1 hr 26 min
013: Jason and I Your Neck of the Woods
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- News
Well, we haven’t done this in a while. No guests on this episode of Your Neck of the Woods, just Jason and I chatting about things going on in Calgary, Alberta, and the world. We’ve had a provincial budget affecting priorities right here in Calgary, the relaxing of COVID pandemic restrictions but not before civil unrest leading to the historic and potentially infamous depending on your point of view; declaration of a national emergency, uncertainty about the revitalization of downtown, the push for an official municipal bird, and most tragically a war in Europe.
While offering significant funds for municipalities only a few million for downtown revitalization in Calgary. Of course, this has us talking about the fate of the downtown strategy and different ways cities can raise funds including cryptocurrency and a tech tax while balancing having a business-friendly environment. Look for a full episode on this soon.
On a related note, we dive into potential uses for the old Central Library and a police processing centre. These provide incredible commercial opportunities as well as the potential for a home for mental health services even if this is less likely. One other note on the core we are still seeing weekly protests even as health restrictions have eased significantly, we discuss not only these but of course the convoys and blockades especially in Ottawa which led to the first invocation of the Emergencies Act.
Locally we are also now looking at adopting an official city bird. The list of candidates includes everything from pigeons and magpies to the northern flicker and blue jay. Starting April 1 and going for a month you can vote for your favourite! We’ll have the link for you as soon as voting opens!
Of course, we couldn’t have a conversation about what’s going on in the world without discussing the tragedy in Ukraine. This has affected so many of us both directly and indirectly. The images and scenes we’re seeing are absolutely horrific and we can only hope peace and Justice return soon.
Be part of the conversation by following @JMcGregoryyc on social media and send us your comments, questions, and even suggest topics using the hashtag #YNOTW
Well, we haven’t done this in a while. No guests on this episode of Your Neck of the Woods, just Jason and I chatting about things going on in Calgary, Alberta, and the world. We’ve had a provincial budget affecting priorities right here in Calgary, the relaxing of COVID pandemic restrictions but not before civil unrest leading to the historic and potentially infamous depending on your point of view; declaration of a national emergency, uncertainty about the revitalization of downtown, the push for an official municipal bird, and most tragically a war in Europe.
While offering significant funds for municipalities only a few million for downtown revitalization in Calgary. Of course, this has us talking about the fate of the downtown strategy and different ways cities can raise funds including cryptocurrency and a tech tax while balancing having a business-friendly environment. Look for a full episode on this soon.
On a related note, we dive into potential uses for the old Central Library and a police processing centre. These provide incredible commercial opportunities as well as the potential for a home for mental health services even if this is less likely. One other note on the core we are still seeing weekly protests even as health restrictions have eased significantly, we discuss not only these but of course the convoys and blockades especially in Ottawa which led to the first invocation of the Emergencies Act.
Locally we are also now looking at adopting an official city bird. The list of candidates includes everything from pigeons and magpies to the northern flicker and blue jay. Starting April 1 and going for a month you can vote for your favourite! We’ll have the link for you as soon as voting opens!
Of course, we couldn’t have a conversation about what’s going on in the world without discussing the tragedy in Ukraine. This has affected so many of us both directly and indirectly. The images and scenes we’re seeing are absolutely horrific and we can only hope peace and Justice return soon.
Be part of the conversation by following @JMcGregoryyc on social media and send us your comments, questions, and even suggest topics using the hashtag #YNOTW
1 hr 26 min