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Three-storey Tragically Hip mural being painted in downtown KingstonArtist, Aaron Forsyth, in collaboration with Tourism Kingston, is painting a three-storey mural to mark the 10-year anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final concert in the city.EntertainmentJul 13
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Bomb scare shuts down Kelowna neighbourhood for hoursA object that appeared to be an explosive device brought a Kelowna neighbourhood to a standstill.CanadaJul 7
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Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, blames noise bylaw and constructionIn a surprise announcement the organizers of the Country Thunder Alberta 2026 music festival have cancelled this year's event and are placing the blame on the city of Calgary.EntertainmentJun 24
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Weeknight concerts during Calgary Stampede must end at midnight, city memo saysPenny Lane Entertainment, which runs the Cowboys Music Festival, has taken issue with the changes that it claims were 'designed without consultation.'CanadaJun 18
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City of Calgary rescinds noise bylaw ticket for Stampede tent as complaints climbAccording to the city, there were 186 noise-related complaints as of Thursday morning, up from 124 recorded over the same time period during last year's Calgary Stampede.CanadaJul 11
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‘Perfect for the World Cup’: Gastown, DTES marketed as Canada’s first Mexican BarrioIn a collaborative initiative between the Gastown and Hastings Crossing BIAs, Mexican-owned businesses are celebrated as the city’s Latin population grows.EconomyJun 5
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Calgary mayor says Stampede noise debate is over, despite premier’s demandThe Alberta government has given the City of Calgary a Tuesday deadline to rethink its rules over Stampede concert noise, but Mayor Jeromy Farkas says a decision has been made.PoliticsJun 25
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‘Super stoked’: Granville Street Pedestrian Zone ready to welcome FIFA fansKen Sim said they hope that businesses along the Granville Strip will benefit from more people coming to the area, watching the games and having a drink or a bite to eat.SportsJun 12
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‘Not good enough’: Downtown Van calls for action on Granville Street“Downtowns matter and they are absolutely worth fighting for,” Downtown Van CEO Jane Talbot told Global News following the release of the 2026 State of Downtown report.PoliticsApr 10
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Kingston councillor demands federal plan for permanent LaSalle CausewayAs the two-year anniversary of Kingston's temporary LaSalle Causeway approaches, a local councillor is petitioning the federal government for a permanent bridge solution.CanadaMar 11
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Carney unveils ‘Buy Canadian’ defence plan, says security can’t be a ‘hostage’The $6.6-billion plan promises to prioritize building military equipment at home, hike the share of defence contracts awarded to Canadian firms and add up to 125,000 new jobs.CanadaFeb 17
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The Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opens Sunday, ushering in a new era for the streetThe Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open on Sunday, 15 years after it started construction. Local businesses are preparing for a new era.CanadaFeb 6
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Months-long Vancouver road closure worries businesses as revenue dropsResidents and businesses along the Broadway Corridor in Vancouver are now dealing with a four-month-long road closure through Mount Pleasant.EconomyJan 26
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City of Calgary maintains Angel’s Cafe site necessary for feeder main replacementAngel's Cafe is set to close its doors in Edworthy Park to make way for a project to replace the Bearspaw feeder main after its second rupture in less than two years.CanadaJan 28
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Couple seeks doctor’s note for flight as WestJet speeds up cramped seating reviewIn an internal message to staff, the airline said it is speeding up a review of its non-adjustable economy seats and could finalize a path forward as early as this week.CanadaJan 14
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‘What’s next’: Businesses react to loss of London Drugs in Downtown EastsideCiting years of staff safety concerns and significant operating losses at the Abbott Street store, the retailer said it has become unsustainable to continue operating there.EconomyJan 9
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Viral video in downtown Kingston sparks backlash, prompts police and BIA responseA viral video showing a Kingston business owner rinsing a sidewalk near a person experiencing homelessness sparked backlash but police say the incident was a misunderstanding.CanadaDec 4, 2025
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JD Vance says Canada’s immigration ‘insanity’ caused lower living standardsVance shared data purporting to show living standards in Canada falling below the U.S. and Britain in recent years, which he blamed on high immigration.PoliticsNov 21, 2025
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Longtime Vancouver Chinatown restaurant closed after lease terminated by cityFloata Seafood Restaurant, located at 180 Keefer St., has been a staple in the community for more than three decades and hosted weddings and banquets.EconomyOct 29, 2025
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Okanagan driver turns to natural gas to fuel freight truckThe new truck can produce up to 30 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its diesel counterpart, according to Fortis BC.EnvironmentOct 6, 2025