2 h. ago EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark in Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic hub where East […]

Society

4 h. ago Calgary Hitmen trade Carson Wetsch, acquire Ben MacBeath in WHL draft day shakeup

The Calgary Hitmen have traded forward Carson Wetsch and a conditional second round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft to the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2008-born defenceman Ben MacBeath, a first-round pick in 2027 (Kelowna), second-round pick in 2025 and third-round pick in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. “We have seen Carson grow as […]

Economics

4 h. ago Guide to the 2025 Centennial Cup in Calgary: The skinny on the 10 contenders

Brad Moran and the Calgary Canucks host the 2025 Centennial Cup, beginning Thursday at Max Bell Centre. The annual hockey tournament to crown a Canadian Junior Hockey League king begins Thursday and runs through May 18, with 10 teams vying for the coveted championship, won last year by the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Collingwood Blues. […]

Other

5 h. ago Beloved Toronto coffee shop opens new location after over 20 years in business

A Toronto cafe that's been a neighbourhood stalwart for over 20 years is finally expanding, opening a brand new location in the city.Every neighbourhood has its institutions; those spots that have been there as long as you can remember and that you can't imagine ever closing down. Growing up in the Beaches, for me, that was The Goof (legal name: Garden Gate), but for Mimico, Birds and Beans Cafe fits the bill.Opening its doors in 2004, the cafe has been supplying the community with fair-trade, bird-friendly coffee and eco-friendly goods for the past 21 years out of their charming cafe just off Mimico Square.If you rarely venture deep into the west end of the city, you could go your whole life without knowing it was there, but you'd be worse off for it: the coffee is excellent, and the cafe itself looks and feels like something straight out of Gilmore Girls.As of last month, even more people in the city are getting the chance to experience the magic of Bird...

Economics

5 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

5 h. ago Trump 2.0, la règle de droit et la réponse des avocats d’ici

Les effets du mépris de la règle de droit par la Maison-Blanche ne sont pas limités par une frontière géographique.

Other

5 h. ago La solution immédiate au réchauffement climatique est fiscale

Notre modèle énergétique actuel est incompatible avec les limites physiques de notre planète.

Society

9 h. ago Vancouver mayor ‘frustrated’ with slow pace to abolish city’s park board

Ken Sim asked the provincial government to amend the Vancouver Charter in December 2023, a critical step in his plan to dissolve the Vancouver Park Board.

Other

9 h. ago New Calgary police chief sworn in as two deputy chiefs depart

'I know this change is sudden and ... I want to assure everyone in this city the CPS is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership,' said new the chief, Katie McLellan

Events

9 h. ago PHX Energy Announces Annual Meeting Voting Results for Election of Directors

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PHX Energy Services Corp. (“PHX Energy“) is pleased to announce the voting results for the election of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 2025 (“the “Meeting“). The following seven nominees were elected as directors of PHX Energy to serve until the next […]

Politics

9 h. ago Calgary police shakeup continues as interim chief sworn in, 2 deputy chiefs retire

Calgary's new interim police chief was sworn in on Wednesday followed by news two of the city's deputy police chiefs have resigned.

Events

10 h. ago Enerflex Ltd. Announces Voting Results of The Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) (“Enerflex” or the “Company”), announces that at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held virtually on May 7, 2025, Enerflex’s shareholders approved the election of all 8 nominee directors presented in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated March 21, 2025. The shares […]

Other

10 h. ago City of Calgary prepares for a busy construction season ahead

The Plan Your Trip portal gives Calgarians access to real-time traffic cameras, maps and estimated travel times to better plan the best route.

Other

10 h. ago Athabasca Oil Announces 2025 First Quarter Results Highlighted by 63% Growth in Funds Flow Per Share and Strong Operational Execution Driving a Robust Return of Capital Program

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athabasca Oil Corporation (TSX: ATH) (“Athabasca” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its first quarter results highlighted by strong operational execution driving robust return of capital with the full completion of its second annual share buyback program. The Company is in an enviable position to weather […]

Economics

11 h. ago 'A system in crisis': Calgary teachers could strike before end of school year, ATA says

ATA president Jason Schilling noted Alberta has the lowest education spending of any province in Canada, and said schools are now seeing the consequences of 'chronic underfunding'

Society

11 h. ago In Calgary courts: Generations of familial sexual abuse should land child lurer lower sentence, lawyer argues

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 5-9, 2025

Events

12 h. ago New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. The series of still photographs taken from surveillance camera video shows the fuselage, containing the engine and rotors, separating from the helicopter’s tail. The rotor blades […]

Events

12 h. ago Altus Group Announces Voting Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altus Group Limited (ʺAltus Group” or “the Company”) (TSX: AIF), a leading provider of commercial real estate intelligence, released today final voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held virtually earlier today. A total of 39,662,907 common shares were represented at the Meeting, representing […]

Other

12 h. ago Significant tornado in city limits would be 'catastrophic' for Calgary, says meteorologist

While she said the likelihood of a significant tornado event hitting Calgary is slim, a meteorologist warned the city needs to be prepared for the possibility

Society

13 h. ago Edmonton kicks off 2025 with $1.5B in construction, including Downtown park and more residential roads

“We're not just laying pavement and building structures. We're building the foundation for a city where every Edmontonian feels a sense of belonging"

Economics