Rukhsar Ali

Journalist

Rukhsar Ali is a multiplatform reporter with experience in radio, podcasts, television, and digital. She is a recipient of the 2023 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship and holds a master of journalism from Carleton University and an honours bachelor of arts in English Literature from the University of Calgary. You can reach her at rukhsar.ali@cbc.ca.

Latest from Rukhsar Ali

Underused downtown office building being converted to U of C classrooms

Downtown Calgary's 801 Seventh Avenue SW, formerly known as the Nexen Building, is being converted from office spaces to University of Calgary classrooms after the tower has sat virtually empty for about six years.

Group saves native plants from being bulldozed, gives them 2nd chance in Fish Creek Park

A Calgary group is leading the effort to restore native plants to Fish Creek Provincial Park — by rescuing them from private development sites.

From the West Bank to Western Canada: How these Palestinian goods made their way to Calgary — just in time

A Calgary bakery received its first shipment of Palestinian olives, oil and Nabulsi cheese after weeks of delays due to the war.
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Calgary's Hudson's Bay building was more than just a store. These photos reveal its rich social history

The Hudson’s Bay Company is closing all but six stores in Canada, but its building on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary leaves a landmark of its legacy.

Calgary Transit reduces CTrain service on weekends and public holidays

According to a city news release, the pilot project, which began on March 22, is part of an effort to optimize the CTrain's weekend service, as well as reduce energy consumption and maintenance. 

2 people dead after Friday avalanches in Alberta: RCMP

Alberta police responded to two separate fatal avalanche incidents on Friday afternoon, near Lake Louise and Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis, respectively.

Elevated avalanche risk in Banff National Park and K Country due to heavy snowfall

Mountain safety officials in Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country are among those putting out warnings about elevated avalanche danger.

Experts warn snowpack lower than last year in parts of Alberta

The province's early data shows lower than normal snowpack levels in the Eastern Slopes, as experts warn of drought conditions worse than last year.

In the age of streaming, why is physical media seeing demand?

Calgary video store Rough Cut Video is seeing a new generation of collectors interested in VHS tapes, Blu-rays, and 4K discs.

Calgary chai shops serve flavours and nostalgia from back home

Calgary's growing popularity of chai shops is seeing high demand for a beloved South Asian beverage.