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Brooks DeCillia
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Journalist, assistant professor at Mount Royal University, skier, mountain biker.

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Premier blames former Calgary mayor, who now leads Opposition, for city's water woes calgaryjournal.ca/2026/01/02/p...
Premier blames former Calgary mayor, who now leads Opposition, for city’s water woes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is laying Calgary’s latest water problems squarely at the feet of her chief political rival, saying the issues stem from neglect from when NDP Leader Naheed Nens…
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January 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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Who is Nick Shirley, YouTuber alleging day care fraud

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What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging day care fraud in Minnesota
Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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Mayor Farkas says Calgary's water system safe, pledges accountability following another major water main break | CBC News
In the wake of a second significant water main break in northwest Calgary in less than two years, Mayor Jeromy Farkas tried to assure Calgarians that the water system is safe.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Nardwuar becomes first 'human serviette' appointed to Order of Canada calgaryjournal.ca/2025/12/31/n...
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of Canada, he includes baseball player Fergie Jenkins, filmmaker Guy Maddin and singer Avril Lavigne – twice.  Video: Nardwuar de…
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December 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Some fees, fares going up for Calgarians in 2026. Here's what to expect | CBC News
With city council’s approval of the 2026 municipal budget in early December, the new year will see a suite of fee and fare increases across Calgary.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Climate disasters in 2025 threatened people's ability to respond and adapt, scientists say | CBC News
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Donald Trump says Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria - is he right?
Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?
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December 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Calgary charities cut food hampers in favour of gift cards, free markets | CBC News
I Can for Kids now only deals in $50 grocery gift cards. Unison at the Kerby Centre offers a free market. These are two of several Calgary charities phasing out food hampers in order to give their cli...
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December 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Do grizzly bears really hibernate? The answer's complicated | CBC News
It's common knowledge that bears enter a deep sleep during winter, but what's the proper terminology for that? Calgary naturalist Brian Keating says it's more complicated than you might think.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts calgaryjournal.ca/2025/12/25/k...
King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns about immigration divide societies, and some politicians fan anger and resentment, Britain’s King Charles III called …
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December 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Happy Christmas from my dog, Indiana, who loves a Christmas Eve walk in the snow. 🎄🎄🎄
December 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says calgaryjournal.ca/2025/12/24/s...
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Video: Transport minister clears Santa Claus for travel in Canadian airspace Steven MacKinnon relea…
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December 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Former AHS board member obtains rare court order, alleging intimidation by podcasters
The order allows Sandy Edmonstone to search and seize records and electronic devices belonging to David Wallace and James Di Fiore
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December 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Calgary ERs face 'extreme overcapacity,' internal hospital memo says | CBC News
Hospitals are tightening policies to prevent patient bottlenecks, even if beds aren't available, according to a memo obtained by CBC News.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Canadian ski cross racer Reece Howden captures 3rd straight World Cup competition | CBC Sports
Reese Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., beat Florian Wilmsmann of Germany and Frenchman Evan Klufts to the finish line on Sunday in Innichen, Italy for a third straight World Cup victory and record-extendi...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Carney sketches the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague calgaryjournal.ca/2025/12/20/c...
Carney sketches the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague
At the Paris AI Action Summit in February, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders watched as U.S. Vice President JD Vance took the stage to rail against AI regulation. Vance&#82…
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December 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada calgaryjournal.ca/2025/12/19/t...
Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada
Many parts of the Prairies, along with other parts of Canada, might have to dig themselves out ahead of this coming weekend as a wintry wallop continues. Environment and Climate Change Canada says …
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December 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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She was accused of threatening a former Alberta justice minister, others — until a spoofed email came to light | CBC News
A Calgary woman accused of sending five emails that threatened former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis, his mother and several of his friends has seen those charges dropped after evidence was r...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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No criminal charges for company that employed apprentice plumber killed in trench collapse | CBC News
Mr. Mike's Plumbing, which employed an apprentice plumber who was killed on the job in a trench collapse, will not face criminal charges, CBC News has learned.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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'We're getting crushed': Alberta emergency rooms hit with wave of influenza patients | CBC News
Alberta hospitals are being slammed with flu patients at a time when they’re already under strain, and doctors are bracing for more as the worst of the respiratory virus season has yet to hit.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
Singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to soon start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the Alberta government to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slo…
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December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Judge says referendum proposal on Alberta independence would be unconstitutional | CBC News
An Alberta judge says a referendum proposal on Alberta separating from Canada goes against Charter and and Treaty rights, in a decision given less than 24 hours after the provincial government introdu...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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U.S. producers criticize Trump’s tariffs during hearing on trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News
A crucial hearing in Washington into the future of Canada’s three-way trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico kicked off Wednesday with U.S. agriculture, business and policy groups urging the Trump admini...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Carney's minister briefs skittish B.C. MPs on contentious energy agreement with Alberta | CBC News
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson briefed B.C Liberal MPs Wednesday on the content of Ottawa's forthcoming memorandum of understanding with Alberta — an agreement that has already rattled some po...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM