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Man in custody after firefighter dragged on fleeing vehicle

Calgary police have a man in custody after a Calgary Fire member was hurt by a stolen vehicle Saturday afternoon.

Albertans could receive inflation support, Kenney reveals on his radio show

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has indicated his United Conservative government will reveal details next week about additional support to help people deal with high inflation.

Man hospitalized after fall down Elbow River embankment

A man is recovering in hospital after falling down a steep embankment in the city's southwest Saturday afternoon.

The embankment a man fell down in Calgary's southwest on Saturday, July 2, 2022 (CTV News Calgary).

Missing Edmonton teen found safe in Oregon, U.S. man facing charges

A 13-year-old girl from Edmonton who had been missing for more than a week was safely located in Oregon, where a man, 41, is in police custody and facing charges.

Stampede preparations kicked into high gear

The Calgary Stampede is five days away from returning with a full throttle in 2022, with staff and volunteers anticipating a big turnout.

Calgary's new 'Museum of Failures' aims to spark creativity

It's been said no one's success is complete without failure, but a new international exhibit in Calgary is proving that even some of the most talented innovators had some of the worst ideas for consumers.

Community pays tribute to Chinese railroad workers

Members of Calgary's Chinese community paid tribute to Chinese railroad workers Friday, in a Canada Day wreath laying ceremony.

Police locate missing woman last seen Thursday

Calgary police have located a missing woman last seen on Thursday morning.

Jazz festival features free outdoor show with Juno winner Hilario Duran

Inglewood will be swinging Sunday.

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Some emergency rooms across Canada shutting down amid staff shortages

Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country.

Emergency rooms across Quebec are overcrowded as staff take advantage of the opportunity to take much need vacations.

'Defeated and discouraged': Airport frustrations sour Canadians' summer travel plans

CTVNews.ca asked Canadians to share their travel horror stories as cancelled flights, delays and lost luggage throw a wrench in Canadians' summer travel plans, due in part to staffing shortages at Canadian airports. Some report sleeping at airports and others say it took days to get to or from a destination.

Gunmen killed in Saanich bank shootout identified as twin brothers

Twin brothers in their early 20s were responsible for the shooting that injured numerous police officers at a bank in Saanich, B.C., earlier this week, RCMP alleged Saturday.

TD 'significantly' downgrades home sale, price forecasts

A new report from TD says Canadian home sales could fall by nearly one-quarter on average this year and remain low into 2023.

Dwindling salmon stocks mean endangered B.C. orcas are going hungry, researchers say

Researchers in British Columbia say the province's endangered southern resident orcas have not been getting enough food for years, with some of the worst bouts of hunger occurring since 2018.