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Coun. Sean Chu defies calls to step down despite outrage over admitted sexual contact with teenage girl

Embattled Calgary Coun. Sean Chu said during a press conference on Thursday that he will not resign.

Sean Chu was re-elected as the councillor for Ward 4 in Calgary's 2021 municipal election.

Vote that re-elected Sean Chu to Ward 4 stands: Returning officer

Election officials have denied four separate requests for recounts for Monday's civic election, including in Ward 4, the race that re-elected Coun. Sean Chu.

Calgary's returning officer has denied recounts for the mayoral race as well as in three of the city's ward elections.

Suspect in shooting death of John Smith in police custody

The man wanted in the accused homicide of Calgary's John Smith is now in police custody.

Jesse Michael Martinez, 35 who was wanted on Canada-wide warrants for second-degree murder, turned himself in to Calgary police Thursday afternoon. (Calgary police handout)

Canada no longer advising against non-essential travel, first time since March 2020

The Canadian government has quietly lifted its advisory against non-essential international travel, marking the first time since March 2020 that the notice has been lifted. 'Be aware that although you are better protected against serious illness if you are vaccinated, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19,' the updated advisory states.

Markstrom shuts out Red Wings in Calgary's 3-0 win

Jacob Markstrom stopped all 33 shots Detroit took Thursday night in the Calgary Flames' 3-0 victory over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

Alberta reports 770 COVID-19 cases, gradual return of surgeries and procedures begins

Alberta reported 770 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday as pressure on the health care system starts to ease.

Clare's Law showing early successes say police and social services agencies

In the five months since Clare's Law was enacted in Alberta, more than 200 applications were made to the province for information and support.

2 men fail in attempt to rob Drumheller restaurant, then get caught by customers

A Calgary man and a Drumheller man face charges for an attempted robbery that went wrong for the would-be robbers.

Alec Baldwin fired shot from prop gun on movie set that killed woman: sheriff

Authorities are investigating after confirming that a prop firearm discharged by actor Alec Baldwin, while producing and starring in a Western movie, killed the cinematographer and wounded the director.

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Canada no longer advising against non-essential travel, first time since March 2020

Travellers wait in line to check-in for a Philippine Airlines flight to Manila at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alec Baldwin fired shot from prop gun on movie set that killed woman: sheriff

Queen Elizabeth II back at castle following hospital visit

Queen Elizabeth II was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits after revelations that she spent the night in a London hospital earlier this week.

Search resumes for potential unmarked graves outside former hospital that treated Indigenous patients

A search prompted by ground-penetrating radar is resuming again on land in Edmonton that houses a former hospital where Indigenous patients suffered abuse.

Canadian Blood Services eyes removing sexual orientation-based donation restrictions

Canadian Blood Services is working to update rules about who can donate and plans to submit a request to Health Canada later this year to abandon time-based requirements for gay and bisexual men.