Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
Community News
Calgary Rallies Behind Local Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine A wave of strong community support has emerged around the Calgary-based organization HUGS Helping Ukraine Grassroots Support, following a social media post highlighting their ongoing humanitarian work. The post, shared by @Pawtriots_Ukr, lauded Paul and Mac Hughes for their sustained efforts
Community News
Calgary's city-wide rezoning initiative has sparked a heated debate, with residents urging the City Council to repeal the controversial blanket upzoning policy. This change, aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability, replaced traditional R-C1 and R-C2 zones with more flexible designations like R-CG, allowing for diverse housing types
Crime & Safety
The Calgary Fire Department responded to a significant fire in the 100 block of Taradale Close N.E., where flames engulfed two single-storey bungalows. The blaze, which prompted a second alarm, resulted in critical injuries to two adults found in a basement. They were swiftly transported to Foothills Medical Center.
City News
Calgarians have received the final results of the 2025 Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) By-election, revealing new trustees for Wards 4 & 7 and Wards 11 & 12. Maria-Teresa Vecchio-Romano and Chantelle Dur took their respective posts, ready to serve the remainder of the 2021–2025 term. In a city
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Calgary is experiencing a solar energy boom, evidenced by the updated "Solar Production Sites Map" on the city’s open data portal. This map, refreshed as of October 21, 2025, showcases the increasing number of solar installations across residential, commercial, and municipal properties. This growth signals a shift
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Calgary's landscape is visibly cluttered with abandoned shopping carts, sparking concern among residents and city officials alike. The City of Calgary's Open Data portal reveals an ongoing issue, with mapped data from the city's 311 service requests showing the widespread nature of this urban
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Alberta's Allure for Newcomers: A Heated Online Debate Alberta's appeal as a destination for newcomers, especially from Ontario, is under scrutiny following a contentious online discussion. Concerns about labor conditions and quality of life have been voiced, painting a grim picture for potential movers. Mixed Sentiments
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Calgary's Urban Canopy: Unveiling the Forest Calgarians are delving deep into their city's green landscape, buoyed by new data that illuminates the dynamics of the urban forest. Spearheaded by the Urban Forest Management map, the initiative showcases details of tree types and locations, engaging residents with
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The ISU Speed Skating World Cup #2 has kicked off in Calgary, captivating both locals and international audiences. Hosted at the renowned Olympic Oval from November 21 to 23, 2025, the event marks the second stop in the 2025-26 season. Known as "The Fastest Ice in the World,"
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Calgarians Voice Outrage Over Ostrich Cull Calgarians joined a nationwide protest this weekend, expressing deep frustration over the federal government’s decision to cull hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm. The event, part of a Canada-wide demonstration, saw slow-roll convoys gather in front of the Canadian Food Inspection
