Boshika Gupta

CBC Calgary digital journalist

Boshika Gupta is a journalist with extensive experience covering several beats such as public policy, food, culture, mental health, wellness and education. Contact her on boshika.gupta@cbc.ca.

Latest from Boshika Gupta

Students express housing concerns in Calgary as campus residences reach capacity

With the start of the fall semester approaching, hundreds of students across Calgary are scrambling to find affordable housing as universities and colleges have run out of space and are struggling to provide on-campus housing options.

'We were all surprised': Filipino stars react after receiving love from fans in Calgary

The film stars two well-known actors from the Philippines, Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, and is slated to be released in November.

Pride groups protest as Alberta holds meeting on proposed gender policies

Protestors gathered outside the provincial government offices at the McDougall Centre in Calgary Friday to voice their concerns with a private meeting held by Premier Danielle Smith that discussed proposed gender identity policies.

Fencing community celebrates Eleanor Harvey's Olympic bronze medal win

As Calgary fencer Eleanor Harvey won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the women's individual foil on Sunday — a first for Canada in fencing — members of the local fencing community joined in the celebrations, calling it a pivotal moment in the history of the sport.

Calgary's water restrictions no problem for drought-resistant gardens

As the City of Calgary gradually eases outdoor water use restrictions, experienced gardeners like Melanie Isles remain unfazed by the changes thanks to their self-sufficient, drought-resistant gardens.

Researchers dig homestead site to reveal details about legendary Black cowboy John Ware

Researchers from the University of Calgary spent the weekend trying to uncover more details about trailblazing Black cowboy John Ware, who carved a path for himself against all odds as a respected Alberta rancher in the 1880s.

Eco centres make it easier to dispose and recycle unwanted household items

The City of Calgary has announced changes to its self-sorting eco centres that are designed to be convenient, easy to access and open to accepting a larger variety of materials that don’t fit into your regular trash bins.

Experts highlight ways to stay safe as temperatures continue to soar in Alberta

Calgarians need to brace themselves for what's coming as temperatures rise across Alberta, prompting experts to advise the public to stay safe.

Mosquito activity in Calgary likely to return to normal this summer, say experts

While experts don’t anticipate a significant increase, they’re confident we’ll see more mosquitoes swarming around the city as the days get warmer. 

A Calgary-based pilot project is bringing back native plant species to Fish Creek Provincial Park

Native plant species that were previously widespread at Fish Creek Provincial Park are slowly making a comeback, thanks to the efforts of a local initiative.