If you've ever thought about running for politics, you need to listen to the latest episode of Balance Of Power. Full of good advice & info from @sphillipsab.bsky.social & Leah Ward. Find it wherever you get your podcasts: Balance of Power share.google/Flow2tkdmloF... #ableg #yyccc

The city’s target for this five-year plan was to reduce all major injuries and fatalities by 25 per cent. Instead, according to the City’s own Vision Zero page, there was a 225 per cent increase in pedestrian fatalities in 2025.

Today was the hottest day ever recorded in France, breaking the record set just yesterday.

Annalise Klingbeil and Shannon Phillips break down Jeromy Farkas’s feud with Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre and Cowboys, and how he turned the “fun police” attack back on them. Watch:

An interesting press release from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. #abpoli #ableg #yyc #Calgary

"Communities First" 🤔 #yyccc

“We can’t move fast enough to give people a voice on coal mines polluting our water this October, but let’s work ‘round the clock to ensure Calgarians have to deal with obnoxious, noisy assholes at 3am.”

@jeromyyyc.bsky.social has been absolutely nailing the comms on this story I just can't get enough of. “If they can paint this as big bad city hall shutting down poor little Stampede they think they can win. It assumes Calgarians are idiots but we’re not idiots.” calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

New inflation data out today and wow what can you say about these Alberta car insurance rates other than ... wow. 😳

Shannon Phillips went to Greece for a creative salon with Ani DiFranco, Neko Case, Anaïs Mitchell and Ann Powers, and came home thinking differently about art, fear, politics and community. Plus: what creativity can do when politics becomes exhausting.

NEW: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine is calling on Bruce McAllister to apologize for racist language used in a tweet. He argues that McAllister would have been fired for his comments in any other province.

Racing down a mountain, weaving through trees on skis feels like play because it is play. Riding your bike, hiking a mountain, going for a run, laying in a hammock and looking at the trees — it is all play...and we need more of it, no matter our age. open.substack.com/pub/gooutsid...

I sure love camping season.

Holy shit THEY STOLE MY BIKE TODAY I doubt you'll see it since it was stored serviceable, but if you do see a bicycle with my name on it, TELL ME #yycbike #yyc Reported on @bikeindex.org

This happens next week! It's free! You can register here: forms.gle/iBMrC5Arhaj2...

We took the Bow Valley municipal bus system ROAM the other night from Banff to Canmore. Heated shelters (needed 🥲). It’s excellent system. Pay w an easy app. The Americans (Californians) among us were like “omg Canada is amazing. Public transit to another town & trailheads.”

Seeing some people react to this as if Jesse Brown lost in court and experiencing some understandable schadenfreude But his isn't a court verdict, it's an out-of-court settlement. What this actually shows is Jesse Brown was willing to pay $885,000 to avoid a public airing of these issues at trial

This is insane. Canadaland's "stated purpose is to hold other journalists to higher standards. The court's findings describe an outlet that republished a known false claim, ignored documents in its own possession that disproved it, and never asked its subject to respond."

Celebrate Neighbour Day with More Neighbours! Make new friends and learn more about how to build a better Calgary. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbour-...

What happens when politics collides with reality? This week, Annalise Klingbeil and Leah Ward discuss burnout, political exhaustion, attention scarcity, and what happens when grievance politics finally encounters a price tag. Watch now:

I'm hosting another lunch & learn session! And this time I'm bringing a friend: Curtis Brown with Probe Research. We'll be talking all about polls. How they work. How to make sense of the results. And the role public opinion research plays in our world today. 🧵

There's been lots of polling about the *possibility* of a referendum question on Alberta separation. But how do Albertans' feel about the nine OTHER questions that are guranteed to be on the ballot? The ones about immigration and the Canadian constitution? Not great, it turns out. 🧵

"The case Sylvestre made to audiences across Alberta to drum up support for Alberta independence was riddled with distortions, disinformation and conspiracy theories." Warnica offers one of the most in depth fact-checks of the separatist leader's claims. Gift link: www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?...

Reminder... Any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message — they can't win on their ideas alone.

What are we even doing here? This decision removes vital transpo for vulnerable Calgarians, encourages more car use, and hampers a vibrant downtown. Bananas.

I kept thinking about a Cory Doctorow interview today while this was going on. The topic: enshitification. This is the enshitification of Calgary Transit. It makes it harder to use, and is something no one wants, but we're promised great things as a result but without any evidence to back that up.

Huge congratulations to @carrietait.bsky.social for being named Journalist of the Year for her ongoijg investigation into the Alberta government health care procurement scandal. 🏆 www.newswire.ca/news-release...

So someone made this. And in a time when no one seems to be fighting back against these awful, racist, useless referendum(b) questions, this gave me a glimmer of hope. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #referendumb #Alberta

Are we solving the wrong problem? From permanent daylight saving to fertility costs to Alberta Next, decisions aren’t lining up with reality. Annalise Klingbeil and Leah Ward break down what’s being missed, and why it matters.

Every Canadian needs to read and understand this. And then help the beautiful people of Fort Chipewyan. open.substack.com/pub/indigeno...

This! If we're gonna do a perma change, it should be for Standard Time yearround. “A few places have tried it. Russia tried this...rates of depression, seasonal depression went up. After two years of that experiment, they switched to standard time year-round.” globalnews.ca/news/1181056... #ableg

I lived with daylight round year when I was living in Chile. Late sunrise in mornings for little extra light in the afternoon. The Chilean government went back to the old system after one year, it was hated that much. #ableg #abpoli #yyc

Completely ignoring the fact this already went to a provincial referendum & lost, perma daylight savings is the wrong way. Who cares about an extra hour of daylight from 4:30-5:30pm when we won't see daylight until close to 10am in winter! (cc @alexyyc.bsky.social) calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Over on Twitter, Greg Clark, former leader of the Alberta Party and Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission committee member shared his thoughts on the UCP's failure to act on the recommendations of the Commission. He was one of the most reasonable politicians I've ever worked with. Worth a look.

Stop scrolling! Get off your phone! Come have a conversation with real people! @cailynn.bsky.social and I are bringing back the Urban Affairs Book Club after. Read the book & discuss w other cool Calgarians interested in urban issues on April 28. We'll even hear from the author in the 2nd half. 🎉

Mikisew Cree First Nation Billy-Joe Tuccaro sharing results of study commissioned by FN. He says results show that cancer rates are higher than Alberta average by 25%. Points the finger at the energy industry.

Mikisew Cree First Nation Billy-Joe Tuccaro spoke about the impact that toxic chemicals leaching and spilling from the oil sands is having on his people. Every Canadian should listen to what he has to say. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

I worked with @markusoff.bsky.social more than a decade (!) ago and it's always a pleasure when we get to reunite. This time, on air, chatting provincial politics with Jason, @jlisayoung.bsky.social & Erika Barootes on CBC's West of Centre: www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p... #abpoli #ableg

A friend who just bought a cargo bike said this post helped her family make their decision. Sharing again for all you cargo bike curious folks. gooutside.substack.com/p/two-years-...

Does anything matter anymore? We get into floor crossing, political values, and how decisions actually get made. Plus housing, outer space, and more. New episode:

After a five (!) year hiatus, the Calgary Urban Affairs Book Club is back. Please share with anyone you think may be interested. #yyccc #Calgary #yyc

👀https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rcmp-investigating-allegations-of-corruption-involving-councillor-business-at-calgary-city-hall-sources-9.7140099 #yyccc

Excited to read @jessicabarrett.bsky.social's new book! Should we bring back the Urban Affairs Book Club, after a 5-year hiatus, to discuss it?! (Cc @cailynn.bsky.social) #yyccc

Three stories this week on Balance of Power: • How leadership campaigns win once voting starts • Nova Scotia politics with MLA Claudia Chender • The hidden cost of maintaining a political image Watch:

Hello I would like to share with you my new-and-improved website that compiles 46 years' worth of baby-names data in Alberta: albertababynames.com It now includes the latest data (for 2025) and a similar-names function to easily browse through various spellings in naming trends.

For a personal finance story, I'm looking to speak with Canadians about transportation costs + housing. Did you buy a more affordable house farther out, then find vehicle costs + travel time added up? Or are you considering transportation in a house hunt? DM or email [email protected] Thx!

Alberta’s immigration referendum questions sound simple. They’re not. Dr. Bronwyn Bragg explains the narrative they create.

This referendum question has a problem.

Welcome to Balance of Power A fresh lens on the forces shaping Canada’s future This week: • Alberta’s immigration referendum • The economics of immigration and the labour market • Why facts often lose to political narratives • Guest: Dr. Bronwyn Bragg ▶ Watch now:

I'm no longer a data journalist but, as an independent practitoner, one of my goals is still to help people make sense of the daily deluge of data we're all swimming in. To that end, I'm hosting this free online session on March 17. You don't have to be a nerd to come nerd out with me... 🤓 🧵