The tax bill owed by an Ontario co selling fuel to gas stations on First Nations reserves has ballooned to $300m. Police anti-rackets squad is investigating. Court records show lavish spending by the husband/wife owners, including a yacht named Cuz We Can theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

The far right surges in the European vote, rattling the leaders of France and Germany. Via ⁦Eric Reguly⁩ theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

Canadian businessman Frank Stronach arrested, charged with sexual assault. Stronach is the founder and former chief executive officer of auto parts manufacturer Magna International Inc. and the father of former MP Belinda Stronach. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

It appears Airdrie mayor Peter Brown will be joining this afternoon’s press conference on Calgary’s feeder main break.

State of the Arts: Canada’s cultural industry is feeling the squeeze with rising costs, hesitant audiences and shaky funding. It’s a make-or-break year for the arts sector. Via josh o'kane theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-s…

Calgary’s water supply is in a critical state.

If we do not reduce our water use, we're at risk of running out.

All outdoor water use is banned under Stage 4 Water Restrictions. In addition, Calgarians are asked to restrict their indoor water use.

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Thousands of Canadian border workers could go on strike this afternoon if mediation doesn’t deliver a deal before then. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Premier Smith says 2 empty floors at an Edmonton hospital could be transformed into a discharge ward, freeing up beds used by patients waiting for long-term spaces. But it could exacerbate issues if they're not appropriately staffed and managed theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta… #ableg

Hundreds dead in new atrocities in Sudan’s escalating war theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

Keep your water usage to a minimum over the next couple of days in Calgary, or the city risks running out. That’s the message from the city re the critical water main break. #yyc

At a fiery committee meeting today in Ottawa, Suncor CEO Rich Kruger called the proposed federal emissions cap “unnecessary regulation,” but said he supports a price on carbon across Canada’s economy. With pal ⁦Marieke Walsh⁩ #ableg #cdnpoli #cdnecon theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Smut on Ice: Steamy hockey romance novels imagine a less toxic sports culture – and they’re scoring with readers theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/art…

When will WestJet unveil an ‘ExtremeUltraBasic’ fare, where passengers are strapped to the wings? asks Robyn Urback theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

We've activated our Municipal Emergency Plan due to the recent water main break, resulting in Level 4 outdoor watering restrictions and voluntary indoor water restrictions.

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