Reddit pulse / page 68
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Anti-abortion protesters were on 14th Street NW today displaying large 22-week fetal images. Reddit thread points out that stats Canada says most abortions happen before 12 weeks, and less than 1% happen after 21 weeks—usually only for medical emergencies. Conversation got real.
Peak Management Group is apparently the worst rental company in Calgary. Tenants report ignored maintenance requests, threats about withheld rent, and months of neglect. Don't rent from them if you can avoid it.
Always wash your fruits: a Calgary family found a black widow spider in their grapes. Honestly probably good reminder that produce can carry surprises, no matter where you buy it.
Someone asking the obvious question: which Calgary bars are actually showing the World Cup this summer? Best bet is checking ahead before you show up — don't want to sit down expecting football and get curling instead.
Calgary homeowner just got their renewal: insurance jumped from $1,545 to $3,890 in a year. Thread's blowing up with others reporting massive spikes. Is this actually normal, or are premiums completely out of control?
Couple moving to Calgary and asking where to find downtown apartments — everyone pointing to different platforms, warning about buildings to avoid. The usual: Kijiji, Zillow, landlord direct; skip this complex, that one's sketchy. Good reminder to ask locals before signing.
Reddit thread diving into why the city loses more than a fifth of its drinking water each year. Water infrastructure leaks, aging pipes, the usual culprits. Worth a watch if you've ever wondered where your water actually goes.
Ambulance transporting a patient hit a tractor NE of Calgary near Beiseker. Patient airlifted in critical condition, two paramedics seriously injured. Highway 9 closed for investigation.
Calgary MP Greg McLean talked to CBC's As It Happens about Alberta separatism and Pierre Poilievre's speech in the city yesterday. The conversation's heating up.
Fiddleheads are now in stores—Sobeys has them packaged (and expensive), and other grocers likely have bulk options too. Spring's showing up late but it's here.
anyone know what that motor procession was for yesterday? bunch of cars blocking roads — trying to figure out if it was for a cause or a celebration.
someone at a bottle depot in the NW near Bowness just handed a stranger a whole cart full of bottles. no questions asked, just a moment of pure kindness.
Calgary homebuilders just got hit with a $250K fine following a workplace accident. Safety violations on a construction site—the kind of hit that gets everyone's attention.
The Alberta government just imposed the biggest property tax increase in Calgary history—and it shows up on your City tax bill. Two different taxes on one bill: one goes to the City, one to the Province. We collect both by law.
Tired of checking 15 different websites for weekend plans? Someone built a single aggregator pulling all Calgary events into one place. Cloudflare is giving it trouble but the idea is live.
Someone built a tool to visualize how massive proposed AI data centres stack up against your town — Wonder Valley, Beacon Hub, Synapse Olds and others. Compare pollution, water use, and noise impact. Actually lets you picture what 64 square km means.
Local artist launching a massive art piece for Pride month to showcase community stories and creative resilience. If you want to contribute or collaborate, hit the Reddit thread and reach out.
Young female Asian singer on Stephen Ave is seriously talented — someone on Reddit spotted her around 3-6pm earlier today and wants to find her music.
Someone in the NW is getting back into squash and asking locals where to play — what the membership costs, how easy it is to book evening and weekend courts, and which facilities are actually worth it.
Someone's noticing Calgary Pride has been quiet on the social feeds lately. A few posts about the Stephens Avenue crosswalk getting reinstalled, but otherwise it's been pretty sparse for June.
