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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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Ebola Surge in Congo Outpaces Response | Calgary News
Ebola is racing through the Democratic Republic of Congo at an unprecedented pace, already claiming over 2,300 lives—its deadliest outbreak ever. With no…
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States Sue Meta Over Addictive Social Media | Calgary News
Twenty-nine states are suing Meta in a landmark trial, accusing the company of deliberately engineering Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children to…
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Tariffs, Trade, and Alberta’s Future | Calgary News
Tariffs looming over Canadian exports could hit U.S. businesses hard—especially in Alberta, where trade uncertainty is reshaping strategies. After a year and a…
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Mayor Back at Council Under New Rules | Calgary News
Mayor Joe Branco of Wetaskiwin is back in council meetings under a temporary truce, after being banned since January for alleged verbal harassment of a female…
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Calgary Police Crack Down on Warrants | Calgary News
Calgary police and Alberta Sheriffs launched a high-impact two-day downtown sweep, arresting 18 wanted individuals and executing 91 warrants—77 criminal…
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Randy Williams: A Legacy in Canadian Tourism | Calgary News
Randy Williams, a towering figure in Canadian tourism who died tragically in a car crash en route from Sicamous to Calgary, leaves behind a legacy of…
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Calgary Turns Streets Into Hockey Havens | Calgary News
Calgary’s downtown transforms into a massive street hockey playground this weekend, with twelve asphalt rinks set up across six blocks for the Play On! Calgary…
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Alberta Renews Avalanche Canada Deal | Calgary News
Alberta’s government has renewed its three-year funding deal with Avalanche Canada for $750,000 — a lifeline after a tense five-month wait and looming threat…
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Tyson Philpot Shatters CFL Records | Calgary News
Tyson Philpot’s historic CFL season is rewriting Canadian receiver records—on pace for over 2,300 yards and 148 catches, he could join an elite four-receiver…
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Toronto Mayors Debate Antisemitism | Calgary News
Toronto’s top mayoral contenders are set to face off in a high-stakes debate on antisemitism, hosted by Jewish Lawyers of Canada at a synagogue on September…
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Calgary Surges Ahead in Tech Talent | Calgary News
Calgary’s tech scene is exploding—jumping 56% in jobs over three years, now employing over 80,000 people and making up nearly 9.4% of the city’s workforce…
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McDonald's to Open in Kensington | Calgary News
A McDonald’s is set to open on 10th Street Northwest in Kensington, replacing the shuttered Seoul Cafe — a move that’s sparking debate over the neighborhood’s…
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Nova Scotia Power Data Breach Explained | Calgary News
Nova Scotia Power’s massive data breach exposes a chilling oversight: a 30-year-old digital file containing hundreds of thousands of customers’ sensitive…
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Health Canada Raids Montreal Store | Calgary News
Health Canada just raided a Montreal store for selling dangerous, unauthorized drugs — including emergency contraception, erectile dysfunction meds, and…
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Union Upholds Decision in Musician's Grievance | Calgary News
A musician fired from the Calgary Philharmonic for sending misogynistic emails took his union to task—but the Alberta Labour Relations Board sided with the…
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Mantha Sentencing and Survivor Testimony | Calgary News
A sixty-two-year-old man convicted of six counts of serial sexual assault faces a ten to thirteen-year sentence as the Crown pushes for justice. One survivor…
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Teen Girl Shot in North Side | Calgary News
A sixteen-year-old girl was fatally shot early Sunday near 139 Avenue and 32 Street, sparking an arrest and renewed calls for action on youth violence. Police…
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Forgiveness After Horror | Calgary News
A survivor of Richard Robert Mantha’s horrific assaults broke her silence at sentencing, revealing the trauma she still carries — but also declaring her…
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Water Tragedies Shake Banff Community | Calgary News
Tragedy struck Banff National Park this past Sunday as a 29-year-old local drowned in Johnson Lake—emergency crews found his body at night, and authorities…
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ABC Sues FCC Over License Threat | Calgary News
ABC is suing the FCC, calling its demand for early license reviews an “existential threat” rooted in First Amendment rights, as part of a broader battle…
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Face Hidden Radiation Risk | Calgary News
New research reveals commercial pilots and flight attendants face higher cancer death rates than most other professions — even those working with radioactive…
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Bald Range Fire: Relief and Rebuilding | Calgary News
Bald Range wildfire crews are making major progress, paving the way for thousands of evacuees to return home—though the emotional toll is real as 150+…
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A Lifetime of Letters and Advocacy | Calgary News
Mary Valentich, a trailblazing feminist and social justice warrior, shares the powerful story behind her new book “Letters to the World”—a collection of over…
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Fish Creek Trail Gets Major Upgrade | Calgary News
Alberta Parks is transforming Fish Creek’s main trail with a $15M upgrade—widening it from 2.5m to 4m to handle bikes, scooters, and crowds. After clearing…
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Peter Maher’s Legacy Echoes Through Flames | Calgary News
Calgary is mourning the loss of Peter Maher, the legendary voice of the Flames for over 30 years, whose iconic “Yeah Baby!” became the heartbeat of hockey…
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Children as Collateral in Parental Breakups | Calgary News
A father in Saint John was sentenced to life for murdering his two sons, ages 10 and 17 — a chilling case that exposes how children are often overlooked as…
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Western Uni Power Failures Crisis | Calgary News
Western University’s biology labs just suffered a brutal four-day power outage, wiping out irreplaceable research, thawing freezers, and halting critical…
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Tragic Drowning in Banff's Johnson Lake | Calgary News
Tragic Drowning in Banff's Johnson Lake | Calgary News
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Stolen Emergency Kit Shocks Calgary Family | Calgary News
A Calgary family’s nightmare escalated when thieves stole a life-saving emergency kit for their two-year-old daughter battling Stage Four…
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Calgary Bus Fees Skyrocket, Enrollment Plummets | Calgary News
Calgary schools are facing a bus crisis as thousands of students skip the ride — even as enrollment climbs — after fees jumped 40%. Regular yearly fares soared…
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U.S. and Canada Trade Tensions Escalate | Calgary News
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Canada as new tariffs threaten $29 billion in Canadian goods, pending a last-minute trade deal. U.S. officials…
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Heritage Park’s Leadership Transition | Calgary News
Heritage Park’s longtime leader, Lindsay Galloway, is stepping down after a transformative tenure, set to retire November 18th—leaving behind a stronger team…
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Lightning Strike on Mount Etna Kills Tourist | Calgary News
A Kansas tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking in a restricted zone on Mount Etna, Sicily — a grim reminder that lightning kills more…
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Calgary-Shaw Byelection Heats Up | Calgary News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith has called a byelection for Calgary-Shaw on September 14, replacing the vacant seat left by former MLA Rebecca Schulz. The UCP…
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CPTED Returns to Calgary | Calgary News
Calgary is hosting the 30th anniversary of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design conference, bringing global experts to explore how architecture…
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Calgary-Shaw Byelection Guide | Calgary News
Voting is set for September 14 in Calgary-Shaw’s provincial byelection — don’t miss your chance to cast your ballot! The seat opened when Rebecca Schulz…
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Bridgeland Place Gets Major Renovation | Calgary News
Calgary’s Bridgeland Place, a 50-year-old affordable housing tower, is getting a $90 million facelift to modernize its aging systems and expand family-friendly…
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Measles Threat Looms in Alberta | Calgary News
Alberta’s measles-free streak is hanging by a thread—doctors warn another outbreak is almost guaranteed within the next year or two as vaccination rates dip…
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BC Truck Driver Faces Fines for Unsafe Rig | Calgary News
A Calgary trucker got nailed with massive fines after clocking 109 km/h in a BC construction zone—way over the 60 km/h limit—and kept speeding even with police…
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Canada Faces U.S. Tariff Threat | Calgary News
Canada braces for a major trade showdown as the U.S. threatens 50% tariffs on $29 billion in Canadian goods—set to hit in under two days. Prime Minister Carney…
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Scaffolding Collapse Near Hotel | Calgary News
A family from Squamish narrowly escaped death when a collapsing scaffolding crushed their car in Regina, Saskatchewan—just as they were en route to the…
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Young Grizzly Bear Escapes Calgary Zoo | Calgary News
A one-year-old grizzly bear named Fitz escaped his enclosure at the Calgary Zoo early Sunday morning, sparking an emergency response. Trained staff swiftly…
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Quebec Newfoundland Energy Deal | Calgary News
Quebec, Newfoundland, and Ottawa just unveiled a game-changing energy deal that could triple hydroelectric output to 14,000 megawatts—more than double the…
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Canadians Reject U.S. Trade Concessions | Calgary News
Canada’s public is fiercely resistant to giving in on trade with the U.S., even as Washington threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Less than 20% support…
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Flores Earthquake Crisis Deepens | Calgary News
A devastating earthquake has struck Indonesia’s Flores island, killing at least 68 and injuring over 200, with thousands displaced and cut off by landslides…
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Bus Fees Soar as Schools Expand | Calgary News
Calgary school bus registrations are dropping despite rising student numbers — and it’s all because of a 40% fee hike that now costs families $500 annually, up…
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CRA Audits Eli Lilly’s Tax Strategy | Calgary News
Canada Revenue Agency is auditing Eli Lilly Canada over potential tax avoidance, focusing on suspiciously low profit margins and cross-border inventory…
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Students Protest Denied Work Permits | Calgary News
Border agents raided a Calgary protest camp set up by frustrated international students whose post-graduation work permits were denied — sparking a 3-week…
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Lake Sundance Algae Bloom Alert | Calgary News
Lake Sundance is facing a dangerous cyanobacterial bloom—those nasty blue-green algae that can cause rashes, itchy eyes, and stomach issues. Stay out of the…
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Rogers Satellite Service for BC Wildfires | Calgary News
Rogers is launching free satellite service across British Columbia to keep people connected during wildfires and infrastructure failures—offering text, 911…
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Legion 100: Reimagining Community for the Next Century | Calgary News
The Royal Canadian Legion turns 100 with a bold push to recruit new members—free memberships through 2026, events like yoga and dinners, and a message that…
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MP Resigns Amid Voting Controversy | Calgary News
Liberal MP Shaun Chen resigned amid explosive claims he violated parliamentary rules by voting from China — but his office counters with travel docs proving he…
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Larger Vehicles Threaten Alberta Pedestrians | Calgary News
Pedestrian safety advocates in Alberta are sounding the alarm as larger vehicles—now nearly half of all registered cars—are linked to a record surge in…
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CBSA Targets Student Protesters in Calgary | Calgary News
Federal border agents swooped in on a student protest in northeast Calgary, checking the immigration status of 20 attendees after police flagged four for…
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Alberta’s 100-Year Water Plan | Calgary News
Alberta’s government is launching a bold, century-scale water security study to ensure the province never runs dry—despite booming population, agriculture, and…
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Teen Builds 6K-Piece Lego Flames Arena | Calgary News
A 16-year-old Lego wizard from Calgary, Cruz Paredes, just built a jaw-dropping 6,000-piece replica of the future Flames arena, Scotia Place — all by himself…
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67 Harbor Seal Pups Ready for Release | Calgary News
Sixty-seven adorable harbor seal pups are being hand-raised at Vancouver’s Marine Mammal Rescue Society, each with a unique Canadian name and a hopeful future…
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Truck Found Floating in Bow River | Calgary News
A truck mysteriously floated into the Bow River near Calgary Zoo—empty, unoccupied, and sparking concern over possible fuel leaks. Emergency crews responded…
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Hichilema Wins Second Term in Zambia | Calgary News
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won a hard-fought second term with 60% of the vote, narrowly defeating challenger Brian Mundubile, who mounted an…
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Albertans Rally Behind Canada | Calgary News
A grassroots movement is sweeping Alberta as the Forever Canadian Unity Bus hands out 50,000+ lawn signs to residents who want to stay part of Canada. Led by…