Rising number of Calgarians rely on food bank for Thanksgiving meals

SummaryIn a thrilling Game 1 of their fourth consecutive first-round playoff series, the Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 6-5. Despite initially holding a four-goal lead, the Kings saw their advantage shrink, only to rally back as Phillip Danault scored his second goal with just 42 seconds remaining in the game. This intense matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams as they faced off in Los Angeles on...

At 88, Pope Francis I was the second-oldest pope in 600 years, following Leo XIII. His passing initiates the conclave to elect the 267th Pope, with eligible cardinals gathering in Rome for secret ballot voting, where only those under 80 can participate. The Cardinals consider the current state of the church and world during their deliberations, with a divide between progressive and conservative factions influencing the choice, and the process can take an indeterminate amount...

Pope Francis died at 9:47 a.m. on Monday, initiating the Sede vacante, during which Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the camerlengo, will temporarily administer the Church. The novendiales mourning period begins, leading to a simple funeral as requested by the pope, where he will be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore, the first pope to do so since 1669. Following the mourning, a conclave of 120 cardinals will elect his successor through secret ballots, with results indicated...

Summary Mark Carney, the new Liberal leader, is adapting to political campaigning by engaging in staged photo opportunities, such as playing road hockey with children in Truro, N.S., and painting Easter eggs in Newcastle, Ont. While his approach differs from that of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he demonstrates a willingness to connect with voters, although some speculate this may not last. The Liberal campaign seems buoyed by internal polling, as Carney defends his party's...

Summary As millions of Canadians participated in advance voting, political leaders intensified their campaigns. Liberal Leader Mark Carney emphasized the need for a strong mandate to address crises and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for change, highlighting the need to elect a new government. Elections Canada reported over two million votes cast on a single day, indicating a potential record turnout, with polls showing the Liberals leading the...

OTTAWA — The Chinese government is suspected of undermining Toronto-area Conservative candidate Joe Tay's campaign by promoting a mock "wanted" poster and disparaging stories about him while suppressing searches of his name on social media. The Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) task force indicated that this transnational repression operation, which intensified around Tay's candidacy announcement, reflects traditional PRC-backed foreign interference tactics. However, SITE members believe these activities have not jeopardized the integrity of...