Council Island
Alberta Voted for.... What Exactly?
Oct 22, 202655 min
Alex Williams is joined by Leela Aheer, Denys Robinson, and Annie Wong to discuss the results of the Alberta Referendum.
About this Podcast:
A podcast about Calgary City Council
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What has Council Island covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Alberta Voted for.... What Exactly?" (22 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Councillor Johnston's Big Leak (3 Weeks Late)" (27 September 2026, 28 minutes), and "Housing Updates, Public Hearings, & Affordability" (23 September 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Council Island publish?
Council Island publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 20 episodes.
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Booking probability for Council Island is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Council Island requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Council Island's contact route on record: public web form.
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Council Island is a business show with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Councillor Johnston's Big Leak (3 Weeks Late)
Sep 27, 202628 minAlex and Denys talk about the leak.
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Housing Updates, Public Hearings, & Affordability
Sep 23, 202638 minAlex Williams, Alanna de Boer, and Helga Vanthournout get together to discuss speaking at council, housing, and more!
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Going Downtown! We Half an Alignment!
Sep 10, 202653 minAlex Williams is joined by Greg Miller (a Ward 4 resident), Willem Klumpenhouwer (a transit expert), and Jeff Binks (from LRT on the Green) to discuss the updated Green Line alignment for Downtown Calgary.
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Separatism & Calgary's Economy (it'd be bad - not to mention the negative impacts of the other 9 questions)
Sep 4, 20261h 8mAlex Williams, Denys Robinson, Dan Kohse (from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce), and Asha Nenshi Nathoo discuss the upcoming referendum in Alberta. Mail-in Ballot: https://www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/
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Backyard Suites & Other Housing Updates
Aug 6, 202643 minAlex and Denys chat about housing. Want to join us on the show, text Alex at (587) 226-7828 or email him at alexwilliamsyyc@gmail.com
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Speak 3 Times (at the Same Council Meeting?!)
Jul 13, 202646 minAlex and Denys yap about Stampede, RCG (ugh), affordable housing, and secondary suites. Sign up to speak: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html
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Speak 3 Times (at the Same Council Meeting?!)
Jul 13, 202646 minS0<p>Alex and Denys yap about Stampede, RCG (ugh), affordable housing, and secondary suites.</p><p>Sign up to speak: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html </p>
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The Green Line (Yep, Again...) & Housing (Also... again...)
Jun 18, 202635 minAlex Williams and Denys Robinson discuss Council's interests in MORE Green Line alignment studies... And, housing. We're always talking about housing.
Council Island
The Green Line (Yep, Again...) & Housing (Also... again...)
Jun 18, 202635 minS0<p>Alex Williams and Denys Robinson discuss Council's interests in MORE Green Line alignment studies... And, housing. We're always talking about housing.</p>
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Chaotic Council Meeting! Water Bottles, LAPs, & Hiring a New CAO!
Jun 1, 202645 minS0<p>Denys and Alex yap!</p>
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Upzoning Via LAP?
May 18, 202641 minS0<p>If ya wanna email me: alexwilliamsyyc@gmail.com</p>
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Water Restrictions Incoming (& More If We Don't Get This Sorted!)
May 3, 202638 minS0<p>Denys Robinson joins Alex Williams to yap about water (again).</p>
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RCG is Dead. Calgary is Downzoned. And You're Left Holding the Bag
Apr 13, 202638 minS0<p>Alex is joined by Denys Robinson and Dominick Rotante to discuss what just happened at Calgary City Council. </p>
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Kathryn Davies' Origin Story: The Guidebook for Great Communities...
Apr 1, 202645 minS0<p>Who would've known townhomes were so controversial.</p>
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DAYS 4, 5, & 6! Will this hearing ever end?!
Mar 31, 20261h 3mS0<p>Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html</p><p>XYC Design & BOLD Workshop Present: https://youtu.be/ykpI0KJ-PXM?t=28594</p>
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DAY 3 of the Public Hearing to Repeal RCG
Mar 26, 202654 minS0<p>Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html</p>
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DAY 2! Repeal of RCG, Public Hearing, Episode 2
Mar 26, 202650 minS0<p>Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html</p>
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Repeal of RCG, Public Hearing, Episode 1
Mar 24, 202647 minS0<p>Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html</p>
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Should Calgary Have a Water Utility Separate from the City?
Jan 16, 202642 minS0<p>Alex Williams and Denys Robinson discuss the watermain break.</p>
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