Juvenile mental health concerns on the rise in Alberta
Alberta's Kids Help Phone received 29 per cent more text messages at night compared to same time last year
Glendale, Calgary News
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Politics & Government
How often should you reapply sunscreen? Maybe not as much as you think
Health Canada says one teaspoon of sunscreen for each exposed body part. Experts say there's no magic formula that works for everyone
Meet the Pinball wizards, whose love of the game runs deep
The fourth annual Ontario Pinfest event celebrated pinball enthusiasts across generations. Attendees gathered to appreciate the classic arcade game, highlighting a deep, enduring love for pinball...
Raymond J. de Souza: The world grapples with the limits of military force
Raymond J. de Souza argues that the world is confronting the limitations of military power. Despite the United States and Israel possessing significant military strength, force alone may be...
Letters: Are we falling prisoner to Trumped-up falsehoods?
This article compiles reader letters addressing diverse Canadian issues. Topics include criticism of U.S. tariff rhetoric, concerns over the declining birth rate, and debates regarding the legacy of...
Business & Economy
Four in 10 Canadians aren’t using all their vacation. I almost became one of them
New research from Robert Half reveals that 40% of Canadians are not using all their paid vacation time. Professionals cite concerns about falling behind on work as the primary reason for this trend....
The Week Ahead: Earnings from Shopify, Uber
Investors are preparing for a significant week ahead, focusing on earnings reports from major technology companies Shopify and Uber. These financial results are expected to provide critical insights...
Europe’s Key Rivers Are Drying Up as Extreme Heat Impact Widens
Europe’s major rivers are drying up due to extreme heat waves, impacting heavy industries that rely on these waterways. This environmental crisis highlights the widening effects of severe weather...
Canada’s WestJet Flight Attendants Strike After Talks Fail
WestJet flight attendants initiated a strike on Sunday after contract negotiations with Canada’s second-largest airline collapsed. The dispute centers on unresolved issues regarding wages and...
WESTJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS GO ON STRIKE
CUPE 8125 WestJet flight attendants have officially initiated a strike after contract negotiations failed. Union President Alia Hussain stated the airline's final offer was insufficient to recognize...
Environment & Climate
Relentless UK heatwaves turn ‘green and pleasant’ land brown
Half of England and all of Wales are in drought as July becomes the driest month on record. This follows four record-breaking heatwaves since May, marking the third drought in five years. Extreme...
‘I have an understanding housemate’: the student who makes videos of fungus on faeces
Alfred Drummond-Herdman, a UK student, creates viral timelapse videos of fungus growing on animal faeces. His bedroom in Edinburgh is filled with terrariums containing cowpats and droppings, sent by...
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
England faces severe housing target risks due to water shortages and crumbling infrastructure. Half the country is in serious drought for the second consecutive year, prompting Environment Agency...
‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez emphasized that climate change causes deaths, referencing deadly wildfires and heatstroke incidents in Spain. While Sánchez has a history of addressing global...