It’s embarrassing how housing opponents use the most vulnerable and housing insecure as props in their pursuit of power and control over their neighborhood.
“Calgarians for Thoughtful Growth” don’t care about people in need - they care about control.
livewirecalgary.com/2025/12/01/p...
Opinion: Backward beliefs about housing shaping the debate on rezoning calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Congratulations to the new Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social and the new City Council.
There are some great challenges ahead, I wish you and the new Council the best of luck.
#yyccc
Whew, what an election night. Fun time on Global's "expert" panel with @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social & Colin Aitchison.
"Each overdose handled at Chumir saves $1,600 compared to treating it in the street or ER. From 2017-2020, the SCS saved Alberta’s health system more than $2.3 million. Closing SCSs doesn’t erase those costs; it shifts them to 911 calls, ER beds and court dockets."
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Commemorate residential school victims, honour survivors & their families & commit to acting on reconciliation on #OrangeShirtDay
Sept 30, 9-10:30am at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Ave. SE) OR watch live on our website.
Details at calgary.ca/OrgangeShirtDay.
#OrangeShirtDayYYC
Leong: Province should step up response to reckless driving and fatal collisions
Calgary is leading the way on housing, accounting for the country’s highest housing starts per capita last year —but like in many Canadian municipalities, affordability remains a challenge.
Climate denialism comes to Council.
At risk are extreme weather responses, food security programs, emergency management, home retrofits, and protecting our infrastructure and water.
www.courtneywalcott.com/the_climate_...
Calgary recorded 7,157 housing starts in the second quarter of this year; a nearly 56 per cent increase over the same time last year.
globalnews.ca/news/1139527...
After three of four Communities First councillors voted in favour of the climate emergency declaration back in 2021, they're now calling for it to be rescinded and an audit done on spending. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
With federal funding, city says it will exceed its goal of 42,000 new housing units by next year calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
You’re encouraged to check your voter registration status through Voterlink before August 1, 2025.
This will ensure your name is on the permanent electors register for Calgary’s 2025 General Election and that you have an efficient voting experience.
Visit voterlink.ab.ca today.
Alcohol can be a big part of social events.
If you need help or are concerned with someone else's substance use, call Health Link at 811, or Addiction Helpline at 1-866-332-2322. Both are available 24/7. www.albertahealthservices.ca/dsa/Page1602...
Stampede typically results in an increase in calls to
@alphahouseyyc.bsky.social 's H.E.L.P. team (formerly DOAP). Help them out by knowing when to call - and when not to.
Medical distress, someone unresponsive, suspected overdose, physical injury, crime in progress? Call 911.
🚑 The drug supply remains dangerous. Consider naloxone training and carrying a kit. globalnews.ca/news/1127295...
🐄 Resources are available to help you Stampede safely and minimize risk.
🧑⚕️ Health Link provides free 24/7 nurse advice & general information. Call 811 or visit myhealth.alberta.ca.
Out having a rootin’-tootin’ good time?
Make it fun for everyone.
Remember:
🤠 consent is a must
🐴 be kind 𐚁⊹₊ ⋆
⭐️ watch out for each other
🍺 consume responsibly
👢speak up if you see harassment
This is the result of work that began in September 2022.
www.courtneywalcott.com/silencing_no...
The Traffic Safety Team is stepping up enforcement this month to reduce vehicle noise and improve quality of life in neighbourhoods across the city. Drivers operating excessively loud or modified vehicles can expect increased monitoring and fines.
newsroom.calgary.ca/traffic-safe...
The City’s engagement practices are currently being reviewed. Complete a survey, sign up for the working group, and join in-person events here:
engage.calgary.ca/engagementre...
Curious about Calgary's urban soundscape?
🔊 Come learn the fundamentals of acoustics and discuss common urban noise concerns!
Today, June 23 at 4:15pm
Room 3-16 B, Calgary Central Library
Hosted by the Alberta Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Society
www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the...
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019, based on projected demand.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Seeing prominent candidates and parties retreat to policies of exclusionary zoning, discrimination, and economic segregation under the guise of "progress" and "compassion" is painful.
Have some courage, it might just inspire people.
#yyccc
That roaring engine? Not impressing anyone.
Our new Traffic Safety Team is out this month, monitoring and ticketing vehicles that violate noise bylaws.
🚫 Loud exhausts
🎵 Blasting stereos
🏎️ Engine revving
Drive with consideration for others.
Learn more at calgary.ca/trafficsafetyteam.
Combatting Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation in Local Government:
A healthy community, let alone a successful democracy, relies on being able to communicate with each other.
www.courtneywalcott.com/combatting_m...
Nice to see city engage in this critical issue...
Calgary city councillor seeks 3rd-party review on impacts of misinformation globalnews.ca/video/111788... via @GlobalCalgary
Me: Need to recognize that this erosion in trust we are seeing has been largely driven by misinformation.
📢We’ve awarded $30.7M in Round 1 of our HCI program (total capital funding up to $60M) to support 7 non-market housing providers & deliver more affordable homes to Calgarians. This helps partners unlock additional capital from other orders of government to build new housing.🏘️
More: calgary.ca/hci
“This is an amazing opportunity to partner with a school but, most importantly, I fundamentally do believe if you give students the power, they can actually change the world.”
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