CityNews Connect: Why Calgary’s northeast is more vulnerable to hail damage

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CityNews Connect: Why Calgary’s northeast is more vulnerable to hail damage

Calgary’s August 5th hailstorm hit many communities, leaving residents with significant damage to their homes and cars, but is there a reason the northeast keeps getting targeted by hail? Margot Rubin finds out.

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Sunday marked the Night of Lights at Calgary's Field of Crosses

Sunday marked the Night of Lights at Calgary’s Field of Crosses

The Night of Lights is where lanterns were placed in front of the thousands of crosses, and the lanterns burned from sunset until sunrise.

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3 people sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail

3 people sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Calgary’s Stoney Trail

The crash happened around 2 pm and sent three people to hospital in non-life-threatening condition.

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Calgary’s Women on the Frontline open house inspires future emergency responders

Calgary’s Women on the Frontline open house inspires future emergency responders

This interactive event gives women an up-close look at women’s lives in the Calgary Police, Fire, EMS, and 911 services.

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The 5th Annual Bike Ride for Veterans Transition Network rode through Calgary

The 5th Annual Bike Ride for Veterans Transition Network rode through Calgary

The 5th Annual Bike Ride for Veterans Transition Network was a great success this year in Calgary, bringing more than double the turnout of last year. Carlene Sorensen reports.

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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu and Trump speak

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu and Trump speak

Dozens are dead across both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip after a renewed round of Israeli strikes. Karling Donoghue details the aftermath of the rocket fire and looks at talks between the Israeli Prime Minister and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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Section of the c-train closed for maintenance over the next few days

Section of the c-train closed for maintenance over the next few days

The red line is closed between Lions Park and 7 Street/8 Street

Woman rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Calgary’s southwest

Woman rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Calgary’s southwest

A woman was rushed to hospital Friday evening with non-life threatening injuries, after being hit by a vehicle in the Calgary’s southwest.

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Raising money for men’s health in Alberta

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Trap in place after black bear sightings in SW Calgary

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Sunday marked the Night of Lights at Calgary's Field of Crosses

Sunday marked the Night of Lights at Calgary’s Field of Crosses

The Night of Lights is where lanterns were placed in front of the thousands of crosses, and the lanterns burned from sunset until sunrise.

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3 people sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail

3 people sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Calgary’s Stoney Trail

The crash happened around 2 pm and sent three people to hospital in non-life-threatening condition.

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Calgary’s Women on the Frontline open house inspires future emergency responders

Calgary’s Women on the Frontline open house inspires future emergency responders

This interactive event gives women an up-close look at women’s lives in the Calgary Police, Fire, EMS, and 911 services.

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The 5th Annual Bike Ride for Veterans Transition Network rode through Calgary

The 5th Annual Bike Ride for Veterans Transition Network rode through Calgary

The 5th Annual Bike Ride for Veterans Transition Network was a great success this year in Calgary, bringing more than double the turnout of last year. Carlene Sorensen reports.

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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu and Trump speak

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu and Trump speak

Dozens are dead across both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip after a renewed round of Israeli strikes. Karling Donoghue details the aftermath of the rocket fire and looks at talks between the Israeli Prime Minister and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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B-25 Bomber to join Lancaster for Remembrance Day flight

B-25 Bomber to join Lancaster for Remembrance Day flight

On November 11th, Canada’s only flying Lancaster traditionally makes a flight over local ceremonies. This year’s flight will be especially impactful as the iconic plane is joined by another heavyweight in the sky. David Zura meets the plane’s pilot.

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Foothills Academy celebrates 45 years of empowering Calgary students

Foothills Academy celebrates 45 years of empowering Calgary students

Hundreds gathered Saturday night to celebrate Foothills Academy’s 45th-year anniversary charity gala.

Millarville Christmas Market in full swing Saturday

Millarville Christmas Market in full swing Saturday

The annual Millarville Christmas Market opened its doors to over 6000 people Saturday in Millarville. Carlene Sorensen reports.