7 h. ago 'Let's go, cowgirls!': Country icon Shania Twain leads Stampede parade

Canadian-born country music superstar Shania Twain said it’s an honour to lead the Stampede parade to kick off the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. “It’s been a dream of mine for a very long time,” said Twain, who is this year’s parade marshal, and will also be performing at the Saddledome Saturday night. “I get […]

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9 h. ago Canadian country superstar Shania Twain helps kick off Calgary Stampede

In an exclusive interview with 'The Morning Show' host Jeff McArthur, country music superstar Shania Twain reflects on how she was chosen to be Calgary Stampede parade marshal.

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52 h. ago Stampede Bowl: Calgary Stampeders set to kick in annual CFL home game in early July

Red and White 'pumped' to be part of festivities leading into 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'

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52 h. ago DA COSTA: Will India let top Canadian cricketers into country in 2026?

Cricket is nothing short of a religion in India. Millions of fans around the world set their eyes on the lucrative Indian Premier League every year as it draws the best cricketers from around the globe. The 10-team IPL churns out millionaires every year in a country where the population of a billion live and […]

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3 d. ago ‘Proud to be a Canadian,’ says one of thousands of Canada Day revellers at Queen’s Park

There was a sea of red-and-white hats and other clothing as thousands of Canada Day celebrants of all ages took over Queen’s Park on Tuesday to honour of the country’s 158th birthday. “I’m proud to be Canadian,” said retired Torontonian Francis Gumabay, who attended the event with his wife, Milagro, and his dog, Hershey. “We’re […]

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3 d. ago Canadian country star Josh Ross apologizes for calling the U.S. the ‘best country’ in the world

'I'm as proud of establishing myself in the U.S. as I am being Canadian'

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3 d. ago ‘It’s my country’: Mike Myers reveals why he’s ‘elbows up’ for Canada

'I love Canada ... if I wasn't Canadian, I'd want to be Canadian ... it's my country'

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7 d. ago Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say

Dominican Republic officials say a Canadian tourist was found dead in a northern part of the country last week. The country’s civil defence agency says 33-year-old Dorian Christian MacDonald was found dead in the water on a beach in the Puerto Plata resort town of Maimon Bay last Friday. Agency spokesperson Jenssen Sanchez says first […]

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8 d. ago Canada officially has a new tallest building and it's a Toronto condo

After a long saga of challenges and drama, the 85-storey megatower at One Bloor West officially claimed the title of Canada's tallest building this week.The enormous condo development long planned to take the title of Canada's tallest from previous record-holder First Canadian Place finally delivered on that promise with a ceremony attended by media on Tuesday that saw the building officially surpass the 300-metre mark.After 50 years of the 298-metre First Canadian Place's dominance as the country's tallest building, the centre of gravity for Toronto's skyscraper scene has finally shifted away from the Financial District to a new linear core along the spine of Yonge Street.But while One Bloor West has dethroned an aging titan as the tallest skyscraper in the country, its reign will last just a fraction of its predecessor — expected to be mere months.At 309 metres, One Bloor West will live on in history as Canada's first tower to reach to entirely arbitr...

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1 week ago Iconic Canadian yogurt brand is just as patriotic as it is delicious

Canada is known for its inclusivity and welcoming spirit, and Astro’s newest "So Canadian" campaign, celebrates it all. And Astro would know, to be honest — being a proudly Canadian yogurt brand for 50 years and counting.Made only in Canada since 1972, Astro Original yogurts are made with simple ingredients, such as 100 per cent Canadian milk, cream, and cultures.This simple, yet oh so delicious choice is beloved by many across the country, and they're giving back for Canada Day this year in some politely patriotic ways.Five decades of Canadian yogurtJust like the brand showcases the best in Canadian dairy, the brand is highlighting what makes this country so great by giving visitors flying in from Toronto Pearson Airport a "Welcome, Eh!" — written on Pearson’s rooftop.    View this post on Instagram           A post share...

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2 w. ago Canadians urged to ’avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency […]

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3 w. ago Letters June 10, 2025: ‘Trump can take credit for uniting an entire country, it’s just not his.’

BLUSTER MAKES US BETTER It’s an amazing time in Canadian history. The only person since the inception of this country who could weld the country together from coast to coast turns out to be a blustery, loud-mouthed American. No one before Donald Trump has so galvanized us from coast to coast in a more singular […]

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3 w. ago Look who came to town: In photos, Calgary Stampeders kick off 2025 CFL season with alumni — and a win

The Calgary Stampeders, celebrating their 80th season, kicked off festivities with several alumni before going on to defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-26 in their home opener. Doug Flutie, Mark McLoughlin, Marcus Crandell, Nik Lewis, Jeremaine Copeland and Alex Singleton, all Grey Cup champions with the Stamps, were on hand for the celebrations, from signing autographs […]

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4 w. ago Players to watch as Calgary Stampeders kick off season and new era after roster overhaul

The hopeful turnaround of the Stampeders begins Saturday against the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats following an off-season in which Calgary management made a lot of noise on the roster front.

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4 w. ago Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary

CALGARY — More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada’s oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC secretary-general Haitham al-Ghais is set to deliver […]

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