59 m. ago In Calgary courts: Canmore man who shot at Mountie while fleeing checkstop handed 7 1/2

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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86 m. ago Alleged killer accused of 2023 murder of mortgage broker in Vaughan

A  Vaughan man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of a mortgage broker who was discovered with a significant head injury. York Regional Police said officers responded to a call for an injured person at 2:25 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023 at  a residence in the Laskin Dr.-Ilan Ramon Blvd. area. […]

Events

86 m. ago What happened in Calgary McKnight? Liberal hopes dashed as George Chahal loses

Calgary McKnight recorded the lowest voter turnout of any riding in the city, according to Elections Canada data

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92 m. ago Woman walking dog knocked down and bitten by black bear in Whistler

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said the bear was killed due to public safety concerns after the woman was taken to hospital

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1 hour ago «Ce n’était pas du tout une surprise»: à 61 ans, Bruce Fanjoy déloge Pierre Poilievre dans Carleton

Le nouveau député libéral ontarien élu dans Carleton savait qu’il arriverait à déloger le chef conservateur Pierre Poilievre.

Sport

2 h. ago Calgary airport sees record number of passengers, retail revenue and cargo landings in 2024

'We still remain the second most recovered airport in the country after Montreal's airport, so we are doing very well,' said Chris Dinsdale, the CEO and president of the Calgary Airport Authority

Sport

3 h. ago Black bear killed after dog walker knocked down and bitten in Whistler

The BC Conservation Officer Service said the bear knocked a woman to the ground an bit her on Monday while she was walking her dog.

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3 h. ago Can ‘culture’ be a building block for the Flames, or is it just a buzzword?

The Flames have talked at length about ‘culture’ and ‘identity.’ Will those turn out to be defining characteristics of the 2024-25 campaign?

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3 h. ago Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, Calgary native Cale Makar among Norris Trophy finalists

Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets are this year's NHL Norris trophy finalists.

Sport

3 h. ago Jonas Robert Nedd Sutton identified as fatal stabbing victim

A victim of a melee outside a bar in downtown Calgary on Saturday morning is being remembered as a “bright and happy soul.” Jonas Robert Nedd Sutton, who died following the incident, was “tough, resilient, and determined to complete whatever goal that was set in front of him,” said Morgan Price, the creator of a […]

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3 h. ago Heavy police presence in Taber Tuesday as ALERT searches locations, makes arrests and seizures

Residents can expect heavy police presence

Events

4 h. ago J.K. Rowling backlash surprises ‘Harry Potter’ series star John Lithgow

John Lithgow didn’t think signing up for the new Harry Potter series would be so controversial. The veteran actor said he has received a lot of negative feedback after accepting the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s TV reboot, set to premiere in 2027. Critics cited Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s comments about the transgender […]

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4 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in May: Beerfest | Day Out With Thomas | Calgary Bike Swap

From beer to books and Thomas the Train, May is a busy month for activities in Calgary

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4 h. ago ‘We will hunt you down’: White House lawn posters spotlight arrested migrants

The hope is that the posters are visible behind journalists as they broadcast from that spot, a White House official said.

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4 h. ago Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms are about to reach full bloom for 2025

The annual return of Toronto's vibrant sakura cherry blossoms has officially begun, with the first delicate white petals opening in High Park as of April 28, right on schedule.According to Toronto's go-to expert for cherry blossom updates, Steven Joniak — better known as Sakura Steve — this year's full bloom is expected to begin on May 1, followed by peak bloom (when 90 to 100 per cent of blossoms are open) from May 2 through May 9 in High Park.For over a decade, Sakura Steve has kept cherry blossom fans informed with updates on his site, Sakura in High Park. Since 2012, he's been Toronto's most trusted sakura tracker, even receiving special recognition from Matsunaga Takeshi, the Consul-General of Japan, for his dedication.As always, the weather will play a decisive role in just how long that peak will last, with the upcoming rain and thunderstorms potentially shortening that window. Visitors heading to the park right now will spot only a f...

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5 h. ago Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

CALGARY – The industry group representing Canada’s oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday’s federal election. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors says both the Liberals and the Conservatives recognized the need to grow oil and gas development during […]

Politics

5 h. ago Man arrested after customer finds hidden camera in Toronto restaurant bathroom

One person has been arrested and charged in connection with a Toronto Police voyeurism investigation after a camera was allegedly discovered in a local restaurant bathroom.A release issued by Toronto Police 42 Division on Monday outlined the disturbing allegations and resulting criminal charges.Police allege that in October 2024, the owner of a local restaurant, Yomie's Rice X Yogurt, "installed a hidden video camera" inside the restaurant's washroom. A month later, in November 2024, police allege a customer discovered the camera and notified them.News Release - Man Arrested in Voyeurism Investigation, Finch Avenue East and Midland Avenue area, Image Releasedhttps://t.co/gwltAiZ6rJ pic.twitter.com/ORANietBc4— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) April 28, 2025As a result, an investigation was initiated and police announced on Monday that a 25-year-old Toronto resident had been arrested and charged in connection with the allegations on...

Economics

6 h. ago Human remains found in Edworthy Park, Calgary police investigating

Pedestrians spotted human remains in the northwest Calgary park Monday night

Economics

6 h. ago Calgary Stampeders select Australian punter with first pick in CFL Global draft

The Calgary Stampeders selected Australian punter Fraser Masin with the first overall pick in Tuesday morning’s Canadian Football League global draft. Masin’s selection kicked off the day that features the 2025 CFL Global Draft early and the annual pick-em for Canadians — the 2025 CFL Draft — this afternoon (4 p.m., TSN). With four spots […]

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7 h. ago ‘Deeply frustrated’: Danielle Smith warns Mark Carney that the status quo can’t hold

Smith and Carney had a frosty meeting just before the election call and have had harsh words for one another

Transport