Project Calgary Starter Pack🚲
Follow important Calgary news makers and sources.
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@projectcalgary.bsky.social
@adammacvicar.bsky.social
Journalist covering City Hall for Global Calgary Calgary by way of Labrador City adam.macvicar@globalnews.ca
@dbinyyc.bsky.social
Water researcher, teacher, volunteer trying to build better communities, dad, dabbles in politics, ride bikes; he/him www.davidfor7.ca/linkinbio
@penalosag.bsky.social
Founder 8 80 Cities and #Cities4Everyone. Equity & sustainability. Worked in over 350 cities. Ran for mayor of Toronto, 2022. Top 100 urbanists (13).
@cycletoronto.bsky.social
Support our work by becoming a member today: http://cycleto.ca/join Links to our event pages, petitions, and anything else you might need: http://linktr.ee/cycletoronto
@shastingssimon.bsky.social
Currently on medical leave but usually Associate professor, Dept of Earth, Energy, and Environment, University of Calgary; co-director http://NZERI.ca; energy/carbon/innovation policy + bikes.
@humantransit.bsky.social
Public transit planning consultant and commentator. Author of the book “Human Transit” and the blog HumanTransit.org. The consulting firm is jarrettwalker.com. Also obsessed with literature and plants.
@ximenaka.bsky.social
Independent journalist. Based in Calgary. Recovering architect. http://ximena-gonzalez.com
@reasonstobecheerful.world
An online editorial project sharing stories of solutions and positive change. Created by David Byrne. reasonstobecheerful.world Become a member: https://bit.ly/3BUCAnL Sign up to our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gBp8oP
@romygarrido.ca
These days, trying to do fewer things 🌻 // Currently Publisher @pressprogress.ca 📍Canada
@naomiaklein.bsky.social
New here. Doppelganger. This Changes Everything. The Shock Doctrine. No Logo. On Fire. UBC Professor of Climate Justice. 🔗 naomiklein.org 📬 news.naomiklein.org/newsletter
@jeremybarretto.bsky.social
Regulatory, environmental and Indigenous law lawyer. Expertise in energy transition and Indigenous-owned projects. Personal views and not legal advice.
@natefor8.bsky.social
Ward 8 Candidate 🗳️ Future Focused | Independent Leadership Defence Lawyer, Community Advocate, Dad Let’s build a better Calgary, together! #NateFor8
@tshowell.bsky.social
Former journalist (Torstar, Calgary Herald, FFWD) | Currently focused on campaign finance transparency | Dollars & Democracy: Mapping Calgary's Municipal Election Campaign Cash https://trevorscotthowell.com/calgary-municipal-campaign-finance-database/
@vibrantcalgary.bsky.social
Working on long-term strategies that address the root causes of poverty. Stewards of Calgary's poverty reduction strategy Enough for All. linktr.ee/Vibrantcalgary
@mpotkins.bsky.social
Reporter at the Financial Post. Focus on energy and the green transition. Previously the Calgary Herald. Tips: mpotkins@postmedia.com https://financialpost.com/author/mpotkinspostmedia-com/
@peterloliver.bsky.social
Director of Public Art | Beltline Neighbourhoods Association. Host of the Palgary Almanac on CJSW 90.9 FM.
@ninastaum.bsky.social
TV Editor. Podcast Producer @ The Climate Lens >> https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/4706/link/ Alberta hiker and nature lover.
@jasminemian.bsky.social
@joeltiedemann.bsky.social
Urban design, real estate and planning nerd, active, social, bionic pancreas, outdoor adventurer and development professional. Fin.
@projectalberta.bsky.social
We work with community leaders to champion ideas that make Alberta better.
@cbcscott.bsky.social
Municipal affairs reporter for CBC Calgary. When not at city hall, it's still all politics, all the time. cbc.ca/calgary
@savenosecreek.bsky.social
SaveNoseCreek.com // A volunteer led group from #Calgary, #RockyViewCounty and #Airdrie. Advocating for an Official Park designation for the Nose Creek Valley. #SaveNoseCreek
@cailynn.bsky.social
Alberta-based freelance writer, editor and journalist. Happiest outside.
@disorderedyyc.bsky.social
Just a nerd in Calgary who likes playing volleyball. Purveyor of video clips (mostly politics). Twitter: https://twitter.com/disorderedyyc (he/him)
@helenipike.bsky.social
Video Journalist CBC Calgary, she/her — explains things on YouTube and enjoys telling stories about municipal issues, science, nature and life 🏔 Helen.pike@cbc.ca https://linktr.ee/Helenipike
@cjsw.bsky.social
Calgary’s only campus & community radio station. Just us, not always them. ON AIR 90.9FM • ON DEMAND CJSW.COM
@wklumpen.bsky.social
Transit research and data analytics consultant. Co-founder @moreneighboursyyc.bsky.social. The world would be a better place if we all rode the bus more often. www.klumpentown.com
@railalberta.bsky.social
Non partisan, volunteer-run society dedicated to bringing urban, regional and intercity trains across Alberta.
@cwalcottyyc.bsky.social
City Councillor - Ward 8, Calgary (he/him) Teacher, coach, and community organizer. Opinions are my own. courtneywalcott.com
@tinybeaches.bsky.social
Husband, father, rider of bikes 🚲, skier of skis ⛷️ and spender of time outside… hockey 🏒 too! 🇨🇦 #YouthEnRoute #Fietser #yycbike
@keithgerein.bsky.social
Columnist, Edmonton Journal. I write about civic issues in #yeg and also coordinate our newsroom's features and investigations.
@criticalmassyyc.bsky.social
Monthly mass bike ride that takes place on the last Friday of every month in Calgary. Let's take up space and ride! 🤠
@shifter.info
Creator: Shifter | Urban cycling and bike commuting Author: Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling More here: linktr.ee/shifter
@serene.pixeltree.ca
Founder of http://pixeltree.ca | yyc dev & yyc.js organizer | co-founder of http://localshops.com (she/her)
@albertawilderness.bsky.social
🌿Alberta's oldest wilderness conservation group! We advocate for wildlife and spaces to be protected and connected, forever. Pitch us essays, opinions and more for our Wild Lands Advocate magazine (outreach@abwild.ca) 🌐albertawilderness.ca
@andrewngyyc.bsky.social
Doing my part to make my community better. Basketball player. Cat father. Not the machine learning AI guy.
@brettbergie.bsky.social
Treaty person, safe streets, sustainable mobility, people-centric spaces in cities, climate mitigation. 🌾Powered, 🚲👣 🚊🚍Mobility 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@calgaryheritage.bsky.social
The Calgary Heritage Initiative Society (CHI) advocates to preserve and promote the productive use of buildings and areas of historic significance. CHI is a city-wide, membership-based volunteer heritage advocacy group, founded in 2005.
@alannasmith.bsky.social
Calgary-based health reporter with The Globe and Mail. Formerly the Canadian Press, NNA-nominated with the Calgary Herald. DM for Signal/Whatsapp or email alannasmith@globeandmail.com
@klaszus.bsky.social
Founder and editor of @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social. Publishing slow news for curious Calgarians. Subscribe to Sprawlcast wherever you listen to podcasts! sprawlcalgary.com
@duanebratt.bsky.social
Mount Royal University Political Science Prof, retired lacrosse coach (now I coach coaches!), Husband, and Dad to 2 adult children and 1 grandchild
@drugdatadecoded.ca
Drug Prohibition Politics: www.drugdatadecoded.ca Stories at APTN, The Breach, Alberta Views PhD Microbio UofA Brutalized by CPS @ UofC 🍉 Banner: FOIP request to UCP government for emails on my name, fully redacted. Icon: Eye Guy villain of Power Rangers
@livewirecalgary.bsky.social
Calgary's only independent daily news outlet dedicated to providing high-quality, fact-based, community-focused local news. Support our work at Patreon.com/livewirecalgary
@meksmith.bsky.social
Justice reporter at CBC Edmonton. Past life in newspapers (Journal, Herald, StarMetro). she/her madeline.smith@cbc.ca
@jaredwesley.ca
#UAlberta political scientist | Black Faculty Collective | Lead: Common Ground (@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social) | jaredwesley.ca | drjaredwesley.substack.com
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social
Independent investigative journalist in Edmonton, Alberta. Ex Ottawa Citizen, Edmonton Journal, CBC. Contact in confidence at journalismtips@protonmail.com
@sprawlcalgary.bsky.social
Slow news for curious Calgarians. Subscribe to Sprawlcast, Calgary’s in-depth municipal podcast, wherever you listen to podcasts! sprawlcalgary.com
@druhfarrell.bsky.social
Just me trying to be a good ancestor. Former six-term councillor for the City of Calgary. I will never stop championing equity, climate action, and inspiring city-making. Treaty 7, She/her 🇨🇦
@kevinnimmock.bsky.social
He/him. Prairies Assignment Senior Producer at CBC News. Survivor superfan. Settler on Treaty 7 territory. Kevin.Nimmock@CBC.ca.
@carlapeck.bsky.social
I research history, citizenship, identity & belonging at the UAlberta. Landlocked Bluenoser trying to get back to the ocean. 🌊 @cpeck3 at that other place.
@cityofcalgary.bsky.social
Official City of Calgary local government account. Keep up with City news, services, programs, events and more. Not monitored 24/7. For City information and non-emergency requests, call 311 or submit online: calgary.ca/311.
@martyn.bsky.social
Toronto. Vancouver. Safe streets. Strong towns. Next-generation cities and mobility. Progressive politics. Craft beer. Co-founder of betternorthshore.ca. Work: martynschmoll.com
@nigelb.bsky.social
Retired law prof ucalgary law; I principally post on energy, resources and climate change issues; committed to intergenerational equity; grateful settler on Treaty 7 lands.
@kieranleavitt.bsky.social
Edmonton-based journalist with allAlberta. I cover all things business in the province. Email me: kieran@allalberta.com
@bikebikeyyc.bsky.social
Opinionated #TransportNotSport Bike Shop E-Bike Fans Cargo Bike Evangelists Bicycle Camping Enjoyers Calgary, Alberta www.bikebike.ca ...kei van aficionado...pro cycling fan
@albertaadvantage.bsky.social
Podcast. Fresh from the birthplace of the CCF. https://linktr.ee/albertaadvantagepod
@dmoser.bsky.social
Interested in sustainable transport, urban planning and the state of the world. Working in international development cooperation.
@mikedesouza.bsky.social
Incoming Quebec-Atlantic bureau chief at The Canadian Press. Journaliste d'enquête, Habs fan, Montrealer. mikedesouza.com
@markusoff.bsky.social
I write and yak for CBC in Calgary. DMs open, Signal, WhatsApp, and such jason.markusoff@cbc.ca
@blakeshaffer.bsky.social
Associate professor of economics at the University of Calgary. Former energy trader. blakeshaffer.ca
@calgaryclimatehub.ca
A diverse group of Calgarians coordinating & mobilizing local climate change action. #yyc #yyccc #ClimateChange #ClimateAction
@emmettmacfarlane.com
Professor of political science. Author. Dad. Constitutional law, rights, governing institutions, and Canadian politics. Books: Legislating under the Charter; Constitutional Pariah; Governing from the Bench
@jameswsthomson.com
Environment and climate journalist | Editor in Chief at @nationalobserver.com | Work in The Globe and Mail, The Narwhal, The Guardian | www.jameswsthomson.com
@drewanderson.bsky.social
Dad, journalist. Prariries reporter for The Narwhal, knee deep in climate, oil and politics. Contact me securely over Signal here: https://signal.me/#eu/nVe9L2aRp1coMBOKdlERmvXWk8cNubW9f2jLEZ32MXntZ+Wd86ZN17ZyjSMXNNo9 https://thenarwhal.ca/author/drew-and
@meyer.bsky.social
Ontario reporter, climate investigations, at The Narwhal. https://thenarwhal.ca/author/carl-meyer/
@carrietait.bsky.social
Reporter in The Globe and Mail's Calgary bureau. Loves: The Riders, the Oilers, the farm, mountains, snow. Dislikes: Daylight Saving(s) Time, raccoons, gophers, the search for New Twitter
@jonnywakefield.bsky.social
Edmonton Journal/Sun reporter on the justice beat, covering courts, crime, policing and corrections. American who moved to Canada, cat dad and (hopefully not totally insufferable) distance runner.
@ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
Calgary’s source for local, breaking news and weather. Headlines from across Canada and around the world. You can send your news tips to calgarydesk@bellmedia.ca https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/
@thebreakdownab.bsky.social
Local AB Web Series on AB Politics. Alleged Media Magnate. Locally crowd funded. content available everywhere you listen to podcasts & YouTube! Support at https://patreon.com/thebreakdownab
@bigclimate.bsky.social
Host of @calgaryclimatehub.ca 's A Climate of Change zoomcast and The #ClimateLens podcast, Alberta Regional Organizer for Climate Reality Canada. Posts are my own. #yyc #ClimateChange
@molszyns.bsky.social
Associate Professor & Chair in Energy, Resources and Sustainability @ U of Calgary Faculty of Law. Environmental, natural resources & water law & policy. And land-use planning. Everything involves trade-offs; muddling through. Calgary, AB/Treaty 7 🇨🇦
@trevortombe.bsky.social
Professor of Economics, University of Calgary | Director, Fiscal/Econ Policy, The School of Public Policy | Alum U of T & SFU | Inflation, carbon taxes, equalization, internal trade, R, and more! | 💻 📊 📝 🍻
@seanfraser.bsky.social
MP / Deputé, Central Nova 🇨🇦 Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship / Ministre de l'Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté
@mbellefontaine.bsky.social
Provincial affairs reporter for CBC News based in Edmonton
@alexboyd.bsky.social
National misinformation + politics reporter, Toronto Star. Based in Alberta Signal: alexboyd.56
@taylorlambert.ca
Investigative journalist at CBC Edmonton • Author of Darwin's Moving & other fine-ish books • he/him • taylorlambert.ca contact me securely on signal: https://signal.me/#eu/uX+mBaJwF75zOw0nJ1vWbuHW4iZmjOPIWgaSTWlXkvIC05g03+hNyKap2dVjMcF7
@robsonfletcher.com
Data journalist with CBC Calgary. Views my own and subject to change, especially in light of new evidence. 📧 robson.fletcher@cbc.ca
@lindsaytedds.bsky.social
Policy prof. Feminist. Gender, Policy, Taxes, Life, Equity, intersectionality. Views=Own. TBI survivor. Government-funded. Difficult/Immodest/Condescending. Currently on medical leave. 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇮🇪www.lindsayTedds.ca
@jantafrench.bsky.social
Provincial affairs reporter, CBC Edmonton 📻📺📝👩💻 Mildly obsessive about reporting on education. #AbEd Bikes. Knitting. Parenting. Books. Plants. Did I mention bikes? 🚴🏽♀️🚲
@bloomberg.com
The first word in business news. Newsletters: http://bloom.bg/newsletters Podcasts: http://bloom.bg/podcasts The Big Take podcast: http://trib.al/jtoXfuT
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
A podcast about the fight against car culture. Hosted by Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon. Pre-order our new book, "Life After Cars," coming Oct 2025 from Thesis / Penguin Random House. https://www.lifeaftercars.com/ https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod
@justinling.ca
Uh-oh. Freelance journalist in @thestar.com, @wired.com, @foreignpolicy.com, @thewalrus.ca. Subscribe to my newsletter: www.bugeyedandshameless.com Reach me securely on Signal: JustinLing.42
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
Global advisor on better cities, city planning, transportation & urban change. City planner + urbanist leading @ToderianUW.bsky.social. Past Chief Planner for Vancouver BC. Past/founding President of @CanUrbanism.bsky.social. International speaker & media.
@paulisci.bsky.social
Researcher, UCalgary PhD, Political Science Dr. Cronk, Historian of Complaints. Pre-order my new book, The Press Gallery! Headline of the Year! Lots going on.
@lukelebrun.ca
Editor, @pressprogress.ca | Send tips and story ideas: llebrun@pressprogress.ca
@thenarwhal.ca
Our pod of investigative journalists dives deep to tell stories about the natural world in Canada you can’t find anywhere else. Sign up for our newsletter: http://thenarwhal.ca/newsletter
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
André Picard is the health columnist at The Globe and Mail and the author of six bestselling books. I share stories and opinion pieces from a broad range of publications. Shares are not endorsements.
@readtheorchard.org
Independent journalist in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton). Author of Kenneyism: Jason Kenney's Pursuit of Power. Subscribe to my newsletter: theorchard.Substack.com Buy my book: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459752658-kenneyism