39 m. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Convertible Unsecured Senior Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) is pleased to announce that as a result of excess demand, it has agreed […]

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70 m. ago May long weekend in Calgary: What's open and closed | Events and activities

Everything you need to know to plan your Victoria Day holiday

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2 h. ago Evacuations as dry, hot weather stokes Manitoba’s early wildfire season

Some activities were also closed in Whiteshell Provincial Park due to an out-of-control 80-square-kilometre fire just across the border in Ontario

Events

2 h. ago Inside The Raptors: Could the Raptors trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Inside The Raptors, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Raptors and NBA writer Ryan Wolstat about the Toronto Raptors falling to 9th in the NBA Draft lottery and if they could potentially put together a strong enough trade package to acquire star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee […]

Economics

2 h. ago Preview: One lost her head, the others their voice; Broadway musical SIX gives power back to Henry VIII's wives

The musical SIX started as a class project in the Cambridge music department and went on to become an international sensation. Toby Marlow and fellow student Lucy Moss collaborated on the musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, featuring a student cast. Two years later, productions […]

Transport

3 h. ago Marvel star Cobie Smulders finally a superhero with powers in ’Super Team Canada’

When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. Billed as Crave’s first adult animated series, the half-hour comedy follows six overlooked Canadian superheroes who are called into action after the world’s top heroes are taken out. […]

Sport

3 h. ago Sony racks up record profit on robust performance for music, movies and games

TOKYO — Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year through March on healthy results at its music and video-game operations. Its chief executive, Hiroki Totoki, outlined the company’s strategy for growth Wednesday, stressing that collaboration among Sony Corp.’s various segments, like animation and music, were crucial […]

Sport

4 h. ago Letters May 14, 2025: ‘City complains about provincial tax burden, while they’ve stolen previous tax cuts.’

Just thieves in suits It comes as no surprise that the City of Calgary is trying to deflect responsibility for the property tax increase to the province. The city fails to mention the years the education portion of our tax bill was reduced but never returned to the taxpayers. Our property tax would be substantially […]

Economics

4 h. ago 39 years ago: A May snowstorm paralyzes Calgary, as the Flames win their first shot at the Stanley Cup

The snowstorm of May 14, 1986 packed a winter wallop in Calgary 39 years ago this week. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck on highways. Police eventually closed off the highways heading north, west and east out of Calgary. Schools, stores, businesses and almost any place that could close did close. More than 100 massive steel […]

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5 h. ago FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Could Carter King be solution at centre?

The Denver Pioneers have provided a consistent pipeline of NHL talent for years. Now, the question around Calgary is whether Carter King might be next. For a Flames team that is short on young depth at the centre position, it was a big deal that they managed to convince the 23-year-old to put pen to […]

Culture

7 h. ago Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in ‘Super Team Canada’

TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. Billed as Crave’s first adult animated series, the half-hour comedy follows six overlooked Canadian superheroes who are called into action after the world’s top heroes are […]

Sport

11 h. ago 25 things to do in Toronto for the 2025 Victoria Day long weekend

Things to do in Toronto over the 2025 Victoria Day Long Weekend include partying it up at the first weekend of the summer-long Electric Island festival, visiting one of the most popular Asian night markets of the year or taking in a dazzling free fireworks show.The fun doesn't stop there, though.You can also catch hundreds of motorcycle riders dressed in their Sunday Best as the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride motors through town, keep up with the weirdest performances from across the pond at a Eurovision watch party or check out a food festival featuring exclusively Halal bites.For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the week and be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings.Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend.Events you might want to check out: Electric Island (May 17 - August 31 @ Fort York) Strap on your dancing shoes and head down to Fort York for the first installment of this beloved EDM music festival. BACKY...

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11 h. ago Ontario home on lake with stunning architecture selling for almost $7 million

With the May long weekend around the corner and the weather already delivering, it’s officially almost cottage season.And while any lakefront escape outside the city is a summer win, let's be honest, there's your average cottage, and then there's 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr.This five-bedroom, five-bathroom retreat is more glass treehouse on the Canadian Shield than grandpa's old fishing shack.A screened-in dining area. Designed by MafcoHouse to be at one with nature, 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr. is about as close to living inside a design magazine as you can get. The lake. Set on more than 14 acres of pristine forest, with 545 feet of west-facing waterfront, this contemporary stunner isn't your average Muskoka cottage. An aerial view of the dock. In fact, Lipsy Lake is something of a well-kept secret.The primary bedroom. With only 33 properties along its shores, the lake offers a peaceful, low-traffic alternative to its glitzier counterparts.The...

Economics

11 h. ago Noted Vaccine Researcher and Leader Kate O’Brien Awarded Sabin’s Gold Medal; Physician Livancliff Mbianke of Cameroon Receives Rising Star Award

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sabin Vaccine Institute today awarded the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to pediatrician Katherine O’Brien, MD, MPH, for her research on the pneumococcal vaccine and leadership in global vaccine research and access, and its Rising Star Award to dedicated physician and public health specialist Livancliff Mbianke, MD, […]

Politics

12 h. ago Prairie Provident Resources Announces Successful Basal Quartz Drilling Program and First Quarter 2025 Results

CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (“Prairie Provident” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce strong production results from its three-well Basal Quartz (“BQ”) horizontal drilling program in the Michichi area of Central Alberta during the first quarter of 2025. The Company also announces financial and operating results for […]

Culture

14 h. ago Chinese pianist Lang Lang, country music star, and pop hitmaker to join Calgary Phil in varied 70th season

Chinese pianist Lang Lang, DJs and electronica music, Canadian country superstar Tenille Townes, former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page and singer and author Vivek Shraya will be among the highlights of the Calgary Philharmonic’s eclectic 70th season, which will include 64 concerts under 29 conductors across seven venues. Lang Lang, one of classical music’s biggest […]

Culture

14 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto woman, 31, accused of impersonating nurse at LTC homes

A 31-year-old Toronto woman is accused of fraud after allegedly impersonating a nurse to gain employment. Toronto Police said the suspect was employed at various long-term care homes across the GTA between June 2020 and June 2024, but had done so by allegedly using the name and nursing credentials of another person. The suspect also […]

Events

15 h. ago Calgary woman describes ‘white flames and black smoke’ when e

A Calgary family is facing some huge bills after their family home was destroyed last month in a fire that was started by an e-bike.

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16 h. ago Jayson Tatum to miss remainder of playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery, imperiling Celtics’ repeat hopes

BOSTON — When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a potentially season-altering injury. Boston’s worst fears are now confirmed. Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured right […]

Science

16 h. ago New training regimen has Bombers’ Oliveira prepared for 2025 CFL season

Blue Bombers star running back Brady Oliveira added a new element to his off-season training that’s used by the Navy SEALs.

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