In times like these I wish this data was current: data.calgary.ca/Demographics... I probably didn't look hard enough to find the right dataset though and it might not be up to date cause our last civic census was in 2019

When I moved to Calgary and started working at Metro — I met Robson. I remember pitching a fairness at the pumps piece where I’d order pints at bars and check if they measured up as advertised… Silly, quirky and a story that some might scoff at. Not Robson!

I have you seen excavators on the roof of this Kensington building? I don’t know much about demolition, but I do know when you see something strange it’s worth asking: what the heck? vt.tiktok.com/ZS578kfvf/

I know some people avoid clicking on CBC videos because of the ads — guess what? Videos under a minute don’t have ads 🤯 Here’s one: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

What were electric eels called before electricity was discovered?

The last catastrophic Bearspaw feeder main failure was right around the time I started doing YouTube explainer videos for CBC Calgary — here’s a playlist youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Jason and I share this tradition. It’s become an important moment of reflection for my partner and I. Last year I was home in Ottawa. I took to a quiet part of my uncle’s home to listen and my brother joined me. We both cried thinking of our grandmother — a person who loved us into this moment.

Ok #yycbike I am in the market for a compact and light e-bike. I need to be able to carry it up and down several flights of stairs and fit it in an apartment without storage options. I have been eyeing a brompton, but am unsure on the price — thoughts? Advice?

University-aged me asking the same, but relevant questions: Is pizza corner still pizza corner? Discuss.

Your local librarian here to say that it’s great if you read lots of books this year, alright if you read barely anything, that audiobooks, romance and graphic novels are all valid formats and genres, and that some authors suck but we’re still not stopping you from reading them.

A familiar headline in Calgary's blanket rezoning conversation, but worth the read -- especially given a statement within from CMHC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Having to still check on Facebook occasionally for work, I have to say it has really turned into an AI video and photo cessepool. Seeing accounts pop up to peddle fake depictions of real events, like the storm that hit Alberta yesterday:

"A Calgary woman accused of sending five emails that threatened former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis, his mother and several of his friends has seen those charges dropped after evidence was revealed in court that one of the emails was sent through an email-spoofing website..."

Someone had fun writing this header

Does anyone know what the Calgary budget means for non single family homes? I’d seen before adjustments multi-residential was seeing a big increase and I wonder what it means (renters?, landlords?)

A big problem in urbanism: getting enough family-sized apartments built in dense areas. Without them, people come when they're young & then flee to the suburbs when they have a family.

This week I learned a lot about recounts. 📖 read some legislation 🗣️ called some people 🤔found out stuff I didn’t need — like how to deal with a tie Here’s the story: What to expect in Calgary as a recount request is underway: youtu.be/cL5F4nY73V0?...

My 2017 GIF …a Farkas “signature dance move” from election profile archives — who would’ve thought these would continue to be relevant? Not that blonde Metro reporter

Municipal election day crowdsource: what municipality did you vote in today and how long did you wait to vote? I’m in SE Edmonton and have now waited one hour. The front of the line is close, though …. Don’t forget to vote for school trustee(s). Brussels sprouts for attention only. #yegvote

Thoughts waiting to vote: - Am I going to be late for work? - That lady is knitting while waiting - That’s the third dog in here - about 50 people fit in the gym Annnnnd phew that’s done ✅ Took me at least 1 hr to cast my ballot

Just looking at the CBC Debate’s live-stream numbers climb and wondering: have you decided? www.youtube.com/live/Ily1ilP...

I keep hearing this claim: Political parties are new to municipal politics in Alberta. But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...

New from me: Remember the last time Calgary hand-counted an election? I sure do: youtu.be/M_v5cAlbLR4

Public safety is a top election issue. But Calgary Police commission memo highlights a struggle to bring on new hires — something to keep in mind as voters track campaign promises youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg

Sometimes the star of the story doesn’t quite translate in the final news segment. So, here’s a moment for the horse I met last week:

There’s a smell lingering around Canmore, it really stinks, and getting to the bottom of it is costing the mountain town millions: youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI

Ok @benlopezsteven.bsky.social I see you www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

I took the survey but wonder: how will this be enforced and how much will it cost to do so? When the province instituted the Kananaskis Conservation pass it cost money to hire a company that would scan license plates for ticketing purposes

First the Fair Deal Panel, now this? Both launched in the shadow of separatist sentiment, acting as a sort-of dowsing rod to lead policy that govt believes will give the province more independence. So — what will Alberta gain from its latest town hall tour? youtu.be/gc0KmpQetCE

City of Calgary’s latest engagement opportunity: an engagement on how the city conducts engagement! How engaging.

Do you know anyone who lives in a purpose-built rental building in Calgary? Looking to chat about a potential story -- hit me up :)

Learned this the hard way last Stampede -- bus routes on detour for parade day (the list is long)

What's up with SE Green Line construction? I got a lil preview of the two projects the city is celebrating today with a ground breaking ceremony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3v...

We are out reporting on this tragic story, where the search for any potential missing hikers is paused for the night and will resume at first light: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Oh thank god www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Re this: booked to work today and found that also people are passing when they barely have time to avoid oncoming traffic (which is a little spooky) but also I ran into someone I haven’t seen in a while and a group of runners ALSO had a meet cute similar at the same time…so balance?

Just studying for the Group of Seven (G7) meeting thing everyone is talking about

I think my brain is broken, saw this and immediately thought: GIVE THE TRASH TO THE TRASH PANDAS. THEY WANT YOUR TRASH!

One time Google decided my middle name is Hermione

Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024

What’s next for the Gresham Block site? www.greshamblock.com

There have now been 560 cases of measles in Alberta so far this year, and growing.

To me this suggests there are UNSANCTIONED markets afoot, and I must know; how do they compare??

"Former Calgary councillor Joe Magliocca, who was convicted of fraud for submitting 19 falsified expense claims to the city, has been handed a six-month conditional sentence order. For the first two months, Magliocca will be under house-arrest conditions. After that, he will be bound by a curfew."

How long after moving to Calgary did YOU start accurately recognizing mountains by name?

Calgary Transit says we have a funding gap threatening service. With higher population, growing ridership, more $ needed to improve things like bus frequency -- less waiting around so riders can get from point A to B in reasonable time, officials say: youtu.be/P2-YJ4a0TqM

It's almost flood season in Calgary, but drought is also a big risk across the prairies. How can both exist in the same season? Here's a piece I did last year to find out: youtu.be/gIsHGNviTNI

Calgary report says Edmonton spends $50M per year on traffic safety programs. Calgary? $5M per year -- deaths exceeded a 10-year record last year, so the city of Calgary wants emergency funding to address those stats...an extra $1M. Story here youtu.be/6UM_gqOcmCs