Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
City News
Calgary is buzzing as federal infrastructure dollars are set to flow into our rapidly growing city. On November 7, 2025, Minister Eleanor Olszewski, also responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), highlighted how Budget 2025 will inject vital funds into Calgary's infrastructure, promising safer and more vibrant communities.
Business
Calgary is set to host a significant national announcement on November 9, 2025, as Canada’s Budget 2025 Climate Competitiveness Strategy is officially unveiled. The event, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. MT, will take place at the University of Calgary’s Energy Environment Experiential Learning Building, located at 750
Community News
Calgary’s newly elected city council, seated October 20, 2025, features a striking gender imbalance. With a mayor and fourteen councillors, only two women secured seats – a stark contrast to the five women on the previous council, which included the city’s first female mayor. This marks the lowest female
Community News
Calgary police undertook a significant operation in the downtown core last Wednesday, November 5, 2025, dubbed "Operation Order," resulting in 25 individuals facing charges and 115 people being connected with social agencies. This concentrated effort by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) is part of an ongoing strategy to
Community News
A young Calgarian’s ambition to join the ranks of firefighters has sparked a crucial local discussion: what are the strongest qualifications? The path to becoming a firefighter in Canada is notoriously competitive, with thousands often vying for the same roles. Even as the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) has undertaken
Community News
Calgary preacher Derek Reimer is set to face a new trial next spring, reigniting discussions in the city surrounding free speech and public demonstration. Reimer, who was originally acquitted of mischief and causing a disturbance following a protest at a drag library event on February 25, 2023, saw that acquittal
Community News
This morning, November 7, 2025, is serving up a classic dose of our city’s infamous weather roulette. Expect cloudy conditions with periods of rain or snow, plus a sneaky risk of freezing rain. Fog is currently causing near-zero visibility in some spots, so take it easy on the roads
City News
Theatre Calgary is set to launch its 2025/26 Creative Learning season, presenting a diverse array of drama camps designed to inspire young artists across the city. The programming offers engaging opportunities for children and youth to explore the performing arts during school breaks and throughout the summer. Highlights include
City News
Statistics Canada has released updated estimates on census families and households, offering a crucial look into the evolving demographic landscape of Canadian families up to July 1, 2025. This data, covering trends from 2022 to 2024, provides vital insights into shifts in couple and one-parent families, as well as overall
City News
Canada's labour market showed significant strength in October, adding 67,000 positions nationwide for the second consecutive month of growth. This surge pushed the national employment rate to 60.8 per cent, while the unemployment rate saw a welcome dip to 6.9 per cent. Locally, however, Calgary&
City News
Canadians are rethinking their travel habits south of the border this winter, largely due to new fingerprinting requirements at U.S. customs that began on November 7, 2025. Research from the Angus Reid Institute indicates a stark 50% decrease in Canadians making multiple trips to the U.S. compared to
City News
On November 4, 2025, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne unveiled "Building Canada Strong," the 2025 federal budget, proposing a hefty $115 billion over five years for major infrastructure projects, with $5 billion specifically earmarked for trade and transport. Right here in Calgary, WestJet, a major
