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- Canada ·
Bill C-39 opens new fight over strike powers, project approvals and environmental rules
Ottawa’s Bill C-39 would accelerate major-project approvals while rewriting parts of the Canada Labour Code, including the process for federal intervention in strikes and lockouts. Liberals say the bill adds transparency and safeguards, while the Conservatives, NDP, Bloc, Greens and Communist Party have raised sharply different objections over its effectiveness, labour rights and environmental consequences.
News Desk - Local ·
Farkas pushes Calgary council to endorse united-Canada position ahead of referendum
Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants Calgary city council to formally endorse Alberta remaining in Canada before the Oct. 19 referendum. The proposal is dividing councillors over whether City Hall should take a position on a provincial constitutional question — and how far municipal advocacy can legally go
News Desk - Local ·
Farkas files motion asking Calgary council to affirm city’s place in Alberta and Canada
Mayor Jeromy Farkas and Coun. Andrew Yule have filed a notice of motion asking Calgary city council to formally affirm the city as “a vital part of Alberta and Canada” ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial referendum. The proposal cites economic risks from separation, Calgary’s reliance on federal infrastructure funding and council’s responsibility to protect the city’s economic interests.
News Desk - Local ·
Springbank Hill proposal cut to 1,124 homes, but neighbours raise infrastructure concerns
Truman Homes has cut its proposed Timber Ridge development in Springbank Hill from nearly 2,000 homes to a maximum of 1,124, while adding a school site, parks and neighbourhood commercial space. Nearby residents say the revised project could still overwhelm 85 Street S.W. and want the City to determine how much growth the existing road network can safely support.
News Desk - Local ·
Green Line committee backs surface downtown route after years of redesigns, cost increases and political fights
Calgary’s Executive Committee has backed a surface Green Line route along 10 Avenue S.W. to 2 Street S.W., choosing the only downtown option officials say fits within the project’s existing funding. The decision marks another major turn for a transit line first planned more than a decade ago, after a deep tunnel was abandoned, provincial funding was briefly withdrawn and an elevated replacement proved too expensive.
News Desk - Politics ·
Smith vs. Smith: Premier and UCP president clash over $4M referendum advertising campaign
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta’s $4-million referendum campaign explicitly promotes remaining in Canada, but UCP president Rob Smith says the advertising is primarily designed to build support for the other nine ballot questions and treats the separation question far more cautiously. The disagreement exposes another internal fault line in the governing party as the Oct. 19 vote approaches.
News Desk - Sports ·
Cavalry and Forge meet at Spruce Meadows with CPL lead at stake
Cavalry FC hosts Forge FC in a first-versus-second showdown at ATCO Field, with Calgary entering the weekend four points clear at the top of the Canadian Premier League table. The matchup could have a major impact on the CPL Shield race with just over a month remaining in the regular season.
News Desk - Sports ·
Dinos improve to 5-0 after shutting out Saskatchewan
The University of Calgary Dinos women’s soccer team remains perfect after a 1-0 road victory over Saskatchewan. Sofia DiGiacomo scored the second-half winner as Calgary improved to 5-0 and recorded its third clean sheet in four matches.
News Desk - Sports ·
Stampeders look to halt two-game skid as winless Redblacks visit McMahon
Calgary enters Saturday’s game against Ottawa at 5-8 and needing wins to keep its playoff hopes alive after back-to-back losses to Edmonton. The Redblacks arrive at McMahon Stadium still searching for their first victory of the season.
News Desk - Sports ·
Flames give Morgan Frost top-line opportunity as training camp takes shape
Morgan Frost has spent the opening days of Calgary Flames training camp between Matvei Gridin and Matt Coronato, giving the 27-year-old an early opportunity to establish himself near the top of the depth chart. Calgary opens its preseason Sunday against the Seattle Kraken at the Saddledome.
News Desk - Sports ·
Hitmen open Saddledome farewell season with shootout win over Red Deer
The Calgary Hitmen opened their final season at the Saddledome with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Red Deer Rebels. Eric Tu made 35 saves and Artem Katsuro scored the only goal of the shootout as Calgary began its farewell campaign with a win.
News Desk - Politics ·
Corb Lund calls for immediate coal moratorium as former Elections Alberta staff question petition review
Water Not Coal organizer Corb Lund is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to halt new coal approvals, expansions and exploration in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes while a court reviews the rejection of his citizen initiative. The demand follows allegations from five former Elections Alberta employees who say shifting procedures and inadequate oversight created problems during verification of the petition, claims Elections Alberta disputes.
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