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Canada Votes 2025
U.S. tariffs — a worry, a distraction or a positive? Voters in Alberta weigh in
CBC News has been asking Canadian voters what matters to them this federal election campaign. Many cite tariffs as top of mind, but that’s not always in the context of who is the best leader to put “elbows up” and push back.
Canada Votes 2025
These farmers want cost of living, cutting taxes and tariffs to be the focus this election. Here's why
What do farmers want this federal election to be about? Here's why affordability, cutting taxes and dealing with tariffs rank high. CBC News visited an Agricultural Expo in Lethbridge as part of a listening campaign ahead of the federal election campaign.
Networking event: What's the future of local ethnic media?
CBC Calgary is inviting all locally-based ethnic media outlets to a networking event in March. Share lessons learned with your peers to make this sector stronger, and discuss community concerns with CBC Calgary to support a rich cross-cultural conversation.
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'Without journalism, it's dark': Pouring their hearts into ethnic media, coping with rapid change
The ethnic media sector suffers from the same business challenges dogging mainstream media, but it’s innovating and finding new ways to serve the need. Research suggests these outlets help immigrant communities lean in and get more civically engaged.
Political parties bring clarity to Calgary politics, say members. Here's what we know so far
Calgary's political landscape is changing. Some people think that will bring clarity of choice to the next municipal election. CBC News dropped in at a pub night to find out why.
Hang on, Acme! Calgary's population boom expected to spill over to small-town Alberta next
The first wave of migration into Alberta was concentrated in Calgary. But economists predict the growth will spill across Alberta and into small towns as prices in Calgary creep up.
Even a cleaning job is hard to find now in Calgary, say these newcomers
Alberta’s unemployment rate among recent immigrants is almost as bad as it was during the pandemic.
Will Calgary lose the rear-view mirror wave? Growth could mean more big-city drivers
One driving instructor says he’s seeing big-city habits taking over on Calgary roads. But others aren't so sure that Calgary courtesy is disappearing quite yet.
Blanket rezoning opened door to new row houses across Calgary
After city council’s blanket rezoning was approved in May, planners received a wave of nearly 190 row house and other R-CG applications.
'Loving it here': Newcomers in their 30s propel Calgary's very different growth spurt
The fact that affordability — not the job market — is driving this population boom makes a big difference. Calgary is seeing a slightly older demographic arrive this time, kids in tow. They're buying homes, filling schools, spending money and vying for jobs.