85 m. ago Dow delays construction at major Canadian project amid volatility

The chemical company said Thursday it’s still committed to the Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan

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1 hour ago Digging for savings? Gardening experts advise patience, planning when growing food

CALGARY — The snow has only just melted in Calgary, but strawberries, eggplants, several kinds of tomatoes and even Meyer lemons are growing behind Donna Balzer’s bungalow. Instead of buying a bag of dull spinach from the grocery store, she can go to her greenhouse and pick pert leaves with a glossy sheen — a […]

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2 h. ago Dow Delays Construction at Major Canada Project Amid Volatility

(Bloomberg) — Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said […]

Politics

2 h. ago Squamish nation developer buying large Central 1 site next to Senakw project

The site is 51,400 square feet, takes up over an acre of land and is currently assessed as having a value of $54.2 million

Sport

3 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Unanimous Vote of Approval to Establish the Phase I Brine Production Unit from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is pleased to announce that the brine production unit, now formally named the Reynolds Unit, for Phase I of its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been unanimously […]

Society

3 h. ago 'I am so spoiled by so many of the projects I've done'': Jennifer Beals talks The L Word, Flashdance prior to Calgary Expo appearance

It seems unthinkable now, but Jennifer Beals almost didn’t accept her star-making role as an 18-year-old welder with aspirations of being a dancer in the 1983 drama, Flashdance. Adrian Lyne’s sexy dance drama was a big hit at the box office and helped usher in a new style of filmmaking influenced by music videos. The […]

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3 h. ago Calgary Expo: Oscar, Emmy winner Helen Hunt would love to star in another sitcom but good ones are 'so rare'

Actress Helen Hunt made headlines a month ago, although she didn’t realize it. In mid-March, several outlets ran a story after the Oscar-winner posted a selfie of herself without makeup that she took at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Most went with headlines about how Hunt looked “unrecognizable.” Hello! reported that she was sporting a “refreshing […]

Transport

4 h. ago Kobo Resources Commences 2025 Diamond Drill Program to Advance Priority Gold Targets at Kossou

QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (“Kobo” or the “Company“) (TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Company’s 2025 diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project (“Kossou“) in Côte d’Ivoire. This marks the beginning of what could become Kobo’s most extensive exploration program to date. Kobo Resources Commences 2025 Diamond […]

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4 h. ago Most Americans expect higher prices as result of Trump’s tariffs, new AP

WASHINGTON — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. adults say that […]

Economics

4 h. ago From the archives: What happens if a man wears his straw hat too early in the season?

The early years of Calgary were a time when most men wouldn’t dare venture downtown without donning a hat. But, if a gentleman chose the wrong chapeau, he had to be prepared for some ribbing — and even a story in the local newspaper! The below story (from the Calgary Herald archives) told the entire […]

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4 h. ago Varcoe: National Bank of Canada CEO calls for new energy projects, unity, as tariffs put 'pause' on economy

'We need to unlock regulation. We need to be more competitive on tax and we need to develop energy infrastructure across the country'

Society

5 h. ago Kelly McParland: Carney, Poilievre talk fiscal prudence, but offer the opposite

Liberal and Conservative campaigns are not what they claim to be

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10 h. ago 'Competitiveness' drives Calgary Canucks to 11th AJHL championship

City's tier-two junior squad sweeps through Grande Prairie Storm to hoist Inter Pipeline Cup

Sport

11 h. ago Calgary Hitmen's upturn campaign ends with crushing Game 7 loss to Lethbridge Hurricanes

The future looks brighter than perhaps ever for the Calgary Hitmen. It’s just too bad that look-ahead will have to wait until next year after their Western Hockey League season ended Wednesday evening. A 3-1 home loss to the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes in Game 7 of the WHL’s Eastern Conference semifinal halted what was an […]

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11 h. ago Spain Signals Openness to Nuclear Phaseout Talks With Utilities

Spain is signaling for the first time that it’s open to reconsidering the shutdown of nuclear plants over the next decade amid a global revival of atomic energy.

Science

11 h. ago Here's the salary you need to earn to afford a home in Toronto right now

It may be one of the worst times in years to try and sell a home in Toronto, but conversely, those in the market to buy a property may be able to land themselves somewhat of a deal (relative to the city's infamously ludicrous prices, that is).Prices are finally starting to erode in the face of a terribly stagnant market, most notably in the condo sector, where fewer units are changing hands than ever in the last three decades.According to the latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the average price of the typical GTA condo fell 2.6 per cent from March 2024 to the month prior, while the average price of a home of any type is down a similar 2.5 per cent over the same period.Sales have dropped a staggering 23.1 per cent year-over-year, while active listings have shot up 88.8 per cent, giving buyers the advantage of choice and negotiating power.As such, along with a Bank of Canada mortgage rate cut in March, the annua...

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13 h. ago Asia shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s tariff plans

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9% in morning trading to 35,168.80. Australia’s S&P/ASX […]

Economics

13 h. ago Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with U.S.

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview released Wednesday that Iran must give up all nuclear enrichment if it wants to make a deal during talks with the Trump administration and head off the threat of an armed conflict. Iran insists its nuclear program is for civilian energy use and says […]

Science

17 h. ago Pulse Seismic Inc. Announces Voting Results at Shareholders’ Annual Meeting

CALGARY, Alberta, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) announced today the voting results from its annual meeting held in Calgary, Alberta on April 23, 2025. Each of the nominee directors listed in the Company’s management proxy circular dated March 10, 2025, was elected as a director, […]

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17 h. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta Court of Appeal upholds murder conviction of Airdrie man in connection with fatal shooting

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

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