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CTV News
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Surprise Swift visit + Crowe loves Canada + A friend in need
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CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
Taxpayer group wants Bow River phone line disconnected
A couple paddle a raft in the Bow River trying to beat the heat in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, June 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Calgarians were charged $65,000 to support an art project that allowed residents to listen to the gurgling waters of the Bow River, a funding watchdog says. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is lashing out against the Reconnecting to the Bow project, a city-funded initiative that involved a hotline connecting callers to the sound of the Bow River at any time. CTF says the project is unnecessary and a waste of money. 'If someone wants to listen to a river, they can go sit next to one, but the City of Calgary should not force taxpayers to pay for this,' said Kris Sims, CTF Alberta director, in a news release. 'If phoning a river floats your boat, you do you, but don't force your neighbour to pay for your art choices.' The phone line, which is accessed by calling 1-855-BOW-LSTN (1-855-269-5786), was originally introduced in 2014 and reintroduced by the Calgary Arts Development Authority last year. The authority said during the first 10 days of launch thousands of people called the hotline. The project is expected to run until December.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Criminal charges against former 911 operator dropped; fined on FOIP convictions instead
Criminal charges have been dropped against a former Calgary 911 operator who was accused of sharing sensitive police information with gang members.
CBC
08-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in Calgary this weekend
Poor air quality in some areas due to wildfire smoke has been a reality for Calgarians this weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released a statement Sunday morning addressing the poor air quality in Calgary, noting wildfire smoke is leading to reduced visibility in some areas. ECCC's air quality health index, which measures how safe the air is to breathe, described Calgary's air quality as moderate risk throughout Saturday, rising to high risk from 10 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday. It's remained at moderate risk throughout Sunday since that time. Conditions are expected to improve later today, ECCC's statement said. But it added that air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and vary considerably from hour to hour. When smoke levels increase, ECCC advises people to limit their time outdoors and consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor activities and events. "People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms," said ECCC's statement on air quality. Smoke exposure symptoms can include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, or a mild cough. In more serious cases, they can include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. ECCC also recommends that people who must spend time outdoors wear a well-fitting respirator-type mask, such as an N95, to reduce their exposure to fine particles in the smoke. The air quality index is also observing a moderate risk in other southern Alberta areas including around Airdrie, Brooks, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The Alberta Wildfire dashboard shows several out-of-control fires around the Alberta-B.C. border.
CTV News
08-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Air quality statement issued for Calgary: ECCC
An air quality statement was issued for Calgary Sunday morning. An air quality statement was issued for Calgary Sunday morning as wildfire smoke rolled into the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) posted on its website at 8:06 a.m. that 'wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas." It said that conditions were expected to improve later in the day Sunday. The air quality index Sunday at 9:23 a.m. was 7, or 'high-risk.' For more information about wildfire smoke and its impact on your health, go here.
