3 h. ago Former Calgary Stampeders receiver Colton Hunchak joins club's coaching staff

The Calgary Stampeders have rounded out their coaching staff with the addition of Colton Hunchak as special teams and offensive assistant. The Calgary native joins his hometown team’s coaching staff after concluding a five-season Canadian Football League playing career as a receiver, including 50 regular-season games and four playoff contests as a member of the Stampeders. “I’ve known Colton […]

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8 h. ago Sonoco Named to USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2025 List

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named to USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on April […]

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9 h. ago These Canadian airports ranked among the world’s best for 2025

One spot was named the cleanest airport in North America

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36 h. ago Edmonton Oilers name Stuart Skinner starting goalie to begin 2025 playoff run

Stuart Skinner was the Oilers starter through much of the regular season, but missed eight games late in the campaign after taking a knee to the head.

Culture

42 h. ago Calgary's Devon Cole to open for Shania Twain at the Saddledome

Concert slated for Saturday, July 5, on first weekend of Calgary Stampede

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3 d. ago Brookman: The Stampede and Spruce Meadows exemplify what Calgary is all about

Whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or if you just march to your own drummer, may this Easter weekend give you a sense of peace, of family, of community and of being part of something bigger than ourselves. As the old Coca-Cola song used to say, “We are the world,” and nothing and no one […]

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7 d. ago Big Four Roadhouse lineup announced for Calgary Stampede 2025

Yung Gravy, TLC and Lil Jon are among the lineup of artists announced to perform on the Big Four Roadhouse Bud Light Stage at Calgary Stampede 2025. The lineup also includes globally-known musicians Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello. The Big Four Roadhouse is free with admission to Stampede […]

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8 d. ago Calgary Stampede received $90M land deal as part of Scotia Place agreements

The figures behind the land deal between the City of Calgary and Calgary Stampede were largely kept confidential when the agreements were first signed.

Economics

1 week ago Calgary Stampede posts record revenues, unexpected black ink in 2024

The Calgary Stampede lassoed record revenues last year, flipping expectations of a $5-million loss into a nearly identical amount of black ink. An all-time best attendance figure of 1.47-million people during the 10-day July hoedown and a better-than-expected performance of the new BMO Centre in the last half of the year garnered $206.4 million for […]

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1 week ago Canada named the best country in the world to relocate and start fresh

Sometimes you need a change of scenery, and in these trying times, I don't blame anyone for wanting to relocate and start fresh somewhere else. A recent study by Remitly used data from TikTok to figure out where in the world people want to relocate, and Canada took the number one spot.According to the study, Canada blew all the other contenders out of the water, with 16,523 tags on TikTok, making it the most-discussed destination to move to by a long shot.When you think about it, are you really surprised? National parks, crystal blue lakes, incredible restaurants, four wonderful seasons, bustling cities, and being known for being home to some of the friendliest people in the world are just a few things that make Canada so great. Oh, and the Coffee Crisp, ketchup chips, denim-on-denim outfits, bagged milk, and poutine.In second place is Spain. Raking in 9,915 hashtags, this was one of three European countries to crack the list. Not far behind Spain is Australia, with the land down un...

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1 week ago Saskatchewan Rattlers address size, skill with trio of Canada West stars in CEBL Draft

Two new faces and one familiar name are joining the Saskatchewan Rattlers for the 2025 CEBL season following the league's annual university and collegiate draft.

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1 week ago Stampede canvas auction hits $3.84M, sets record for average bid

The annual event gives corporate sponsors the opportunity to bid for the right to advertise on chuckwagon tarps during the Calgary Stampede. Just over an hour into Thursday’s auction, total bids had already matched last year’s final tally of $3.115 million — with seven drivers still to go.

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1 week ago Canadian veterans Big Wreck named Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors for 2025

It hard to imagine there was time when Ian Thornley wasn’t cool. As the singer and primary songwriter of both Big Wreck and Thornley,  he has been a mainstay in the national music scene since  the early 1990s. His weighty baritone has been front-and-centre for thundering hits on both sides of the border, including The […]

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1 week ago Franchisee Choice, Five Years Strong: Canadian Franchise Association Honours Days Inns – Canada with Top Distinction

Toronto, ON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada was named as a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the fifth consecutive year during the Awards Gala at the 2025 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This milestone places Days Inns – Canada among an elite group […]

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1 week ago DemandScience Invests in the Future of AI for B2B Revenue Marketing with Acquisitions of Bound and DemandJump

Company Accelerates AI Vision and Leadership with Strategic Acquisitions and names Greg Jordan Chief Product Officer BOSTON, MA, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DemandScience, a global revenue marketing company, today announced the acquisition of Bound, a leader in AI-driven website personalization, and DemandJump, a marketing strategy platform specializing in search behavior insights. These investments […]

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2 w. ago Golf clubs, electric scooter, goat meat among items lost in Calgary Ubers last year

Calgary's most forgetful day was July 7 — a Sunday during the Calgary Stampede

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2 w. ago What items got lost in Calgary Ubers last year? Golf clubs, electric scooter, goat meat among things forgotten

Calgary's most forgetful day was July 7 — a Sunday during the Calgary Stampede

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2 w. ago Stampede Bowl brings Calgary Stampeders, 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' together at last

The Calgary Stampeders and the Calgary Stampede have never worked hand in hand with one another. Until now. With the Stampeders working these days from a “bigger and bolder” playbook in every aspect of their operation, the inaugural Stampede Bowl has them teaming up with ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’. The regular-season contest — […]

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2 w. ago These Ontario companies were named among best places to work in Canada for 2025

The 2025 list of the Best Workplaces in Canada just dropped, and if you're currently on the hunt for a new job, you might want to check out these companies that were recognized for offering outstanding employee experiences and perks. Great Place to Work officially unveiled the list on Monday and highlighted workplaces across the country whose "employees trust the people they work for, have pride in the work they do, and enjoy the people they work with." To be eligible for the list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified in the past year, and organizations with 100 or more employees must also complete a "culture audit" questionnaire. Here are the best workplaces in Ontario for 2025, according to the list. Under 100 employees PureLogic IT Solutions, Ottawa Oppono Lending Company, Markham Isaac Operations Ltd., TorontoiFathom Corp., OttawaSklar Wilton & Associates, TorontoSensei Labs Inc., TorontoCraft Public Relations, TorontoGibralt...

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2 w. ago All Lines Technology Named to the Prestigious CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2025

PITTSBURGH — All Lines Technology, announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized All Lines Technology on its 2025 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list highlights solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology […]

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