Chris Doyle
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A few years ago I think there was a good case for the subsidy. People were questioning whether office-residential conversions were even possible. Developers have now proven they are and are doing a great job. Time to revisit the level of need for subsidies. #yyccc
Opinion: Too big to fail, too small to save calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A few years ago I think there was a good case for the subsidy. People were questioning whether office-residential conversions were even possible. Developers have now proven they are and are doing a great job. Time to revisit the level of need for subsidies. #yyccc
Certainly Carney takes this very seriously. I think reducing dependency on the US had more to do with this week's pipeline news than trying to win over votes in the west.
If Canada doesn’t expand pipeline capacity to west coast, Canadian oil exporters will inevitably continue to grow dependence on reexport capacity out of the US Gulf Coast
I think it’s a bad idea to depend on another country to export your product to global markets
🤷🏻♂️ Unrelated:
I think it’s a bad idea to depend on another country to export your product to global markets
🤷🏻♂️ Unrelated:
Black Sea attacks getting broader:
“Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure.”
“Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Certainly Carney takes this very seriously. I think reducing dependency on the US had more to do with this week's pipeline news than trying to win over votes in the west.
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Analysis | Epstein and affordability have driven Trump’s approval ratings down. Can the illegal murder of Venezuelans push them back up?
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Analysis | Epstein and affordability have driven Trump’s approval ratings down. Can the illegal murder of Venezuelans push them back up?
Who is Sam Mraiche? Great deep dive from the Globe on the UCP's healthcare scandal. 100's of millions of taxpayer dollars in quid pro quo contracts. RCMP investigation still ongoing. #ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Who is Sam Mraiche? Great deep dive from the Globe on the UCP's healthcare scandal. 100's of millions of taxpayer dollars in quid pro quo contracts. RCMP investigation still ongoing. #ableg
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Tough out there. 5th steet cycle track plowed downtown, but not south of 10Ave as of 8:00AM #yycbike
#yycbike pathway report.
Glenmore reservoir around the hospital - challenging
Glenmore dam - terrible. Deep ruts, windblown.
Dam through Sandy Beach - not bad
Stanley Park and 42 Ave - not bad
Glenmore reservoir around the hospital - challenging
Glenmore dam - terrible. Deep ruts, windblown.
Dam through Sandy Beach - not bad
Stanley Park and 42 Ave - not bad
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Tough out there. 5th steet cycle track plowed downtown, but not south of 10Ave as of 8:00AM #yycbike
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#Breaking: Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet following Carney government's energy deal with Alberta
Steven Guilbeault resigns from Mark Carney’s cabinet
Before entering elected politics, Guilbeault was a famed environmentalist.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#Breaking: Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet following Carney government's energy deal with Alberta
This program has been widely successful at revitalizing downtown easing the housing crisis. It is important we keep it going. That said, the large amount of uptake makes it worth asking if we can keep the momentum going while reducing the significant subsidies. #yyccc
Calgary's downtown office-to-residential conversion program, a Gondek priority, is under heavy scrutiny at #yyccc as budget questions of admin continue. Councillor Wyness says it's free money for developers.
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This program has been widely successful at revitalizing downtown easing the housing crisis. It is important we keep it going. That said, the large amount of uptake makes it worth asking if we can keep the momentum going while reducing the significant subsidies. #yyccc
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The victim blaming has got to stop. I'm ready to start naming & shaming these people:
November 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The victim blaming has got to stop. I'm ready to start naming & shaming these people:
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"As of Nov. 22, more than 400 collisions have resulted in injuries to pedestrians in Calgary this year, and 13 pedestrians have been killed."
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"As of Nov. 22, more than 400 collisions have resulted in injuries to pedestrians in Calgary this year, and 13 pedestrians have been killed."
Pickleball and Padel courts are coming to the Bow Valley Athletic club.
calgaryherald.com/business/loc...
calgaryherald.com/business/loc...
Parker: Bow Valley Athletic Club alive and thriving five years after closure
The Bow Valley Athletic Club owners are enjoying a strong membership and are planning more amenities, writes business columnist David Parker
calgaryherald.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pickleball and Padel courts are coming to the Bow Valley Athletic club.
calgaryherald.com/business/loc...
calgaryherald.com/business/loc...
Rezoning has been an enormous success for our city. Housing costs are falling, increased choice, more sustainable neighborhoods. Why would we scrap it at such great expense? #yyccc
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/25/m...
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/25/m...
Tens of millions in housing funding 'paused' with citywide rezoning repeal: Email - LiveWire Calgary
Roughly $129 million in federal housing cash is paused until Calgary clarifies the future of its citywide rezoning bylaw, according to an internal email obtained by LWC. The email, sent by Chief Opera...
livewirecalgary.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Rezoning has been an enormous success for our city. Housing costs are falling, increased choice, more sustainable neighborhoods. Why would we scrap it at such great expense? #yyccc
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/25/m...
livewirecalgary.com/2025/11/25/m...
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The UCP enthusiastically passed recall legislation, but now that it is mostly being used against them, they are declining to fund it. #ableg
globalnews.ca/news/1151119...
globalnews.ca/news/1151119...
Province denies Elections Alberta’s request for $13.5 million to handle recall petitions | Globalnews.ca
Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says without the more funding, it's likely Elections Alberta will be 'unable to execute our mandate and duties prescribed in legislation.'
globalnews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The UCP enthusiastically passed recall legislation, but now that it is mostly being used against them, they are declining to fund it. #ableg
globalnews.ca/news/1151119...
globalnews.ca/news/1151119...
The amount of money Canadian companies spent on timeslots and celebrities just to put out absolutely awful commercials during the World Series was shocking. TD, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons - was there no money left for creative?
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The amount of money Canadian companies spent on timeslots and celebrities just to put out absolutely awful commercials during the World Series was shocking. TD, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons - was there no money left for creative?
I feel pretty devastated considering I only jumped on this bandwagon about 4 hours ago.
November 2, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I feel pretty devastated considering I only jumped on this bandwagon about 4 hours ago.
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Same, my wife and I both had appointments this week and they were both cancelled. Mine was for Wednesday and hers was today. What a shit show!! #ableg
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Same, my wife and I both had appointments this week and they were both cancelled. Mine was for Wednesday and hers was today. What a shit show!! #ableg
Big night in sports!
October 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Big night in sports!
I'm going to terrify my neighbors by dressing up as blanket rezoning. Or maybe a parking meter.
October 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'm going to terrify my neighbors by dressing up as blanket rezoning. Or maybe a parking meter.
When you look at the mix of councilors elected, the results of the #yyccc election are far from a clear ant-blanket zoning mandate. It was only ever a nightmare to those who already own a home, and who's biggest fear in life is finding (free) parking. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Nelson: Rolling back Calgary's rezoning nightmare is new council's litmus test
Calgarians have finally seen the back of the Jyoti Gondek-led council. But citizens shouldn't rejoice yet. The new lot could be as bad.
calgaryherald.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
When you look at the mix of councilors elected, the results of the #yyccc election are far from a clear ant-blanket zoning mandate. It was only ever a nightmare to those who already own a home, and who's biggest fear in life is finding (free) parking. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
10/10 response, no notes
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October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
10/10 response, no notes
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Great costume idea for suburban Calgary kids
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Great costume idea for suburban Calgary kids