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Calgary mayor bows out of Jewish tradition, citing event’s ‘political intentions’
Description
December 7, 2023
Mayor Jyoti Gondek has decided not to attend the annual menorah-lighting tradition at Calgary city hall, saying the event has become political. Adam MacVicar has more details.
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Calgary mayor bows out of Jewish tradition, citing event’s ‘political intentions’03:09 | December 7, 2023
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Alberta legislation on school pronouns to come after classes begin in fall: Premier Smith01:05 | August 17, 2024
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LGBTQ2 community calls for better consultation on Alberta transgender legislation02:04 | August 2, 2024
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Rally held outside McDougall Centre as Premier Smith meets with LGBTQ2 community members01:34 | August 2, 2024
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Calgary city council shortens Phase 1 of Green Line LRT with new $6.2B cost02:00 | July 31, 2024
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Parks Canada defends Jasper wildfire preparations02:17 | July 29, 2024
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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on coming out of retirement: ‘We need pragmatic, thoughtful, smart government’08:46 | July 24, 2024
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | July 22, 2024
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Advance polls open for Banff Avenue pedestrian zone vote01:59 | July 17, 2024
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Wine war is over: B.C. wineries can once again sell directly to Alberta residents01:55 | July 16, 2024
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Construction begins for Recovery Centre on Siksika Nation01:59 | June 28, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 202601:57 | June 26, 2024
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Election signs vandalized in Chestermere01:32 | June 24, 2024
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Nenshi aims to transform Alberta NDP, faces challenge in divided Calgary02:04 | June 24, 2024
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New NDP leader Naheed Nenshi makes caucus leadership changes01:56 | June 24, 2024
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Naheed Nenshi speaks about new role as leader of Alberta’s NDP05:23 | June 24, 2024
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Alberta NDP leadership race sees former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi victorious01:27 | June 22, 2024
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Alberta woman with cerebral palsy fights to be able to use her mobility scooter01:35 | June 21, 2024
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Alberta operators threaten to opt out of $10-a-day child-care deal02:01 | June 19, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Calgary mayor bows out of Jewish tradition, citing event’s ‘political intentions’03:09 | December 7, 2023
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Two Albertans appointed to Senate01:51 | 3 hours ago
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Alberta legislation on school pronouns to come after classes begin in fall: Premier Smith01:05 | August 17, 2024
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Mayor Gondek confident Calgarians will comply with new round of water restrictions04:42 | August 7, 2024
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LGBTQ2 community calls for better consultation on Alberta transgender legislation02:04 | August 2, 2024
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Rally held outside McDougall Centre as Premier Smith meets with LGBTQ2 community members01:34 | August 2, 2024
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Calgary city council shortens Phase 1 of Green Line LRT with new $6.2B cost02:00 | July 31, 2024
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Parks Canada defends Jasper wildfire preparations02:17 | July 29, 2024
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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on coming out of retirement: ‘We need pragmatic, thoughtful, smart government’08:46 | July 24, 2024
-
Alberta provides one-time infusion of cash into education following historic enrolment01:40 | July 23, 2024
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | July 22, 2024
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Wine war is over: B.C. wineries can once again sell directly to Alberta residents01:55 | July 16, 2024
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Concerns raised about proposed West Hillhurst development01:32 | July 12, 2024
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Southeast Calgary residents feel ‘lied to’ after changes to city residential proposal01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Alberta ministerial order sparks concern over grizzly bear population management01:53 | July 9, 2024
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Stampede circuit in full swing as politics meet pancakes in Calgary02:07 | July 8, 2024
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Danielle Smith hosts annual Premier’s Breakfast during Calgary Stampede02:41 | July 8, 2024
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Construction begins for Recovery Centre on Siksika Nation01:59 | June 28, 2024
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Alberta records higher-than-expected surplus at the end of fiscal year01:47 | June 27, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 202601:57 | June 26, 2024
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Election signs vandalized in Chestermere01:32 | June 24, 2024
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Nenshi aims to transform Alberta NDP, faces challenge in divided Calgary02:04 | June 24, 2024
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Naheed Nenshi speaks about new role as leader of Alberta’s NDP05:23 | June 24, 2024
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Alberta operators threaten to opt out of $10-a-day child-care deal02:01 | June 19, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
Calgary mayor bows out of Jewish tradition, citing event’s ‘political intentions’
Description
December 7, 2023
Mayor Jyoti Gondek has decided not to attend the annual menorah-lighting tradition at Calgary city hall, saying the event has become political. Adam MacVicar has more details.
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