BC is ending its drug decriminalization pilot. They say the program didn’t deliver the results it hoped for, so it won’t be renewed. Instead, BC says it will continue treating addiction as a health issue, not a criminal one, with more focus on treatment/supports. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #bc

CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations. This "boots-on-the-ground" investment is in addition to last year's local expansion of 30 journalists in 22 communities across Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/editors...

The province produced about 122 million barrels of oil in 2011. Last year, Alberta produced nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil by November edmontonjournal.com/business/ene... #Alberta #oilandgas #abpoli

Today, Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Williams wrote to the City regarding the water main break, including a formal request for information. We appreciate the Minister is performing due diligence on this matter.

As they say, *ahem*, some personal news: After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different. I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist. Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle. Why? 🧵👇

Digg is now in open beta 🫨 They changed the layout (from closed beta), looks all nice now. Users can create communities as well. /Calgary, /Alberta, /Banff, /Jasper, /Canada etc. digg.com digg.com/Alberta digg.com/Batman etc #Digg

And like clockwork… Dan Williams and the UCP have inserted themselves into #YYC’s pipeline problems. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

To an extent I appreciate the need to take the Alberta Independence movement seriously but the irony of trying to host your separatist event at “Canadian” Brewhouse to be told to leave and then pivoting to “Swamp Donkey” needs to be highlighted.

this happens so often with freedom fighters probably just an accident

"Starting May 1 and running through Oct. 31, hourly parking rates in select downtown areas will rise from $7 to $12 per hour." calgary.citynews.ca/2026/01/13/b... #Banff

Reminder: if you want to provide your comments on the Grassy Mountain Project proposed terms of reference, you have until January 16th, 2026. [email protected] Proposed terms of reference: open.alberta.ca/dataset/0189... PTOR public notice open.alberta.ca/dataset/0189... #abpoli

Calgary city council remains behind closed doors at this hour. The matter they're discussing is the metrics and process behind the Chief Administrative Officer's performance view.

Surge in influenza cases has peaked, Alberta CMOH says www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Two new orders in council today, re: online gambling iGaming Alberta Act - Proclamation Jan 13, 2026 2/2026 kings-printer.alberta.ca/Documents/Or... Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act Jan 13, 2026 3/2026 kings-printer.alberta.ca/Documents/Or... I asked chatgpt to summarize (below) #abpoli 1/2 👇

Update - Edgemont Fatal Altercation TW: violence (without a detailed description) newsroom.calgary.ca/update---edg... "As investigators have determined that the woman was acting in self-defence. No charges will be laid in this incident." #Calgary #yyc

Saw this on Facebook. (Bottom of the sign says contact me via Facebook) www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ew... #Calgary #yyc

Signs of the times

he's really been going hard on the AI slop lately "stay offened" Iran's "dollar" Jan 12 --> Jan 2

The UK announces investigation into Twitter / X / Grok over non-consensual deepfake images. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology Liz Kendall says the AI-generated images are "illegal" and the company's recent move to limit the function to paid subscribers is "monetising abuse":

Passifiume update:

From the DMs, via a trusted source. It appears #WestJet will be making a decision about the 'new seat pitch' pretty quick here. My speculation: there is nooo way they'll speed up this announcement just to decide to move forward with the cramped seat reconfiguration.

Similar thoughts. Maybe.. 6/10, it's nice, but ehhhhhh.

Deleted that screenshot of that restaurant post that was deleted, saw this comment on IG.

NEW: Changes in Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas' office including a new chief of staff and an advisory council made up of business/community leaders and one of his former opponents in the mayoral race.

New tonight from Ward 2 Councillor Jennifer Wyness, on Twitter. PDF link "OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON BPSFM REPORT - JAN 2026.pdf" calgary.ca/content/dam/... Tweet: x.com/JenniferWyne... #Calgary #yyccc

What the hell kind of alarm is this now lol Sounds like we're about to be invaded

✅ @jagmeetsingh.ca has been verified by @bsky.app.

Some deer at Carburn Park #Calgary #Deer

Haven't seen that before

Nice little sunrise this morning #Calgary #Alberta #Canada #sunrise

Goodie. haveibeenpwned.com/Breach/Insta... #Instagram

www.facebook.com/share/p/17vx... #Alberta #abpoli #Edmonton

Awful and inexcusable. A random guy had to take someone to hospital, who presumably had 2 broken legs and frostbite, because no ambulance showed up. Cops showed up but didn't help either. Out of #Edmonton. Kudos to the guy in the video but this is terrible. vt.tiktok.com/ZS5sdCGJW/ #Alberta

This is really cool: IFTTT now supports Bluesky! ifttt.com/bluesky

Was on MacLeod trail and saw this place. Utter Mayhem "The coolest alternative fashion in Calgary. 11am-7pm OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!" IG: www.instagram.com/uttermayhem_/ FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?... # 201 - 3804 Macleod Trail S.E, Calgary, Alberta Google maps: maps.app.goo.gl/nTn5qPsUJBpd...

If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. As spotted by Malwarebytes, the alleged leak includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers and more. www.engadget.com/cybersecurit... #Socialmedia #Instagram

COMMUNIQUE/COMMUNITY UPDATE - THE BLOOD TRIBE CONTINUES TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ALBERTA'S SEPARATION FROM CANADA - January 8, 2026 bloodtribe.org/commununique... #Alberta #abpoli #cdnpoli #Canada

From a message. "Our community in Calgary is small, but this is a humanitarian issue. We need support from people of all backgrounds to help amplify our voices so the Canadian government takes action. 1/3 #Calgary

Another Canadian social media startup convos.me #Canada (haven't used, just saw it, iOS only atm)

Thought this was an interesting detail re: feeder main break & emergency alerts from @jeromyyyc.bsky.social on Reddit. #yyc

I received a message from an Alberta ED colleague that stopped me cold. He treated a very elderly pt - a retired Charge Nurse who began her career as WWII ended. She waited 8 hours in the WR for care. Her assessment of our current reality is devastating.... 1/8

#cdnpoli 😅

Apparently Nicolaides wants to remove Wildwood from Calgary-Bow and replace it with Springbank, and also remove Montgomery? vt.tiktok.com/ZS5q9mtj2/

Canadian figure skaters support Skate Canada’s Alberta ban, hope for future return www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

That's good 👍 The ashes had been stolen from a vehicle recently