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Council is tackling rising pedestrian deaths in the city. The conversation's heating up — people are pushing back on anything that sounds like a 'war on cars' and refocusing on drivers actually hitting people.
Calgary's supervised drug consumption site is shutting down June 30. If you or someone you know uses it, now's the time to find out what services are moving or continuing elsewhere.
Looking for somewhere to watch the Canada game today with sound and a crowd? Someone on the Westside is asking if there's anywhere that'll let in teenagers under 18—17th Ave usually maxes out fast anyway.
Solo guy early 30s in Willow Park wants to get into group dance lessons — Latin, ballroom, two-step, hip-hop, doesn't matter. Any beginner-friendly studios nearby worth checking out?
Visiting from Perth, Australia, where banh mis are insanely good. Looking for roast pork banh mi recommendations — especially somewhere that does a big sandwich. Need to scratch that itch.
Looking for a sports bar or venue downtown or in the Beltline where you can actually watch Türkiye's World Cup matches. Anywhere that caters to Turkish fans or community spots?
Double rainbow lighting up the southeast sky tonight, with the inner one repeating multiple times over. Photos not great but worth the look if you're out there.
Expect to see increased motorcycle officers and marked/unmarked police vehicles escorting vehicles throughout the city this week. Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is conducting training and real-time motorcades across Calgary and area.
Design Week Calgary is hosting a subversive circular-runway fashion show combined with an immersive installation at Contemporary Calgary (The Grotto) on August 8th. They're looking for fashion designers, visual artists, installation artists, furniture and object designers, and food vendors exploring memory, time, and nostalgia. Apply now.
Anyone know a Calgary bar that's playing the NBA Finals game with sound? Knicks in 5.
Jeromy Farkas is back to the drawing board on the Green Line. The province rejected the downtown tunnel, so the city's considering new routes. Another redesign means more delays on transit's future.
Southbound Deerfoot is completely blocked near 64th and McKnight. Police have it locked down, possibly for diplomat transport. Google Maps is flaring it as an accident. Plan another route.
Calgary spent $4.8 million on a 'Blue Sky City' rebrand and it's getting dragged for it. not a good look.
RCMP investigating allegations that a planning consultant offered campaign donations exceeding legal limits in exchange for council votes on a land-use bylaw. Court documents reveal police seized phones from ex-mayor Jyoti Gondek, ex-councillor Sean Chu, and others. Investigation ongoing; no charges yet.
Shaw Millennium Park (Millz) got a new sign yesterday. Reddit's asking if Calgary taxpayers footed the bill or if there's a confidential Cowboys deal nobody knows about. Can't find answers anywhere.
Anti-abortion protesters were on 14th Street NW today displaying large 22-week fetal images. Reddit thread points out that stats Canada says most abortions happen before 12 weeks, and less than 1% happen after 21 weeks—usually only for medical emergencies. Conversation got real.
Peak Management Group is apparently the worst rental company in Calgary. Tenants report ignored maintenance requests, threats about withheld rent, and months of neglect. Don't rent from them if you can avoid it.
Always wash your fruits: a Calgary family found a black widow spider in their grapes. Honestly probably good reminder that produce can carry surprises, no matter where you buy it.
Someone asking the obvious question: which Calgary bars are actually showing the World Cup this summer? Best bet is checking ahead before you show up — don't want to sit down expecting football and get curling instead.
Calgary homeowner just got their renewal: insurance jumped from $1,545 to $3,890 in a year. Thread's blowing up with others reporting massive spikes. Is this actually normal, or are premiums completely out of control?