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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.

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Condo-monium! The sitch with Calgary real estate this spring

For Sale signs are popping up like tulips on residential properties all over the city. But – is it a buyer’s market? Or a seller’s market? Actually, BOTH. And talk of Alberta separating factors into the equation. This week, Loren talks to real estate agent Nadine Faule about what’s happening with Calgary's housing market – especially given the glut of condos up for grabs – and whether spring is still a good time to list.

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5月13日

Is it the end of the line for Calgary's Free Fare Zone?

For decades, Calgarians have been able to ride the C-Train free along a 10-block stretch of 7th Avenue downtown. That might be about to change. The city's infrastructure and planning committee just voted to eliminate the FFZ... and city council will debate and decide what to do later this month. Catch up with Loren on what's been happening, and hear some of the voices for and against eliminating the free fare zone.

18 分鐘
5月6日

Will Calgary ever, like, EVER, get a fieldhouse?

Calgary has longed for a large multisport fieldhouse for nearly 20 years -- and the city has $109 million dollars earmarked for the project. So, what’s the hold up? In this week’s episode, host Loren McGinnis talks to Jason Zaran, chair of the Calgary Multisport Fieldhouse Society, about why Calgary needs the facility, and why they need the province to commit funding asap.

18 分鐘
4月29日

Pssst...Wanna sneak into the new Glenbow Museum?

Yes, it really IS almost done! The Glenbow, Calgary's flagship art and history museum, has been undergoing a major transformation, and is set to reopen sometime in 2027. So - how's it looking? Jenny got to poke around inside with some curatorial staff.

19 分鐘
4月22日

Why Calgary's biggest shelter might leave the East Village

The Calgary Drop-In Centre provides a place to sleep for hundreds of unhoused Calgarians every night. But the D.I. is now being pressured to leave the East Village, in part because of concerns about crime and social disorder in the downtown. This is Calgary producer Liz Withey joins Jenny to talk about what's happening with YYC's biggest emergency shelter.

15 分鐘
4月15日

Why these two Calgary councillors voted NO to repealing blanket rezoning

Calgary city council just passed a motion 12-3 to repeal blanket rezoning. City councillors Andrew Yule (Ward 3) and Nathaniel Schmidt (Ward 8) were two of the councillors who voted against it. This is Calgary host Jenny finds out why they weren't in favour of the repeal, and hears some of their thoughts on what this means for housing in our growing city.

25 分鐘
4月8日

What makes Chicken on the Way so Calgary famous?

What makes Chicken on the Way such an institution in Calgary? This is Calgary host Jenny Howe wanted to find out more about the restaurant, which has been part of Calgary's food scene since 1958, and is still owned by the same family! In this episode, Jenny talks history with owner Russ Dunn, makes legendary corn fritters with manager Haley Andela, and hears why some customers have been eating here since the '70s.

21 分鐘
4月1日

What 6,000 Alberta teachers have to say about classroom complexity

Come "Inside The Classroom" with This is Calgary host Jenny Howe and CBC producer Elise Stolte. In January, Elise reached out to thousands of Alberta teachers to find out more about classroom complexity across the province, including here in Calgary. Through survey responses from 6,000 educators, she learned a lot about the challenges of being a teacher -- and a school kid. Listen to the takeaways, and hear from some Calgary teachers on what they face day-to-day.

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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.