Today in Executive Committee, taxpayers will be spending $6,084.17/hr to entertain Councillor Johnston's Notice of Motion to reintroduce single use water bottles back to council chambers. #yyc #yyccc

From Good Neighbour: #yyc #yyccc

Amanda Hu@amandalhu.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Another “Operation Order” police sweep this week. These performative shows of force do not actually tackle the root causes of crime and cost Calgarians $$$$. Mutual aid orgs and unhoused folks face intimidation. Police contact =/= social supports. #yyc #yyccc

The carnage continues on Calgary’s streets. 😔 #Calgary www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Toddler dead after pedestrian collision in southwest Calgary | CBC News

Calgary police say a toddler is dead after a collision in at the intersection of Horton Road S.W. and Hull Avenue S.W., just by Macleod Trail, on Sunday.

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The BC Basic Income Panel found that almost half of those living in poverty were essentially full time, full year workers. The idea that poverty is confined just to those without jobs and those on income assistance is a zombie idea. Kudos to @gillianpetit.bsky.social and Maytree for this report!

Gillian Petit@gillianpetit.bsky.social · 8mo ago

In "Poverty segmentation: The challenge of the 'working poor'," I challenge the misconception that poverty doesn't happen to people who work. The reality is that the largest group of people living in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. maytree.com/publications...

Bill 7’s Water Act changes raise serious ecological concerns. The amendments prioritize short-term economic use over long-term aquatic health & ecosystem integrity. Myself & 2 colleagues at the UofC broke down the changes and potential impacts: ablawg.ca/2025/12/11... #abpoli 🧵

Alberta Water Act Amendments: No Bridge Over Troubled Waters

By: Arlene Kwasniak, David C Barrett, Kerry Black Matter Commented On: Amendments to the Water Act, RSA 2000, c W-3 as set out in Bill 7: Water Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill 7) PDF Version: Alberta Wat…

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Commercializing/privatizing our most precious resource, water, can have catastrophic impacts on nearby communities and environments, and puts corporate profits above people. This video talks about a phenomenon happening around the globe. And it's bad news.

What Poland Spring Doesn't Want You to Know

Poland Spring is raking in millions by bottling and selling Maine's water — and throwing their weight around in state politics to keep profits flowing. During a drought this year, they publicly said they were cutting back. But we found evidence they're pumping even more. ----- More Perfect Union i

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Infuriating to see that #yyccc has no spine and limited foresight. Cutting environmental and climate funding, especially with an impact on water services, provides limited savings now and increased costs long-term. This is nothing more than a dog whistle.

Council votes to shave $9 million from city's 2026 climate and environment budget

In a 9-6 vote, Calgary city council approved cutting $9 million from the city's climate and environment business unit's budget for next year

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Who's next? Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets. This month's AGM will provide clues.

It's rare we're in agreement with the Fraser Institute on urban policy however they absolutely nail the reasons why this move to repeal blanket rezoning is a bad idea & goes against the free-market conservative values many pushing it on #yyccc claim to hold. calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...

HILL and THOMPSON: Mayor Farkas should retain ‘blanket rezoning’ for sake of Calgarian families

TEGAN HILL and AUSTIN THOMPSON: Mayor Jeromy Farkas should retain blanket rezoning for sake of Calgary families

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🙏A moment of silence for the "Progressive Conservative" wing of the UCP. They died as they lived: silently and without a trace. 🙏 If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli

New 📰| Understanding collaborations and community partnerships in aquatic research: a review of literature from the Bow River Basin, 2014–2024 🏞️ https://ow.ly/nuTq50XqxnS Discover how an increase in CER can lead to better H20 management for the Bow River. University of Calgary Siksika Nation

🚨 New Paper Alert! 🚨 Very excited to share that some of my recent work is is now published in FACETS! We looked at community collaborations in aquatics research in the Bow Basin and gave suggestions for improved inclusion of non-academics in research www.facetsjournal.co...

So incredibly excited for Kitty and Caleb to be opening their new location. Sought and Found has become so much more than just a local cafe and they are incredible people. Can't wait to hit them up in the beltline! dailyhive.com/calgary/soug...

Popular Calgary coffee shop to open new location in the city | Food & Drink

Calgary-based coffee roaster Sought x Found is opening a new location in the city, this time in the Beltline.

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Hey, #yyccc, we have an opportunity to bring back the community store and business in neighborhood when we update our land use bylaw next year. It's a small thing, but can really improve community walkability and vibrancy. Yes, I will die on this hill.

Toronto is trying to get corner stores and cafes in residential neighbourhoods again. Here’s how the plan has changed

City staff are back with a modified plan to allow corner stores and cafes in residential neighbourhoods. The residents’ association that opposed the plan says it’s still not happy.

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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible. Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.

Alright, organized labour in Alberta, eyes are on you (us). Time to stand up for collective bargaining. Time to stand up for workers rights. Time to push back against draconian anti-worker overreach. Regardless of direction, the next steps will define the labour movement in Alberta for decades.

Hadn't seen this public art at night yet - looks even better than during the day! What do you see?

I may have found the worst kids toy in the world. #BanLeafBlowers

The future in Southern Alberta looks increasingly dry and filled with extremes. The retreating glaciers, diminishing snowpacks, and population growth will result in increasing water woes. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

'Exceptionally dry:' Little relief in drought conditions facing Calgary area, says top scientist

Despite summer rains, Calgary remains stuck in drought conditions that will require major changes in water use, says a top scientist.

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I want to congratulate @mykeatkinson.bsky.social on his win in Ward 7. Thank you, also, to Heather, Terry, Anthony, and Greg for putting your name in the ring and running great campaigns. It's not the outcome I'd hoped for. Democracy is messy, but so worth it. #yyccc

Get out and vote, Calgary! And dress warmly. Slow line at our polling station. Why does a form need to be completed for each voter?? Takes a lonnnggg time to get your ballots. #yyc

Heads up everyone. Poll lines are long & likely only getting longer. The province has made it this way with hand counting of ballots (requiring separate ballots for each race) & changes to the voter registry requiring a form for everyone. Don't be discouraged! #yyccc #yycelxn

The day we've been working towards is upon us. To every single person who volunteered their time, knocked on doors, dropped literature, and to every donor who supported - thank you. Your support is what has made this all possible. #yyc #calgary #ward7 #yyccc #yycelxn

The day we've been working towards is upon us. To every single person who volunteered their time, knocked on doors, dropped literature, and to every donor who supported - thank you. Your support is what has made this all possible. #yyc #calgary #ward7 #yyccc #yycelxn

My name is David Barrett and I'm asking for your vote for Ward 7 Councillor. From the pathways we walk to the water we drink, the Bow River is the heart of our community in Ward 7. It connects us all. On October 20, help protect the river by lending me your vote. #yyccc #yyc

My name is David Barrett and I'm asking for your vote for Ward 7 Councillor. From the pathways we walk to the water we drink, the Bow River is the heart of our community in Ward 7. It connects us all. On October 20, help protect the river by lending me your vote. #yyccc #yyc

🚃Choo choo🚃 Next stop 4-car c-train service! #yyccc

One part of this is enforcement & education. The other part is street design. With the traffic calming & neighbourhood streets program going unfunded, we're not able to address the root cause of the issue. I am committed to funding these programs #yyccc

Third pedestrian fatality in as many days has police call for patience - LiveWire Calgary

Calgary Police are asking both drivers and pedestrians to put safety first, and be a little more patient when travelling around the city after a third pedestrian fatality in as many days. At 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, an 80-year-old woman was struck and killed by a 20-year-old driver at Woodpark Blvd and 117 Avenue […]

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✅ Endorsed by organizations fighting poverty ✅ Hundreds of lawn signs out ✅ Nearly a hundred volunteers On October 20th, vote for 10+ years of a track record, experience, and expertise. Head to davidfor7.ca/where_to_vote to find your polling station!🗳️ #yyccc #yyc #yycelxn

This should be treated like the crisis that it clearly is. If any other act of violence killed 3 people in 2 days in Calgary it would be front page news. perfect example of the bias @drtaragoddard.com writes about. Instead of discussing "stranger danger" with my kids I go on endlessly about cars

BikeBikeYYC@bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 10mo ago

3rd person in 2 days killed by cars. Our hearts go out to their friends and family :( The crime wave continues unabated... it's so disturbing that leaders are choosing to ignore this #yyccc #roadsafety www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...