Tuesday chill sets in—new transit line launches, Rajdoot's back.
It's a cooler morning. New Route 503 is live, and some local legends are returning.
Morning—it's dropped to 9°C and mostly cloudy out there. Nothing dramatic, but you'll want a layer today. We're at UV 5, so if you're out at lunch the sun's still got teeth; sunscreen isn't silly. Sunset's at 8:22 tonight, so you've got a proper evening ahead if you're planning something.
Nothing major on the roads this morning, but if you're heading out to Cochrane or anywhere near the foothills, check conditions before you go—there's a production crew shooting a tactical thriller out there this week, so traffic patterns might shift around the set.
On the transit side, Calgary Transit just launched Route 503, a new express bus running all day between the north end and downtown. If you've been waiting for a faster connection from that part of town, it's worth a look.
A couple of bigger things shifting in Cowtown right now. Mission's Rajdoot—you know, the legendary Indian spot—is open again. Loyal customers basically saved it, and it's back doing its thing. On the flip side, Sorella Trattoria up in Crescent Heights just closed after four years of doing fresh pasta and Italian small plates really well. And Village Square Leisure Centre is shutting down through the end of 2027 for a $51 million upgrade, so if that's your gym or pool, you'll need a new spot.
If you're thinking about lunch or dinner, the fall menus are starting to land. Starbucks brought their seasonal run to town this morning—pumpkin drinks, banana bread, new chai blends, the whole thing. And if you're feeling adventurous, McDonald's is running a World Heist menu with global dishes across their Canadian locations.
There's one live show tonight worth your time: Peaches at MacEwan Hall, doors at 7. It's alt-pop energy on a Tuesday—pretty solid way to break up the week if you're into that.
Quick heads-up on something quieter but real: Schwartz's Deli had to swap out their black cherry soda for a local alternative because of U.S. tariffs. Small thing, but it's the kind of shift hitting a lot of local spots right now.
Stay warm out there. See you tonight.
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