69 m. ago N.B. spa that wanted to host body positivity event told they need exotic entertainment licence

The co-owners of a Nordic spa are taken aback by backlash over an event they had scheduled for last week, and the province's labelling of it as "exotic entertainment."

Other

4 h. ago Five takeaways as Stampeders dominate Blue Bombers, capture inaugural Stampede Bowl

The Stampeders use four first-half touchdowns, stifling defence to rout the Blue Bombers and enjoy their own pre-Calgary Stampede party.

Events

6 h. ago Upcoming Toronto festival will have more than 250 varieties of taco

There's a massive taco festival coming to Toronto this summer, and 45 different restaurants in Toronto are getting in on the fun.Summertime in Toronto is to tacos as winter is to the Distillery District Winter Village, which is to say that it just wouldn't be the same without it, so it's only fitting that the summer should be flooded with a variety of taco-based events to celebrate.Perhaps the biggest of the entire season is Taco Fest, which is set to return to Toronto for its ninth year this August.Whether you're a birria, pollo or carnitas fanatic, this festival has most certainly got you covered, featuring 45 Toronto restaurants that, combined, will be offering over 250 different varieties of the Mexican street food staple.While the entire food lineup of the festival has yet to be revealed, the early teasers already suggest that it's going to be a muy caliente event, indeed, with local staples like Placos Tacos, Birria Catrin...

Culture

8 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government takes on Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek over bike lanes

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says he is concerned about "constructing bike lanes at the expense of road capacity"

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

Other

11 h. ago Alberta cell tower vandalism leaves people without phone service for weeks

Some people living in a rural area north of Edmonton have been unable to use their cell phones at home for weeks, after the nearby cell tower was wrecked by vandals.

Technology

11 h. 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.

Sport

12 h. ago AHS issues multiple public alerts after confirmed cases of measles exposure in Edmonton

According to the province's measles dashboard, as of Thursday there are a total of 1,179 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta.

Economics

12 h. ago Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

Economics

12 h. ago Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. Announces Cease Trade Order

CALGARY, Alberta and TORONTO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: MNC; MNC.PR.A) (“Magnetic North” or the “Company”) announces that the Alberta Securities Commission (the “ASC”) has issued a cease trade order against the Company for the Company’s failure to file its audited annual financial statements, accompanying management discussion and analysis […]

Economics

13 h. ago ‘TASTE THE FOULNESS’: Video show piles of trash inside missing woman’s Connecticut home later found dead

Video released by authorities in Connecticut shows garbage and debris piled up inside the home of a retired police detective whose remains were found months later. Last week, the Glastonbury Police Department released footage of the Bridgeport home of 73-year-old Mary Notarangelo, who was reported missing on July 3, 2024. The only person who kept […]

Events

14 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's clawback of federal disability benefits shameful

Alberta is the only province or territory in Canada that is poised to claw back the $200 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) from provincial disability income support (known in Alberta as AISH) recipients. That’s one out of 13. Back in March, Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason Nixon, announced this decision in this […]

Other

15 h. ago National youth volleyball tournaments 'set' to bring 45,000 visitors to Calgary next spring

The event will bring 18,000 players and approximately 27,000 spectators to Calgary

Society

15 h. ago Michael Madsen, ‘Kill Bill,’ ‘Reservoir Dogs’ actor, dead at 67

'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work ... and was really looking forward to his next chapter in his life,' his managers said in a statement.

Events

15 h. ago Family of Vanderhoof man pleads for help identifying his murderer

Gordon Sims was murdered sometime between Jan. 10 and 14, 2025, and police have released video of a person of interest

Events

15 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood throwing a surprise street festival this weekend

Toronto's Baldwin Village is about to come alive this Saturday, July 5, as local merchants band together for an impromptu street party that promises to bring big energy to one of the city's most underrated neighbourhoods.The one-day celebration will feature a dynamic mix of music, food, art, and dance, plus at least a couple of artisan markets; there's the potential for a surprise fashion show, too! Each business along Baldwin is curating its own lineup of talent, and so far, the street is shaping up to host a mix of live bands, DJs, visual artists, and performers.It's a grassroots event in every sense. There's no formal street closure (yet), no major sponsors, or flashy branding; it’s just a collective effort by independent business owners who want to breathe new life into this little tucked-away village. Despite being home to some of the most charming patios and low-key restaurants in the city, it still flies under the radar for many Torontonians. But thi...

Culture

16 h. ago A rare interstellar comet is zipping through the solar system, and you can watch it today

The object, 3I/ATLAS, was discovered several days ago and is only the third interstellar visitor to be identified

Other

16 h. ago EN VIDÉO | Un cochon en cavale poursuivi par des policiers sur une autoroute en Caroline du Sud

Un cochon en cavale a causé tout un chaos sur l’autoroute I-26, en Caroline du Sud.

Events

16 h. ago After 40 years, Calgary's Fox Big Band record first album live at the Ironwood

While it may seem counter-intuitive, there is a certain lightning-in-a-bottle quality to the album Live at the Ironwood by Fox Big Band featuring Benny Benack III. Counter-intuitive because big band music is notoriously difficult and expensive to capture. Even in live recordings, the process to seamlessly mix performances of nearly 20 artists is a time-consuming […]

Sport

17 h. ago Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip

Two of the five coal companies, who were suing the province for $16 billion over its mining policy flip flop, have reached a settlement agreement with the province.

Economics