September 2011
4 posts
What is really at the root of the opposition to...
Vibrant Communities Calgary is in favour of secondary suites across Calgary and we have been very vocal in our support. The result of this vocal endorsement of an important policy decision has prompted many people to get in touch with VCC about secondary suites in their neighbourhoods. The majority of citizens who have contacted VCC have been in support of suites; this is no surprise as every...
PC Leadership Candidates Talk Poverty Reduction
*updated post from September 8 The leadership race began with the first ballot September 17 (narrowing the field to the top 3) and continues with the second ballot on October 1. We know that many of you plan to vote on October 1 and that you care about reducing poverty in the province. We are re-posting responses about a poverty reduction strategy from the 3 top candidates in the race to help...
Back to School Headaches
By: Cesar Agudelo When I was in school one of my biggest worries was fitting in and that involved asking my parents for the latest fashion items and the coolest backpack. At the time, it seemed like the biggest disappointment to hear my parents say “no, we can’t afford that, don’t worry about the other kids, all you have to worry about is doing well in school.” Year after year all my basic school...
PC Leadership Candidates Talk Poverty Reduction
In Calgary on Wednesday night at the Progressive Conservative leadership forum, candidates vying for the job of Alberta’s next premier, at least until the next provincial election, were asked the following: “Many of you have failed to commit to implementing a Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy; what do you say to the 400,000 Albertans currently living in poverty who need your help?” The...