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Calgary needs some vision, not nostalgia - Macleans.caJen Gerson: The city's 2026 Olympic bid is not a grassroots movement. And in this age of cynicism, it's not what Calgary needs to move forward. We didn't vote for her.
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California's boulevard of burnt-out dreams - Macleans.caImage of the week: Scorched hulks of cars in Paradise speak to the uncertainty and dread gripping America's most populous state Scary...most likely dead people in some of those cars. There a lot of brutal ways to go, trapped in a burning car is right up there. Decades of forest mismanagement coming home to roost. Maybe now the enviro weenies will rethink the need for controlled burns. It can't possibly be Hollywood's carbon footprint. Must be our Oil Sands causing it.
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The American Dream has moved to Canada - Macleans.caBy every measure, Canada is the true place to find 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Let's stop squandering our good fortune. (From the archive) Relative to the US, sure, but Canada likely falls short relative to many countries in the north-western regions of Europe. No child born in Canada today will ever be able to afford a house without a lifetime of debt slavery bullshit
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Calgary's identity at stake as divided city votes on 2026 Olympic bid - Sportsnet.caAs a divided city prepares to vote on whether to put forward a bid for the 2026Olympics, here is what is at stake for Calgary on Wednesday. richarddeitsch EricFrancis I can’t imagine wanting the Olympics. What a waste. EricFrancis No Alberta or Canada tax monies for NHL rink. Let Calgary tax payers pay that cost. EricFrancis Olympics are a total waste of taxpayer money while politicians live high off the hog. Yet, they are fighting to put money into an NHL stadium for a team that has supported the city since 1980.
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What Calgary's Olympic vote could mean for Winter Games success - Sportsnet.caWith Calgarians set to vote Tuesday on whether to proceed with a bid for the 2026 Olympic Games, it’s worth asking the question: What would happen to Canada’s Winter Olympic program if the 'No' side prevails and the bid dies? (via deidrardionne) deidrardionne Did Vancouver not build any legacy facilities? Does no one train there? deidrardionne Virtually every sport represented in winter Olympics (many by pro atheletes BTW) have local, regional, national and international championships and they will thrive. It may mean the IOC won't get as big a cut as the games shrink. deidrardionne What you are really asking is'who will build a new Saddledome if we don't get the Olympics?'
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Calgary heads to polls to decide fate of Olympic bid - Sportsnet.caCalgarians head to the polls today to decide the fate of their bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. What else do they have!! Give them the games
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Calgary votes 'no' on 2026 Olympic bid in non-binding plebiscite - Sportsnet.caThe results are in, and a majority of Calgarians are saying 'no thanks' to a potential bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Say no! You'll put Calgary into billions into debt! Not worth it!! Smart people! The city of Calgary was going to contribute 390mil to the Olympic bid. That’s a new rink for the Flames.
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Calgary voters reject 2026 Olympic bid - TSN.caThe results are in, and a majority of Calgarians are saying 'no thanks' to a potential bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The city conducted a non-binding plebiscite today to gauge public opinion on whether or not there is sufficient interest to submit a bid. why the 3 headed monster of leftism lies and spending killed this: Nenshi,Notley,Trudeau. Can’t trust anything they touch. Put Brett Wilson or Ken King in charge and it’s an automatic yes. Love the Olympics but voted no. cbcnews CTVCalgary
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Calgary's Olympic spirit put out after decisive plebiscite - Sportsnet.caThe Olympic flame was officially extinguished in Calgary on Feb. 28, 1988. The Olympic spirit the city has rallied around ever since may have died Tuesday. EricFrancis has more: EricFrancis 7% margin is 'decisive'? EricFrancis Very poor plan lack of credibility all away around may have had a chance if there was an arena and field house and new stadium all together and the curling plan all laid out but as it stood you couldn’t sell that plan to anyone very disappointing as a Calgarian EricFrancis It is not sad at all. It was a wise move. At least the people can count money as opposed to politicians. We all know how to balance our bank books . Politicians need to learn from us what common sense spending is
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The Maclean's First World War Cover Registry - Macleans.caMany readers have asked for help finding a particular cover—or the family of a soldier. We'll try to help. Pretty useless to try to order a personalized issue for our family when he died in 1916 and your online calendar only goes to 1918 with no option to manually enter the date. Lousy customer service too when I phoned to get help with this. It seems it’s his fault for dying in 1916.
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