Let’s get into the curiosities and constants that make Calgary a wonderful and sometimes frustrating place to call home. One story and conversation at a time. H...
Yeah, we know everyone is talking about it. Tariffs. It's not just about the big players though. We talk to Calgary underwear company Devon + Lang and trade expert Carlo Dade about what the changing relationship with our neighbours means for business in this city and province, and why the Canada-U.S. relationship isn't about friendship.
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What's next for a skyline sans Saddledome
The seat known around the world will be gone and Calgary's skyline will forever be changed sometime around 2027, after the Saddledome is demolished. Our city keeps growing up - literally. So is Calgary outgrowing its traditional postcard views, as we move past icons like the Calgary Tower and the soon-to-be-departed Saddledome? We talk with architect David Down about how our literal view of Calgary has changed, and will change.
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20:50
These three rookie councillors are dumping politics after one date. Why?
After one term, Councillors Courtney Walcott, Jasmine Mian and Evan Spencer have announced they won't run again in the upcoming municipal election. From feeling gross to maxing out a pain tolerance, hear about their experiences and why they're out.
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24:08
Guilty of fraud ... the trial & tribulations of Joe Magliocca
In late January, former city councillor Joe Magliocca was found guilty of fraud. It all comes back to expense claims around meals and drinks from his time in office. Stick with us as we hear about his trial, and learn more about Magliocca's sometimes colourful time on council.
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Is Calgary full of NIMBYs? Maybe...
New home developments are often opposed by people who say "Not In My Backyard" — and Calgarians are sometimes labelled as NIMBY when they want to avoid more dense housing near their existing properties. We hear from a Calgarian frustrated by a new project he thinks doesn't match his neighbourhood, and a developer who talks about how to avoid residents saying "no" to anything near their backyards.
Let’s get into the curiosities and constants that make Calgary a wonderful and sometimes frustrating place to call home. One story and conversation at a time. Hosted by Anis Heydari. Every Wednesday.