jakob22 2mo ago • 80%
I suggest you look up how many billions the federal government has given to EV battery plants in Canada
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Calgarians will get one last chance to dance the summer way, local style, as the first ever Eastern Slopes Music and Arts Festival kicks off in Bridgeland at the end of August. The festival, which celebrates some of the best local bands and musicians currently creating music in Calgary and in Alberta, was the brainchild of a quartet of artists and communicators in the music community: Tory Rosso, Hannah Unterschultz, Meghan McMaster, and Ian St. Arnaud.
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Construction on the new Calgary Event Centre, now known as Scotia Place, began quickly after its official groundbreaking on July 22.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Workers are the average Canadian. I wish we’d get that perspective more
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Kinda proves the NDP are the only option for a pro-worker government. The Liberals won’t save us.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
They could, but the railway companies would legally be allowed to fire and replace striking employees.
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For the past two years, the semi-annual Pop-Up Care Village has provided for Calgary’s unhoused individuals a festival that focuses first on their needs.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
This isn’t a “too many new students problem”. This is a “consistent lack of funding from the provincial government” problem. Until people realize that and change their voting habits, nothing will change…
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
The government could just as easily make CNR and CPKR give into worker demands through forced arbitration. Either that, or they need to nationalize the railway companies… which we should have done long ago
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
A much better article on the topic and contains perspectives: https://livewirecalgary.com/2024/04/02/recovery-alberta-to-take-charge-of-mental-health-services-in-alberta/
What I can grasp is that the recovery model doesn’t focus on “wrap-around care”. You can lock someone in a room until their withdrawals pass, but if you don’t address the root issues (usually poverty or lack of mental illness support) of why they started to begin with, the cycle will just repeat.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
I don’t disagree with your take on the article, but the “recovery model” is widely criticized by healthcare professionals.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
This is so weird…
livewirecalgary.com
Bubble tea lovers, and those who have yet to experience the joy of boba, will have a chance over the next few weeks to enjoy the sweet as the Calgary Bubble Tea and Asian Desserts Festival kicked off on Saturday. The festival, which runs from Aug. 17 through to Sept. 1, is being hosted by three of Calgary’s business improvement areas: Chinatown, Crescent Heights, and International Avenue.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18732471
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
The Google payments were never guaranteed for Mozilla. If they didn't have a backup plan in place to reduce spending, that's on them. Let Mozilla return to its garage opensource roots.
New policy would require parents to consent before children under 16 can change their names or pronouns
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
The “negotiating table” is CN giving what workers are asking for, that’s what unions are for. Binding arbitration is a slap in the face to Canadian workers
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Slavery is okay as long as it’s on a farm I guess
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Why don’t we require schools to build sufficient student housing before they increase student numbers? Seems irresponsible on the school’s part
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The Parks Foundation Calgary has increased funding for its Amateur Sport Grant Program and Building Communities Grant Program by 60%, raising maximum grant amounts to $125,000 and $50,000 respectively. This increase aims to address rising costs and growing demand for community amenities and sports facilities. Applications for the next round of grants are due by October 1, 2024.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Interesting! I’ve never been myself, but might check it out this year
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Fireworks are set to snap, crackle, and pop at this year’s GlobalFest, along with many other events to enjoy with the whole family. GlobalFest is set to go ahead from Aug. 15 to 24 at Elliston Park.
jakob22 2mo ago • 66%
The Flames likely threatened to leave, but I think most people would have liked council to stand their ground and not give into billion dollar blackmail.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Banff residents
1,328 votes against narrowly beat out 1,194 votes in favour
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
It’s been a shit show for sure, but we do need this line for the future of Calgary. More-so than the new arena.
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The Calgary Green Line LRT project has undergone significant changes since its initial approval in 2017. Originally planned as a 20-kilometre line costing $4.65 billion, the project has faced delays and cost increases. After multiple revisions, including changing from a tunnel to a bridge over the Bow River, the current plan approved in July 2024 is for a downsized 10-kilometre Phase 1 at a cost of $6.248 billion. This shortened line, running from Eau Claire to Lynnwood/Millican, reflects budget constraints and inflation, with six planned stations cut. The city has increased its funding share to $2.9 billion, while also allocating $1.45 billion to other major projects including a new Flames arena, BMO Centre expansion, and Arts Commons building.
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Calgary is undertaking repairs on the Bearspaw water feeder main, starting August 26 and lasting until the end of September. This work will require Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions as the main is taken offline. The repairs involve strengthening 16 newly discovered weak spots along a 10km stretch of pipeline. Mayor Jyoti Gondek has outlined both short-term fixes and long-term plans, including potential pipe replacement and the addition of north and south feeder mains to improve water distribution from the Bearspaw treatment plant.
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
I feel like immigrant services funding should be tied to the immigration numbers and inflation. This doesn’t make sense
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
In a perfect world
jakob22 2mo ago • 100%
Marda Gras runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 11 in Marda Loop.
