1 hour ago 'You could call it equalization': Mayor critical of Calgary's high share of education property tax requisition

While Edmontonian homeowners will likely see a $92 hit to their property tax bill, Calgarians who own a $700,000 home will likely see a $239 increase.

Economics

2 h. ago Judge weighs whether to block Florida’s social media ban for minors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge is weighing whether to block a Florida law from going into effect that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans on kids’ social media use in the country when Gov. […]

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2 h. ago MEG Energy says half of oil sales free from tariffs thanks to global market access

CALGARY — More than half of MEG Energy Corp.’s oil sales would be free from potential U.S. tariffs thanks to the diverse market access options it has lined up, a company executive says. The Calgary-based oilsands producer has the ability to access global markets via Canada’s West Coast through the Trans Mountain pipeline, as well […]

Economics

2 h. ago Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over ’Not Like Us’

HOUSTON — Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records. In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County, Texas, where San Antonio is located, alleging that iHeartMedia had received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to […]

Culture

3 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils new plan to transform planetarium by 2029 after $40

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

Economics

3 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils plan to redevelop former planetarium after $40M boost from province

The facility will have a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop and a three-floor education and gallery wing with a rooftop event centre

Economics

3 h. ago O Canada! Corus FM Radio stations to play exclusively Canadian music March 1

For the inaugural Canadian Day on certain Corus FM radio stations, it's going to be all Canadian music all day long. No exceptions.

Culture

3 h. ago In Calgary courts: Appeal court orders new trial for man convicted in connection with a shootout in Calgary's Beltline

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

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3 h. ago In Calgary courts: Trial set for Calgary man charged in connection with toddler's death in 2022

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

Events

4 h. ago Penner's pot proposal passes — cannabis sales now allowed at adult

Festival-goers in Calgary will be able to buy their bud on site this year, after a city councillor’s proposal to allow for cannabis sales at adult-only events narrowly passed earlier this week. Ward 11’s Kourtney Penner introduced the notice of motion, which asked administration to enable the sale of cannabis at minor-prohibited events, at Tuesday’s […]

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4 h. ago Penner's pot proposal passes — cannabis sales will be allowed at adult

Festival-goers in Calgary who want to light up a joint will be able to buy their bud on site this year, after a city councillor’s proposal to allow for cannabis sales at adult-only events narrowly passed earlier this week. Ward 11’s Kourtney Penner introduced the notice of motion, which asked administration to enable the sale […]

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4 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: Country Music Awards | Calgary Flames | Taylor Swift

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. The Oratory Live Talk Show Join musicians and storytellers for this debut arts-meets-advocacy talk show featuring Juno award winning rapper TOBi, TEDx speaker and professor Dr. Gabrielle […]

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5 h. ago Calgary police seeking dashcam and CCTV footage in pedestrian collision

Calgary police are making a public plea for information or video of a crash on Millrise Hill on Wednesday after a nine-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle at a marked crosswalk.

Events

5 h. ago Venture Global, Inc. Announces Record Date for Cash Dividend

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Venture Global, Inc. (“Venture Global”) (NYSE: VG) board of directors determined today that the per share amount of its previously declared cash dividend shall be $0.0165 per share, or approximately $40 million in the aggregate, payable on March 31, 2025 to holders of its outstanding Class A common stock and outstanding […]

Sport

5 h. ago Canucks this week: Tkachuk slams Canucks, trade talks target Boeser, Pettersson

The NHL trade deadline is March 7 and it feels like no Vancouver Canuck is safe, well, outside of Quinn Hughes.

Economics

5 h. ago Canada extends temporary visa application window for Ukrainians

OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia’s invasion another year to apply for new or renewed temporary visas. The new deadline to apply for new or renewed work and study permits under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program is March 31, 2026. Under the terms of the program, […]

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6 h. ago Canada is changing the rules to its Express Entry immigration program

The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration program this year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the new 2025 Express Entry categories on Thursday."Canada's Express Entry system is evolving to meet the country's changing needs," reads a statement from Minister of Immigration Marc Miller."By addressing labour shortages, strengthening our economy and increasing Francophone immigration, we are building a more dynamic workforce with workers and professionals from in-demand fields."Canada dramatically cuts immigration targets for the next three yearshttps://t.co/b9q4KodEdA— blogTO (@blogTO) October 24, 2024The IRCC says it will conduct category-based invitation rounds for the following new categories:French language proficiencyHealth care and social services     - Family physicians     - Nurse practitioners     - Dentists     - Pha...

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6 h. ago CAKE, Los Lobos, Patrick Watson and Sierra Ferrell to play main stage at Calgary Folk Music Festival

Veteran California pop-rockers CAKE, Tex-Mex/Americana icons Los Lobos, Montreal singer-songwriter Patrick Watson and multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell will headline the 2025 Calgary Folk Music Festival. They were among the nine artists announced Friday morning as part of the festival’s “early artist leak.” Calgary Folk Fest runs from July 24 to 27 at Prince’s Island […]

Culture

6 h. ago Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House, seeking security assurances against future Russian aggression

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy flashed a thumb’s up but didn’t speak to reporters […]

Society

6 h. ago Key questions remain on how tariffs will apply to energy, just days from Trump’s deadline

The lack of detail is making it difficult for companies to develop strategies or plan spending

Economics