February 15, 2025
We sincerely hope your Valentine’s Day was everything you dreamed of, whether or not that meant sitting at home, snacking on chocolates accumulated from coworkers or family members during the day, and watching the latest episode of Severance—or a completely different show. It’s totally up to you.
In this newsletter:
- Celebrating Canada on Flag Day in the face of tariff threats
- Study finds one in three Canadian newsrooms employ Indigenous journalists
- Federal privacy commissioner investigates PowerSchool breach affecting Calgary students
- Events in the city
Canadians show their pride
On Feb. 15th, 1965, the Canadian flag was flown for the first time on Parliament Hill. This year’s Flag Day marks 60 years. Today, Canadians eagerly showed their renewed patriotism in the face of annexation threats.
Canadians fly the maple leaf to protest Trump tariffs and annexation threats
By Mia Bare
February 15, 2025
Canadians rallied behind the flag across the country Saturday, displaying the maple leaf for Flag […]
In the news
Federal privacy commissioner investigates PowerSchool breach affecting Calgary students
By Alyssa Hassett
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner launched an investigation into the PowerSchool security breach affecting […]
Study finds one in three Canadian newsrooms employ Indigenous journalists
By Stephanie Gabriel
“We as Indigenous people have been left out of the narrative of […]
Natural bodybuilding: The reality behind the reps
By Sarah Palmer
Gaining traction in the mid-twentieth century, natural bodybuilding garnered significant attention on […]
In the city
Feb. 16
University District’s Winter Pop-up starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Bring your skates!
Feb. 16
Calgary Roughnecks vs. Las Vegas Desert Dogs – game day at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Go watch some lacrosse.
Feb. 21-22
For more Black History Month, check out the Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture. Celebrate Afro-Canadian and Caribbean culture in Calgary with food, music and performances from several talented artists.