Some theater companies in Calgary said theyre not seeing audiences come back to pre-pandemic levels and the increased cost of living plays a huge factor.

With back-to-school shopping season in full gear, some parents are concerned about the costs of school supplies and other necessities, while one local charity has seen almost double the demand this year for its annual backpack and school supplies giveaway.

Food banks and services at Alberta post-secondary institutions saw approximately double the demand for food from students this academic year, compared to the previous year.