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• Calgary fire crews battle garage blaze in city’s northwest

  19-11-2019 04:05 via : Calgary
  
  The Calgary Fire Department said crews responded to the 100 block of Sage Bank Link N.W. on Monday after 7:20 p.m.
  
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• Parts of southern Alberta could see up to 15 cm of snow by Tuesday

  19-11-2019 03:35 via : Calgary
  
  Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for parts of southern Alberta on Monday.
  
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• Canadian universities urge exchange students to return as Hong Kong protests escalate

  19-11-2019 03:23 via : Calgary
  
  Dozens of Canadians remained in Hong Kong on Monday, according to several institutions reached by The Canadian Press -- many of which said it would be in their students' best interest to flee the violence.
  
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• Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell on federal election results

  19-11-2019 02:58 via : Calgary
  
  Former prime minister, Kim Campbell, discussed why the Conservatives didn’t make more gains in the federal election and why she says Alberta separatists need to grow up. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Nov 18

  19-11-2019 02:52 via : Calgary
  
  Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for Monday, November 18, 2019. Hosted by Linda Olsen.
  
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• Man investigating UCP leadership race losing his job

  19-11-2019 02:46 via : Calgary
  
  The man investigating the UCP leadership race is about to be let go. The Kenney government says the office of the election commissioner will still exist but it’s being moved. Tom Vernon explains.
  
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• UCP MLA behind Bill 207 defends legislation

  19-11-2019 02:45 via : Calgary
  
  The UCP MLA behind a controversial private member’s bill had to defend his views on Monday. Dan Williams appeared in front of the committee in charge of reviewing Bill 207. Sarah Ryan reports.
  
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• 4 of The Shire’s favourite hobbits coming to 2020 Calgary Expo

  19-11-2019 02:44 via : Calgary
  
  The four hobbit actors are the first guests to be announced for the 2020 expo, with more to be revealed in the coming months. 
  
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• Students rally at Alberta legislature to protest post-secondary cuts

  19-11-2019 02:43 via : Calgary
  
  Hundreds of students gathered on the steps of the Alberta legislature on Monday to protest cuts to post-secondary education. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Police urge drivers to slow down following dangerous weekend on Calgary roads

  19-11-2019 02:19 via : Calgary
  
  One man was killed and another nearly killed in two separate single-vehicle collisions over the weekend on Calgary roads. As Blake Lough reports, police believe excessive speeds were factors in both crashes.
  
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• University of Calgary to slash 250 jobs after provincial budget cuts

  19-11-2019 02:17 via : Calgary
  
  The University of Calgary says 250 jobs are being slashed because of recent provincial funding cuts. Silvana Benolich reports.
  
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• Calgary city council continues to look at lowering residential speed limits

  19-11-2019 02:15 via : Calgary
  
  Residential speed limits were back before Calgary city council Monday with more details about a public engagement plan on whether to lower limits or not. Gil Tucker reports.
  
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• University of Calgary promises support for exchange students after recommending they leave Hong Kong

  19-11-2019 01:45 via : Calgary
  
  The University of Calgary has joined with other campuses across the country in encouraging its foreign exchange students to leave Hong Kong for their own safety.
  
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• U of C promising support for students after recommending they leave Hong Kong

  19-11-2019 01:43 via : Calgary
  
  The University of Calgary has joined with other campuses across the country in encouraging its foreign-exchange students to leave Hong Kong. As Jill Croteau reports, they’ve offered assistance to get them out immediately.
  
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• Corus Entertainment wins ‘power’ battle over broadcasting rival after judge grants injunction on use of radio station name

  19-11-2019 01:42 via : Calgary
  
  A temporary injunction being sought by Corus Entertainment -- Global News' parent company -- has been granted, which will see an Edmonton radio station no longer be able to use the word "POWER" in its branding and advertising strategies.
  
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• Former B.C. military leader faces jail time for child pornography possession

  19-11-2019 01:16 via : Calgary
  
  "Obviously this is a disturbing situation," DND Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Doug MacNair told Global News.
  
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• 250 jobs being eliminated at University of Calgary following 2019 Alberta budget

  19-11-2019 01:06 via : Calgary
  
  The U of C was one of the educational institutions expected to see the biggest hit after the government slashed advanced education funding. 
  
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• Find Christmas Downtown – Fourth Annual Tree Decorating at the CORE

  19-11-2019 00:47 via : Calgary
  
  Nov 28, 2019 | CORE Shopping Centre The CORE invites you to help kick off the holidays with 150 stunning Christmas Trees decorated by YOU; Calgary’s dynamic corporations, not-for-profit groups, media, and attractions. The fun will begin at 4:00 pm with decorating planned until 6 pm. We will also have a very special show at...
  
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• Parents worried about possible ‘catastrophic repercussions’ if Calgary’s National Sport School were to close

  19-11-2019 00:30 via : Calgary
  
  Parents are vowing to fight to keep Calgary’s National Sport School open. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, the school’s students say they wouldn’t be graduating without the programs that accommodate travelling athletes.
  
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• CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie white-hatted in Calgary

  19-11-2019 00:01 via : Calgary
  
  CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie received the famous White Hat and a pair of cowboy boots as Calgary gets ready to host the Grey Cup.
  
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• ‘Closing it down will have catastrophic repercussions’: Calgary’s National Sport School faces uncertain future

  18-11-2019 23:59 via : Calgary
  
  The fate of Calgary's National Sport School is up in the air and parents are vowing to fight to keep it open.
  
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• Red tape reduction bill proposes slew of changes to 6 ministries

  18-11-2019 23:47 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  A red tape reduction bill introduced Monday proposes changes to 11 pieces of legislation affecting 6 ministries that officials hope will reduce regulations and modernize laws.
  
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• Flair Airlines apologizes to Edmonton customer who cleaned up blood on flight to Vancouver

  18-11-2019 23:42 via : Calgary
  
  An Edmonton woman is calling on Flair Airlines to review its policies after she was left to clean up blood on a flight to Vancouver on Friday.
  
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• The Great WinSport Calgary Cookie Exchange

  18-11-2019 23:41 via : Calgary
  
  The second annual Great Winsport Calgary Cookie Exchange returns to WinSport December 3rd, 2019 from 7am – 10am. Local chefs will be baking up a heap of cookies with all proceeds going to our Global Calgary Morning of Giving (in support of The Magic of Christmas) – helping families in need celebrate Christmas. Pricing is...
  
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• University of Calgary to slash 250 jobs after provincial funding cuts

  18-11-2019 23:34 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  The University of Calgary says 250 jobs will be affected by recent provincial funding cuts.
  
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• Alberta government firing election commissioner who was investigating leadership

  18-11-2019 23:27 via : Calgary
  
  Alberta's United Conservative government is firing the province's election commissioner, but says it's not because he is investigating the party and has fined it more than $200,000.
  
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• UCP denies political interference over plan to fire election commissioner

  18-11-2019 22:58 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  Alberta elections commissioner Lorne Gibson, who has levied more than $200,000 in fines in his investigation of the 2017 UCP leadership race, would be fired if a bill introduced by the government Monday is passed and proclaimed into law. 
  
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• UCP denies political interference over firing of election commissioner

  18-11-2019 22:58 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  Alberta elections commissioner Lorne Gibson, who has levied more than $200,000 in fines in his investigation of the 2017 UCP leadership race, would be fired if a bill introduced by the government Monday is passed and proclaimed into law. 
  
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• Saint John attempts to balance heritage and development as destruction of Anglin House looms

  18-11-2019 22:47 via : Calgary
  
  The City of Saint John has to walk a fine line as they attempt to balance development and heritage. Now, a citizen-led group is raising red flags over the impending loss of another historic structure
  
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• Post-secondary students descend upon Alberta legislature to protest UCP cuts

  18-11-2019 22:46 via : Calgary
  
  While he did not attend the rally, before it began, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides met with student leaders.
  
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• Calgary doesn't really deserve the title of world's best driving city, says prof

  18-11-2019 22:43 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  A recent survey ranked Calgary as the best city in the world for driving, but Alex de Barros, a transportation and engineering professor at the University of Calgary, says some of the measures were "a bit misleading."
  
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• Speed to blame in 2 weekend crashes in Calgary, 1 of them fatal

  18-11-2019 21:56 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  Police say two collisions that occurred on the weekend — one of which claimed a life — were both caused by excessive speed.
  
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• Omar Khadr’s appeal in U.S. military court remains in limbo: lawyer

  18-11-2019 21:49 via : Calgary
  
  Khadr filed an appeal with the commission review in 2013, arguing that the offences were not war crimes when he allegedly committed them.
  
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• Excessive speed to blame for 2 serious weekend collisions in Calgary: police

  18-11-2019 21:48 via : Calgary
  
  Two serious, single-vehicle collisions that resulted in one death and injuries to two people over the weekend were caused by speeding drivers, according to Calgary police. 
  
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• Lack of public input stalls physician conscience bill at legislature committee

  18-11-2019 21:43 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  A wave of public debate over a bill that aims to support the conscience beliefs of medical professionals has the Peace River MLA who drew up the bill already making adjustments. 
  
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• Calgarians mourn loss of Cheri Macaulay, beloved community activist

  18-11-2019 21:43 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  The woman who brought Little Free Libraries to Calgary and founded CivicCamp died SUnday after her battle with cancer.
  
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• Alberta man charged after allegedly attacking Campbell River Mountie during DUI stop

  18-11-2019 21:33 via : Calgary
  
  Mounties allege that during the traffic stop, the 20-year-old accused assaulted the officer, resulting in "a sustained battle to restrain the man."
  
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• Alberta government won't investigate controversial $905K sole-source contract

  18-11-2019 21:24 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  The Alberta government will not investigate the controversial $905,000 sole-source contract public inquiry commissioner Steve Allan personally awarded to the law firm in which his son is a partner.
  
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• Canadian ministers meet with CN Rail, union in effort to avert strike

  18-11-2019 20:58 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  Canada's Liberal government sent two ministers on Monday to meet with representatives of Canadian National Railway and its largest union, as already hard-hit shippers pleaded for government intervention to avert a strike planned for early on Tuesday.
  
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• Calgary Animal Services Pet of the Week: Sandy

  18-11-2019 20:54 via : Calgary
  
  Patti Smadis from Calgary Animal Services drops by Global Calgary with Sandy. You can contact them at calgary.ca/animalservices or 311.
  
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• Gift drive fights holiday loneliness among Calgary seniors

  18-11-2019 20:41 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  A campaign got underway Monday to spread some holiday cheer to seniors in Calgary who might not otherwise receive any gifts at Christmas-time.
  
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• Man accused of murdering father, son searched 'I have lost a reason to live' days before killing

  18-11-2019 20:08 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  In the days before he is accused of murdering his best friend and his friend's father, Anandaloj Srianandan typed into Google: "I have lost a reason to live."
  
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• Man accused of murdering best friend and father searched 'I have lost a reason to live' days before killing

  18-11-2019 20:08 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  In the days before he is accused of murdering his best friend and his friend's father, Anandaloj Srianandan typed into Google: "I have lost a reason to live."
  
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• Man accused of murdering a father and son searched 'I have lost a reason to live' days before killing

  18-11-2019 20:08 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  In the days before he is accused of murdering his best friend and his friend's father, Anandaloj Srianandan typed into Google: "I have lost a reason to live."
  
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• 15 things to do at the 2019 Grey Cup Festival in Calgary

  18-11-2019 19:56 via : Calgary
  
  The 2019 Grey Cup Festival runs from Nov. 20 to 23, beginning with a free kickoff party at Stampede Park on Wednesday evening.
  
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• 10 times more land affected by leak from Keystone pipeline than first thought

  18-11-2019 19:29 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  An oil spill from the Keystone pipeline in eastern North Dakota has affected almost 10 times the amount of land as first reported.
  
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• Land affected by Keystone pipeline leak 10 times bigger than thought

  18-11-2019 19:04 via : Calgary
  
  An oil spill from the Keystone pipeline in North Dakota has turned out to have affected almost 10 times the amount of land as first reported, a state regulator said Monday.
  
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• Children escape serious injuries as Stony Plain school bus tips over in ditch

  18-11-2019 18:13 via CBC | Calgary News
  
  No students were seriously hurt when a school bus rolled Monday morning in Stony Plain, RCMP say. 
  
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• Government meets with CN Rail, union in effort to avert strike

  18-11-2019 17:31 via : Calgary
  
  Canada, one of the world's biggest exporters of farm products, relies on its two main railways to move canola and wheat over the vast distances from western farms to ports.
  
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• 3,200 CN employees could go on strike at midnight if no deal reached

  18-11-2019 17:31 via : Calgary
  
  The union says it hopes to reach an agreement before the deadline to address safety and scheduling issues
  
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