75 m. ago Carleton researchers testing Rideau River water to fill in ‘knowledge gap’

Tests done along the 146-kilometre river have all met provincial water standards so far.

Transport

7 h. ago An ancient village in the Himalayas ran out of water. Then, it moved and started over

SAMJUNG, Nepal (AP) — The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level, the Buddhist village lived by slow, deliberate rhythms — herding yaks and sheep and harvesting barley under sheer ochre cliffs honeycombed with […]

Culture

7 h. ago Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life

SAMJUNG, Nepal (AP) — The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level, the Buddhist village lived by slow, deliberate rhythms — herding yaks and sheep and harvesting barley under sheer ochre cliffs honeycombed with […]

Society

7 h. ago ‘Put me away for life’: Man convicted of violent sex assault on senior tells B.C. court

Leclerc, who was holding a cane as he appeared via video from North Fraser Pretrial Centre, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault on March 18, after a trial.

Events

9 h. ago Swiss Water Announces Purchase of Warrants from Mill Road Capital

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. (TSX:SWP) (“Swiss Water” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Mill Road Capital II, L.P. (“Mill Road”) to purchase from Mill Road the outstanding share purchase warrant entitling Mill Road to acquire up to […]

Economics

10 h. ago Calgary reintroduces fluoride into drinking water but faces court injunction

Calgary first introduced fluoride into its drinking water in 1991 after multiple plebiscites, but it was removed by city council in 2011.

Other

10 h. ago In Calgary courts: Murder of Calgary man by 'drug addicts and thieves' has left his family heartbroken and in tatters, court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

Events

10 h. ago Former NHL player Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames’ player development staff

Seabrook will work with both the Flames and the AHL's Wranglers, the Flames said Monday in a statement.

Sport

10 h. ago Calgary Flames qualify six pending restricted free agents, re

Morgan Frost and Connor Zary headlined Monday’s list, although there were no major surprises

Other

10 h. ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

Culture

10 h. ago Calgary Flames top prospects start development camp on Wednesday

Flames fans are welcome to attend the sessions and watch from the stands

Sport

11 h. ago Trump admin sues Los Angeles, claims it’s hindering immigration enforcement

The lawsuit in U.S. District Court says Los Angeles' 'sanctuary city' ordinance hinders White House efforts to crack down on what it calls a 'crisis of illegal immigration.'

Other

11 h. ago Calgary woman injured in bobcat encounter, days after similar incident

Fish and Wildlife said bobcats rarely pose an imminent public safety risk, but residents are encouraged to educate themselves on how to respond in the event of an encounter

Other

11 h. ago In Calgary courts: Catalyst to homicide in deadly love triangle handed equivalent of six

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

Events

12 h. ago Enbridge Line 5 pipeline dispute with Michigan goes to U.S. Supreme Court

Top U.S. court agrees to hear case concerning whether Michigan’s efforts to shut down pipeline belong in federal or state court

Other

12 h. ago Fluoride back in Calgary's water system four years after city

The city will top up naturally occurring levels of fluoride to match the 0.7 milligrams per litre consistent with Health Canada guidelines

Other

12 h. ago Calgary starts adding fluoride to its tap water for first time since 2011

Fluoride has been a contentious health issue with municipalities, and in Calgary, the water was fluoridated for 20 years until council directed it to be halted in 2011

Culture

13 h. ago Viral Toronto pizza spot honoured as one of the best in the world

A Toronto pizza restaurant was just ranked as one of the best in the world, making it one of just two Canadian restaurants to earn the distinction.Sure, Naples and Rome might get all the glory when it comes to pizza — heck, even New York City, Chicago and Detroit get plenty of recognition — but, for its part, Toronto all too often tends to fly under the radar. It shouldn't be that way, but that's the way it is.As the third annual Best Pizza Awards took over Milan on June 25, though, pizzerias, from around the world got the chance to put their pies centre stage and earn some well-deserved credit for their renditions of the Italian staple.It should come as no surprise to those in the know about the city's sublime pizza scene that one Toronto pizzeria actually did end up ranking among the world's top 100 pizza restaurants at the 2025 awards.Coming as even less of a surprise, the sole Toronto pizzeria to make it on the ranking was none oth...

Other

13 h. ago Speed believed to be a factor in 2 fatal weekend crashes in Calgary

The Calgary Police Service says excessive speed is believed to be a factor in two Stoney Trail crashes over the weekend, killing two people and seriously injuring another.

Events

13 h. ago Fundraiser set up for family of father and daughter killed in Calgary house fire

Funds raised will be used to help cover housing, clothing, counseling and other supports for the surviving family members as they rebuild their lives, according to the GoFundMe page

Events