The majority of candidates vying to be Calgary’s next mayor are vowing to repeal citywide rezoning, as another neighbourhood explores restrictive covenants as an option to block development spurred by the policy. A restrictive covenant is a legally binding agreement on a property title that limits how a property is used or developed, even after…
As the G7 summit concludes in the popular wilderness destination of Kananaskis, Alta., officials say provincial teams managed frequent animal encounters without serious incident. Alberta conservation officers and fish and wildlife officers responded to occurrences involving grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, moose, bighorn sheep and deer during the summit, according to a spokesperson with Alberta’s…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Kelowna is opening the door to new discussions about who should pay for what — and how much — when it comes to city services. During Monday’s council meeting, city officials agreed to start developing a policy framework for setting and reviewing fees and…
The Florida Panthers are leading the visiting Edmonton Oilers 1-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final. Sam Reinhart drew first blood for Florida about five minutes into the game. He pilfered the puck from an Edmonton defender at the Oilers blue line, snaked toward the goal and beat Stuart Skinner glove side. Skinner started…
Kelowna, B.C., is quickly gaining recognition for more than just its scenic landscapes and wineries. Following the success of the 2025 Montana’s Brier, the city is proving it has the capacity and appeal to host major national events — and reap the economic rewards that come with them. Earlier this year, the Canadian men’s curling…
U.S. authorities on Sunday arrested the brother of the boat pilot who drowned along with eight members of two families during a March 2023 human smuggling run across the St. Lawrence River. Timothy Oakes, the brother of Casey Oakes, is facing charges related to alien smuggling resulting in death and alien smuggling for financial gain,…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2025 6:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size RCMP in British Columbia say one person is missing after a vehicle crashed into the Squamish River. Mounties in Squamish say emergency crews responded early Saturday after a vehicle with four occupants drove…
George Russell secured his redemption at the Canadian Grand Prix. A year after starting first but dropping to third in Montreal, the Mercedes driver made no mistake on Sunday, holding off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for his fourth Formula One win. “I feel proud of myself, feel proud of the team,” Russell said. “Especially after…
Wildfire conditions are proving favourable for areas in the province and communities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing people to finally return after weeks away from home. Source link
On the final day before G7 leaders gather in Kananaskis, Alta., activists and community groups met in downtown Calgary on Saturday afternoon for a “people’s forum” that took aim at the priorities of G7 leaders. They also discussed plans for a demonstration and march near city hall in Calgary on Sunday. Organizers said the goal was to unify fragmented activist groups…
