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Almoonir Dewji
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rower • urban cyclist • swimmer • cbc radio lover • footy fan
Note the latest scam. Let’s be careful out there…
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.

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Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Wilson: Flames management is living in a land of delusion calgaryherald.com/sports/hocke...
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This year's theme is digital abuse.

Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Why has housing affordability barely improved despite years of political focus?

Because we have ignored the group with the most power to shape the system.

My answer here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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When Heung-Min Son curled in his free kick, #VWFC appeared destined for a familiar, heartbreaking ending

But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck

I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
onesoccer.ca/a/the-whitec...
The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step"
The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step"
onesoccer.ca
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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OVERTIME OUT WEST 😮‍💨
 
Abby Boreen scores an OT goal for the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social’s first win‼️
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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That sold out, first-game, first-win feeling 😍 @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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92% of Albertans agree oil and gas companies need to foot the bill to clean up their mess.

Wow.
“Albertans don’t agree on a lot these days,” said pollster Janet Brown, “but our research shows they overwhelmingly want the oil and gas industry to pay their bills.”

Read more at: reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...

reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...
Albertans want oil industry to pay up: poll - Red Deer Advocate
92% say industry should pay cleanup costs
reddeeradvocate.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Opinion: Backward beliefs about housing shaping the debate on rezoning calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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River Hall’s next phase is underway. A new enclosed pavilion is planned for Stampede 2026, allowing year-round programming and events in Eau Claire. Work stays within Lot 6 and won’t affect 8th Street. More updates to come.

#EauClaireYYC #YYC #DowntownYYC #RiverHallYYC
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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My latest newsletter post is about some incredible scenes at World Cup qualifying in Europe.

open.substack.com/pub/scottsti...
Scotland the Brave
The final round of the European qualifiers for the World Cup had some serious bangers
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland are heading back to the World Cup!

Kieran Tierney scores an electrifying 93rd-minute to send his nation back to the tournament for the first time since 1998.

The Scottish fans will be a lot of fun in North America.

A 4–2 win at home over Denmark. Insane match
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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After an amazing first season of the Northern Super League, I wrote about the successes and also what needs to be done.
My wrap on the inaugural season of the NSL for CBC Sports.

www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
OPINION | It was a great end of the beginning for the NSL, with more hard work ahead | CBC Sports
The buzz around the Northern Super League in its inaugural season has been plentiful, as it and the six franchises continue to build an audience.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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thank you to the canadian parliament for not voting down the budget we hate in favour of an election we would hate more
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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I spent months following Ruby Liu's contentious bid for 25 former Hudson's Bay stores. This is the story of how the deal fell apart.

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... #retail
How Ruby Liu’s contentious play for Hudson’s Bay stores fell apart
The B.C. billionaire’s team has portrayed her as a rags-to-riches business savant who would ‘save Canadian retail.’ But her opponents tell a story of an ill-conceived plan that was bound to fail
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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NSL co-founder Diana Matheson says Saturday's final 'a celebration of women's pro sport in Canada'
NSL co-founder Diana Matheson excited to see gains of hard work pay off at final | CBC Sports
Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson is hopeful of a sold-out lower bowl at BMO Field for Saturday’s women’s soccer championship between host AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Thanks Calgary - a very fun discussion together at ⁦Wordfest. Enjoy reading FINAL ORBIT!
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
How it started…
How it’s going…
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The Northern Super League announces figures on the inaugural season

- $75k average salary

- Top 5 women’s league globally in average attendance

- 65 different goal scorers

- More than 3 million Canadians reached on linear TV.

- $30 million in League-wide revenue
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM