Terry Wong
@YYCTKW
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I'm about people, complete communities, making life better and focused on responsibility, respect, value, outcome, and success. These opinions are my own.
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Thanks
@bikecalgary
for the 3-hour bike ride yesterday through downtown, across the river to 24th Ave/Crowchild, back through Capitol Hill/SAIT, Sunnyside, and back along to river to East Village. I hope the extra hour taken to ask and answer questions was helpful; for me, YES 1/
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This just in 'Diamond Bakery' in Chintown is closing after 30 years; retirement. Visit them now and say thank you! Located under HSBC Bank on 3rd Ave in Chinatown. Best BBQ pork buns and egg tarts.
#CalgaryChinatown
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Today I supported
@JyotiGondek
#ClimateEmergency
motion going to
#Council
. I hinted an amendment to help Calgary businesses better undertand and deal with this issue. Hoping to spur practical adoption of solutions.
#SteppingUp
#yyccc
#ClimateAction
#Alberta
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Glad to support approval of pop-up markets and food tents in
#CalgaryParks
when this comes to City Council in a couple of weeks. Thanks
@kourtpenner
for bringing this to
#yyccc
.
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People shouldn't have to eat cold fries, or a burger off the floor, or drink a pop without worrying about spillage becuz they won't pay for a bag or not be given a straw. Some fear what they will hear from kids if they can't buy Happy Meals cuz if there is a single-use box fee.
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Calgary gets improved snow & ice control and pedestrian safety in 2022
#CityBudget
. My motion passed to clear Priority 1 roads, pathways & bike lanes faster, thus increasing safety and accessibility for all. $.96/mth extra to average tax bill.
#YYCCC
#YYC
#LoveYYCw7
#Ward7
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HERITAGE PARK is excited to announce the arrival of our brand-new exhibit, We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown! Learn about Chinese history on the prairies, discover stories written by members of the Chinese community and explore two iterations of Chinatown in Calgary.
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Proud to work with my
@gccarra
and other Calgary Councillors on renewing the Summer Time Patio Program including
@peterdemong
amended motion to waive the 2022 fees. This will now be forwarded to
@yyccc
for approval. This will allow businesses to invest in great, accessible patios
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I will work collaboratively & responsibly for
#ClimateAction
in
#YYC
. Keeping an open mind & willing to listen before any decision. Attending
@ClimateHubYYC
Civic Plaza event. Good dialogue with hosts & catching up with Ex-Ward3 Ald
@hawkesworthbob
.
#COP26
#yyccc
#NetZeroYYC
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Lastly, thanks
@bowcyclesports
for use of the eBikes. My health doesn't permit me to ride regular bikes but this certainly made my ride both easier and enjoyable esp. up the 19th St NW hill.
Thanks everyone, I hear you and I'm working on additional 5A investments into
#Ward7
5/
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Working for a new revitalized
@downtowncalgary
. Bringing greetings from Mayor
@JyotiGondek
and her
#ClimateEmergency
strategy to create jobs and attract investment. As
@Ward7
Councillor Im committed to a more livable & vibrant future for the City Centre. The Heart of
#YYC
.
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Thank you
@DruhFarrell
for your NOM to rename James Short Park. Today's approval of 'Harmony Park' celebrates what all Calgarians believe shall be the culture of Calgary's future 'a place where all cultures, beliefs, and people can come together in harmony'.
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@TinyBeaches
@criticalmassyyc
Reflecting on my ride this week, cycling brought freedom, fitness, and an incredible rush of adrenaline. It was a scenic ride, a daring adventure. Every turn of the wheel was a new horizons not realized in a car. I understand and appreciate. Thanks again
@bikecalgary
2/2
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If allegations are true, Councillor-elect Chu must resign from office before Oct 25. This allows 2nd place candidate DJ Kelly, to be sworn in as Ward 4 Councillor. Residents will have an immediate voice on Council. Calgarians are spared Byelection cost
2/2
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I am deeply concerned about
#Omicron
impacting Calgarians. The current
#YYC
State of Local Emergency expires on Thurs. I urge the Mayor
@JyotiGondek
to call a special
#yyccc
meeting to discuss this issue & delay expiration. We must keep
#Calgary
safe.
#Ward7
#COVID19AB
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Great opportunity to chat with
@peterloliver
on advocacy for traffic and cycling safety plus coordination of road infrastructure with
#yyccc
and
@cityofcalgary
. Thanks for agreeing to work together with respect and accountability of Council, Admin, Calgarians. 6pm
@GlobalCalgary
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With
@JyotiGondek
#yyccc
listening to the details of
@YourAlberta
new $63M investment to address
#homelessness
in Calgary, Edmonton and abroad. I will work to ensure
#calgarydowntown
and
#Calgarians
are safe, warm and housed.
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Thank you
#Ward7
and patrons of
@calgarytransit
LRT. I saw this at Lions Park this morning…it continues. I am scheduled to ask
@cityofcalgary
at this morning’s Council session how we can make our transit system CLEAN and SAFE.
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Thanks for sharing. I agree off-color comments like this is very inappropriate for a political leader especially as there are more factual, responsible and respectful ways to answer the question. Yes this is disturbing and calls for better from the Premier.
As a 3rd generation Canadian of Asian descent with 5 generations of Albertans in my family, I would appreciate my
#Ward7
Councillor
@YYCTKW
calling out this comment as racist, and asking for an apology.
#ableg
#yyccc
#cdnpoli
#covid19AB
@JyotiGondek
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@micropainter
@bowcyclesports
@TinyBeaches
This 'just in',
@cityofcalgary
Mobility advises that our request for a crosswalk on 10 St. connecting Bow to Bluff pathway to Riley Park is in design stages for 2024 installation. Thanks for raising this safety concern.
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The renaming from James Short Park and Parkade to Harmony Park and Parkade (和園) is an opportunity to reflect on the past, talk about diversity in the city, and to look ahead by telling a new story that talks about harmony in a culturally diverse city.
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Great night for the grand re-opening of
@ThePlazaYYC
in
@kensingtonYYC
. Congratulations to Fatima and David!
Good to see you there
@Rockster
and
@DaleCalkins
#yyc
#yycnow
#Ward7
#LoveYYCw7
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I joined
@sprawlcalgary
and I like it, it felt so good, it felt so right...but it doesn't mean I'll agree with all of it...but it felt honest. Thanks
@klaszus
for perspectives on
#yyccc
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@brettbergie
@brettbergie
I'm sad and sorry to hear that these beliefs and statements have been echo'd in Calgary and to you personally. No one deserves this type of discrimination and abuse.
#StopDiscrimination
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We are preparing to safeguard vulnerable
#Calgarians
with
#Winter
coming. I voted for
#City
committee proposal to spend $750k providing warm safe spaces in
#YYC
DT Core and across
#Calgary
. Working with all social agencies.
#Council
will debate this Dec 20.
#yyccc
#LoveYYCw7
.
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City
#Calgary
#Council
should not decide its own pay. The new
#yyccc
salary increase starts Jan 1st. I’m donating my 2022 net pay hike divided 4-ways equally to
@calgarydropin
@CalgaryFoodBank
@End_Abuse
and Quebec
#Bill21
legal challenge.
#HappyHolidays
#YYC
#StaySafe
#Ward7
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Thanks
@TheAlexCHC
for raising the profile of opioid overdose and the awareness/training on the use of the
#Naloxone
kit at this morning's presentation with
#yyccc
. Thanks as well for your community social and health services.
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Working to return heat, water & electricity to Westview Heights Apts on 8 Ave SW. I met with residents like Colten who say their units are still cold but they remain optimistic. The 40 storey building generator is being repaired.
#CFD
was on scene to help.
#YYC
#Ward7
@Crackmacs
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Working with all the stakeholders to resolve parking issues in West Eau Claire. Bike lanes were built on 3 ave sw. 3 hr parking now 30 minute. Business including Buchanan’s say its hurting their customer base. Im asking
#City
to reconsider the parking zone times.
#YYC
#Loveyycw7
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(1/2) Honoured to participate in today's celebration of Canada's first black female lawyer
#VioletKing
with
@HeritageCalgary
@ucalgaryblsa
@HillhurstSunny
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The 2022
#CityBudget
had add-ons that
#Ward7
asked for. They include investment in climate action, affordable housing, arts and culture, public safety, roads and snow removal. We did it all for just $6 a month extra on the average tax bill.
#YYC
#YYCCC
#LoveYYCw7
#Alberta
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There are concerns about a
#COVID
5th wave from Dr Hinshaw. That’s exactly why I proposed to strengthen the
#YYC
Mask Repeal bylaw approved by
#yyccc
this week. Vigilance urged by
@CMOH_Alberta
as we enter Winter Flu & Holiday season. Let’s be safe.
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Working to avoid a 5th wave. My approved motion gives The City flexibility on when to repeal the Face Covering Bylaw. As Calgarians head into Winter & Holiday Season we need to mitigate possible
#COVID
surge. We must be in control.
#yyccc
#LoveYYCw7
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We made notes about some of the road hazards pointed out along the journey including potholes, wayfinding, 19th St NW designated speed, 14th St Bridge crossing, and the dreaded sidewalk crossing/pathway chicane that traps bikes and prevents wheelchair access (PS I'm fine!) 4/
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I'd like to share a letter
@yyccc
received from Federal Housing Minister
@seanfrasermp
related to Calgary’s Housing Strategy and direction related to Calgary’s Housing Accelerator Fund application. We need federal and provincial support, especially capital funds
#ward7
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Welcome to 2023 Calgary Stampede 'First Flip' Pancake Breakfast
#calgarystampede
@CalgaryArtsDev
@calgaryeconomic
@TourismCalgary
@ctcc_calgary
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Thanks for the ride along 3rd Ave SW and the virtues of an east-west corridor with connections to 5th and 7th St and prospects of others further east. Future considerations for retaining the 5th St to 8th St segments have been presented to City Mobility with improvement ideas. 2/
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Collaborative energies resulting in the opening of the new 9th Ave SE bridge between Inglewood and downtown Calgary with
@prasadpandayyc
@JyotiGondek
@gccarra
@CWalcottYYC
@cityofcalgary
@YourAlberta
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Trying to make
#Hillhurst
&
#Ward7
more vibrant & liveable. At
#Calgary
Planning Commission I voted to approve a 150 unit residential development. Its on a main street & transit corridor. This is a Win-Win-Win for the residents, the community and the developer.
#YYC
#Loveyycw7
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Always a pleasure to meet with Hon.
@jasonluan88
! The Ministry of Community & Social Services is an important partner to
@cityofcalgary
in ensuring Calgarians' wellness, safety & prosperity.
@JenniferWyness
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Additionally, I've asked about a 5th St extension to the Bow River Promenade and now know why it didn't go forward previously; road closure for approved development permit. This decision is being revisited but will require further budget and approval. Stay tuned. 3/
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West Hillhurst,
#Ward7
@cityofcalgary
has taken action to resolve pedestrian. crossing concerns at 5th Ave/Crowchild Trail. Calgary Roads has lengthen the east-west crossing timing by 15%. This is now the max time allowed for this intersection.
#SafeCommunities
#yyc
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Thanks for the post. I’ve contacted
@CalgaryFire
and Carol Henke to escalate the response. If heat, electricity and water services still out. Vacate the building to safer, warmer place. Do not use other heat sources in the housing unit…high risk of fire and smoke danger.
#yyc
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Congratulations to
@nmc_canada
for reaching this huge milestone today. Not only was the iconic
@Deborah_Cox
inducted into the hall of fame, today the K-12 students of Riverside School had the chance to visit! The halls were filled with music, laughter & vibrancy.
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Great chat with Jessica Kovacs of
@CalgaryMLC
Events Team at
#HyggeHut
in
@EastVillageYYC
listening and learning about events and this community's culture and the energy of the patrons. Come on down for live music entertainment.
#yyc
#yycnow
#Ward7
#LoveYYCw7
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Had the opportunity to your behind the scenes w/
@alexsarian
. DYK that
@yycARTS
houses 200+
#yyc
community arts groups as well as their resident companies w/in their current 560,000sq ft footprint. ACT's impact will result in even greater possibilities for generations to come!
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@TheCritninja
@gccarra
@CWalcottYYC
Conducting a study like this is a great idea. I will ask the new GM of City Planning & Design Services and our BIAS to consider this in 2022.
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Thanks
@bikecalgary
for the great ride and tour of
#LoveYYCw7
and the highlights along the way to make cycling safer for everyone. Thanks also to
@tuffhillebikesyyc
for another
#tuffbikes
#ebike
experience.
#yycbike
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We are all excited about
@calgaryfolkfest
. The folk festival is a not for profit charitable organization since 1980. Looking forward to all the upcoming events throughout the summer!
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Celebrating the first accessible
#ODR
outdoor hockey rink in
#Calgary
. Great family community event in
#parkdaleyyc
#Ward7
. We are
#removingbarriers
thanks to all the wonderful volunteers.
#hockeyforall
#accessibility
#HockeyDay
#HNIC
#YYCKTW
#YYC
#communityyyc
#Alberta
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It's great to announce the two new conversion projects that convert ~251,000 sq. ft. empty office space into 306 new homes in downtown:
📍United Place at 808 4 Ave SW led by United Canadian Investment Inc.
📍Canadian Centre at 833 4 Ave SW led by PBA Group of Companies
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A good news announcement for Calgary, $15M available to Calgarians to make home improvements to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
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Let's work together at the root cause to improve transit public security and safety. A coordinated, cohesive and collaborative strategy that addresses vulnerable population needs and strong commitment to funding is needed, not just security enforcement.
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Looking forward to supporting this multi-jurisdiction team address the housing, mental health, and drug addiction problem in Calgary especially downtown and across Ward 7.
@calgaryhomeless
#yyccc
#cps
@chabot4calgary
@SonyaSharpYYC
@rebeccakschulz
Nicolas Miliken, Jeremy Nixon
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@KelsyNorman
@CBCMeg
@seanchucalgary
I sympathize and support all assault victims and deplore any assault on persons and society. This matter does not relate to me nor my campaign, thus I respectfully will not express any opinion on this if I had one.
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@CowboysCalgary
@CowboysFestival
Doing the Right Thing, then Doing Them Right. Good on you. Thanks!
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Looking for Christmas gifts? Fond of arts and crafts by local artists? Be sure to drop by the Montgomery Community Association Artisan show today till 4 p.m.
#yyc
#ShopYYCLocal
#LoveYYVw7
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@MalcolmRoberts5
I enjoyed it. Great discussions and lots of ideas and understandings shared plus preconceived and pretentious notions challenged, if not dismissed. Previously I said additional 'balanced' 5A investments needs to be made; I stand corrected and will now say 'equitable' investments.
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As we start hearing ideas and concerns around Calgary's housing crisis, the challenges of attaining appropriate housing - available, accessible, affordable, and safe - to meet their living need, and the risk of inaction, it is important to restate that Housing is a Right. 1/2
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@JenniferWyness
@DanWMcLean
@SonyaSharpYYC
@cllrandrechabot
I'm with
@jenniferWyness
. After early career in food/restaurant industry, the business always included the shopping/food bag in their pricing, so why a fee? There are better ways to mitigate Single-Use bags and utensils going into landfills.
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@TinyBeaches
@criticalmassyyc
Wanted to attend but I was at a housing affordability letter writing session helping people understand the nuances of the Task Force recommendations and strategies and how to write effective letters (without any bias or influence I may have). 1/2
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The 2-hour free parking pilot program in Chinatown has been a great success! Not only brought back many of the customers for businesses, it also attract many to visit and explore the area.
@yycChinatownBIA
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Tomorrow we debate Notice of Motion to rebate $23.1M to residential taxpayers. This is not political. This is listening to Calgarians about need for City action on affordability challenges and doing better public consultation before the budget is set. We need 2/3 Council support.
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@YKJFosterYYC
I did not vote to reject affordable housing. Vote against a recommendation that was a plethora of actions that had not been properly contextualized nor prioritized in a manner for informed debate. Secondly, the public had not been engaged through public hearing. It will come back
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It's 2 years since the Calgary's first COVID-19 death aand there have been 4018 deaths overall. My heart falls deep for those who died and their family and friends loss.
#GetVaccinated
#StayHealthy
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Calgary will get improved services & community safety in the 2022
#CityBudget
. I voted for a 3.8% or $6/mth. residential tax hike to get more Police - Fire - Snow Clearing - Pavement/Pathway Repaving, and Arts funding to make
#Calgary
safer & more vibrant.
#LoveYYCw7
#YYCCC
#YYC
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Tomorrow, at the first sighting of moon (around sunset) is the start of Ramadan, an important time for Calgary's Muslim community. The City of Calgary, once again, supports the sunset call to prayer to be broadcast over loudspeakers for a period no longer than 5 minutes. 1/
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It's dangerously cold in the next few days. If you see someone who needs help call the Downtown Outreach Addiction Partnership - DOAP Team 403-998-7388. If you see anyone in distress or non-responsive - call 911.
#YYC
#Ward7
#StaySafe
#BringPeopleInside
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The city is buzzing with biodiversity hot spots, by design.
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@KelsyNorman
@uncalgary
@ErinWaite42
@hmcrae
@seanchucalgary
Nope, I am my own person and make my own statements. Secondly, anyone who disrespects Wayne Chui for Trico Homes or any other Chinatown leader by labeling them elite is not to be respected. These leaders have given more to Calgary than you can ever imagine or match.
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@JustinTrudeau
@Trevornoah
@GlblCtzn
@EduCannotWait
@justintrudeau
@trevornoah
Justin, how about spending $50m to provide clean water to our First Nations, to take care of youth poverty, etc. in Canada? Help Canada first
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Congratulations Alice Lam for being recognized as one of Calgary's Asian Changemakers on this Day of Action Against Anti-Racism Racism. Truly making lives better every day for all Calgarians.
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Open on 2022
#HockeyDay
in
#yyc
#ward7
#parkdale
. Building community and the 1st outdoor accessible rink in
#Calgary
for everyone to enjoy. Check out the story on
@IceSinghHNIC
@Sportsnet
tonight
Thanks to
@ParkdaleYYC
, volunteers,
@ParksFdnCalgary
,
@cityofcalgary
, and
@YYCsledge
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@JoelTiedemann
@cityofcalgary
The REAL story is the land owner, an 88 yo retiree, held the property for several decades and built, then operated the DQ from 82 until he sold the franchise so he can retire. After several biz turnover, Mr Shim bought it in 2013 and operated it till the fire. 1/3
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We're listening to you. Please share your thoughts about the Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions with me.
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We can also do much more. I supported a
#YYC
proposal to spend $750,000 to protect our vulnerabe homeless
#Calgarians
this winter. The vote at
#Council
comes on Monday. I urge members of
#yyccc
to support this.
Everyone please look out for and help anyone in distress.
#Ward7
If you see someone vulnerable or experiencing homelessness during this inclement weather, please call or text the
@AlphaHouseYYC
's Downtown Outreach Addictions Partnership (DOAP) team:
Call / Text: (403) 998-7388
#yyc
#EnoughForAll
#ABStorm
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@JoelTiedemann
@cityofcalgary
In the meantime, the Shim Family cannot make an earning and EI and COVID funds not available. Both owner and biz operator suffered loss during the wait. City standards allows 1 storey drive through restaurant but preferred higher intensity. Thus the appeal. Biz suffered waiting.
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@dbinyyc
@RobTPublic
@bikelaneuprise
@AMPMLIMO
@AmbassadorYYC
@yyctransport
said Banff Trail NW was designed and constructed as a raised bike lane. Signage and bicycle wayfinding symbols will be added to provide guidance to motorists. Calgary Parking Enforcement will be asked to enforce parking restrictions along this corridor.
#ward7
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110 year old Inglewood bridge in 2019. With a design inspired by the original structure, the new 9 Avenue bridge boasts an iconic from built to modern engineering standards, while providing improved flood resiliency, lower maintenance costs, enhanced cycling, walking connections.
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(2/2) Ms. King shared her lived experiences and poignant insight on 1950s race and gender biases, in addition to her approach on how to support others and empower them to share their own stories.
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I'm been preparing all week for budget talks. Share your thoughts with me.
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@LukaszukAB
@jkenney
Are people are slamming
@jkenney
because their dislike of him, slamming him because he's enjoying a morning at the Banff Springs as an average guest vs. Premier, or an innuendo that he is abusing privileges afforded by the hotel to an honoured guest.
#StickToFacts
#NoCheapShots
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Building evacuated slowly at Westview Heights Apt on 8 ave SW.
#Ward7
spoke with
#CFD
on site. Frozen water pipes burst flooding bottom 10 floors and stairway. Elevators are out. Warming
@CalgaryTransit
buses taking people to hotels. -30C temps not helping
#YYC
Thanks
@Crackmacs
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