Fox News and 2020 election lies set to face jury come Monday | Calgary Herald

The trial will test press freedom and the reputation of conservatives’ favourite news source. If the trial were a sporting event, Fox News would be taking the field on a losing streak, with key players injured and having just alienated the referee. Court papers released over the past two months show Fox executives, producers and […]

Shooting on Calgary Transit bus leaves one in serious condition, two in custody

“This is a disappointing development as we ramp up our enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of public spaces in our city. Occupants of the bus, including those involved, fled the area following the shooting. Anyone with information about the incident, including occupants of the bus at the time, is encouraged by police to contact […]

Judge says Fox News has ‘credibility problem’ after Murdoch disclosure | Calgary Herald

An attorney for Dominion, Justin Nelson, said his client only learned of Murdoch’s role on Sunday and got its first document with Murdoch’s title of Fox News executive chairman on Tuesday morning. Fox News had disclaimed that Murdoch was a company officer, which shaped how Dominion litigated the case, according to Dominion attorney Nelson. We […]

Judge says Fox News has ‘credibility problem’ after Murdoch disclosure | Calgary Herald

Dominion Voting Systems alleges Fox damaged its business by Fox knowingly and repeatedly airing false claims that Dominion machines were used to flip the 2020 U.S. Fox News had disclaimed that Murdoch was a company officer, which shaped how Dominion litigated the case, according to Nelson. Superior Court Judge Eric Davis called the delayed disclosure […]

LGBTQ group asks CRTC to ban Fox News Channel over anti-trans comments | Calgary Herald

Egale Canada is in the process of filing a formal application with the CRTC, communications and marketing director Jennifer Boyce said in an email. The CRTC maintains a list of international channels cable, satellite and IPTV providers can include in their packages. Once a formal application is filed with the CRTC, the regulator decides whether […]

Program focuses on mental health, addictions issues in Muslim community – Calgary Herald

Penny Appeal Canada, a Muslim relief and development charity, and B.C.-based non-profit Foundation For a Path Forward are launching a program called Project Falah — an Arabic word meaning salvation, happiness and well-being, and an acronym for Facilitating Advancement in Life, Addiction and Mental Health. “We’re already behind the ball due to the way the […]

New remote testimony room will give Alberta domestic violence victims a safe space – Calgary Herald

Maggie MacKillop, HomeFront’s executive director, said the room has been dedicated in memory of two former HomeFront case managers, Wanda Clark and Suzanne DuGray. HomeFront collaborates with police, courts and community partners to support families affected by domestic violence. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to […]

Alberta announces funding for food banks, low-income transit, supports – Calgary Herald

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon detailed the investments, part of a 2023 budget commitment, during an announcement in Canmore on Wednesday. Calgary Food Bank CEO Melissa From said food banks provincewide are experiencing “unprecedented levels of demand” as inflation continues to squeeze Albertans’ pocketbooks, and the provincial investment is much-needed. We […]

Council to mull rules aimed at reducing election sign clutter | Calgary Herald

Among the changes proposed by city administrators is increasing the distance between signs belonging to the same owner to a minimum of 30 metres, up from the currently legislated 20-metre separation. To target repeat offenders, those with a second conviction within 24 months would face a doubled fine, and the fine would triple for a […]