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Calgary Conversations

The City of Calgary
City Of Calgary
Calgary
Calgary, Canada
Pet-Friendly Housing
Calgary Elections Calgary
Budget
Green Line LRT
Bearspaw South Feeder Main
Sport Hub
311
Infrastructure
Hail
Housing Supply Calgary
Landlords
Calgary Fire Department
Permanent Electoral Register
Voting
Taxation
Public Safety
United Way

Welcome to Calgary Conversations – your exclusive gateway to the heartbeat of our city. Dive deep into the pulse of Calgary with our brand-new municipal podcast. In each monthly episode, we peel back the layers of our vibrant community, shedding light on the priority areas that shape our city's future. From public safety to housing, downtown revitalization, and beyond, we're here to uncover the st... more

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Getting kids into sports practice can be expensive. The City’s Sport Hub program understands this challenge and is helping break barriers—giving 20,000 kids and teens the opportunity to engage, build skills, support their mental health and thrive. An... more

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Finding a rental can be tough at the best of times. For Calgarians with pets, it’s even more challenging. More than half of Calgarians own a pet but only 10% of low-costmarket rentals allow them—forcing some residents to make impossible choices betwe... more

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Hail season is back. Get practical tips and advice toprotect yourself, your property and community and stay safe this storm season. In this episode, Stacey Rector, Leader of Climate Resilience and Adaptation at The City of Calgary, explains why clima... more

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The City of Calgary is on a mission to replace the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which we count on to deliver a significant amount of our water. General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Michael Thompson, talks about the construction progress on the ... more

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Brett Whittingham
Leader of recreational programs at The City of Calgary
City of Calgary
Episode: More than a game: Sport Hub is rewriting Calgarians’ futures through sport
Monique Blough
Director of Children & Youth Strategies
United Way
Episode: More than a game: Sport Hub is rewriting Calgarians’ futures through sport
Reid Hendry
Chief Housing Officer
City of Calgary
Episode: Pet-friendly rentals: expanding housing choice in Calgary
Carrie Fritz
Executive Director
Calgary Humane Society
Episode: Pet-friendly rentals: expanding housing choice in Calgary
Stacey Rector
Leader of climate resilience and adaptation at the City of Calgary
City of Calgary
Episode: Hail season is back – tips to stay safe
Michael Thompson
General Manager Infrastructure Services
City of Calgary
Episode: Update on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs
Wendy Tynan
Director with Green Line
Green Line
Episode: Building the Green Line: Phase 1
Les Tochor
Chief Financial Officer, City of Calgary
City of Calgary
Episode: Breaking down Calgary's 2026 Budget
Sharon Howland
Waste & Recycling Services representative
City of Calgary
Episode: Trash talk: Tips for reducing holiday waste

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Jose Rodriguez
Host of Calgary Conversations; City-facing municipal communications

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#79
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Apple Podcasts
#110
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Addressing Calgary's housing crisis
Q: If someone is in need of affordable housing, how do they interface with Onward Homes or the city programs?
The process varies by provider, but Onward works with around 60 agencies that refer people and provide settling support; centralizing access via One Window will help connect people to spaces and wraparound services, reducing waitlist confusion and directing them to appropriate providers.
Addressing Calgary's housing crisis
Q: What would you say to somebody who is opposed to blanket rezoning?
We acknowledge concerns raised in public hearings and have made amendments (parking, ADUs, permitted vs discretionary uses). Yet the overarching housing crisis requires action across multiple strategies, with rezoning as one critical component among 98 actions in the Home is Here plan, to be pursued in concert with others.
Addressing Calgary's housing crisis
Q: Now, it's hard to talk about housing without talking about rezoning. How does rezoning help with affordability and availability when it comes to housing?
Rezoning increases supply by allowing more housing types (e.g., duplexes, fourplexes) to be built, which lowers prices through supply and demand, and enables vacancy chains where new housing frees up older units for others, creating a cascading effect that improves overall affordability and choice.
Update on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs
Q: How important is it to be frank and clear with Calgarians about the problem we're facing right now?
It's extremely important to be transparent about what we know, what we don't, and the steps we're taking, including timelines and anticipated impacts on water supply and rates.
Update on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs
Q: So maybe we can start with, how did we get here?
We've had a pipe installed in the 1970s that we expected would last 100 years, but by summer 2024 it showed serious deterioration, prompting an accelerated replacement plan and explicit communication with Calgarians.

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Calgary Conversations centers on municipal policy, services, and city-building initiatives, featuring City of Calgary leaders alongside nonprofit partners and subject-matter experts. Episodes cover housing, climate resilience, infrastructure, budgeting, public safety, and major city projects like transit and waste programs, often highlighting real-world impacts through testimonials from schools, residents, and community organizations. The show tends to emphasize collaborative governance, transparency in operations, and practical steps for residents and stakeholders, making it useful for professionals in city administration, nonprofits, and civic-oriented businesses seeking insights into Calgary's priorities, funding mechanisms, and implemen... more

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1. Brett Whittingham
2. Monique Blough
3. Reid Hendry
4. Carrie Fritz
5. Stacey Rector
6. Michael Thompson
7. Wendy Tynan
8. Les Tochor

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