By Fabian Mayer, February 23 2016 —
Pedestrian safety has been in the spotlight recently as several city councillors push for new regulations to reduce the number of pedestrians hit by cars.
On average, one pedestrian is hit by a … Read the rest
Calgary’s economy isn’t doing too hot right now. As the price of oil continues to fall, our city’s unemployment rate has risen to the highest it’s been since 1996. And there’s little reason to believe this will change anytime soon. … Read the rest
By Lianelle Barraza, February 9 2016 —
A bitter public battle between the Students’ Union and the University of Calgary over the ownership and operation of MacHall almost ended in court last semester. The two sides agreed to mediation on … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, February 4 2016 —
A University of Calgary student and artist says she is being censored after conditions were placed on her art show in the Little Gallery on the sixth floor of the Art Building.
Second-year … Read the rest
By Emily Leedham, February 4 2016 —
I feel like a golden disco ball riding the C-train downtown. My wedding ring, normally the glitziest part of my day-to-day flannel and jeans, is outshone by almost everything else on my body. … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, February 2 2016 —
The University of Calgary is about to get its own bike share program. The student initiative recently received funding and hopes to be running by the end of February, allowing students to rent … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, January 28 2016 —
The student summer job search is already underway and will likely be especially competitive given the province’s uncertain economic climate. However, there is some positive news for students, as the Student Temporary Employment … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, January 26 2016 —
Nite Owl, a popular downtown bar and music venue, is shifting its focus away from live music to a more traditional club setup. The venue’s general manager and part-owner Jay Bonham says the … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, January 26 2016 —
The University of Calgary announced on Jan. 20 that it will provide up to 33 bursaries to Syrian refugees settling in the city. Funding for the initiative will come from a fundraising effort, … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, January 12 2015 —
The University of Calgary Board of Governors approved residence fee increases ranging from 0.25–5.75 per cent at their December meeting. The decision comes as residential rent prices in Calgary continue to fall as … Read the rest
