Election Fact Check: Pen or Pencil? Voting tool debate around ballot tampering

Election Fact Check: Pen or Pencil? Voting tool debate around ballot tampering

April 28, 2025 12:25 pm MST.

Worried their votes could be changed, some Canadians are bringing their own pens to the polls. Henna Saeed breaks down the pencil-versus-pen debate and what Elections Canada wants voters to know.

Latest Videos

2:11

Calgary Public Library breaks circulation record

The Calgary Public Library saw its highest circulation numbers on record in 2025. Edward Djan has more on why that is.

6h ago

1:44

WestJet reverses new seating layout as CEO says ‘innovation’ was behind the change

WestJet is reversing a decision it made to add an extra row of seats to some of its planes. Jillian Code reports.

10h ago

2:21

Patriotism or price tag? One year of the ‘Made in Canada’ movement

One year after the ‘Made in Canada’ movement, Henna Saeed asks Calgarians if they are being patriotic and choosing Canadian products over American goods or deciding according to the price tag.

10h ago

0:48

Man charged with several weapons offences after raid in NE Calgary

A man in Calgary has been charged with multiple offences including the possession of several different weapons, and police tell CityNews he was also violating the conditions of his bail release.

10h ago

1:29

Tariffs reduced on Chinese electric vehicles in Canada

More Chinese EVs will hit the Canadian market soon, as a new trade deal is made with China, but will they really be an option for Albertans? Rayn Rashid reports.

11h ago

Most Popular Today

0:48

Man charged with several weapons offences after raid in NE Calgary

A man in Calgary has been charged with multiple offences including the possession of several different weapons, and police tell CityNews he was also violating the conditions of his bail release.

10h ago

3:00

WestJet adds Brazil as its 100th destination from Calgary

WestJet is adding Sao Paulo, Brazil as its 100th destination out of Calgary. WestJet says it will keep its fleet Dreamliners busy during the winter season, and Brazil is a growing market for travel from western Canada. Phoenix Phillips has more.

17h ago

0:33

Calgary Flames Defenseman Rasmus Andersson heading to Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson pending an official trade call.

January 18, 2026 7:26 pm MST MST

2:42

Coping with Blue Monday

Have you been feeling a little blue lately? Well, you’re not alone. As Amar Shah reports, the third Monday in January has come to be known as Blue Monday – unofficially dubbed the most depressing day of the year.

January 18, 2026 6:26 pm MST MST

2:25

Support for separation at Alberta independence petition events

From small towns to large urban centres, the Alberta independence petition events are generally seeing long lines of supporters across the province. Amar Shah reports.

January 17, 2026 7:53 pm MST MST

Latest Videos

2:11

Calgary Public Library breaks circulation record

The Calgary Public Library saw its highest circulation numbers on record in 2025. Edward Djan has more on why that is.

6h ago

1:44

WestJet reverses new seating layout as CEO says ‘innovation’ was behind the change

WestJet is reversing a decision it made to add an extra row of seats to some of its planes. Jillian Code reports.

10h ago

2:21

Patriotism or price tag? One year of the ‘Made in Canada’ movement

One year after the ‘Made in Canada’ movement, Henna Saeed asks Calgarians if they are being patriotic and choosing Canadian products over American goods or deciding according to the price tag.

10h ago

0:48

Man charged with several weapons offences after raid in NE Calgary

A man in Calgary has been charged with multiple offences including the possession of several different weapons, and police tell CityNews he was also violating the conditions of his bail release.

10h ago

1:29

Tariffs reduced on Chinese electric vehicles in Canada

More Chinese EVs will hit the Canadian market soon, as a new trade deal is made with China, but will they really be an option for Albertans? Rayn Rashid reports.

11h ago

2:32

How U.S. threats to Greenland threaten Canada

The U.S. President’s ongoing threats to annex Greenland put Canada in a difficult spot. Canada is considering deploying troops to support its NATO ally, but any deployment is likely to be limited.

1h ago

2:07

Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 people are dead after Spanish investigators say a train derailed and hit an oncoming train in the south of the country. Michelle Mackey reports.

1h ago

2:30

Trump escalates Greenland threat, ties efforts to Nobel Peace Prize snub

U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his threats to annex Greenland in a stunning message to Norway’s Prime Minister, as European leaders respond to his tariff threats. Michelle Mackey reports.

11h ago