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Calgary is moving past peak mosquito activity, but a new species is still buzzing around

Although cooler fall temperatures are coming to Calgary, which local experts say usually drives down mosquito populations, one researcher says the city isnt in the clear yet as a relatively new species is likely hitting its peak population now.

Cochrane animal shelter concerned dogs are staying longer as adoptions slow down

After nearly two years, the Cochrane & Area Humane Society has found a forever home for its longest resident Paddy but the shelter and some other kennels in southern Alberta are concerned that animals are staying longer as adoptions slow down.

Calgary arborists concerned about city's trees as dryness continues, water restrictions loom

As Calgary continues to experience dry conditions, local arborists are concerned about the health of the citys trees, especially as tough outdoor water restrictions are set to begin at the end of the month.

Upcoming water restrictions won't force public arena closures, relieving community associations

As the City of Calgary prepares to implement tough water restrictions at the end of the month, some community associations are relieved to hear public arenas wont be forced to close down.

Advocates call on city to develop maximum heat bylaw for Calgary rental units

A group of advocates and tenants are calling on the City of Calgary to develop a maximum heat bylaw for rental units following a heat wave last week that sent temperatures soaring into the low 30s.

Jasper evacuees arrive in Calgary, relieved but unsure about resort town's future

After a long, winding journey out of Jasper and through a series of small B.C. communities, dozens of evacuees arrived in Calgary on Wednesday, relieved to be away from the wildfire danger but unsure about the mountain communitys future.

Canada Child Benefit payments may be delayed by global IT outage, says federal government

The Canada Revenue Agency has started sending out Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments but the federal government is warning recipients those payments may be delayed due to a worldwide IT outage that began Friday.

Seamus O'Regan stepping down from cabinet, won't run for re-election

Federal LabourMinister Seamus O'Regan is resigning from cabinet today, CBC News has learned.

Freeland says Trudeau can 'speak for himself' on whether she'll stay on as finance minister

Asked by reporters whether she's been assured by Prime Minister Justin Trudeauthat she'll stay on as finance minister,Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesdaythatit's "for the prime minister to speak for himself."

Trump VP pick J.D. Vance's knowledge of Canada a 'good thing,' ambassadorsays

Canadas ambassador to the United States says were very happy that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is Donald Trumps vice-presidential running mate because of the senators close connections to Canada.