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Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Calgary News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Calgary—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Calgary News Today is your…
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- Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Waiting Eight Hours Costed a Life | Calgary News
Six months after Alberta promised triage liaison physicians to ease ER strain, the plan remains unimplemented as hospitals stay packed—worse than flu season…
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Canada’s Nuclear Weapon Potential | Calgary News
Canada has all the technical know-how and raw materials needed to build a nuclear weapon — from heavy-water reactors that can produce plutonium and tritium, to…
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Sugar Found in Space Could Seed Life | Calgary News
Scientists just found erythrulose—a sugar in raspberries and self-tanners—in space, marking the first time any sugar has been spotted in the interstellar…
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Prince George Turns 13 and Heads to Eton | Calgary News
Prince George turns thirteen — a milestone that signals his official entry into the spotlight as the future King. With his September start at Eton, the same…
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Alberta’s Crime Drop: Data and Strategy | Calgary News
Alberta’s crime rate is dropping fast—down 10.4% year-over-year, the lowest since 2014. Break-ins fell 19%, assaults stayed steady, but the RCMP credits…
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Backup QB Leads Argos to Victory | Calgary News
Backup QB Nick Arbuckle delivered a clutch performance, leading the Toronto Argonauts to a 26-12 win over the struggling B.C. Lions after starter Chad Kelly…
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Men Talking Honestly in a Coffee Shop | Calgary News
In a Halifax coffee shop turned confessional, men gather weekly for “How Are You, Really?” — a raw, judgment-free space where vulnerability is welcomed and…
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Chiefs Stadium Looks Like Saddledome | Calgary News
Kansas City’s new Chiefs stadium design has sparked a viral debate after fans in Calgary noticed its uncanny resemblance to their iconic Saddledome — prompting…
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Dogs, Bears, and the Law in National Parks | Calgary News
A viral video of a hiker and his off-leash dog triggering a tense bear encounter in a national park has sparked outrage—and legal consequences. Parks Canada…
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Calgary Thrives Amid Heat and Smoke | Calgary News
Calgary’s summer kicked off with thousands braving heat and smoke for major festivals — and they’re still having a blast. Despite 30°C temps and lingering…
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Dinos Test Themselves Against NCAA Powerhouses | Calgary News
The Calgary Dinos men’s basketball team is hitting the hardwood against elite NCAA competition this summer, playing four high-stakes exhibition games from July…
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Calgary Festivals Thrive Amid Heat and Smoke | Calgary News
Calgary’s summer spirit roared on despite heat and smoke—thousands braved 30°C and wildfire haze for Folk Fest and Sunfest, with organizers and artists…
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Search for Missing Parker Intensifies | Calgary News
Parker, an 11-year-old with autism and no verbal communication, vanished ten days ago—last seen in Nose Hill Park wearing dark shorts, no shirt, and…
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Smith Pushes Diplomacy Amid U.S. Tariffs | Calgary News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is doubling down on diplomacy amid rising U.S. trade tensions, vowing 100% tariff-free trade through dialogue—not…
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Tyreik McAllister Shatters CFL Records | Calgary News
Tyreik McAllister etched his name in CFL history with a historic triple-threat performance, scoring a rushing TD, a receiving TD, and a kick return TD—all in…
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Search Expands for Missing Parker | Calgary News
Calgary police are ramping up the search for missing 11-year-old Parker, who’s been gone for nine days — now closing off parts of Nose Hill Park to give search…
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Federal Government Halts Toronto Airport Expansion | Calgary News
Federal authorities have killed Toronto’s controversial Billy Bishop Airport expansion plan, citing threats to public parks, noise pollution, and environmental…
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Europe’s Wildfire Crisis Escalates | Calgary News
Wildfires blaze across Spain and France, forcing over 250,000 people to flee their homes as smoke blankets cities and flames devour record-breaking land. In…
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Canada’s Bridge Bet Goes South | Calgary News
Canada’s $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Windsor to Detroit after 26 years of planning, finally opens—but with a bitter twist: the U.S…
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One Underscore, 18 Months in Jail | Calgary News
A Halifax man freed after 18 months in prison for crimes he didn’t commit — his conviction overturned when investigators mistakenly followed a username with…
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Lynnview Ridge’s Warning for AI Data Centers | Calgary News
A haunting echo from Calgary’s past warns Alberta’s AI data center boom: the land where Lynnview Ridge once stood—home to 140 families—was poisoned by an…
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Heat & Smoke: Checking on Seniors | Calgary News
Edmonton’s in a heat and smoke emergency, triggering its extreme heat response—volunteers and organizations like Meals on Wheels are stepping up to deliver…
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Search for Missing Boy Parker Intensifies | Calgary News
A desperate, nationwide search is underway for 7-year-old Parker, a neurodivergent, non-verbal boy last seen on July 16th after leaving his dayhome. With…
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Tri-Filler: Self-Cleaning Surfaces | Calgary News
Scientists at the University of Calgary have invented Tri-Filler, a revolutionary antimicrobial additive that turns everyday surfaces into active infection…
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Alberta's Independence Petition Passes Threshold | Calgary News
Alberta’s independence push just hit a major milestone: over 222,000 verified signatures have been collected for a potential referendum, far exceeding the…
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Alberta Separation Petition Validated | Calgary News
Alberta’s secession petition has officially hit its signature threshold—223,000 validated signatures, far surpassing the 178,000 needed—but a major legal…
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Aga Khan Meets 20K in Calgary | Calgary News
Prince Rahim Aga Khan made his historic first visit to Western Canada, gathering over 20,000 Ismaili Muslims in Calgary in a single day — a feat organized in…
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Halifax Water’s Bold Fee Hikes Spark Alarm | Calgary News
Halifax Water’s bold move to hike new construction fees by up to 650% for water and 265% for wastewater has sparked alarm among developers, who fear the steep…
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Calgary’s Air Quality Hits Global Worst | Calgary News
Calgary’s air quality plummeted to dangerously high levels, ranking among the worst globally — smoke from wildfires choked the skies, turning visibility hazy…
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Cadbury Bars Recalled for Hidden Pistachios | Calgary News
Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Oreo bars are being recalled after hidden pistachios were found in them—posing a serious risk to those with nut allergies. The CFIA is…
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WestJet Flight Attendants Ready to Strike | Calgary News
WestJet flight attendants are poised to strike by August 2nd, with nearly unanimous support in a vote — fueled by claims they’re not being paid for critical…
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Bentley's Tragedy Sparks Calgary's Walkway Crisis | Calgary News
A twelve-year-old boy, Bentley St. John, shattered his leg in three places after being struck by a fleeing car on his way to school—a heartbreaking case…
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Father’s Confession and the Vanished Girl | Calgary News
A chilling three-hour police car recording from July reveals a father’s frantic search for his missing daughter—and his growing unraveling. Luciano Frattolin…
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Elmer MacKay: A Legacy of Service | Calgary News
Former PC cabinet minister Elmer MacKay, who died at 89, was a towering figure in Atlantic Canadian politics—serving as MP for Central Nova, Solicitor General…
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Blanchet’s Account Hacked by Crypto Scammers | Calgary News
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet’s X account was hijacked for 11 days, used to push fake crypto scams featuring his face — a security breach that…
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Alberta Separation Referendum Fundraising Race | Calgary News
Alberta’s October 19 referendum is heating up with ten questions on the ballot, but the big one—whether to even consider a binding separation vote—is…
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NFL Star Isaiah Adams Faces Gun Charges | Calgary News
NFL star Isaiah Adams is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in Durham, Ontario, on multiple firearm and drug charges tied to a police…
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B.C. Lions Backup QB Steps In | Calgary News
The B.C. Lions are turning to backup QB Chase Brice to lead them against the struggling Toronto Argonauts after star Nathan Rourke went down with a shoulder…
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Paddleboarder Trapped by Leash on Bow River | Calgary News
A Calgary paddleboarder crashed into a bridge abutment on the Bow River, ending up critically injured and face-down in the water—still tethered to his board by…
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Bikes Stolen, Mission Unstoppable | Calgary News
Two young riders on a cross-country mental health mission had their prized, community-donated bikes stolen right in downtown Winnipeg—just minutes after an…
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Train Derailment and a Suspicious Passenger | Calgary News
A wild scene unfolded in Calgary when a freight train derailed—just minutes before, transit workers spotted a man dangling off the side, panicked and seemingly…
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Calgary Wild Bring in Aussie Coach | Calgary News
Calgary Wild FC just brought in Aussie coaching veteran Kory Babington, a ten-year pro with elite men’s and women’s teams, to join forces with head coach Leah…
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Donkeys as Firefighters in Spain | Calgary News
In Spain’s Catalan countryside, a herd of rescued donkeys is becoming wildfire heroes—grazing on flammable brush to create natural firebreaks. Led by Tivissa…
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Calgary Paddleboard Safety Warning | Calgary News
A paddleboarder in Calgary ended up in critical condition after slamming into a bridge abutment on the Bow River — and his ankle leash actually pulled him…
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Measles Surge Threatens U.S. and Canada | Calgary News
Measles is roaring back with over 2,300 U.S. cases already this year—surpassing last year’s record and hitting the worst levels since 1991, with major…
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Gordie Howe Bridge Deal Sparks Political Fire | Calgary News
The Gordie Howe Bridge, set to open Monday, has sparked political firestorm after Trump claimed Canada disinvited the U.S. — and that the new deal gives…
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Inquest Exposes Tensions in Umpherville Case | Calgary News
The inquest into the death of Boden Umpherville, who died weeks after a cardiac arrest linked to drug use and airway obstruction, continues amid growing…
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Chris Brown Pleads Guilty in London Affray | Calgary News
Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray in London after a violent nightclub brawl caught on camera — hitting a producer with a tequila bottle and kicking him —…
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Deadly Clash Near Tal Escalates West Bank Violence | Calgary News
A deadly firefight near Tal leaves four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead, igniting fresh tensions in the West Bank as settler violence surges…
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Blanchet’s Account Hacked to Promote Crypto | Calgary News
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet’s X account was hacked for two weeks, spewing Bitcoin propaganda — a move he firmly denies endorsing, calling…
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Alberta’s 10-Question Election Guide | Calgary News
Alberta voters are gearing up for a historic fall ballot with ten major questions on the line—covering immigration, the constitution, and even separation…
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Calgary’s Air Quality Warning | Calgary News
Calgary’s air is dangerously hazy—Environment Canada issued an orange-level smoke warning, urging everyone to limit outdoor time as visibility plummets and…
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Elmer MacKay, Quiet Giant of Canadian Politics | Calgary News
Elmer MacKay, the legendary Progressive Conservative MP and cabinet minister who helped shape Canada’s economic and regional policies under Brian Mulroney, has…
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Orcas Smash Sunfish for the Young | Calgary News
Orcas in the Gulf of California are turning dead sunfish into giant piñatas—smashing three-meter-long, two-ton fish with precision, letting the young ones…
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The Price of Happiness Revealed | Calgary News
What if happiness had a price tag? A surprising study puts it at $155,850—yes, that’s right, the cost to buy your way to joy might just be a six-figure sum…
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Drones Target Irbil as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate | Calgary News
Drones loaded with explosives buzzed toward Irbil, Iraq — home to U.S. troops — just hours after America launched 13 straight nights of strikes on Iran. Five…
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Canada and Ecuador Seal Trade Deal | Calgary News
Canada and Ecuador are sealing a major free trade deal in Ottawa today, with Ecuador slashing all tariffs on Canadian goods — a move set to supercharge…
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BC’s Political Shift: CentreBC Rises | Calgary News
British Columbia’s political landscape is cracking open with the rise of CentreBC, a new party challenging the stale two-party system. With Mike Bernier, a…
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BC Wildfires Escalate Amid Dry Heat | Calgary News
Wildfires are exploding across British Columbia as hot, dry conditions fuel rapid spread—Fiftynine Creek fire now covers over 100 sq km, forcing evacuations…
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Smarter Bridges for Safer Canada | Calgary News
A Calgary professor is pioneering a smart new framework to prioritize which aging Canadian bridges need urgent repairs—saving money, boosting safety, and…