Today's top headlines from CBC Calgary

Today's top headlines from CBC Calgary - 2024-11-20

Good evening, these are your top stories for Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
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Inflation continues to cool in Alberta but is still the highest in the country

November 19 , 2024 at 06:46:31 p.m. MST • :

Alberta's annual inflation rate was the highest in the country in October, according to new data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. The national inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to two per cent since the same time last year, while Alberta's came in at three per cent.

5 Calgary councillors call for budget amendments to freeze property taxes

November 19 , 2024 at 03:19:44 p.m. MST • :

Five of the city councillors debating Calgary's proposed budget for next year are calling for 20 amendments, which they suggest could roll back the 3.6 per cent property tax hike.

Service Canada holding 85,000 passports as Canada Post strike continues

November 19 , 2024 at 05:26:43 p.m. MST • :

Service Canada has been holding off on mailing out 85,000 passports due to the labour dispute at Canada Post.

Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions

November 19 , 2024 at 11:18:38 a.m. MST • :

An oilsands operator in northern Alberta has been ordered to shut down due to repeated failures to meet its regulatory obligations.

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in U.S., Canada, officials say

November 18 , 2024 at 07:52:59 p.m. MST • :

One person has died and at least 39 others have been made ill by E. coli infections linked to organic carrots sold by several large grocery retailers in 18 states, U.S. health officials say. The carrots were also shipped to stores in Canada and Puerto Rico.

November 18 , 2024 at 03:18:18 p.m. MST • :

Victims were 'ambushed' in fatal drive-by shooting, jurors hear

November 18 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. MST • :

Alberta family honours father with donation of parkland for conservation area

November 18 , 2024 at 01:47:42 p.m. MST • :

Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources

November 18 , 2024 at 08:35:48 a.m. MST • :

Snowfall expected to continue overnight in Calgary and area

November 19 , 2024 at 10:13:34 a.m. MST • :

TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

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November 19 , 2024 at 03:53:54 p.m. MST • :

Calgary family physician charged with 4 counts of sexual assault after police investigation

November 19 , 2024 at 04:33:11 p.m. MST • :

MPs, Indigenous leader call for Boissonnault to resign over shifting claims about family

November 18 , 2024 at 07:03:49 p.m. MST • :

Calgary's living wage calculated at nearly $10/h more than minimum wage

November 18 , 2024 at 02:00:00 a.m. MST • :

Ex-official speaks out about alleged racism at Indian Oil and Gas Canada

November 18 , 2024 at 03:13:33 p.m. MST • :

Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year

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