13 h. ago RCMP investigate ‘security incident’ at Calgary International Airport

The RCMP have been called in to investigate a security incident involving a Westjet flight from Calgary to Ottawa that has now been cancelled.

Society

23 h. ago Shamrock Shenanigans: How we celebrated St. Patrick's Day a century ago

St. Patrick’s Day has long been a day to celebrate Irish culture and identity, no matter what one’s background may be. That was certainly the case in early prairie settlements in Canada, including Calgary. A century ago on March 17, Calgarians went to dances, teas, movies and more to mark the day. Here’s a look […]

Culture

68 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: St. Patrick's Day | Indigenous Youth Gathering | Whiskey Masterclass

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. Earth Science for Society exhibition Join us NEXT WEEK for the 12th Earth Science for Society (ESfS) exhibition! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the… Posted […]

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5 d. ago Ranking everything on the Costco Canada food court menu from best to worst

The Costco Canada food court is the subject of much fanfare and folklore, but how good actually is the food? I decided to find out once and for all.Oh, Costco. Guarded by the forces of annual membership and enshrouded in Kirkland-branded mystery, it still seems to be universally beloved — thanks, in particular, to their prices, which remain impossibly low even amid higher-than-ever costs of living.I, myself, have never had the luxury of boasting a Costco membership, so hadn't known the joys of the bulk retailer, and its equally iconic food court, save for a handful of trips in my childhood.In spite of that, or perhaps because of it, Costco's always held a particular mystique for me, and unable to bear it any longer, I decided to go to Thorncliffe Park to find out, once and for all, what all the fuss is about.Suffice it to say, I'm flirting with getting a Costco membership myself as we speak.At this juncture, it's important to note that I didn't sample the ice cream cone, ...

Economics

7 d. ago Lucy Gay: Trump tariffs forced Liberals to face the true cost of net zero virtue signalling

The 10% energy tariff is really just finishing the job Trudeau started: killing Canada's oil and gas industry

Economics

7 d. ago Soaring police costs force cancellation of Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Parade

Parade organizers say the $26,000 cost of paying 33 police officers overtime to work the parade are overwhelming.

Economics

2 w. ago Sinn Fein leaders won’t attend St. Patrick’s event at White House to protest U.S. stance on Gaza

LONDON — Sinn Fein’s leaders said Friday they will not attend a traditional St. Patrick’s Day event next month at the White House as a protest against President Donald Trump’s stance on Gaza. The Irish party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Trump’s administration’s position was “catastrophically” wrong and she was taking “a principled stance […]

Politics

3 w. ago VIA Rail delays enter second day after snowstorm, derailment

Heavy snow and a freight line derailment left passengers facing delayed and cancelled trains in and out of Ottawa on Wednesday.

Other

3 w. ago National accessArts claims city is obstructing its efforts to settle into new home

A local organization that serves artists with disabilities says city delays are driving up the cost of a new home for its programs, and forcing it to continue to operate in unsafe space attached to a hockey arena that has been shut since its roof collapsed more than six years ago. The National accessArts Centre […]

Society