Calgary's top independent local daily news provider. Know More Stuff. Darren Krause - Editor patreon.com/livewirecalgary
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Saturday morning coffee and a read: Come Aug. 4, 60,000 parcels around LRT, BRT and MAX BRT Stations will be downzoned, despite transit zones being the widely suggested place to put more density. There is still no replacement plan. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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This one might be only for the most serious city hall watchers, but something the general public might want to know. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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After a banner year in 2025, Calgary's non-market home units under development slowed to a trickle in Q1 of 2026. There's one big barrier... #yyc #calgary
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The story continues: Mayor Farkas floats the idea of extending the Green Line further south, not going as far into downtown (with the current line), and then seeking a fed-only deal for an underground downtown line. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Just as Calgary's Safer Mobility report comes to a city committee, data compiled by Sarah Palmer shows that Calgary recent traffic safety measures aren't being put where the bulk of pedestrian incidents are happening. #yyc #calgary
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Mayor Farkas said that the current elevated option could literally crash into a proposed Calgary-to-Banff rail line. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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When data tells a different story: Paid fare Calgary LRT stations top social disorder hotspots.
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The modernized tech will allow Calgary police officers access to real-time translation of more than 60 languages.
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The survey also shows that two-thirds of Alberta respondents believe that the separation discussion is hurtful to the provincial economy. #yyc #calgary
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Confidential memo, obtained by LWC, shows that the Calgary Police Commission can't yet endorse the Calgary safety and wellbeing strategy... but the memos contents were shared in open committee by Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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SCOOP: Imperial Oil is shopping the old refinery lands for a potential residential development. The kicker... residents say it'll rejuvenate the neighbourhood as long as there's proper remediation.
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Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean confirms the rumours - he's running for the UCP nomination in Calgary-Shaw. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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Calgary police homicide detectives are investigating after two kids were found dead in a car in a northwest neighbourhood. #yyc #calgary
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Next up on Calgary city council's critical to-do list - restocking the council fridges with bottled water. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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The City of Calgary has spent $33K on an ad campaign to tell you about the provincial property tax increase. Hear the radio ad here. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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With a different Calgary city council in place, two councillors (with similar motions) are hoping for a different result. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Calgary's water efficiency plan was approved, and there were no amendments to the documents, meaning mandatory outdoor watering schedules will be in effect. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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Some councillors say it's a small price to pay to potentially encourage more people to take Calgary Transit. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Calgary's third Housing Accelerator Fund payment is in transit, pending conditions, with the fourth contingent on compliance, feds say. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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Saturday morning coffee reader for you today.
When can we expect a 'replace', and what might it look like? #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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