83 m. ago Trump’s trade war looms over G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada

A major foreign-policy summit is underway in Quebec Thursday, with the Liberals welcoming foreign ministers from the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Politics

1 hour ago Calgary embraced bold idea of transforming vacant offices into housing. How is it faring?

How Canada Wins: While progress has been made in the four years since Calgary embarked on a journey to convert empty offices into homes, challenges also await

Other

2 h. ago CIBC names Harry Culham as next CEO as Victor Dodig prepares to retire

Culham, a former intern in CIBC’s Vancouver office, now leads its capital-markets arm

Other

2 h. ago Majority of Canadians worried immigration levels ‘too high’ despite policy changes

Last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that annual immigration targets between 2025-2027 would be dropped from 500,000 to 395,000.

Politics

4 h. ago Canadian Forces pushing for sole source deal for U.S. weapons as Trump continues attacks on Canada

The Canadian military wants the government to buy a U.S.-built High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, according to defence industry officials.

Events

5 h. ago Aurora Mobile Limited Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

SHENZHEN, China, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JG), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer […]

Culture

7 h. ago 'A crazy feeling': Dinos' Nate Petrone named U SPORTS Men's Basketball Player of the Year

VANCOUVER — On the eve of the U SPORTS Final 8 opener, University of Calgary Dinos fourth-year guard Nate Petrone has been named the U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Petrone was presented with the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy Wednesday evening at the annual All-Canadian Award Ceremony in Vancouver, the site of both […]

Sport

11 h. ago Concerns grow over representation in B.C. legislature after Okanagan MLA’s defection

With Armstrong no longer part of an official party, Ireland is worried about strong representation in the legislature.

Other

11 h. ago U.S. resumes arms deliveries to Ukraine as Russia considers 30

Trump said 'it's up to Russia now.' His administration's decision to resume military aid after talks with senior Ukrainian officials marked a sharp shift in its stance

Other

12 h. ago Man charged after police 'met with resistance' in Calgary parking lot

'I can't breathe, I can't breathe,' the man repeated in a video posted to social media, as a Calgary police officer said, 'hands behind your back'

Events

13 h. ago Police charge Cricket Canada CEO with embezzlement from Calgary cricket league

The investigation began in 2017 after the league's then-newly appointed president reported financial fraud to the police

Sport

13 h. ago Police charge Cricket Canada CEO with theft from Calgary league

The investigation began in 2017 after the league's then-newly appointed president reported financial fraud to the police

Sport

13 h. ago Bill Gates’ Climate Group Lays Off US and Europe Policy Teams

Breakthrough Energy, the climate group funded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, has laid off dozens of employees in the US and Europe as it pulls back from public policy advocacy work that was a cornerstone of its mission.

Society

13 h. ago Wally Amos, 88, of cookie fame, died at home in Hawaii. He lost Famous Amos but found other success

HONOLULU (AP) — Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88. Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights […]

Events

13 h. ago Regina police sergeant charged with using computer to pursue personal relationships

REGINA — A Regina police sergeant is facing charges after it’s alleged he used internal databases to pursue personal relationships. Police say Robert Eric Semenchuck is charged with breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer. They say officers were made aware of the allegations against the 53-year-old in 2023 when someone came forward […]

Events

13 h. ago Bank of Canada Shows Inflation Will Shape Trade War Response

The Bank of Canada made clear that central banks around the world are fighting an entirely different war than the pandemic — but post-Covid inflation fears are haunting policymakers as they try to protect their economies from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

Economics

14 h. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are ’completely false’

Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan and another man have been charged with theft and fraud over $5,000 arising from their time with the Calgary and District Cricket League. Calgary Police Service said in a release Wednesday it believes 46-year-old Salman Khan Shahzad (also known as Salman Khan), former president of the Calgary league, and 45-year-old […]

Events

14 h. ago Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister Friday

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. A senior Liberal source says a new cabinet will also be sworn in. The Governor General’s office is expected to publicly announce the details shortly. Carney, who was […]

Politics

14 h. ago In Calgary courts: Gag order against former Calgary police human resources head made permanent

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Events

15 h. ago Canadians ‘strongly’ urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before travelling

'Measles is very contagious and can cause serious illness, with complications including pneumonia, deafness, brain inflammation, and, in severe cases, death,' says Dr. Theresa Tam

Science