The Calgary man who killed a nursing student in an unprovoked attack on a CTrain platform will be sentenced next month, but ahead of learning his fate the victim's family had their say.

Since the pandemic was declared 21 months ago, more people than ever are seeking services through non-profit and charitable organizations in Calgary.

An 11-year wait to be reunited with his wife and daughter has ended for a Calgary man after early issues with his immigration form and processing delays kept them in Afghanistan. The need to bring them to Canada became urgent after the Taliban seized control of the country in August.