10 h. ago City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures

Calgarians asked to limit outdoor water use by shortening watering times or skipping a watering day, watering during late evening or early morning

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54 h. ago RCMP investigate assault of woman in Chestermere on Canada Day

Police in the Alberta city of Chestermere, east of Calgary, say a woman was taken to hospital on Canada Day after being swarmed an assaulted by a group of teens in a park.

Economics

62 h. ago Heat warning for southern Ontario expected to end tonight: Environment Canada

TORONTO — It’s another scorcher across southern Ontario today with temperatures expected to climb to the mid 30s and the humidex making it feel like 40 C. Environment Canada issued a heat warning Friday afternoon for areas between Windsor and Peterborough, saying daytime highs between 31 and 33 C were expected on Saturday and Sunday. […]

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4 d. ago Dreeshen letter to Calgary mayor expresses 'concern' with city's approach to bike lanes

"We are . . . concerned with future bicycle lanes and other lane-removal initiatives where taxpayer dollars are used to shrink, rather than increase, road capacity for vehicles," Dreeshen wrote

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5 d. ago Alberta transportation minister, Calgary mayor trade letters over bike lanes

In a letter obtained by Global News, Alberta's transportation minister said he is concerned with the City of Calgary's approach to building bicycle lanes.

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6 d. ago Stephen Avenue businesses threaten lawsuit against City of Calgary

Business owners along Stephen Avenue are threatening a lawsuit against the City of Calgary over a revitalization project, with fears it could lead to major business disruptions.

Economics

8 d. 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

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8 d. ago Calgary police continue probe after 8 people hurt in market equipment collapse

Investigators did not immediately say whether the injured have since been released from hospital.

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9 d. ago China’s Scorching Heat Poses Summer Test for Electricity Grid

A sizzling start to July is on the cards for China, where nationwide temperatures are poised to climb almost 3C above historical averages in the first week of the month.

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9 d. ago RiverWalk art, Grassroots Backyard Ultra and Cavalry FC: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from new RiverWalk art to the Grassroots Backyard Ultra

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1 week ago Emergency crews respond to structure collapse along MacLeod Trail

Calgary Emergency Services and Calgary Police responded to a temporary structure collapse in the 800 block of Macleod Trail near city hall at 2:59 p.m. today. Acting sergeant for Calgary Police Service, Mike Sushelnitsky said emergency services and CPS received a call regarding a temporary structure that collapsed during a sanctioned event in front of […]

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1 week ago Eight people sent to hospital after equipment collapse outside Calgary city hall

Eight people were taken to hospital Saturday afternoon when they were struck by falling equipment at a temporary market set up outside City Hall. The injured — seven adults and one youth — were attending the outdoor Naija Market Day around 3 p.m. when a light standard and television screens fell, hitting several people, said […]

Science

1 week ago Calgary immigration employment group honours leaders in city's Asian communities

For their inaugural Asian People Making History Awards, the nominations cover a broad range of professional fields like the health and legal sector.

Politics

1 week ago Kidnappers flew from Vancouver to Calgary to abduct city teen for ransom, court told

Teen put through harrowing experience in kidnapping for hire

Society

1 week ago Calgary Walks: Immerse yourself in nature in the heart of the city

Lori Beattie knows a thing or two about walking. She’s travelled every path and trail listed in her new updated book, Calgary’s Best Walks. She explained why she loves to explore this city on foot in a Weekend Life column on March 29, and now we’re encouraging you to follow in her footsteps. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight […]

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1 week ago Council debate over 'core' civic responsibilities turns testy

The proposal generated some finger-pointing and traded barbs between councillors

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2 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: JazzYYC | Market Nights | Helicopter Weekend

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. View Canada Day events in and around Calgary here. Helicopter weekend View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Hangar Flight Museum (@thehangarmuseum) The […]

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2 w. ago Rotary International Convention, Stamps vs. Redblacks and the Festival of Chariots: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Rotary International Convention to the Festival of Chariots

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2 w. ago New curbside pillars are under construction at Calgary Airport as city works to improve pedestrian safety

The airport joins a number of city locations around Calgary, building extra pedestrian protection.

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2 w. ago Toronto will feel hotter than 40 C this weekend and into next week

Get ready for some scorching weather in Toronto to kick off the first weekend of summer proper.Toronto is buckling up for some sizzling heat on Wednesday, but it will just be a taste of things to come ahead of an extreme heat event set to smother the city starting this weekend.Temperatures will soar on Sunday, June 22, making it feel hotter than 40 C .According to The Weather Network's seven-day forecast, thunderstorms may offer some relief from the suffocating temps by the afternoon, but the mercury will still climb to 33 C during these hours, and feel like an unbearable 43 C when factoring in humidex.The stormy conditions are expected to subside by the evening, making way for sunny skies and temperatures of 28 C that feel more like 38 C before the weekend wraps up.But you can expect more of the same discomfort on Monday, when thermometers are expected to climb to 39 C by the mid-afternoon, with temperatures once again feeling more like 43 C.On Tuesday, condition...

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