• This is Calgary

  • By: CBC
  • Podcast

This is Calgary

By: CBC
  • Summary

  • 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.

    Copyright © CBC 2024
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Episodes
  • From chapstick to cowboy boots, newcomers to Calgary talk about moving here
    Dec 18 2024

    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.

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    20 mins
  • How getting 'bums in seats' and competing with Taylor Swift drive live music in YYC
    Dec 11 2024

    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.

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    19 mins
  • Why Calgary restaurants are so hot, even Pedro Pascal likes them!
    Dec 4 2024

    With stars savouring Calgary's many menus, we need to talk about 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.

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    20 mins

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