Theo van Besouw has been a Calgary resident since he emigrated to Canada from the Netherlands in 1977. Recently he has been getting frustrated with the current city council for acting in what he calls
Acknowledging residential school victims across Canada is important, but it keeps wounds fresh for First Nations people, said a local Indigenous relations expert. Work to learn more about Calgary’s residential school is no different. The
Dozens of protesters gathered outside McDougall Centre in downtown Calgary Friday, opposed to a sweeping elimination of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta. The protesters were led by Dr. Joe Vipond, who called on Alberta Premier Jason
Aryan Sadat said that Ward 5 has been neglected for too long and needs someone to fight for its recognition. Sadat has lived in Calgary his entire life, that time mostly spent in Ward 5.
Greener pastures may lie ahead, as the future of Richmond Green was decided during a combined meeting of council. Calgary city councillors voted 9-5 to approve Richmond Green land-use change and development. While third reading
More cash and a change in project management were confirmed as likely updates to Calgary’s events centre deal. LiveWire Calgary was previously the first to report the changes in June after closed doors meetings from
Over the past seven weeks, Calgary has been getting a little tipsy in our outdoor spaces. But not obnoxiously so. Early in June of this year, the city of Calgary started a pilot project focusing
The Calgary municipal election is fast approaching, leaving some citizens and even some city councillors concerned about the viability and expertise of municipal candidates. Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating announced at Rotary Park the formation
Along the banks of the Elbow River, Calgary and area took a step closer to providing flood protection for the city. Mayor Naheed Nenshi along with provincial and federal ministers announced the plan for the
The cracks are starting to show on Calgary’s policy for derelict buildings. According to Coun. Peter Demong, the derelict identification situation needs to be rectified. Councillor Demong has put forward a notice of motion for
