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Drag performers forced to postpone event, cite safety concerns
Description
February 10, 2023
There was disappointment and frustration Friday over the postponement of a planned event in Calgary. The risk of protests forced a drag performance for ‘Chinook Blast’ to be temporarily cancelled. As Jill Croteau reports, Calgary’s mayor encourages officers to enforce the street harassment bylaw to fine those who openly communicate hateful messaging.
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Drag performers forced to postpone event, cite safety concerns01:58 | February 10, 2023
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Over 5,100 people register to retrieve commemorative bricks from Calgary’s Olympic Plaza02:19 | 9 hours ago
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Alberta Health Services issues public alert over confirmed case of measles in Calgary02:38 | 9 hours ago
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14-year-old boy charged with assaulting teenage girl in Chestermere02:08 | 10 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Dec. 1917:31 | 10 hours ago
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Less politicking, more building: Calgarians frustrated over persistent Green Line delays02:02 | 11 hours ago
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Propane tank explosion underscores dangers faced by unhoused Calgarians01:59 | December 18, 2024
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Albertan seeks surgery outside province amid long wait times01:47 | December 18, 2024
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Calgary police investigate whether woman’s death was from assault or tragic accident02:01 | December 12, 2024
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Woman found seriously injured along Calgary pathway dies01:08 | December 11, 2024
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Drag performers forced to postpone event, cite safety concerns01:58 | February 10, 2023
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Over 5,100 people register to retrieve commemorative bricks from Calgary’s Olympic Plaza02:19 | 9 hours ago
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Alberta Health Services issues public alert over confirmed case of measles in Calgary02:38 | 9 hours ago
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14-year-old boy charged with assaulting teenage girl in Chestermere02:08 | 10 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Dec. 1917:31 | 10 hours ago
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Less politicking, more building: Calgarians frustrated over persistent Green Line delays02:02 | 11 hours ago
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Propane tank explosion underscores dangers faced by unhoused Calgarians01:59 | December 18, 2024
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Albertan seeks surgery outside province amid long wait times01:47 | December 18, 2024
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Drag performers forced to postpone event, cite safety concerns
Description
February 10, 2023
There was disappointment and frustration Friday over the postponement of a planned event in Calgary. The risk of protests forced a drag performance for ‘Chinook Blast’ to be temporarily cancelled. As Jill Croteau reports, Calgary’s mayor encourages officers to enforce the street harassment bylaw to fine those who openly communicate hateful messaging.
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