The company said it plans to add 500 jobs in Calgary as it doubles the size of its Canadian operations to 4,000 employees by 2023.

Establishments can begin applying for patio permits, with the city waiving associated fees for a second year. And the city is working to open up more roadways for pedestrians.

The ministerial order, which was issued in November 2020 and gave powers to Alberta peace officers to enforce public health orders, expired on Friday.

Council approved a $30 million fund to help local businesses during the pandemic on top of $13 million for a 10 per cent cap on non-residential property tax increases.

Calgary city council is denouncing the actions and symbols used by protestors on the steps of city hall, including the use of lit tiki torches.

Calgary's state of local emergency is extended to allow the city to help with administering vaccines, when AHS needs the assistance.

Ward 14 Coun. Peter Demong is seeking a fourth term as councillor, saying he hopes to finish with another term on council.

Calgary’s mayor said his city -- mired in a pre-pandemic, years-long economic downturn -- has an outsized influence on economies across the Prairies and into British Columbia.

The $34-million operating and capital funding agreement will help 1,048 households in Calgary continue to access affordable housing.

The proposal from Ward 11 councillor Jeromy Farkas would see $44 million pulled from reserves to cap non-residential property tax hikes at zero per cent.