City
Calgary Transit reduces routes due to COVID-19
Calgary Transit decided to reduce the routes because of the spread of symptoms of COVID-19 and Omicron variant in the operators. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Avalanche professionals seek to raise awareness among Alberta snowmobilers
More Albertans are exploring winter backcountry areas than ever, resulting in an increase of safety programs being offered by avalanche organizations. Many of these programs target snowmobilers specifically. [ READ MORE ]
Pandemic
Tourism industry hit by COVID-19
Calgary’s economy was hit the hardest by the downturn in tourism due to COVID-19, specifically in hotels and restaurants. [ READ MORE ]
City
COVID case numbers highest they’ve ever been
Alberta is seeing their highest number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. [ READ MORE ]
City
The City of Calgary launches new Heritage map
The City of Calgary teamed up with Heritage Calgary to create the new and improved version of the city’s heritage map, which launched on Jan. 17. [ READ MORE ]
Food and Nutrition
Try to improve taste buds of people via attempting different ways
Over the past several months, locally sourced burger restaurants have been popping up all over Calgary, and the response has been nothing short of bustling. [ READ MORE ]
Mental Health
Alcohol consumption increases during pandemic
According to a study published through the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 1 in 5 reported drinking more alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdowns. [ READ MORE ]
City
The Kin Café project fights against food inequities in the city
The Kin Café and Market is a new initiative in Calgary, built on the idea of encouraging food accessibility in the city. [ READ MORE ]
City
Why the increase in Calgary Transit fares?
The fares for the Calgary Transit pass and tickets have gone up this year; what are the prices and the reasons? [ READ MORE ]
City
ChopValue YYC recycles over 130,000 bamboo chopsticks each week
ChopValue YYC is a recycling company that receives around 500 kilograms of chopsticks every month from 85 local restaurants in Calgary. [ READ MORE ]