Congratulations to the new Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social and the new City Council. There are some great challenges ahead, I wish you and the new Council the best of luck. #yyccc

Whew, what an election night. Fun time on Global's "expert" panel with @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social & Colin Aitchison.

"Each overdose handled at Chumir saves $1,600 compared to treating it in the street or ER. From 2017-2020, the SCS saved Alberta’s health system more than $2.3 million. Closing SCSs doesn’t erase those costs; it shifts them to 911 calls, ER beds and court dockets." calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Commemorate residential school victims, honour survivors & their families & commit to acting on reconciliation on #OrangeShirtDay Sept 30, 9-10:30am at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Ave. SE) OR watch live on our website. Details at calgary.ca/OrgangeShirtDay. #OrangeShirtDayYYC

Leong: Province should step up response to reckless driving and fatal collisions

Calgary is leading the way on housing, accounting for the country’s highest housing starts per capita last year —but like in many Canadian municipalities, affordability remains a challenge.

Climate denialism comes to Council. At risk are extreme weather responses, food security programs, emergency management, home retrofits, and protecting our infrastructure and water. www.courtneywalcott.com/the_climate_...

Calgary recorded 7,157 housing starts in the second quarter of this year; a nearly 56 per cent increase over the same time last year. globalnews.ca/news/1139527...

After three of four Communities First councillors voted in favour of the climate emergency declaration back in 2021, they're now calling for it to be rescinded and an audit done on spending. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

With federal funding, city says it will exceed its goal of 42,000 new housing units by next year calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

You’re encouraged to check your voter registration status through Voterlink before August 1, 2025. This will ensure your name is on the permanent electors register for Calgary’s 2025 General Election and that you have an efficient voting experience. Visit voterlink.ab.ca today.

Out having a rootin’-tootin’ good time? Make it fun for everyone. Remember: 🤠 consent is a must 🐴 be kind 𐚁⊹₊ ⋆ ⭐️ watch out for each other 🍺 consume responsibly 👢speak up if you see harassment

The Traffic Safety Team is stepping up enforcement this month to reduce vehicle noise and improve quality of life in neighbourhoods across the city. Drivers operating excessively loud or modified vehicles can expect increased monitoring and fines. newsroom.calgary.ca/traffic-safe...

The City’s engagement practices are currently being reviewed. Complete a survey, sign up for the working group, and join in-person events here: engage.calgary.ca/engagementre...

Curious about Calgary's urban soundscape? 🔊 Come learn the fundamentals of acoustics and discuss common urban noise concerns! Today, June 23 at 4:15pm Room 3-16 B, Calgary Central Library Hosted by the Alberta Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Society www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the...

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019, based on projected demand. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Seeing prominent candidates and parties retreat to policies of exclusionary zoning, discrimination, and economic segregation under the guise of "progress" and "compassion" is painful. Have some courage, it might just inspire people. #yyccc

That roaring engine? Not impressing anyone. Our new Traffic Safety Team is out this month, monitoring and ticketing vehicles that violate noise bylaws. 🚫 Loud exhausts 🎵 Blasting stereos 🏎️ Engine revving Drive with consideration for others. Learn more at calgary.ca/trafficsafetyteam.

Combatting Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation in Local Government: A healthy community, let alone a successful democracy, relies on being able to communicate with each other. www.courtneywalcott.com/combatting_m...

Nice to see city engage in this critical issue... Calgary city councillor seeks 3rd-party review on impacts of misinformation globalnews.ca/video/111788... via @GlobalCalgary Me: Need to recognize that this erosion in trust we are seeing has been largely driven by misinformation.

📢We’ve awarded $30.7M in Round 1 of our HCI program (total capital funding up to $60M) to support 7 non-market housing providers & deliver more affordable homes to Calgarians. This helps partners unlock additional capital from other orders of government to build new housing.🏘️ More: calgary.ca/hci

“This is an amazing opportunity to partner with a school but, most importantly, I fundamentally do believe if you give students the power, they can actually change the world.” calgaryherald.com/news/connaug...

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, The City is creating a permanent memorial to honour Indian Residential School survivors. From May 6 to 17, you’re invited to explore four shortlisted designs, developed by four Indigenous-led teams: engage.calgary.ca/IRSMemorial

Disinformation should be treated for what it is—a national security threat that requires a concerted response—and we already have the legislative tools to act. By Sondos Kataite @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Help Calgary make a clean sweep! ✨ Sign up for email or text alerts and get notified 24 hours before your scheduled street sweeping. One quick sign-up keeps you informed every season. 🔗 Register now at myid.calgary.ca

May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Today is dedicated to honouring the thousands of lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.

Construction can be inconvenient — but local businesses rely on our support, even during the digging and detours! What changes would make you more likely to visit local businesses during City-led construction? 1/2

Yesterday, we gathered to commemorate 203 Albertans who died due to their work. The CDLC & @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social underscored the profound loss that each death represents. One by one, 203 names were read aloud - a solemn reminder that one life lost is one too many #Alberta #Calgary #DayofMourning

On this Day of Mourning, we’re fighting for the living, demanding better protections for workers and electing politicians who put workers’ interests first. Work should never cost you your life or your health. #DOM2025 canadianlabour.ca/day-of-mourn...

Our thoughts are with those in Vancouver and beyond today as we learn of the tragic incident at the Lapu Lapu festival. The Filipino community is grieving, and need our support today.

Leong: Viscount Bennett redevelopment debate reveals tired excuses against densification

Calgary's new traffic safety team is a 12-month pilot program focused on enforcing speed limits in playground zones, tackling noisy vehicle violations and spreading traffic safety education. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Receive a $50 rebate on up to two rain barrels starting April 1, 2025! newsroom.calgary.ca/the-city-and...

The City of Calgary is receiving an additional $22.8 million in federal funding for exceeding housing targets. Funding will be allocated to support housing initiatives in Calgary’s downtown and incentivize more secondary suites across the city. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

"We spend so much time trying to find our own little slice of heaven, we forget that it’s supposed to be shared. So this is that beauty." livewirecalgary.com/2025/03/17/s...

CMHC's Housing Design Catalogue is out: www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Today, people across the country come together to celebrate International Women’s Day as we recognize and celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Check out IWD events going on today: calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

The Revitalize 8th Street SW Project is set to begin construction this spring. Sign up for virtual public information sessions, newsletter, and read all about it here: www.calgary.ca/planning/dow...

"Investing in transit access is not just the right thing to do; it is a smart policy that saves money, supports communities and helps people move forward." calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Marda Loop getting revamped pedestrian pathway next to Crowchild Trail: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Want to hear the latest on housing in #yyc? Join us March 8th for our talk What's Next For Housing with More Neighbours Calgary and Good Neighbour. We’ll take a look at what we’ve accomplished together, where we are now and how we can make an impact in 2025. RSVP: calgarysfuture.ca/actions/what...

🟥 Red Line LRT Extension Functional Planning Study 🚈 Somerset-Bridlewood to 210 Ave S 🗒️ Your feedback is needed! engage.calgary.ca/RedLineLRT-FPS

New Perspectives piece, by Ward 8 Coun. Courtney Walcott - announcing he won't run for re-election this October. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

Instead of policing being funded by those breaking the law (AKA crime!), more municipal tax dollars will be used for policing, and our streets will be less safe. When I pushed for Defund, it was to reallocate funding to community. When the UCP do it, it's so they can drag race.

Very happy to see GamePLAN approved by Committee today. I hope to see this approved by Council and funded! pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a... #yyccc

IMO: missing from the discussion Between when these 3 plans were approved and Rezoning, this is what happened to home prices in these communities Single detached: $791,233 to $951,000 Semi: $794,733 to $926,700 Row: $519,733 to $609,200 Avg: $531,200 to $601,800 #yyccc

There are always consequences to Council decisions. Today, with one vote, 7 Councillors voted down policy amendments that would have enabled more than 650 homes to be built. 650 homes for 650 families today. And countless more in the future. #yyccc #yyc

The elevated Green Line alignment insisted upon by the Province now exceeds the cost of the tunneled downtown alignment from Sheppard to Eau Claire. www.courtneywalcott.com/council_appr...

Black History Month is a month of stories. When we reduce our history and our stories to clichés, we all lose. Our stories hold our shared humanity, and it is through them that we decide to act. My remarks to Council marking the occasion: www.courtneywalcott.com/black_histor...