<description>&lt;p&gt;Calgary has been experiencing a rate of population growth not seen since the 1980s. We talk with three newcomers to Calgary — from elsewhere in Canada, Kenya and Ukraine — to hear what surprised them about the big move.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Calgary has been experiencing a rate of population growth not seen since the 1980s. We talk with three newcomers to Calgary — from elsewhere in Canada, Kenya and Ukraine — to hear what surprised them about the big move.

From chapstick to cowboy boots, newcomers to Calgary talk about moving here

<description>&lt;p&gt;Music venues in Calgary face a lot of challenges when it comes to keeping live music alive in this city. Places like Mikey's or the Blues Can have even had to relocate at times - sometimes repeatedly. We ask what the challenges are when you want to host music in this city - and explain why some say Taylor Swift is the problem, it's her.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Music venues in Calgary face a lot of challenges when it comes to keeping live music alive in this city. Places like Mikey's or the Blues Can have even had to relocate at times - sometimes repeatedly. We ask what the challenges are when you want to host music in this city - and explain why some say Taylor Swift is the problem, it's her.

How getting 'bums in seats' and competing with Taylor Swift drive live music in YYC

<description>&lt;p&gt;With stars savouring Calgary's many menus, we need to&amp;nbsp;talk about&amp;nbsp;our restaurant scene that's tastier by the day. A Concorde Group boss as well as restaurant critic Elizabeth Carson serve up hot takes with Anis.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

With stars savouring Calgary's many menus, we need to&nbsp;talk about&nbsp;our restaurant scene that's tastier by the day. A Concorde Group boss as well as restaurant critic Elizabeth Carson serve up hot takes with Anis.

Why Calgary restaurants are so hot, even Pedro Pascal likes them!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Late every fall, city councillors and the mayor huddle up and spend all your tax dollars. From last minute pleas to save pools to which councillor goes to Blowers and Grafton, we break down the budget debate and why you should care.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Late every fall, city councillors and the mayor huddle up and spend all your tax dollars. From last minute pleas to save pools to which councillor goes to Blowers and Grafton, we break down the budget debate and why you should care.

Real people and spicy councillors. It's city budget time!

<description>&lt;p&gt;The City has plans to improve some of the main streets all across Calgary. But just like a home reno, construction often takes longer - and is a worse experience - than you ever expect. So what is even happening when it comes to these main drags? We head to ground zero of Marda Loop's&amp;nbsp;revamp to hear from the people who live there, the businesses that work there, and the City itself.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The City has plans to improve some of the main streets all across Calgary. But just like a home reno, construction often takes longer - and is a worse experience - than you ever expect. So what is even happening when it comes to these main drags? We head to ground zero of Marda Loop's&nbsp;revamp to hear from the people who live there, the businesses that work there, and the City itself.

Fixing main streets is throwing us for a (Marda) loop

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 Anis Heydari. Every Wednesday.

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