Calgary Conversations

Finding a rental can be tough at the best of times. For Calgarians with pets, it’s even more challenging. More than half of Calgarians own a pet but only 10% of low-costmarket rentals allow them—forcing some residents to make impossible choices between housing and keeping their pet.
The impacts reach beyond individual households. When pet owners are unable to find pet-friendly housing, animals can be surrendered to shelters through no fault of their own, placing additional strain on animal welfare organizations and disrupting the bond between people and their pets.
To help close the gap, The City of Calgary and Calgary Humane Society have partnered to advocate for more pet-friendly rentals. In this episode, The City of Calgary’s ChiefHousing Officer, Reid Hendry, and Carrie Fritz, Executive Director at Calgary Humane Society, discuss what’s driving this housing gap, how pet-friendly housing benefits both landlords and tenants, and what resources are availableto address common concerns. They also explore how expanding pet-friendly housing can help keep families together, reduce preventable pet surrenders, andbuild stronger, more connected communities.
Additional Resources:
Pet Inclusive Housing
Landlordand Tenant Toolkit

Hail season is back. Get practical tips and advice toprotect yourself, your property and community and stay safe this storm season. In this episode, Stacey Rector, Leader of Climate Resilience and Adaptation at The City of Calgary, explains why climate resilience matters, who’s most at riskfrom hail, and how The City is helping Calgarians handle extreme weather. Whether you are a business, homeowner, car owner, gardener, or simply someone who cares about your community, taking steps now to prepare for hail season can make all the difference.
Additional Resources:
Climate ready home guide
Get prepared for emergencies
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction – Protectyour home from hail
Alberta Emergency Alert

The City of Calgary is on a mission to replace the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which we count on to deliver a significant amount of our water. General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Michael Thompson, talks about the construction progress on the feeder main replacement project and ongoing work to reinforce the current pipe and explains what Calgarians can expect in the year ahead.  This conversation was recorded on March 4, 2026.
Additional Resources:
Saving water during the feeder main reinforcement work
Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement project

We're getting up to speed on the largest infrastructure project in Calgary's history: the Green Line LRT. Join us for a conversation with Wendy Tynan, director of the Green Line, as we break down the history, progress, and timelines shaping this major transit investment. Most importantly, we dig into why the Green Line matters—how it will make getting around easier, support growing communities, and help shape Calgary’s future.

Now that City Council has approved the 2026 Budget, what's next? On this episode of Calgary Conversations, we're sitting down with The City's Chief Financial Officer, Les Tochor, to break down the budget while learning more about what it means for Calgarians.