We’re back after working between crazy schedules, sickness, vacation and more to catch you up on City of Calgary-related news and issues. With Esmahan dealing with a bout of Covid, LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause
Debate on Calgary’s climate strategy was delayed one month, and some city councillors – and the mayor – wonder if that sends the wrong message. The revised climate change strategy, which shows the roadmap to
Calgary delivered its revised climate strategy Tuesday, with the goal of reaching net zero by 2050. The 99-page document was presented to the Community Development Committee, and the public had an opportunity to provide feedback.
Calgary city council approved a new Climate Advisory Committee, but not everyone was convinced it was necessary. The item, forwarded from the Community Development Committee, recommended that the Calgary Climate Panel be converted to a
One thing to keep on your Calgary recycling radar in 2022 is single-use plastics, said the city’s recycling programs manager. On Tuesday, the Government of Canada said it would be moving ahead with regulations banning
Calgarians could have access to clean energy improvements for their home in 2022, repayable through their annual property taxes. The Clean Energy Improvements Program (CEIP) bylaw was approved by city councillors Monday, opening the door
Calgary will declare a climate emergency, and include a commitment to be net-zero by 2050. The notice of motion, co-proposed by Coun. Raj Dhaliwal and six other councillors, was approved at the combined meeting of
Kevin Krausert said the opportunity that comes with Calgary’s energy transition is “the internet of our time.” Krausert, CEO and co-founder of Avatar Innovations, a company geared towards fostering energy transition, told media at Mayor
Council watchers got a preview of the upcoming debate on Calgary declaring a climate emergency. A notice of motion to declare a climate emergency in Calgary was supposed to be reviewed on its technical merits
Calgary would target net-zero emissions by 2050 as a part of a notice of motion to declare a climate emergency. The notice of motion, prepared by Mayor Jyoti Gondek, will be one of the first
