4 d. ago Power points: Calgary director Mathew Embry tackles energy poverty in Peru, Nunavat in new documentary

'With all my films, I try to give people access to places and people they could never have in day-to-day life,' says Embry

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5 d. ago How the Dogist turned canine photos into a social media phenomenon

When Elias Weiss Friedman began the Dogist in 2013, he had no idea his street photography of pooches (and their people) would one day make him a leading dog influencer on social media. That may have been because no one really used the word “influencer” back then, Instagram was still new, TikTok didn’t yet exist […]

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1 week ago Calgary Stampede security plan to include overhead drones, vehicle mitigation measures

More than 1.3 million people are expected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, which begins with a parade on Friday.

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1 week ago Here’s what Mark Carney said to thousands of people gathered in Ottawa on Canada Day

This year’s festivities at LeBreton Flats Park got the royal treatment, with Prince Edward praising Canada’s unity and accomplishments

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1 week ago Cartel violence in Mexico leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies

MEXICO CITY — Four decapitated bodies were found hanging from a bridge in the capital of western Mexico’s Sinaloa state on Monday, part of a surge of cartel violence that killed nearly 20 people in less than a day, authorities said. A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has […]

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2 w. ago Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024

The data for 2024 released Wednesday by the Public Health Agency of Canada showed 7,146 deaths were recorded last year, 80 per cent of which were in just three provinces.

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2 w. ago Cheekbone Beauty partners with Indigenous artist Kent Monkman for celebratory makeup launch

The limited-edition collaboration was released in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21

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3 w. ago Beauty through an Indigenous lens with Cheekbone Beauty’s Jenn Harper

Indigenous-Canadian founder Jenn Harper on the dream that sparked an entire brand—now on Sephora shelves—plus more Indigenous brands you should know.

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3 w. ago Events across the country on Saturday will mark Indigenous Peoples Day

First observed in 1996, it is meant to recognize First Nations, Inuit and Metis cultures and traditions

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3 w. ago Events are being held across the country Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

OTTAWA — Hundreds of events are planned across the country Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day. First observed in 1996, Indigenous Peoples Day is meant to recognize First Nations, Inuit and Metis cultures and traditions. Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in a closed event to mark the day. The office of Gov. Gen. […]

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3 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Reconciling with history on National Indigenous Peoples Day

The proper response to incomplete truths — or even falsehoods — about Canada's past is more open discussion

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3 w. ago Alectra marks Indigenous History Month with key achievement towards truth and reconciliation efforts

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra announced today its achievement of Phase 1 certification in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, marking an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. The announcement coincides with National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the diverse cultures, […]

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3 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: Sled Island | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Calgary Stampeders

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. National Indigenous Peoples Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heritage Park YYC (@heritageparkyyc) Heritage Park is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations […]

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3 w. ago Canada, U.S. say don’t travel to Iran ‘for any reason’ amid Israel conflict

A new alert was issued by the U.S. the same day that Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people in the middle of the Iranian capital Tehran to evacuate.

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3 w. ago What cops ‘covered up’ about the Nova Scotia massacre: Full Comment podcast

There are many lingering questions about the two-day killing spree by Gabriel Wortman that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia in 2020, even after a joint federal/provincial commission wrapped up its inquiry. Investigative journalist Paul Palango joins Brian Lilley to discuss why he thinks all signs point to the RCMP covering up that Wortman was […]

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