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Investigation: How Calgary's Rental Market Became a Landlord's Paradise
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Investigation: How Calgary's Rental Market Became a Landlord's Paradise

Average rents up 40 per cent in three years as vacancy rate hits 1 per cent and tenants face bidding wars.

Samantha Goldstein · August 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand
Alberta

Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand

Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...

Jennifer Blackwood · July 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
Local

Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill

City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.

Samantha Goldstein · July 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Calgary Marks Canada Day with Celebrations and Indigenous Calls for Reflection
Community

Calgary Marks Canada Day with Celebrations and Indigenous Calls for Reflection

Thousands of Calgarians gathered at Prince’s Island Park, Olympic Plaza, and neighbourhoods across the city to...

Michael Torres · July 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge
Community

New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge

A new $28-million multipurpose community hub has opened in Saddle Ridge, bringing a public library, health clinic,...

Jennifer Blackwood · June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation to Build 230 Attainable Homes on Former David D. Oughton School Site
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Calgary Municipal Land Corporation to Build 230 Attainable Homes on Former David D. Oughton School Site

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and Attainable Homes Calgary have broken ground on a 230-unit townhome development...

Michael Torres · June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal
Technology

Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal

AI-powered energy optimization company Neo Grid becomes largest tech acquisition in Alberta history.

Samantha Goldstein · June 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
New Public Art Installation Sparks Debate Over Cultural Sensitivity and Spending
Community

New Public Art Installation Sparks Debate Over Cultural Sensitivity and Spending

A new $600,000 public art installation along Memorial Drive has reignited Calgary’s perennial debate over public art...

Sarah Mitchell · June 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Calgary Selected to Host 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship
Sports

Calgary Selected to Host 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship

The World Curling Federation has selected Calgary to host the 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship, bringing one...

Michael Torres · June 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Calgary Transit Orders 60 Electric Buses in Largest Zero-Emission Fleet Expansion
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Calgary Transit Orders 60 Electric Buses in Largest Zero-Emission Fleet Expansion

Calgary Transit has placed an order for 60 battery-electric buses in the largest single zero-emission vehicle...

Jennifer Blackwood · May 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals
Local

Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals

Affordability, job growth, and lifestyle propel Alberta's largest city to top of national ranking.

Samantha Goldstein · May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Alberta Must Conduct Environmental Assessments on Crown Land Projects
Canada

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Alberta Must Conduct Environmental Assessments on Crown Land Projects

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-3 that Alberta cannot exempt Crown land resource projects from federal...

David Chen · May 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Alberta Tenant Advocates Push for Stronger Eviction Protections Amid Housing Crisis
Alberta

Alberta Tenant Advocates Push for Stronger Eviction Protections Amid Housing Crisis

A coalition of Alberta tenant advocacy organizations has presented the provincial government with a package of proposed...

Jennifer Blackwood · May 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Federal Election 2025: Poilievre Conservatives Win Majority Government
Canada

Federal Election 2025: Poilievre Conservatives Win Majority Government

Pierre Poilievre sweeps to power with 210 seats as Liberals reduced to third-party status.

Samantha Goldstein · April 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Treaty 7 Chiefs Demand Meaningful Consultation on Proposed Southern Alberta Pipeline Expansion
Alberta

Treaty 7 Chiefs Demand Meaningful Consultation on Proposed Southern Alberta Pipeline Expansion

The chiefs of all five Treaty 7 nations have issued a joint statement demanding the Alberta Energy Regulator halt...

Michael Torres · April 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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