Calgary municipal fee hikes, tax increases take effect Jan. 1
Calgarians will see a series of municipal fee increases and property tax rises effective January 1, 2026, impacting household budgets after the holidays. Learn what's changing.
Calgarians will see a series of municipal fee increases and property tax rises effective January 1, 2026, impacting household budgets after the holidays. Learn what's changing.
Discover the specialized care techniques the Toronto Zoo employs to safeguard endangered species like red pandas during Canada's harsh winter plunges. Learn about their conservation mission.
Calgary battles extreme cold with wind chills near -30°C, causing flight delays, closed ski hills, and health warnings. Here's what you need to know if you must venture out.
Calgarians will pay more for transit and recreation in 2026. Get the details on new bus fares, pool passes, and the reasons behind the municipal fee hikes.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
Your complete guide to Christmas in Calgary for 2025. Discover festive events like Zoo Lights, free skating, and light displays, plus essential info on what's open and closed over the holidays.
Psychologists John and Julie Gottman identified four toxic communication patterns—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling—that erode relationships. Learn how to recognize and counteract them.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined a broad AI policy for Canada, but specific regulations and funding details are yet to be defined. Learn about the government's next steps.
Alberta Health Services reinstates the cherished bell-ringing ceremony at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute after families voiced their concerns. Read the full story of community impact.
The Calgary Zoo announces the passing of Kwando, a beloved 14-year-old meerkat. The zoo community is mourning the loss of the charismatic animal.
Charges are dropped against a Quebec roadside zoo as part of a series exposing the dark side of private animal attractions. Discover the hidden costs beyond admission.
Explore Edmonton's festive weekend events before Christmas 2025, including the Zoominescence light festival at the Valley Zoo. Your guide to local holiday fun.
Edmonton city council is exploring options to introduce paid parking at popular municipal attractions, including the zoo and recreation centres. Learn about the potential changes and their implications.
A $100,000 donation ensures the future of a vital IOC Research Centre training program at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, supporting the next generation of sports injury scientists.
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
A fierce battle unfolds to save three pregnant African lions as construction on a Muskoka facility continues this winter. Explore the hidden costs of roadside zoos in Canada.
Experts argue Canada's federal budgets have become unwieldy, burying key numbers in hundreds of pages of fluff. They call for a return to short, transparent documents for better accountability.
An MIT professor was found shot dead at home. Authorities confirm no suspect is in custody as the investigation continues. Read the latest details.
A new Fraser Institute report reveals a sharp decline in human freedoms worldwide, with Canada holding steady at 13th place. Switzerland tops the list, while Hong Kong's ranking plummets.
Humboldt penguins at a Paris zoo are being vaccinated against avian influenza in a preventive measure. Learn about the global efforts to protect wildlife from the virus.
Quebec Premier François Legault ends 2025 with a 25% approval rating, the lowest in Canada. His CAQ party trails PQ and Liberals in polls. Read the full analysis.
An 18-year-old student was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of Portage Collegiate Institute. Police are investigating the tragic incident that has shaken the Manitoba community.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron visited giant panda Yuan Meng in China, recalling her role in his 2017 naming ceremony at France's Beauval Zoo. A diplomatic gesture highlighting panda conservation.
Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show ridicules the renaming of the U.S. Institute of Peace after Donald Trump. The satirical segment highlights the irony of the move. Watch the full monologue.
Financial expert Kelley Keehn shares crucial strategies for Canadians to avoid overspending and shop wisely during the festive season. Learn how to stay financially disciplined.
The Sabin Vaccine Institute has delivered over 640 doses of its unlicensed cAd3-Marburg vaccine to Ethiopia for a Phase 2 trial amid an outbreak with an 88% fatality rate. Learn about the global response.
The remains of a Thai hostage were identified in Gaza, leaving only one captive held by Hamas. The development follows a handover of remains to Israeli authorities.
Israeli authorities confirm the identity of a Thai agricultural worker's remains, recovered from Gaza. This leaves just one known hostage still held by Hamas militants. Get the latest details.
The State Department renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after Donald Trump, drawing widespread online criticism and comparisons to authoritarian regimes. Read the full story.
A Calgary man faces charges after a violent carjacking led to a police chase, a crash, and his vehicle being pinned by a fire truck. Get the full story on the dramatic arrest.