2 h. ago Modi Assails ‘Economic Selfishness’ in Defiance of Trump Tariffs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, pledged policy reform and urged the citizens to design and produce high quality goods at home, in a sweeping Independence Day speech that blasted rising “economic selfishness” in the world.

Economics

6 h. ago Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

Events

6 h. ago More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

Other

6 h. ago Hearing on constitutionality of Alberta separation question to proceed: judge

‘A referendum on Alberta independence that could lead to the breakup of Canada is serious business,’ the judge said

Other

6 h. ago TIFF reverses course, announces it will now screen controversial October 7 film

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue ‘will be an official TIFF selection at the festival this year,’ the statement released late Thursday said

Culture

7 h. ago Greetings from home: Overseas volunteer meets up with Irish golfers at Rogers Charity Classic

Ireland's Miriam Matthews enjoys time in Calgary, capped by embracing duties and greeting star compatriots at city's annual PGA Tour Champions event.

Other

7 h. ago Greetings from home: Overseas volunteer meets up with Irish golfer at Rogers Charity Classic

Ireland's Miriam Matthews enjoys time in Calgary, capped by embracing duties and greeting star compatriots at city's annual PGA Tour Champions event.

Other

8 h. ago PNE opens this weekend with a big heaping scoop of Canadiana

An all-Canadian lineup of food vendors, an international sandcastle competition and a display of First World War howitzers among this year's highlights

Other

8 h. ago Des dizaines d’arrestations à Washington après l’arrivée de la Garde nationale

Les 800 gardes nationaux prévus pour «nettoyer» Washington sont sur place, selon le Pentagone.

Society

8 h. ago Judge overstepped his authority in ruling against Quebec’s language law: appeal court

The judge said at the time that the law would systematically delay English verdicts because of the French translation requirement

Other

9 h. ago Sheryl Crow, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project: les joueurs du Canadien dévoilent leurs artistes country préférés qui seront au festival LASSO Montréal ce week

Certains joueurs des Canadiens de Montréal ont dévoilé leurs artistes préférés de cette quatrième édition du festival LASSO Montréal.

Culture

9 h. ago Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3

Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.

Sport

9 h. ago Guerrero comes through in clutch as Blue Jays edge Cubs in playoff

Barring a major implosion, which doesn’t seem likely, the Blue Jays will be involved in the kind of pressure cookers that unfolded in Thursday afternoon’s rubber match against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Another sold-out crowd was on hand on a day the Rogers Centre roof was open for a classic pitchers’ duel, a day when […]

Other

10 h. ago Travellers in Calgary brace for flight disruptions as Air Canada strike looms

'Everybody I have talked to, who has flown with Air Canada here at the resort, says they'll never fly with them again,' said one traveller

Other

10 h. ago Travellers in Calgary brace for flight disruptions as Air Canada labour action looms

'Everybody I have talked to, who has flown with Air Canada here at the resort, says they'll never fly with them again,' said one traveller

Other

10 h. ago 'A Fringe full of stars': Edmonton Fringe festival 2025 returns with a cosmic celebration

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns, celebrating the performers, attendees, and volunteers who make the festival possible. The 44th edition of the Edmonton Fringe runs Aug. 14-24, featuring 221 indoor shows across more than 40 venues. The festival’s opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday at ATB Park on the ATB stage, […]

Culture

11 h. ago In Calgary courts: Woman rescued from her abusive boyfriend told Calgary police 'he's gonna kill me,' court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025

Events

11 h. ago Man asks ChatGPT for advice on how to cut salt, ends up in hospital with hallucinations

When asked what could be a substitute for the chloride in table salt, ChatGPT suggested that he use sodium bromide. Bromide should not be ingested

Technology

11 h. ago Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day celebrates 22 years raising money for local hospitals

In the last five years, the campaign has raised over four-and-a-half million dollars for the Alberta Children's Hospital alone.

Events

11 h. ago Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day celebrates 23 years raising money for local hospitals

In the last five years, the campaign has raised more than $4.5 million for the Alberta Children's Hospital alone

Events