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Finding a rental can be tough at the best of times. For Calgarians with pets, it's even more challenging. More than half of Calgarians own a pet but only 10% of low-costmarket rentals allow them—forcing some residents to make impossible choices between housing and keeping their pet. The impacts reach beyond individual households. When pet owners are unable to find pet-friendly housing, animals can be surrendered to shelters through no fault of their own, placing additional strain on animal welfare organizations and disrupting the bond between people and their pets.To help close the gap, The City of Calgary and Calgary Humane Society have partnered to advocate for more pet-friendly rentals. In this episode, The City of Calgary's ChiefHousing Officer, Reid Hendry, and Carrie Fritz, Executive Director at Calgary Humane Society, discuss what's driving this housing gap, how pet-friendly housing benefits both landlords and tenants, and what resources are availableto address common concerns. They also explore how expanding pet-friendly housing can help keep families together, reduce preventable pet surrenders, andbuild stronger, more connected communities.Additional Resources: Pet Inclusive HousingLandlordand Tenant Toolkit

Guess what Calgary finds itself right plunk in the middle of? Hail Alley - an area of central and southern Alberta that's well known for producing hail storms. And some parts of the city are more prone to hail than others. This week, Loren talks to Calgarians who've experienced the damaging effects of hail on their homes and community, as well as an insurance expert on the financial impacts of hail damage - for everyone.

Hail season is back. Get practical tips and advice toprotect yourself, your property and community and stay safe this storm season. In this episode, Stacey Rector, Leader of Climate Resilience and Adaptation at The City of Calgary, explains why climate resilience matters, who's most at riskfrom hail, and how The City is helping Calgarians handle extreme weather. Whether you are a business, homeowner, car owner, gardener, or simply someone who cares about your community, taking steps now to prepare for hail season can make all the difference. Additional Resources: Climate ready home guideGet prepared for emergenciesInstitute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction – Protectyour home from hailAlberta Emergency Alert

Hour 2 of the Big Show is on demand! George and Matty are joined by Brent Krahn! The guys discuss the Flames Alumni Masters golf tournament that took place on Thursday, and Brent recaps how he played, who he saw on the course, and how the tournament went as a whole. Then, the guys get his opinion on the NBA's new draft lottery system and ask him if he thinks it will work! (24:47) Later on, George gets Brent's thoughts on what the Canadiens should do to avoid elimination. Plus, Matty hits the streets to settle a debate: Do more Calgarians know who has advanced to the Stanley Cup Final or what tennis major is currently going on? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

For decades, Calgarians have been able to ride the C-Train free along a 10-block stretch of 7th Avenue downtown. That might be about to change. The city's infrastructure and planning committee just voted to eliminate the FFZ... and city council will debate and decide what to do later this month. Catch up with Loren on what's been happening, and hear some of the voices for and against eliminating the free fare zone.

The paper chase: How 4 Calgarians made their cities better with bookstores A trip into Western Canadian book culture. Featuring Don Stewart of MacLeod's Books (Vancouver), Céline Chuang of Paper Birch Books (Edmonton), Rodney Clarke of The Paper Hound Bookshop (Vancouver) and David Sidjak of Sigla Books (Calgary). All of them grew up in Calgary.

The Calgary Drop-In Centre provides a place to sleep for hundreds of unhoused Calgarians every night. But the D.I. is now being pressured to leave the East Village, in part because of concerns about crime and social disorder in the downtown. This is Calgary producer Liz Withey joins Jenny to talk about what's happening with YYC's biggest emergency shelter.

A trip into Western Canadian book culture. Featuring Don Stewart of MacLeod's Books (Vancouver), Céline Chuang of Paper Birch Books (Edmonton), Rodney Clarke of The Paper Hound Bookshop (Vancouver) and David Sidjak of Sigla Books (Calgary). All of them grew up in Calgary.

Adrian Ghobrial reports on the investigation into the plane crash that killed two pilots and injured dozens of others at LaGuardia airport; Allison Bamford reports on the factors contributing to the labour shortage in certain sectors, such as the service industry, for Canadian small businesses; Calgarians are rallying against a rezoning policy which allows for more housing types on a single property. Kathy Le has more on why thousands want it repealed.

The City of Calgary is on a mission to replace the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which we count on to deliver a significant amount of our water. General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Michael Thompson, talks about the construction progress on the feeder main replacement project and ongoing work to reinforce the current pipe and explains what Calgarians can expect in the year ahead.  This conversation was recorded on March 4, 2026.Additional Resources: Saving water during the feeder main reinforcement workBearspaw South Feeder Main replacement project

We talk about two massive stories from the Calgary soccer scene this week. Calgary Wild head coach Lydia Bedford resigned from the club to take the head coaching job of England's women's U23 team. We discuss this shocking turn of events and what the Wild executive might do to handle this situation. Cavalry FC had a more positive story this week in that Ali Musse re-signed with the club. Musse is one of the greatest players in Cavalry history, but his return seemed doubtful at the end of last season as his contract ended. We discuss what led to his return and how that will affect the Cavs in 2026.Our interview this week is with Jerson Barandica-Hamilton, who is the head coach of the University of Saskatchewan women's soccer team. The U of S team has many Calgarians on the roster and a bunch of them will be joining the Saskatchewan representative team at futsal nationals in Calgary in April.Bim Pepple keeps scoring for Plymouth Argyle. Will he get the call to join Canada for their upcoming friendlies? We talk about it.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

We interview Mya Jones for the third time on the podcast.  She had a rough 2025 where she didn't play because of a difficult injury. But she's well on the road to recovery and has signed for the Wild. We catch up with her and cover these topics and if she feels any additional pressure by playing for her hometown team.James McGlinchey made his Canada debut as the U20 team qualified for the next round of the CONCACAF U20 tournament. We talk about those matches as well as numerous other Calgarians and Calgary Wild players playing internationally this week. Of note, Michelle Romero of the Wild scored for Venezuela vs Brazil and Myla and Emma Schneider made their international debuts with Trinidad and Tobago.There are college futsal matches at Ambrose University on Friday and Saturday, including the rivalry matches between SAIT and Ambrose on Saturday evening. We talk about the ACAC futsal season as it goes into its final weekend of the regular season.We also talk about the Calgary Villains fundraiser in support of one of their players. They are hosting a soccer camp on March 24-26 and all proceeds will go to the family. You can register by going to the Villains Club Memberzone portal or call 403-620-0206 more information. The GoFundMe link is https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-victoria-fortuna-family-tragic-accidentSubscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Late last month, thousands of Calgarians trekked to Stampede Park to pledge their support for Alberta separation. Trekking there, too, was our Alberta reporter, Stephen Magusiak.Unfortunately, he didn't get to stay for long.Before the rally even started — and just after he interviewed one of the organizers — Stephen was unceremoniously removed.They evidently didn't like his questions.On the new Sources, Stephen talks about what went down, and why the Alberta separatist movement feels more confident than ever.Links• "Alberta Separatists Kicked Us Out of Their Event After Asking About American Support" (PressProgress, Jan. 30, 2026)• "The Albertans Counting on America to Help Break Apart Canada" (PressProgress, July 25, 2025)• "Alberta Independence Rally in Calgary" livestream (Freedom Calendar on YouTube, Jan. 26, 2026)Support the show

It was a bit of a quiet week in the training camps of Cavalry FC and the Calgary Wild. Several players are away on international duty, and we talk about some of their upcoming matches. Our interview this week is with Cavalry FC player Nate Edwards. He signed with the club after spending the last couple of years with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. We talk about his career, how he ended up signing with Cavalry and where to expect him to line up on the pitch.We discuss Calgarian Bim Pepple's fantastic goal scoring form as he got a brace last weekend, giving him 8 goals in his last 9 matches. Rumours are starting to swirl that bigger clubs are taking notice. There's also whispers that he's on the verge of being called up to Canada's men's national team. We also discuss the announcement of Darrem Bowman as new Foothills men's coach for the Alberta Premier League. He has a very impressive resume. And you can add Myla and Emma Schneider to the list of Calgarians making their international debuts as they are going to represent Trinidad and Tobago in their upcoming matches.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

The Calgary Wild made a big splash this week by signing Calgarian Mya Jones to a contract. Jones is considered one of the best women's soccer players the city has ever produced. We talk about her potential impact both on and off the pitch.The Wild signed former Montreal Rose Allie Hess and introduced their new goalkeeping coach, who makes the move from Spruce Meadows to McMahon Stadium. Meanwhile, Cavalry FC announced their own new goalkeeping coach and a tryout for a Ukrainian right back who fled the war and has been living in Edmonton. We also have info about Wild and Cavalry call ups for the international window.Our interview this week is with Daler Tokhirov. He's part of a trend that we've been seeing the last couple of years where Calgarians continue their soccer careers in Australia and New Zealand. Tokhirov played last season in Australia and has now signed for Petone FC in New Zealand. We ask about what it's like to make this big move and what his career aspirations are over the long term.We also have updates on a few more players, including Bim Pepple and his fantastic form in England where he's scored 6 goals in his last 8 matches.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Cavalry FC and the Calgary Wild continue their preparations for the 2026 season. The Cavs signed a couple more players in Nathaniel Edwards and Curtis Ofori. We talk about how they fit into the club. Can Edwards perhaps be Fraser Aird's replacement?Meanwhile, the Calgary Wild announced the signing of GK Molly Race and they have a couple more signed players that haven't been announced yet. That would mean they have 23 of 25 roster spots filled.  We talk about what types of players they should be looking for to fill those final spots.We also chat about the Vermont Wild, who are a newly announced team in the WPSL, which is a women's amateur league in the United States. Their logo and use of an owl seems very similar to the Calgary Wild. Are they an affiliated club? Or should we expect some Calgary intellectual property lawyers to start making some calls to Vermont?The Calgary Minor Soccer Association is holding their massive Family Day weekend tournament and this year it's bigger than ever. We talk about the huge scope of this event with 320 teams playing over 530 matches on the long weekend.We also provide some updates about Calgarians playing soccer around the world such as Sebastian Dzikowski, Elijah Adekugbe, Charles Nana, Willie Akio and Adam Huskic.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Most Calgarians remember the 1988 Olympics as a success for the city — and for what they got built. Hello new CTrain line, Saddledome and Olympic Oval! But when the city had the chance to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Calgarians said no. In this episode, we explore why the No Calgary Olympics campaign prevailed and what it might take to become an Olympic city for a second time.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show draws a record audience AND the ire of President Donald Trump, who calls it "absolutely terrible, one of the worst EVER". We get into alllllllll the details with Supriya Dwivedi (2:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. We cover Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's trip to D.C. (21:00), Trump's now-deleted social media post depicting the Obamas as primates (38:40), Stephane Dion calling out Danielle Smith (48:45), and developments in the Canada-India relationship (1:09:00).  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: leave a comment below or email talk@ryanjespersen.com  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. 1:18:30 | Real Talker Ryan can't help but wonder what might have been, had Calgarians voted to bid on another Winter Olympic Games. Would you like to see the Olympics back in Canada?  1:34:30 | Real Talker Garth shares a firsthand perspective on the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, and how his Alberta employer is aiding Jamaicans in need, in this week's Positive Reflection presented by Solar by Kuby.  SHARE YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com BOOK A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Training camps have begun for Cavalry FC and the Calgary Wild. We also saw the release of the CPL and NSL schedules this week.Cavalry held their open tryouts last week and Jason had a chance to watch some of the action. He also did a short interview with technical director/assistant coach Jay Wheeldon about these tryouts.Cavalry announced some roster moves with the signing of midfielder Harry Paton, who is the 100th signing in club history. The club also announced the transfer of Callum Montgomery and the official departures of Fraser Aird and Nicholas Wahling. We talk about what the addition of Paton could mean for the midfield and speculate about who could replace Aird at right back.The Calgary Wild announced the departure of GK Jackie Burns. We also analyze the high level of continuity that most NSL teams have going into the league's second season.The Canadian national futsal championships are coming back to Calgary in April, Kendall Showers leads her club to new heights in Greece and we track down a couple more Calgarians playing overseas.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

We're back for our first episode of 2026.  Training camps for both the Wild and Cavalry will be starting soon, and both clubs are making roster moves.Cavalry has signed Nate Ingham and Amer Didic, and has said farewell to several players including Shamit Shome. We discuss these moves and speculate on players who could join the team prior to the start of training.  We also discuss Tommy Wheeldon Jr's stint with the Canadian National Team in California.The Calgary Wild haven't made much noise about signing new players yet, but they did announce they are bringing in American keeper Katelyn Talbert. We also found out about the departure of sporting director Alix Bruch. Is Lydia Bedford getting more actively involved in player recruitment and signing? It looks like the Wild are going to retain about 80% of their roster from 2025, which didn't make the playoffs. Should they just be tweaking or do they really need a roster overhaul? We also provide some updates about Calgarians joining clubs around the world, including Chanan Chanda, Myla and Emma Schneider and Finn Linder among others. And we discuss the results of the Voyageurs Cup draw. Cavalry faces Pacific (again) and the Blizzard go to Montreal to face a MLS club.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Canada agrees to cut its tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products and Ontario premier  Doug Ford is positively pissed. In this week's episode of The Line Podcast, host Jen Gerson sits down with The Line Alberta's Rob Breakenridge at the Saskatchewan Crops Forum. This is a live taping of the podcast that took place, and what a topical moment as they were there to discuss China, tarifs, and agriculture just as Prime Minister Mark Carney conducted his delegation to China to ease tense trade relations between the two countries as the friendship between Canada and America continues to fray. The two Calgarians also lament the city's ongoing water restrictions, and the city's report outlining its failures. 

Denise is appalled by the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, KP's thrilled to see the US in Venezuela, Don's bracing for WWIII, and Joe from Airdrie figures we should cap independence referendums, and Mr. Dad has a warning for Calgarians. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

A political analyst in Caracas tells us there's an eerie quiet and a feeling of disbelief -- as it sinks in that Nicolas Maduro is no longer in charge.The ousted Venezuelan president was brought to a Manhattan courthouse today in shackles – as questions swirl about the legalities of his capture.Ontario premier Doug Ford's return-to-office-mandate takes full effect this week – despite backlash from public sector workers.After the second major water main break in as many years, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is asking Calgarians to conserve water -- so that the city doesn't run out.After spending nearly eleven hours reading “The Hobbit” to his patrons, a bar owner in St. John's tells us the endeavour -- and the money it raised -- was totally worth it.New research helps uncover exactly how the throat colours of the side-blotched lizard evolved to help win over mates -- a process scientists liken to a game of rock paper scissors.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that's dying to know what tips the scales.

Now that City Council has approved the 2026 Budget, what's next? On this episode of Calgary Conversations, we're sitting down with The City's Chief Financial Officer, Les Tochor, to break down the budget while learning more about what it means for Calgarians. 

This week we preview Friday's Canadian Premier League college draft.  We discuss Calgary connections to the draft, including MRU"s Chanan Chanda.  Both Jason and Scott make some predictions regarding who Cavalry FC might pick.  We also catch up with some Calgarians playing pro soccer overseas.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler chats with Elaine Wilson, CEO of CUPS Calgary AB, for a timely conversation on Red Express—a holiday initiative that brings joy, dignity, and relief to Calgary families facing real economic hardship. Red Express is more than a gift program, it's an extension of CUPS' broader mission: to walk alongside Calgarians navigating trauma, poverty, and health challenges, and to provide long-term, integrated care that helps families build brighter futures. Elaine brings grounded insight into what's happening on Calgary's frontlines—from food insecurity to housing gaps—and shares how partnerships like Red Express reflect what's possible when community steps up.If you would like to support Red Express, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/2025-red-expressIn this episode:The story and evolution of Red ExpressCUPS' trauma-informed, whole-family approach to careCalgary's growing affordability crisis—from food to housingWhy holiday giving is about dignity, not charityThe value of community partnership and sustainable supportTop 3 Wisdom Bombs“We are essential parts of the social fabric of our communities.” - Elaine Wilson“Calgary would look really different if nonprofits didn't exist.” - Elaine Wilson“I think something Cups does well in all areas of our programming is that outreach component. We go out and we build connection, we build relationship, we show up for people and we work to really empower them.” - Elaine WilsonThis episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Elaine Wilson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-wilson-3307335aCUPS Calgary AB's Website: https://www.cupscalgary.comCUPS Calgary AB's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cups-health-and-education-centresCUPS Calgary AB's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CUPSCalgaryABCUPS Calgary AB's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUPSCalgaryAB/CUPS Calgary AB's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CUPSCalgary1989Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

This week we catch up on what's been happening with Calgarians playing NCAA soccer this season.  We interview Nyema Ingleton, who is a defender at West Virginia University and with the Jamaican women's national team.  Nyema grew up in Airdrie and played soccer as a youth in Calgary before moving to Vancouver to join the Whitecaps program.  We talk about her career so far, the Mountaineers upcoming first match in the NCAA soccer tournament and what it's like to play international football with Jamaica.Cavalry FC is now in their offseason, but we look at a list of players who we suspect are out of contract.  We also talk about Cavalry players participating in international action this week.League One Alberta handed out their season end awards, the Villains Dome is inflating and Calgarian Drew Fischer won MLS referee of the year for the second year in a row.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Political advisor Patrick Poilievre tells Hannaford that Calgarians want reform – but apathy, bureaucratic bloat and city hall's unresponsive culture stand in the way.

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Despite having private insurance, most Calgarians will pay 50-70% of dental implant costs out-of-pocket. Insurance typically covers only 50-60% with low annual maximums, while implants cost $2,700-$5,000 per tooth. Government plans provide no coverage at all. Calgary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Group City: Calgary Address: 10201 Southport Road SW #10125 Website: https://oralsurgerycalgary.com/

The Calgary Stampede is known as the greatest outdoor show on earth. It's a must attend event for most Calgarians, but more importantly for Canadian politicians.It's an event that can make or break someone - from what they're wearing to how they flip pancakes. Host Mark Day speaks to CityNews reporter Sean Amato in Alberta about why the Stampede is so important and a look at everything's that's happened this year so far. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

On today's show: we connect with a member of Calgary's Ukrainian community who took part in a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while he was here for the G7; what Calgarians can expect from a new suburb inspired by places like Paris and Amsterdam; the movie that spawned a worldwide fear of sharks is turning 50! We talk all about Jaws!

Beckler & Seanna talk about the new pope, the GOAT of moms, and do some heavy pandering to Calgarians.

On today's show: The U.S. plans to apply sweeping new tariffs on imports. We spoke with Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin to hear what's at stake for Canada on what President Trump calls "Liberation Day"; Calgarians with ties to Myanmar are doing whatever they can to help those impacted by a devastating earthquake that hit last week; The birds are back! But why not stay south, especially when we get late season snowstorms? Get ready for all you could ever want to know about circadian rhythms. 

The Big Show w/ Rusic & Rose is On Demand! On hour 2, the guy's discuss goaltender strategies for the final NHL season playoff push, what Calgarians can look forward to with the new arena,  and more from The Flames latest victory!  (25:48) Later, Calgary Roughnecks goalie Nick Rose joins the show to talk about his incredible card collection, how his time in Calgary has been since getting traded, and the Roughnecks playoff push!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In 1977, a 100-page hand-painted plan for a white, stone, European-style Calgary was discovered in the walls of a garage. The illustrations show a totally different vision for the city, with wide, stone boulevards, artificial lagoons and grand, classical buildings. While the plan was expensive for a frontier town of 80,000 people and was swiftly shelved with the outbreak of the First World War, the beauty of those drawings captured Calgarians' imaginations when they were rediscovered. What if Calgary had been built like Paris, with beauty at its core? What even is “beautiful”? And who gets to decide? In this episode, we're telling the story of the English gardener Thomas Mawson who wanted to make his colonialist mark on Calgary, and explore how power uses architecture to tell stories.

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the resurrection of Tim Horton's' Roll Up The Rim wild turkeys in Montreal the asteroid that may collide with Earth in 2032 the Calgarians stuck in Cancun Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: nighttimepodcast.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the resurrection of Tim Horton's' Roll Up The Rim wild turkeys in Montreal the asteroid that may collide with Earth in 2032 the Calgarians stuck in Cancun Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: nighttimepodcast.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: the climate case for an emissions cap on energy companies; what might another Trump Administration mean for trade relations between the US and Alberta; we check in with two Calgarians who are competing for Team Canada at the first ever International Wakesurf Championships in Hong Kong.

On today's show: we hear more about Hurricane Milton, which is shaping up to be the most powerful storm to hit Florida in more than a century; what we can learn from our friends down under about Alberta's upcoming flu season; the Flames are back in action tonight, but how well do Calgarians really know their team? We take to the streets to found out.

On today's show: two men involved in the Coutts blockade have been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison. We hear from a reporter who covered the trial; we explore what might happen if Calgary's water woes reach a worse case scenario; two Calgarians are fresh off the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.

On today's show: after a full day to assess the damage from a powerful hail storm, we check in with Ward 3 Councillor Jasmine Mian to see how people are holding up; as Calgarians continue to clean up the mess and assess the damage from Monday night's storm, we check in with the Insurance Bureau of Canada; and we meet the duo representing Canada at the World Karaoke Championships in Finland.

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Calgarians are still rationing water more than two weeks after a catastrophic pipe break — and the city says they've got at least two more weeks to go before it's fixed.There's still much we don't know about why this pipe broke down, but what experts do know is that other Canadian cities should be gearing up for similar crises. Huge amounts of their infrastructure — from roads to subway cars to schools and community centres — hasn't been properly maintained for decades, and it's nearing the end of its life span.Matti Siemiatycki, the Director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto.For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Typically, a broken water main does not plunge a city into weeks of critical water shortages and a state of emergency. But the pipe that broke on June 5 wasn't a typical water main. Now, almost two weeks later, the city is estimating another three to five weeks for full repairs, and until then Calgarians are under water restrictions.How did the break happen, and could it have been prevented? Why will repairs take so long? What might happen if the city gets close to running out of water? And will the Calgary Stampede, due to start on July 5th, still go on as scheduled?GUEST: Kerry Black, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

It's been a week since a “catastrophic” main break forced people in Calgary to limit their water use — thinking twice about everything from doing laundry to flushing the toilet. Guest host Duncan McCue checks in with Calgarians, and asks what we can learn from this crisis.

Calgarians have been told to cut back on water use or risk running out entirely, as the city struggles to repair a huge water main break. Matt Galloway talks to city councillor Sonya Sharp.

Boyle Street has had the permit for its site revoked…again. Plus, the police have declined a public audit, and we'll talk about Sohi's polling numbers. Is it really that time already?Here are the relevant links for this episode:Guest: Jack Farrell@_jack_farrellJack Farrell at St. Albert GazetteBoyle Street / CPTEDBoyle Street denied permit to build south Edmonton overdose prevention sitePermit denied for Wolf Den overdose prevention site in EdmontonJack's tweet threadHow EPS got involved in city planning — The YEG YellerEPS CPTED trainingPolice auditEdmonton police commission refuses to release audit plan to city councilMichael Janz's tweet threadFrom the Taproot newsroomTim Querengesser, managing editorPadmanadi and Seoul Fried Chicken tackle Calgary expansions differentlyCouncil to decide if U of A's proposal to redevelop farmland into housing can start planningTaproot Edmonton's roundupsWhat are you curious about? Let us know at hello@taprootedmonton.caLRT musicNews Release: Travel to the tunes of Tchaikovsky and more in downtown LRT stationsStephanie's tweet2011: Mercury Opera's 104 Underground (an operascape)Sohi troubleEdmonton heading in 'wrong direction,' Sohi on the ropes: Leger pollPoll results show Edmonton city council faces a tough re-election roadCivic Matters: Downtown Edmonton during the Oilers' playoff runDistrict planningEdmonton district planning decision could be weeks away, signals plans may be sent back for changes'Citizens are abandoned and angry': Public speakers distrustful of Edmonton district planningRapid fireIncrease in Edmonton's paper, reusable bag fee takes effect July 1Taste of Edmonton announces presale tickets ahead of 40th anniversary'We are at risk of running out': Calgarians asked to use 25% less water than yesterdayThis episode is brought to you by the Edmonton Public Library which is hosting another instalment in its Forward Thinking Speaker Series. Don't miss Dr. Marie Wilson in conversation with Chief Wilton Littlechild on June 19. The Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners will discuss what we can do to further reconciliation across Canada. Tickets are now available for this EPL fundraiser.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

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