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May 19, 2016 | Cody Stuart
Glass half full
Calgary Economic Development's top boss promotes collaboration, innovation
On the heels of flooding, low oil prices and, now, raging wildfires, Calgary Economic Development's top boss admits it might be easy for people in the province to see the glass half empty.
Yet Mary Moran, as well as other community leaders, urged those people to keep current conditions in perspective before claiming the end is near.
"These are historically challenging times for both Calgary and Alberta's economy," said CED's president and CEO, who likened the province's current situation to a game of Whac-a-Mole. "It seems we barely finished covering up the scars of the flood of 2013 when our number-one energy customer became our number-one very intense competitor.
On the heels of flooding, low oil prices and, now, raging wildfires, Calgary Economic Development's top boss admits it might be easy for people in the province to see the glass half empty.
Yet Mary Moran, as well as other community leaders, urged those people to keep current conditions in perspective before claiming the end is near.
"These are historically challenging times for both Calgary and Alberta's economy," said CED's president and CEO, who likened the province's current situation to a game of Whac-a-Mole. "It seems we barely finished covering up the scars of the flood of 2013 when our number-one energy customer became our number-one very intense competitor.
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Feb. 26, 2016 | CREBNow
Uber says it's out after council decision
Company says Calgary too cost-prohibitive
Calgary city council voted Monday 14-1 in favour of new ride-sharing regulations that will require more rigorous licensing, background checks and inspections.
Yet U.S.-based Uber said the model is cost prohibitive and that the draft bylaw will run the company out of Calgary.
"It's a really unfortunate day for riders and drivers in Calgary," Ramit Kar, Uber's general manager for Alberta, told reporters. "For riders, there's no longer going to be an option that they've been asking for to get transported around the city."
In a statement on Twitter Monday night, the company added that, "it's unfortunate to see#yyccc vote for regulations that prevent the return of ridesharing to Calgary. "We'll continue to advocate for solutions that create jobs for drivers & affordable transportation options for the public. "
Calgary city council voted Monday 14-1 in favour of new ride-sharing regulations that will require more rigorous licensing, background checks and inspections.
Yet U.S.-based Uber said the model is cost prohibitive and that the draft bylaw will run the company out of Calgary.
"It's a really unfortunate day for riders and drivers in Calgary," Ramit Kar, Uber's general manager for Alberta, told reporters. "For riders, there's no longer going to be an option that they've been asking for to get transported around the city."
In a statement on Twitter Monday night, the company added that, "it's unfortunate to see
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Dec. 19, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Residents invited to help decide future of Elbow Park
Feedback to follow homes' demolition
More than a dozen homes in Elbow Park that were damaged in the 2013 floods are now slated for demolition, prompting Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to seek feedback from area residents on their vision for the community's long-term recovery.
Community members will have the opportunity to meet with the minister and mayor in January to help determine the short-term use of the properties sold to the province as part of the floodway relocation program.
More than a dozen homes in Elbow Park that were damaged in the 2013 floods are now slated for demolition, prompting Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to seek feedback from area residents on their vision for the community's long-term recovery.
Community members will have the opportunity to meet with the minister and mayor in January to help determine the short-term use of the properties sold to the province as part of the floodway relocation program.
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Nov. 20, 2015 | Cody Stuart
Calgary shares
Sharing economy proving controversial in Calgary and beyond
Share and share alike: for better or worse, it might be Calgary's new unofficial slogan.
Whether it's a home, room, or even a parking spot, Calgarians are proving to be big believers in divvying up their assets, with the controversial Uber car-sharing app and several other share-based service-providers gaining footholds in the local market.
Yet despite offering revenue-generating opportunities, services like AirBnB and Uber, also present some risks to providers, warn legal experts.
Share and share alike: for better or worse, it might be Calgary's new unofficial slogan.
Whether it's a home, room, or even a parking spot, Calgarians are proving to be big believers in divvying up their assets, with the controversial Uber car-sharing app and several other share-based service-providers gaining footholds in the local market.
Yet despite offering revenue-generating opportunities, services like AirBnB and Uber, also present some risks to providers, warn legal experts.
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Oct. 30, 2015 | CREBNow
UPDATE: Covert operation targets Uber drivers
City seeks regulatory direction on ride-sharing service
The City of Calgary has been conducting a covert operation to catch local drivers subscribing to the controversial Uber ride-sharing app.
The news, reported by several new agencies Friday, came shortly after City staff presented a report to the Taxi and Limousine Advisory Committee that asked for input on how to regulate private for-hire transportation companies.
City administration will present those options to council in mid November on ways to regulate private for-hire transportation companies.
The City of Calgary has been conducting a covert operation to catch local drivers subscribing to the controversial Uber ride-sharing app.
The news, reported by several new agencies Friday, came shortly after City staff presented a report to the Taxi and Limousine Advisory Committee that asked for input on how to regulate private for-hire transportation companies.
City administration will present those options to council in mid November on ways to regulate private for-hire transportation companies.
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June 10, 2014 | CREBNow
In quotes: Hancock and Nenshi
Alberta Premier Dave Hancock and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi addressed media today concerning flood erosion, recovery and mitigation projects completed or underway in the city.
Here are some quotes from the scrum:
Here are some quotes from the scrum:
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May 28, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Second and long
Mayor Nenshi addresses city's secondary suites battle
* Part two of a three part series on secondary suites in Calgary
It was one of the biggest issues heading into his first campaign.
It came up again during his second successful run at office.
* Part two of a three part series on secondary suites in Calgary
It was one of the biggest issues heading into his first campaign.
It came up again during his second successful run at office.
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March 05, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgarians Part of Action Plan 2015-2018
The City of Calgary wants you. Or at least your input.
With the goal of building the 2015- 2018 Action Plan which aims to balance the level of city services with tax rates, the city is letting Calgarians have their say on what's most important to them.
"Starting March 3, Action Plan is going to where the people are – attending public spaces like malls, dog parks, recreation facilities, and farmers markets.
With the goal of building the 2015- 2018 Action Plan which aims to balance the level of city services with tax rates, the city is letting Calgarians have their say on what's most important to them.
"Starting March 3, Action Plan is going to where the people are – attending public spaces like malls, dog parks, recreation facilities, and farmers markets.
