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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.

A man waves a flag during a Canada Day parade in Montreal, on July 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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.

Blaine Schalk poses for a photo in front of his home in London, Ont., where he flies a version of the Canadian Flag designed by Indigenous artist Curtis Wilson, Monday, June 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins

What will Johnny do? Clock is on for Gaudreau to make a choice about returning to Flames

The clock is running for the Flames to come to terms with its unsigned superstar Johnny Gaudreau.

Flames superstar Johnny Gaudreau becomes an unrestricted free agent July 13

One dead after collision south of Schuler

One man is dead following a collision between a semi tractor trailer and a vehicle Thursday night.

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.

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The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools

In the wake of last year’s discoveries of unmarked graves at residential schools and the prominent displays of the Canadian flag during 'Freedom Convoy' protests, some Canadians are re-evaluating the meaning of the national symbol.

Participants gather at the National War Memorial during a demonstration, part of a convoy-style protest participants are calling "Rolling Thunder", in Ottawa, Saturday, April 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Celebrations, protests take place on Canada Day in Ottawa

Thousands of people wearing red and white and waiving Canadian flags packed downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday on Friday, while groups of protesters popped up around Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccines and federal restrictions.

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.

'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.