increase is 'far too high.'

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Our work begins now’: Jeromy Farkas sworn in as Calgary’s 38th mayor along with new city council

Jeromy Farkas took the oath of office and was sworn in alongside a new Calgary city council that has the largest class of rookies in more than 100 years.

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3 w. ago Venezuela Threatens to End Trinidad Gas Deals Over US Alliance

Venezuela is threatening to revoke energy deals with neighboring Trinidad and Tobago for its support of a US military offensive in the Caribbean, potentially raising the economic cost of the twin-island nation’s alliance with the Trump administration.

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3 w. ago Official results show Jeromy Farkas still wins mayors seat by 581 votes, recount still possible

Voter turnout in Calgary at 39 per cent, down from 46 per cent in 2021 municipal election

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3 w. ago Official results show Jeromy Farkas still wins mayor's seat by 581 votes, recount requested

Voter turnout in Calgary at 39 per cent, down from 46 per cent in 2021 municipal election

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3 w. ago Official results show Jeromy Farkas still wins mayor's seat by 581 votes, Sharpe requests recount

Voter turnout in Calgary at 39 per cent, down from 46 per cent in 2021 municipal election

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3 w. ago Most of Calgary’s new city council promised repeal of citywide rezoning

Jeromy Farkas, Calgary's mayor-elect, said the pledge to repeal citywide rezoning is a priority but must include a plan to replace the contentious policy. 

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