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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enmax diverts funds to meet Calgary's growth, slowing smart meter upgrades
As Enmax works to keep up with Calgary’s population growth, it could mean some Calgarians will be waiting longer to get their electricity meters upgraded.
As insurance costs surge, northeast Calgary residents question their futures in 'hail alley'
About two dozen homeowners gathered in Skyview Ranch on Friday to sound the alarm about skyrocketing insurance premiums. Some have been denied coverage altogether by multiple companies, leaving them questioning their futures in northeast Calgary.
City asks for urgent $1M as Calgary pedestrian deaths increased 225% last year
Last year marked an 11-year high for fatal collisions in Calgary — including a 225 per cent increase in pedestrian deaths — according to an annual city report presented to council’s community development committee on Thursday.
Calgary's film industry left with questions after Trump threatens tariffs on non-U.S. movies
Damian Petti’s phone started blowing up on Sunday evening, immediately after Donald Trump posted his plan to impose 100 per cent tariffs on movies produced outside of the United States.
Calgary homeowner livid after city proposes bylaw change mid-fight
Council is being asked to vote Tuesday on a bylaw change that would allow homebuilders to proceed with a project even if it’s before the Alberta Court of Appeal. One resident appealing a nine-unit row house next door feels it's desperately unfair.