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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-Shaw Byelection Set for Sept 14 | Calgary News
Premier Danielle Smith has called a byelection for Calgary-Shaw on September 14th, filling the vacant seat left by former UCP minister Rebecca Schulz. The UCP…
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Calgary-Shaw Byelection Preview | Calgary News
Calgary-Shaw heads to the polls on September 14 for a high-stakes byelection, with UCP’s Mike Derry locked in, NDP’s Kyle Campbell already campaigning, and the…
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Alberta Separation Threats Exposed | Calgary News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is warning of foreign-backed online campaigns fueling separatist sentiment, with suspected Russian ties and bot farms…
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Bike Lanes Under Fire Across Canada | Calgary News
Alberta’s transport minister is celebrating a recent Ontario court ruling that gives governments the power to remove bike lanes — calling it a win for common…
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Fuel Tax Debate Heats Up Across Canada | Calgary News
Alberta’s government is holding off on reinstating its fuel tax as gas prices remain high, opting instead to monitor oil markets and consider targeted relief —…
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Rachel Reid Saves Five Library Branches | Calgary News
Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid just dropped a massive $300,000 gift to save five at-risk library branches in the Annapolis Valley—after personally feeling the…
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Province Misses Treaty 6 Anniversary | Calgary News
Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is furious the provincial government skipped a major Treaty 6 anniversary event in…
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Alberta’s Absence at Treaty Six Anniversary | Calgary News
Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is furious the Alberta government skipped the 150th anniversary of Treaty Six — a glaring…
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Shape Calgary's New Green Space | Calgary News
Calgary’s planning a major makeover for a prime green space near the downtown skyline and Max Bell Arena, featuring an amphitheater, fitness plaza, and iconic…
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Jann Arden Weds Icelandic Author | Calgary News
Jann Arden just tied the knot in a sweet, culturally rich wedding with Icelandic author Thordis Elva—complete with a red string ceremony and a Mediterranean…
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Vote Early to Stay United | Calgary News
Former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel is rallying Albertans to vote early in the upcoming provincial referendum on independence, arguing that Canada remains the…
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Big Rig Speeds Through Construction Zone | Calgary News
A BC truck driver got caught speeding at nearly 110 km/h in a 60 km/h construction zone near Merritt, hauling a fully loaded auto transport rig. After a…
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Alberta Teachers Face Curriculum Shift | Calgary News
Alberta’s teachers are bracing for major curriculum changes this fall — grades 4-6 get a revamped social studies program, while grades 7-9 pilot new math…
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Young Grizzly Bear Escapes Calgary Zoo | Calgary News
A one-year-old grizzly bear named Fitz escaped his Calgary Zoo enclosure before opening day — but no one got hurt. Swift action by zoo staff safely sedated and…
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Vote for Your Favorite Calgary Spots | Calgary News
Calgary’s Readers’ Choice Awards are back with 160 categories to celebrate your favorite local spots—from bakeries to mechanics to schools. Vote for the places…
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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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Alberta Independence at the Evansburg Inn | Calgary News
In a poignant snapshot of Western Canada’s fading small-town culture, The Beer Parlour Project captures the Evansburg Inn—the 46th bar they’ve documented—using…
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Ebola’s Deadliest Surge in Congo | Calgary News
Ebola’s deadliest outbreak yet is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 2,300 deaths and nearly 5,000 confirmed cases—surpassing even the grim…
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Gaza’s Search for Loved Ones Stalls | Calgary News
Families in Gaza are digging through rubble with bare hands as they desperately search for loved ones buried beneath tons of debris, but the lack of heavy…
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Iowa Farmers Caught in Trade War | Calgary News
The Iowa State Fair isn’t just about butter cows and corn dogs—it’s a political battleground where farmers are feeling the sting of Trump’s trade war with…
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Windsor Builder Battles Nighttime Theft | Calgary News
A Windsor home builder is reeling after thieves struck his student housing project four times this summer, stealing electrical cable and causing costly…
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Acadian Heritage Revived in Chezzetcook | Calgary News
West Chezzetcook celebrates National Acadian Day with a vibrant 30-year anniversary of L’Acadie de Chezzetcook, honoring Acadian culture through music…
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Canada’s Declining Gender Acceptance | Calgary News
New stats reveal a troubling drop in Canadian acceptance of gender diversity, with Saskatchewan leading the decline—just as provincial governments in places…
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Plogging: Trash, Trails, and Community | Calgary News
In Hampton, New Brunswick, John and Phyllis Holmes turned their daily walks into a global movement—plogging—by collecting over 9,000 bags of trash since 2005…
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Halifax Tenants Demand Heat Safety | Calgary News
Halifax tenants are demanding new rules to combat deadly indoor heat, with some reporting sweltering conditions up to 40°C—forcing them to run multiple fans…
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FireSmart Homes or Forced Rules | Calgary News
As wildfire season rages, British Columbia faces hundreds of lost homes—and experts are pushing for FireSmart principles to become mandatory. These proven…
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Stolen Messina Masterpieces Spark Alarm | Calgary News
Four masterpieces by Renaissance genius Antonello da Messina vanished from Messina’s regional museum late Saturday night—during a national holiday—striking a…
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Wildfire Watch: Smoke, Lightning, and Evacuations | Calgary News
Wildfires in southern B.C. are heating up as unstable weather threatens new blazes this Sunday, while some evacuation orders lift—letting 800+ residents return…
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Hurricane Lala’s Devastating Pass Over Hawaii | Calgary News
Hurricane Lala narrowly missed Hawaii’s direct hit but still unleashed hurricane-force winds and torrential rain—some areas saw nearly a meter of downpour…
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Calgary’s Pet-Friendly Housing Push | Calgary News
Calgary pet owners are facing a housing crisis—over 60% have been denied rentals just because they have a pet. The City and Calgary Humane Society are…
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Track Toxic Algae Blooms in Alberta Lakes | Calgary News
Alberta just launched a game-changing tool: the Algal Bloom Tracker, using satellite imagery to give real-time, free alerts on toxic blue-green algae in six…
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Married Women Stuck by ID Rules | Calgary News
Alberta’s new triple-function ID cards are causing chaos—especially for married women whose birth certificates list their maiden names. Renewals now require…
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Churchill Falls Energy Deal Unveiled | Calgary News
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a major energy deal in St. John’s, bringing together premiers from Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec — with…
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Eastern Indonesia Earthquake Crisis | Calgary News
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has devastated Eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53 and injuring over 130 as roads collapse and landslides block rescue routes…
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Churchill Falls Energy Deal Announced | Calgary News
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a major energy deal in St. John’s, bringing together Premiers from Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec to unlock…
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Music Journalism in Crisis | Calgary News
Four major music journalism sites—Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan, Revolver, and Goldmine—have shut down their editorial teams, leaving hundreds of writers…
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Acadian Flag Emoji Push Gains Momentum | Calgary News
Two Moncton friends are fighting for an Acadian flag emoji after realizing none exists to represent their culture online—now they’ve launched a petition with…
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Calgary’s Uniform Neighborhoods Explained | Calgary News
Calgary’s new neighborhoods may look eerily uniform, sparking complaints about “cookie-cutter” design and a lack of character. But experts argue that true…
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Corgi Race in Vilnius Draws Global Fans | Calgary News
Corgis from nine countries descended on Vilnius for the fifth annual Corgi Race, turning a 25-meter dash into a global spectacle—GG from the U.S. won top…
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Poilievre Demands Fuel Tax Pause Extended | Calgary News
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend the federal fuel excise tax pause—currently set to resume September…
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Winnipeg Sea Bears Claim First Championship | Calgary News
Winnipeg’s Sea Bears just etched their name in history with their first-ever Canadian Elite Basketball League title, capped by a buzzer-beating three-pointer…
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Acadian Wills as Acts of Faith and Resistance | Calgary News
In a surprising discovery, researcher Colby Gaudet uncovered 19th-century Acadian wills that reveal more than legal documents—they’re acts of quiet resistance…
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Fifty Years of Fire and Sacrifice | Calgary News
After fifty years of service, Calgary’s Fire Chief Steve Dongworth is retiring — a career that began with a chance encounter in England and took him from pig…
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Sea Bears Win First Championship | Calgary News
Winnipeg’s Sea Bears just etched their name in history—winning their first-ever Canadian Elite Basketball League championship with a 98-84 victory over the…
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Canada Pushes Hard at Iowa State Fair | Calgary News
Canadian officials hit the Iowa State Fair this week to rally support as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate, meeting with key Iowan leaders to stress that…
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Saskatoon Folkfest Finds New Rhythm | Calgary News
Saskatoon’s beloved Folkfest returned for its 47th year, scaled back but still packed with soul — eleven cultural pavilions under one roof at Prairieland Park…
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Migrants on Ceuta Beach Demand Asylum | Calgary News
Migrants in Spain’s Ceuta are staging a desperate beach protest, waving Spanish flags and demanding asylum over deportation to Morocco, as they endure harsh…
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Colombia Pleads for Tariff Relief After Earthquake | Calgary News
Colombia’s new president is urgently asking Trump to pause tariffs on Colombian goods, hoping it will help businesses recover after a catastrophic…
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Canada’s Tariff Talks Hit Deadlock | Calgary News
Canada’s negotiators face a ticking clock as U.S. tariffs loom, with Ottawa caught between Washington’s demands and provincial resistance—especially over…
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Europe’s Wildfires Reach Crisis Point | Calgary News
Europe is reeling from catastrophic wildfires as Belgium and Greece face devastating blazes fueled by record-breaking heat and dry conditions. In eastern…
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Canada’s Flag Football Teams Shine | Calgary News
Canada’s women’s flag football team just won the world championship, defeating the U.S. in a dominant, undefeated run—led by Frédérique Morneau’s three TDs and…
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Tariffs Loom as Canada-U.S. Talks Heat Up | Calgary News
U.S. and Canadian trade officials are racing against time as new 50% tariffs loom over $28 billion in Canadian goods—just days away. With talks underway…
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Polish Tourists Killed in Hungary Bus Crash | Calgary News
A horrific bus crash in Hungary claims 12 lives as the vehicle veers off a highway at dawn, overturning and trapping passengers—many returning from a Bosnian…
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B.C. Offers Free Masks Amid Smoke Crisis | Calgary News
British Columbia is rolling out free N95 masks in the Interior to combat dangerous wildfire smoke, as officials urge residents to check local sources for…
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Teen Saves Endangered Shark | Calgary News
A 15-year-old from New Brunswick, Finn Holland, spotted a dying porbeagle shark on the shore—rare and endangered—and didn’t hesitate. He dragged it back into…
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Montreal Police Deploy Targeted Surveillance Tech | Calgary News
Montreal police are deploying a stealthy, rentable tech called Cloudrunner — an automated license plate scanner that acts like a digital detective, logging…
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AI-Faked Court Cases Backfire | Calgary News
A Quebec man tried to win his divorce by submitting four fake court rulings—two even faked as Canada’s top court decisions—generated by ChatGPT. When exposed…
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Calgary Police Seek Public Help in Assault Case | Calgary News
Calgary police are urgently seeking a stranger who allegedly assaulted others just south of downtown Friday night—no prior connection between victim and…
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Teva Pregabalin Recall: Sertraline Contamination | Calgary News
Teva Canada is recalling specific lots of Teva-Pregabalin 150mg capsules after detecting traces of sertraline — a drug for depression and anxiety — in some…
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Ericsson Claims Victory in Markham | Calgary News
Marcus Ericsson stunned the field with a last-lap pass on Romain Grosjean to claim his fifth IndyCar win at the brand-new Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham…