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Microsoft 365 Outage: Outlook, Teams and Copilot Down for Hours as Microsoft Says Its Fixes Haven’t Worked
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Edmonton Spotlight
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Edmonton’s New Veterans’ House Opens With 40 Permanent Homes, and Nine Veterans Have Already Moved In
Nine veterans had already moved into Edmonton’s new Veterans’ House when it opened in Athlone on Nov. 9, two days before Remembrance Day. The 40-unit building has permanent, affordable studios for veterans who’ve experienced homelessness, with support on site, gardens and a fenced dog park. Its Ottawa sister building has a waiting list. Here’s what’s inside, who paid for it and how veterans can apply.
13 Things to Do in Edmonton This Weekend: November 13–15, 2026 (Elks in the Grey Cup, All Is Bright & More)
The Elks play Montreal for the Grey Cup in Calgary on Sunday at 5 p.m., 124 Street lights up for the free All Is Bright festival, Santa arrives at West Edmonton Mall and PBR's Canadian finals buck into Rogers Place. Thirteen things to do in Edmonton over November 13 to 15, 2026, with times, addresses and costs.
Edmonton Named One of the World’s Best Cities for Gen Z: Fifth for Green Space, Dead Last for Climate
Edmonton tied for 48th out of 75 cities worldwide in a new ranking of the best cities for Gen Z. It came fifth in the world for green space and 12th for affordable rent, but finished last for climate. A separate study ranked it 35th, ahead of Toronto and Vancouver. Here’s how Edmonton scored, what the numbers actually measure, and what they leave out.
Calgary Spotlight
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11 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend: November 13–15, 2026 (Grey Cup, ZOOLIGHTS & More)
Calgary hosts the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, Edmonton vs Montreal at McMahon, with a free family zone and drone shows at Stampede Park before it. ZOOLIGHTS turns 30 and opens Friday, and the Spruce Meadows Christmas Market opens the same day. Eleven things to do in Calgary over November 13 to 15, 2026, with times, addresses and costs.
Calgary’s $1.22B Scotia Place Hits Major Milestone as Roof Stands on Its Own Ahead of 2027 Opening
All four temporary towers holding up Scotia Place’s roof are gone, and the roof of Calgary’s new Flames arena now carries itself. It’s built to hold four times the concert gear the Saddledome can, with a retractable scoreboard, a 1,000-seat community rink and a permanent home for the Red Lot. Premier Danielle Smith and Mayor Jeromy Farkas toured the site this week, less than a year before its fall 2027 opening.
Calgary's Proposed 2027 Budget Has a 15% Property Tax Hike: What It Would Cost You
Calgary’s proposed budget would add about $37 a month in municipal property tax for a typical home, plus $16 for water and waste. Alberta’s education tax cut should take back about $10 a month. Here’s what the 15% increase really means for your bill, where the money would go and how to weigh in before council votes.
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Alberta Has Canada’s Cheapest Gas, Nearly 29 Cents Below the National Average
Alberta drivers are getting some relief at the pump, with the province posting Canada’s lowest regular gasoline price in a November 11 comparison. The 13-cent provincial fuel tax remains paused through December, and some motorists say they’re finally filling their tanks again. Others are asking why prices vary so much between communities—and why diesel still costs considerably more.
Alberta Man, 19, From Grande Prairie Area Charged With Luring B.C. Girl He Allegedly Met on Roblox
A 19-year-old man from Beaverlodge, in Alberta’s Grande Prairie area, faces four charges after allegedly meeting a B.C. girl on Roblox and moving their conversations to Snapchat. Police allege the messages became sexual and the girl was coerced into sharing explicit images and videos. Her parents discovered the messages and contacted Kelowna RCMP, prompting a joint investigation with Alberta officers.
Alberta’s New Moraine Lake Licence Plates Are Here: What They Cost and Whether You Need One
Alberta’s new Moraine Lake licence plate is now at registries. It’s optional. Switching costs $35 anytime, or $15 when you renew your registration, and it’s free for new registrations and damaged plates. You’ll get a new plate number. Here’s what it costs, whether you need one, why it says “Strong and Free” and how it changed from what was first promised.
Parks Canada Ends Banff’s 55-Year Search and Rescue Dog Program. Avalanche Groups Want It Back
Parks Canada has ended its search and rescue dog program in Banff National Park after 55 years. Its last dog, a German shepherd named Leroy, tracked 156 people and found 57 lost in the wilderness over seven years. Avalanche rescue groups want the program restored before winter, saying dogs find buried people faster and keep rescuers safer. Parks Canada says search and rescue will continue in other ways.
Alberta Living Wage 2026: Calgary Needs $26.90 an Hour, Edmonton $22.65, Despite a $15 Minimum Wage
Calgary’s 2026 living wage is $26.90 an hour, nearly 80 per cent above Alberta’s $15 minimum wage and just 70 cents behind Toronto’s. Edmonton’s is $22.65. Banff is the highest of the 20 Alberta communities measured at $27.45, and Medicine Hat is the lowest at $18.05. Ten communities saw their rate drop. Here are all 20 rates, why some fell even as costs rose, what a living wage actually covers, and why Calgary’s mayor says it makes the case for raising the minimum wage.
Lloydminster Costco Opens Thursday, Nov. 19, and Its Gas Station Is Already Selling Diesel
Lloydminster’s first Costco opens Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1703 75 Avenue, with a tire centre, pharmacy, optical and hearing aid centres, and about 300 staff. You don’t have to wait to use it, though. The gas station opened Oct. 14 and sells diesel, which general manager Larry Walper says makes it only the fourth Costco in Canada to offer it. Here’s what opens next week, what a membership costs, the fuel hours, what you need to pay at the pump, and how to tell if a trip for diesel is worth it.
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FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop After Communications Outage: What Canadian Travellers Need to Know
The FAA halted departures at airports across the U.S. on Friday after a communications failure hit the centres that guide planes between cities. Calgary is holding U.S.-bound flights, Pearson and Montreal have suspended them, and nearly 7,000 U.S. flights are delayed or cancelled. Canada’s air traffic system is working normally, but delays could last into the weekend. Here’s what happened and what to check before you fly.
Canada Beer Recall: Coors Light, Molson Canadian and Blue Moon Recalled Over Metal Pieces
Check the size and code before you open another can. Selected Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Blue Moon and other beers, including some non-alcoholic products, are being recalled across Canada because pieces of metal can come loose from the lid. A separate recall covers a Quebec IPA. Here are the affected codes by brand, Costco’s refund details, and how Alberta shoppers can return beer, even without a receipt.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada Face Pressure From U.S. Lawmakers as Trade Talks Continue
Trump’s tariffs on Canada are under new pressure in the U.S. after the midterms, and Washington says the two countries have talked trade in recent days. But pressure isn’t a tariff cut. Americans are paying more as costs filter through to store shelves, Canadian factories are selling fewer goods, and 50 per cent tariffs on cars and steel are set for Jan. 1. Here’s where the trade war stands now.
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Syd Bosel Comedy Show
Syd Bosel spills your life out onto the stage as she shares her tales of "adult" children, surviving breast cancer, menopause, and other glories of nature. Syd did her comedy training, and cut her comedy teeth in Vancouver, BC and recently moved to Comox, BC. Learn more and contact Syd at; https://w
Food & Drink
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Popular Montreal Salad Chain Mandy's Is Coming to Calgary on Nov. 9, but There's No Restaurant Yet
Edmonton’s Newest Yemeni Coffee House, Bon Arabica, Is Now Open: Menu, Prices and Location
Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists
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ADAP Calculator Alberta
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