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This is Calgary

This is Calgary

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Let’s get into the curiosities and constants that make Calgary a wonderful and sometimes frustrating place to call home. One story and conversation at a time. Hosted by Jenny Howe. Every Wednesday.

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Episodes
  • Why Calgary's biggest shelter might leave the East Village

    Why Calgary's biggest shelter might leave the East Village
    Apr 22 2026

    The Calgary Drop-In Centre provides a place to sleep for hundreds of unhoused Calgarians every night. But the D.I. is now being pressured to leave the East Village, in part because of concerns about crime and social disorder in the downtown. This is Calgary producer Liz Withey joins Jenny to talk about what's happening with YYC's biggest emergency shelter.
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    15 mins
  • Why these two Calgary councillors voted NO to repealing blanket rezoning

    Why these two Calgary councillors voted NO to repealing blanket rezoning
    Apr 15 2026

    Calgary city council just passed a motion 12-3 to repeal blanket rezoning. City councillors Andrew Yule (Ward 3) and Nathaniel Schmidt (Ward 8) were two of the councillors who voted against it. This is Calgary host Jenny finds out why they weren't in favour of the repeal, and hears some of their thoughts on what this means for housing in our growing city.
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    25 mins
  • What makes Chicken on the Way so Calgary famous?

    What makes Chicken on the Way so Calgary famous?
    Apr 8 2026

    What makes Chicken on the Way such an institution in Calgary? This is Calgary host Jenny Howe wanted to find out more about the restaurant, which has been part of Calgary's food scene since 1958, and is still owned by the same family! In this episode, Jenny talks history with owner Russ Dunn, makes legendary corn fritters with manager Haley Andela, and hears why some customers have been eating here since the '70s.
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    21 mins
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