Karina Zapata
Reporter
Karina is a reporter with CBC Calgary. She previously worked for CBC Toronto and CBC North as a 2021 Joan Donaldson Scholar. Reach her at karina.zapata@cbc.ca
Latest from Karina Zapata

Why Calgary's potentially 'normal' mosquito season might feel worse than it is
It’s time to pull out the bug spray. After a mild several years for mosquito activity in Calgary due to prolonged droughts, the periodic rain lately means the bloodsuckers are out in full swing.
Canada -Calgary |

Viscount Bennett redevelopment joins wave of legal resistance over Calgary rezoning
More than a dozen residents of Richmond-Knob Hill have filed an appeal for judicial review against the City of Calgary’s decision to approve the redevelopment of the former Viscount Bennett school site.
Canada -Calgary |
Canmore council approves 25-year downtown redevelopment plan — with some final changes
Canmore councillors unanimously approved a hefty, 25-year area redevelopment plan for its downtown on Tuesday, after making some final changes to the document.
Canada -Calgary |

Oil prices could rebound slightly this year, Deloitte forecasts, but risks loom
After several months of volatility in the market, a new forecast is predicting slightly stronger oil prices for the rest of 2025 — but some experts warn there are many factors that could change that.
Canada -Calgary |

Cooling rental market provides window of opportunity for Calgary renters to find deals
Gone are the days of soaring rents, lineups for viewings and upfront rental application fees in Calgary — at least for now.
Canada -Calgary |

Calgary's record housing starts fall short of restoring pre-pandemic affordability: CMHC
Calgary is breaking records when it comes to building new homes, but a new report says the city is still a long way from returning to pre-pandemic affordability levels.
Canada -Calgary |
After deadly year on roads, Calgary explores using drones and VR for traffic safety
After reporting an 11-year high for collision fatalities last year, Calgary is turning to new technology to manage traffic and make the roads safer.
Canada -Calgary |

Calgary's beloved Ship & Anchor isn't being demolished, despite redevelopment signs
A pending land use redesignation application submitted in April caused panic online and among regular Ship-goers, who worry what this means for the local landmark.
Canada -Calgary |

Calgary Refugee Health Clinic avoids closure with 2-year emergency bridge funding
After facing the threat of closure, a Calgary health clinic that treats thousands of refugees annually will be able to stay open for another two years — on a smaller scale.
Canada -Calgary |

Organizers pitch G7 summit as opportunity to showcase best of Banff to the world
Organizers are pitching the G7 leaders' summit as an opportunity to showcase the best of Banff to the world, with up to 700 members of international news outlets setting up in the town to cover the Kananaskis event.
Canada -Calgary |