This is Calgary

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Let’s get into the curiosities and constants that make Calgary a wonderful and sometimes frustrating place to call home. One story and conversation at a time. Hosted by Jenny Howe. Every Wednesday.

3D AGO

We need to talk about what 16th Avenue looks like

Sixteenth Avenue is a major gateway road in this city, but the way it looks leaves a little something to be desired. We are replaying one of our favourite episodes from this year exploring why this roadway looks the way it does, it's unique history and if there's any hope for a better, more colourful future. This is Calgary will return with new episodes on January 7th, happy holidays!

20 min
DEC 17

From meet-cutes to monsters: Calgary is going all-in on genre bookstores

In an era of e-books and online shopping, Calgary is embracing something unexpected: genre bookstores. From romance to horror, two new brick-and-mortar shops are proving that a niche can be powerful. Host Jenny Howe explores why these stores are opening now, the 'feral' appetites of their readers and what they tell us about the future of local bookstores.

18 min
DEC 10

What could a safer Calgary for pedestrians look like?

Calgary is seeing a record rise in pedestrian deaths, raising tough questions about safety in a car-centric, sprawling city. We talk to the City of Calgary about how they’re responding — and to an urban planner with a vision for a more walkable, people-first future.

20 min
DEC 3

The nearly-there, almost-done annual Calgary budget episode

At city hall, there has been a marathon discussion by council over how it will spend Calgary's more than $8-billion annual budget. Yes, we'll talk about property taxes but also hear why the latest showdown between urban councillors and their suburban counterparts matters. CBC senior producer Josh Pagé joins us to make sense of it all.

15 min
NOV 26

The ‘curse’ of 17th Avenue and 14th Street... and the man hoping to break it

At the west end of 17th Avenue SW lies one of Calgary's most notorious intersections — a corner where businesses struggle and vibrancy dulls. We explore the history of 14th Street and 17th Avenue’s persistent challenges, and meet the man who believes he can finally transform this troubled corner for good.

20 min
NOV 19

Meet the two locals trying to recall their UCP MLAs

Two recall petitions are underway in Alberta — one targeting Calgary-Bow MLA Demetrios Nicolaides (who is also the minister of education and childcare), and another aimed at Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt. In this episode, we speak with organizers behind both efforts.

20 min
NOV 12

What a new Beltline theatre means for Calgary’s indie scene

There's a struggle for stage space for Calgary’s independent theatre companies. Local venues are downsizing, undergoing transformation or closing altogether. In this episode, we talk to the person building a new downtown venue, The Erratics Indie Arts Club, as well as a local actress about why keeping Calgary’s theatre scene alive matters.

20 min
NOV 5

Inside the fight to keep Ramsay funky

Ramsay is a small but distinct southeast Calgary neighbourhood — known for its heritage homes, murals and even a once-roaming turkey. But as the community evolves, some of that history is being lost. We talk to a longtime resident and a local business owner about how they’re keeping Ramsay’s original spirit alive amid all the change.

18 min

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On This is Calgary we get into the stories that define this city and break down the big, weird and wild things you need to know. Join us each week for chats with Calgarians at the heart of the stories that matter to you. Find new episodes in your feed with host Jenny Howe every Wednesday.

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Introducing: This is Calgary

Calgary, let's get into the stories that define this city - the curiosities that we have and all those unique moments that make Calgary, Calgary. Come along for the ride as we interview Calgarians who have all the answers to life’s questions in this city.

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Let’s get into the curiosities and constants that make Calgary a wonderful and sometimes frustrating place to call home. One story and conversation at a time. Hosted by Jenny Howe. Every Wednesday.