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What's open and closed in Calgary over the Canada Day weekend

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Calgary over the Canada Day long weekend.

After 'Freedom Convoy,' Canadian flag has taken on new meaning for some this year

The 'Freedom Convoy' demonstrations that gridlocked the streets of Ottawa in February may seem a long way off in the July sun, but the memory of protesters draped in flags, waving them while singing the national anthem and hanging them from the trucks whose horns blared day and night is still fresh for locals.

Calgary public art piece that scorched spectator reinstalled in new location

A piece of public art that was removed and put into storage after burning a hole through a spectator’s jacket has been reinstalled in a new location.

In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country’s values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day message.

Indigenous advocates call for cancellation of fireworks as city preps for Canada Day

Thousands of Calgarians are ready to ring in Canada’s 155th birthday as festivities are set to be held across the city, but not everyone is calling this a ‘celebration.’

Bank evacuated after white powder discovered on American bills

A southeast Calgary bank was evacuated Thursday afternoon, to allow hazardous materials crews to investigate a strange incident.

Calls increase for Calgary Police to release race-based data

The daughter of a Calgary man shot and killed by police earlier this year is calling for details regarding data the service is collecting about interactions between police and people of colour.

'Not going to happen in our lifetime': First-time homebuyers share their struggles with purchasing a home

A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. As rising interest and inflation rates contribute to a sense of pessimism among first-time homebuyers in Canada, some are sharing their struggles with purchasing their first house.

What compensation are you entitled to if your flight is delayed or cancelled?

Under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, air travellers in Canada can be compensated for flight delays and cancellations. CTVNews.ca looks at what rights passengers have in these situations.