Hundreds of protesters rallied in downtown Montreal on Saturday, Jan. 25, demonstrating against war with Iran. Protests like these have been happenening all over Canada since a U.S. airstrike killed senior Iranian General Qassem Soleimani — something demonstrators say was…
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Calgary elephant auction withdrawn, hunt still going ahead
A highly contentious elephant hunt that was up for grabs at a Calgary auction has been withdrawn from the event. Safari Club International’s Calgary-Alberta (SCI Calgary) chapter was under fire on Thursday after people caught wind of the fact they…
Alberta ‘special needs’ rescue dog Brodie becomes international sensation
An Alberta rescue dog whose jaw is misaligned is making waves worldwide after the couple who adopted him started sharing images and video of his progress online. He’s now being recognized in dog parks and been on TV in places…
How airports are screening for the coronavirus
January 24 2020 5:08pm As more cases of a new coronavirus are being reported, major airports around the world are putting screening measures in place in an attempt to contain the virus. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Former Chief Provincial Public Health Officer on coronavirus
January 24 2020 12:01pm Dr. Joel Kettner discusses best practices for keeping the public informed during an outbreak and what’s known so far, as China deals with growing concerns over coronavirus. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Chinese New Year celebrations
January 24 2020 11:14am Ahead of the Chinese New Year Tina Mai Chen chats about some of the celebrations and traditions, as well as concerns over travelling to visit family with the coronavirus top of mind for some. ‘ });…
Doctor on front lines of SARS outbreak says Canadian hospitals prepared for coronavirus
After two days of emergency committee meetings to decide whether to declare a public health emergency over a new coronavirus from China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that it’s too early. The coronavirus, which emerged sometime in December…
Support surges for University of Alberta student athlete paralyzed after Costa Rica fall
A recent civil engineering graduate and member of the University of Alberta Pandas soccer program has been paralyzed from the waist down following a cycling accident in Costa Rica. Friends say Nicole Palladino, 24, was riding a bicycle on Jan.…
Calgary elephant hunt auction sparks outrage from animal rights activists
Protesters are organizing a rally ahead of an elephant hunt auction set to take place in northeast Calgary on Saturday. The annual fundraiser and auction is being organized by the Calgary chapter of Safari Club International [SCI Calgary]. “When hunting…
Calgary soldiers ‘absolutely stoked’ to be joining NATO forces in Latvia
Posted January 23, 2020 6:38 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Twenty-five Calgary soldiers are heading to Eastern Europe to join NATO forces in Latvia. It’s the biggest overseas operation involving…