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What Calgarians are talking about. Every Wednesday, we dive into one story, to keep you up to speed on the biggest issues affecting Alberta's biggest city. Hosted by Jenny Howe, and powered by CBC Calgary journalism.
CBC hosts This is Calgary, a news show with 110 episodes published.
This week, Jenny is looking into what makes a great city street. Our friends over at This is Vancouver recently had a conversation with former Vancouver city planner Sandy James about the necessary ingredients, and a lot
Raccoons are still something of a novelty for most Calgarians. But they're becoming more common ... and can get into mischief. First, we talk to a local guy who's been trying in vain for FIVE years to spot a raccoon here
What's greasily delicious, free on your birthday, and packaged in a bright yellow box? Chicken on the Way , of course -- a Calgary fast food institution that's been around since 1958... and is STILL being run by the same
As part of the city's new Water Efficiency Plan , Calgary now has a watering schedule for lawns and gardens. But... what does it mean for you? This week, Loren talks to Rehana Rajabali, Manager of Natural Environment & A
Imagine if Calgary got rid of one of its most iconic landmarks. (OK, ok... besides the Saddledome.) Maybe the Calgary Tower? Because that's what's happening up in Edmonton. That city has unveiled a plan to decommission t
How much do you know about the history of the Stampede Grounds? It's a trip! This week, Jenny talks to Calgary Stampede CEO Joel Cowley about how the grounds first took shape (hint: farming!) and evolved into a 200-plus-
It's Canada Day - a celebration of our nationhood. But as parades, barbecues, and concerts take place in provinces and territories across the country... there's talk out west about separation - and that feeling is spread
Call it a decibel showdown. Things came to a head this week over late-night concert noise during the upcoming Calgary Stampede . An urgent debate was held at City Hall, and even Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and federal
Guess what Calgary finds itself right plunk in the middle of? Hail Alley - an area of central and southern Alberta that’s well known for producing hail storms. And some parts of the city are more prone to hail than other
Corner stores have been slowly disappearing from Calgary neighbourhoods... but, thanks to changing community expectations, and an update to YYC development rules, there's potential for a comeback. This week, Loren chats
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas wants a police station downtown, citing concerns around public safety, and an absence of adequate public policing in the core. But it was less than nine years ago that the Calgary Police Servi
Calgary has more than 40 kilometres of missing sidewalks! How did that happen? And what's the city doing to fix it? This week, Loren talks to Jen Malzer, City of Calgary Leader of Community Projects, about how they're wo
For Sale signs are popping up like tulips on residential properties all over the city. But – is it a buyer’s market? Or a seller’s market? Actually, BOTH. And talk of Alberta separating factors into the equation. This we
For decades, Calgarians have been able to ride the C-Train free along a 10-block stretch of 7th Avenue downtown. That might be about to change. The city's infrastructure and planning committee just voted to eliminate the
Calgary has longed for a large multisport fieldhouse for nearly 20 years -- and the city has $109 million dollars earmarked for the project. So, what’s the hold up? In this week’s episode, host Loren McGinnis talks to Ja
Yes, it really IS almost done! The Glenbow, Calgary's flagship art and history museum, has been undergoing a major transformation, and is set to reopen sometime in 2027. So - how's it looking? Jenny got to poke around in
The Calgary Drop-In Centre provides a place to sleep for hundreds of unhoused Calgarians every night. But the D.I. is now being pressured to leave the East Village, in part because of concerns about crime and social diso
Calgary city council just passed a motion 12-3 to repeal blanket rezoning. City councillors Andrew Yule (Ward 3) and Nathaniel Schmidt (Ward 8) were two of the councillors who voted against it. This is Calgary host Jenny
What makes Chicken on the Way such an institution in Calgary? This is Calgary host Jenny Howe wanted to find out more about the restaurant, which has been part of Calgary's food scene since 1958, and is still owned by th
Come "Inside The Classroom" with This is Calgary host Jenny Howe and CBC producer Elise Stolte. In January, Elise reached out to thousands of Alberta teachers to find out more about classroom complexity across the provin
Rick Wilson
Alberta's Minister of Mental Health and Addiction · Frederick American Little League
1 appearance on this show
Jen Malzer
City of Calgary
1 appearance on this show
Jason Zaran
Calgary Multisport Fieldhouse Society
1 appearance on this show
Elise Stolte
CBC
1 appearance on this show
Brendan Coulter
CBC Calgary
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Klaszus
Sprawl
1 appearance on this show
Darren Krause
LiveWire Calgary
1 appearance on this show
Snizhana Bora
ARTis Theatre
1 appearance on this show
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