35 h. ago New LGBTQ+ businesses coming to the Bow Valley thanks to federally funded SMARTstart program

The free program launched earlier this year, and is now seeking up to 15 new applicants for the second cohort running this fall.

Economics

35 h. ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

Events

37 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

Events

58 h. ago Bear warning issued due to buffaloberry abundance in Kananaskis Country, Bow Valley

'If you see a bear: stop, speak calmly, and slowly leave the area — give them plenty of space,' Alberta Parks said in a warning

Other

60 h. ago Alberta Parks issues bear warning for all provincial parks in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

A bumper crop of buffalo berries this year has prompted Alberta Parks to issue a bear warning for all provincial parks and protected areas in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley.

Other

4 d. ago Gondek urges federal government to consider Prairie Economic Gateway for national interest projects list

The city claims Prairie Economic Gateway will generate $7 billion in economic activity and create 30,000 jobs.

Politics

4 d. ago Gondek urges federal government to consider regional rail hub for national interest projects list

The city claims Prairie Economic Gateway will generate $7 billion in economic activity and create 30,000 jobs

Politics

9 d. ago Mayors form 'Bow Valley Corridor Alliance,' urge federal support for passenger rail link to Banff under Bill C

'From Calgary’s urban heart to Canada’s first and most iconic national park, this passenger rail line will serve one of the most visited tourism corridors in the country,' the mayors wrote

Other

9 d. ago Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow

An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air quality as wildfire smoke blankets the province with increasing frequency. The Ontario Federation of Labour, which represents more than 55 unions across the province, says the push is part of a broader heat stress strategy […]

Society

9 d. ago Mermaid at the door: Bow & Stern’s Burnaby location makes a splash

After opening two Bow & Sterns in the Fraser Valley, the family-owned franchise set out for new territory

Events

1 week ago United Steelworkers union welcomes federal softwood announcement, calls for urgent follow

TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney on new federal measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry, calling it a long-overdue step toward rebuilding a sector under intense pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. The federal plan includes $700 million in loan […]

Society