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Networking event: What's the future of local ethnic media?
CBC Calgary is inviting all locally-based ethnic media outlets to a networking event in March. Share lessons learned with your peers to make this sector stronger, and discuss community concerns with CBC Calgary to support a rich cross-cultural conversation.
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'Without journalism, it's dark': Pouring their hearts into ethnic media, coping with rapid change
The ethnic media sector suffers from the same business challenges dogging mainstream media, but it’s innovating and finding new ways to serve the need. Research suggests these outlets help immigrant communities lean in and get more civically engaged.
Political parties bring clarity to Calgary politics, say members. Here's what we know so far
Calgary's political landscape is changing. Some people think that will bring clarity of choice to the next municipal election. CBC News dropped in at a pub night to find out why.
Hang on, Acme! Calgary's population boom expected to spill over to small-town Alberta next
The first wave of migration into Alberta was concentrated in Calgary. But economists predict the growth will spill across Alberta and into small towns as prices in Calgary creep up.
Even a cleaning job is hard to find now in Calgary, say these newcomers
Alberta’s unemployment rate among recent immigrants is almost as bad as it was during the pandemic.
Will Calgary lose the rear-view mirror wave? Growth could mean more big-city drivers
One driving instructor says he’s seeing big-city habits taking over on Calgary roads. But others aren't so sure that Calgary courtesy is disappearing quite yet.
Blanket rezoning opened door to new row houses across Calgary
After city council’s blanket rezoning was approved in May, planners received a wave of nearly 190 row house and other R-CG applications.
'Loving it here': Newcomers in their 30s propel Calgary's very different growth spurt
The fact that affordability — not the job market — is driving this population boom makes a big difference. Calgary is seeing a slightly older demographic arrive this time, kids in tow. They're buying homes, filling schools, spending money and vying for jobs.
Growth Spurt: A look at what Calgary's growth means for both new and long-term residents
Nearly 100,000 people moved to the Calgary area in just a year. They're drawn here by the lower cost of living ... at least when compared to Toronto and Vancouver. We explore what that's like for those newly arrived, and for long-term residents.
New to Calgary? Join this workshop, make connections and help us dig deeper
CBC Calgary is inviting people who recently moved to Calgary to a special workshop. We're putting on in collaboration with Wandering In YYC's Shabina Adeel and the Calgary Public Library.