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Author: Patrick White
Publication Date: January 7, 2026 - 16:37
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City of Calgary ignored two decades of warning signs about water system, report finds
January 7, 2026
With Calgary facing its second catastrophic water main break in as many years, an independent panel has delivered a report faulting the city for ignoring two decades of warning signs that its water system was vulnerable.
The panel of industry experts was formed to investigate a June, 2024, break along the city’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which carries roughly 60 per cent of Calgary’s potable water. The failure prompted a local state of emergency that forced residents to follow various levels of water restrictions for months.
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A viral video showcasing a lack of legroom on WestJet planes is sparking concerns over safety and comfort from staff and passengers.In a TikTok post by an Alberta woman that has racked up more than 1.1 million views, her parents can be seen squeezing into economy seats that leave barely enough room to bend their knees.
January 9, 2026 - 12:40 | Christopher Reynolds | The Globe and Mail
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— Conservative grassroots will debate amending the party’s policy towards diversity, as well as deleting a clause that says a future government would not support legislation restricting abortion, when they meet in Calgary later this month.
Delegates from across the country will gather at the party’s first convention since the 2025 spring election loss to vote on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s future as party leader, as...
January 9, 2026 - 12:17 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
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