Buildup of natural gas partly to blame for townhouse explosion in SE Calgary: CFD

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Buildup of natural gas partly to blame for townhouse explosion in SE Calgary: CFD

Investigators with the Calgary Fire Department say a house explosion last week was caused in part by a buildup of natural gas in one of the townhouse units.

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Real vs. Fake: Calgarians reveal their choice of Christmas tree

Real vs. Fake: Calgarians reveal their choice of Christmas tree

Calgarians share their preference when it comes to a real or fake Christmas tree. Margot Rubin reports.

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Three injured after stabbing at SE Calgary home; suspect in custody

Three injured after stabbing at SE Calgary home; suspect in custody

One person is in custody after a stabbing at a home in southeast Calgary on Friday afternoon that sent three people to hospital — including one in life-threatening condition.

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CityNews Connect: Calgary construction industry navigates Green Line uncertainty

CityNews Connect: Calgary construction industry navigates Green Line uncertainty

The Calgary Green Line was expected to boost thousands of jobs in the construction industry, but the wind down of the project leaves the industry in a state of uncertainty. Margot Rubin reports.

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Coffee beans seeing global increase in price

Coffee beans seeing global increase in price

It could soon cost more to get your favourite cup of joe as coffee bean prices go up. Edward Djan has more.

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Calgary mayor encourages residents to shop local

Calgary mayor encourages residents to shop local

Ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek is urging residents to shop local.

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Multiple crashes reported across Calgary due to slick roads

Multiple crashes reported across Calgary due to slick roads

Snowy and slippery conditions are leading to less-than-ideal conditions on Calgary roads Friday morning.

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Calgary police investigating two separate fatal road incidents

Calgary police investigating two separate fatal road incidents

Calgary police are investigating two separate fatal incidents on the road that happened on Wednesday in the city’s southwest and northwest

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One person seriously injured in NW Calgary crash

One person seriously injured in NW Calgary crash

Traffic was diverted for several hours in Calgary’s northwest Thursday morning due to a crash that left one person with serious injuries.

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Man dies while helping another driver: Calgary police

Man dies while helping another driver: Calgary police

Police say a man has died while helping another driver in northwest Calgary.

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Man dies after being struck by car in SW Calgary

Man dies after being struck by car in SW Calgary

A man has died after being struck by a vehicle in southwest Calgary. Police say impairment and speed are not factors in the incident.

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Real vs. Fake: Calgarians reveal their choice of Christmas tree

Real vs. Fake: Calgarians reveal their choice of Christmas tree

Calgarians share their preference when it comes to a real or fake Christmas tree. Margot Rubin reports.

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Three injured after stabbing at SE Calgary home; suspect in custody

Three injured after stabbing at SE Calgary home; suspect in custody

One person is in custody after a stabbing at a home in southeast Calgary on Friday afternoon that sent three people to hospital — including one in life-threatening condition.

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CityNews Connect: Calgary construction industry navigates Green Line uncertainty

CityNews Connect: Calgary construction industry navigates Green Line uncertainty

The Calgary Green Line was expected to boost thousands of jobs in the construction industry, but the wind down of the project leaves the industry in a state of uncertainty. Margot Rubin reports.

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Coffee beans seeing global increase in price

Coffee beans seeing global increase in price

It could soon cost more to get your favourite cup of joe as coffee bean prices go up. Edward Djan has more.

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Calgary mayor encourages residents to shop local

Calgary mayor encourages residents to shop local

Ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek is urging residents to shop local.

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Calgary's WinSport hill opens with operational changes

Calgary’s WinSport hill opens with operational changes

Friday is opening day at Calgary’s WinSport ski hill, but it will not be a normal operating season. Phoenix Phillips reports.

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Multiple crashes reported across Calgary due to slick roads

Multiple crashes reported across Calgary due to slick roads

Snowy and slippery conditions are leading to less-than-ideal conditions on Calgary roads Friday morning.

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Calgary mayor announces her intent to run for re-election in 2025

Calgary mayor announces her intent to run for re-election in 2025

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek announcing she will run for re-election in 2025, saying her focus will be on better communication, reducing red tape, and helping local businesses. Arielle O’Shea has more.

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