1 hour ago ‘Worst year we’ve had’: Maine tourism industry worried about U.S.

The owner of a souvenir shop in a popular Maine tourist town says he's seen a 50 per cent drop in Canadian tourists, and says this season is worse than the COVID-19 years.

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2 h. ago ‘Great energy’: Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

CALGARY — The party tents are up, straw bales are scattered around sidewalks and the most crucial 10 days of the year are in full swing for one Calgary bar and restaurant operator. The Calgary Stampede is a yearly celebration of western culture that kicks off Friday with a parade and includes rodeo events, concerts, […]

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2 h. ago Judges say they need a $60,000 raise to attract top talent. The government disagrees

The government says the 'unprecedented' raise request is out of line and 'is insensitive to the current economic challenges of Canadians'

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Happy coincidence’ or master plan: How Carney’s team full of Quebecers wants to govern Canada

The key question centres on the possible effects of this Quebec-heavy contingent in the Carney government, both in terms of policy and politics

Politics

5 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

9 h. ago Vancouver mayor's former chief of staff starts new political party

Kareem Allam plans to run for mayor in the October 2026 municipal election under the Vancouver Liberals banner

Politics

9 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 Caps on salaries of Metro Vancouver politicians is ‘long overdue’ critics say

The province says it hopes to see changes this fall, and supports calls for transparency on politicians' earnings. For now, there's no indication this will be provincially mandated

Politics

9 h. ago Calgary tech darling company suddenly shuts down, laying off hundreds of employees

A once-darling company of Calgary's burgeoning high tech industry has suddenly shut its doors, throwing hundreds of employees out of work.

Economics

10 h. ago Vancouver mayor cites five possible sites for relocating troubled Granville Strip supportive housing — but won't say where

Pete Fry, one of four council members not associated with Mayor Ken Sim's ABC Party, said he is shocked the mayor's office is not prepared to reveal the locations.

Other

11 h. ago Calgary housing inventory returns to 2021 levels: CREB report

Growing number of listings met by a decline in sales over recent months, although number of sales remains consistent with long-term trends

Other

11 h. ago Man charged with killing Minnesota politician says he looks forward to ’truth’ coming out

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband on June 14, and wounding a state senator and his wife, said Thursday that he’s looking forward to the facts coming out about what happened that day. During a court appearance, Vance Boelter waived his right to […]

Politics

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 Economic impact from Calgary Stampede at heart of growing tourism targets

Meanwhile, structure at north end of GMC Stadium will be torn down to make way for more high-demand premium seats, Stampede says

Culture

12 h. ago More offence? Morgan Frost knows he needs it after signing two

The Flames have signed Frost to a two-year contract extension that will pay him US$4.375 million per season. You might call it a “prove it” contract.

Events

12 h. ago Russia won’t back down in Ukraine war, Kremlin says after Trump

Putin also emphasized the need to resolve the situation around Iran and in the broader Middle East “exclusively by political and diplomatic means,” the Kremlin aid said.

Other

13 h. ago Calgary Flames’ development camp notebook: Mews’ move to Michigan, Sergeev’s idol and more

Why did defence prospect Henry Mews decide to go the college route? And why didn’t the Flames’ summer-campers scrimmage this week?

Sport

13 h. ago Calgary office vacancy space continues to climb, despite conversions

The trend of growing vacancy in Calgary office buildings continued in the second quarter of 2025

Other

13 h. ago ‘We’re optimistic’: Repealing federal electric vehicle mandate top ask for Carney, industry association says

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

13 h. ago Federal government says electric vehicle mandate must ‘reflect’ current times, after auto CEOs meet Carney

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport