It’s certainly been an eventful week. The top story everywhere is Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for a federal election this morning, and we’ve got all the details for you below. The second most talked about story I’ve been hearing about all week? March Madness. Did I only learn this week that the sport in March Madness is Basketball? Maybe. But after hearing about it countless times this week maybe I’ll start to follow it.
So, in between following your March Madness predictions (or being completely obvious to it like yours truly), we’ve got lots of new stories for you, including:
- The federal election
- Fact-checking Donald Trump
- Calgary’s rise to becoming a top filming destination
- Fact-checking Pierre Poilievre
And more!
And more! Thanks for tuning in, and have a great week!
-Alyssa Hassett, newsletter editor
The race begins
This morning, a federal election was officially called, and Canadians will decide on our next government on April 28th. Gurleen Sodhi is covering this story and has all the details here
In the news
How to vote in April 28 federal election
Canadians vote on Monday, April 28. Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered a snap election on Sunday. […]
Around the city
Looking for some fun events around the city?
March 23-26th – PHENOMENA: The Exhibition at Telus Spark
March 25th- Calgary Flames vs. Seattle Kraken
March 29-30th – Alberta Bike Show
March 29-30th – The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show
Get to know our editors
This week we’re featuring our news editor Valeria Babin. Read about her and her work for the Calgary Journal:
Q: Why did you want to go into journalism?
I went into journalism because I love storytelling and uncovering the truth. I’ve always been curious about the world and drawn to finding and sharing important stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
I like going out, reading, trying new recipes, and discovering great spots for a good cocktail. I also enjoy staying active and finding new ways to be creative.
Q: What was your favourite piece you’ve written for the Calgary Journal?
My favourite piece I’ve written for the Calgary Journal is my article on cannabis use during pregnancy, titled “New Research Warns That Using Cannabis with THC May Be Harmful During Pregnancy.” It was my first article, and I chose a challenging topic because writing about scientific research requires careful attention, especially when dealing with data that hasn’t been released yet. I overcame some hurdles by doing extensive research to effectively communicate the important data, such as the impact of cannabis on pregnant women. I also spent a day at a mental health symposium, where I learned about many fascinating topics, met scientists, and opened up my mind to new ideas!
Read more of Valeria’s work here.
Be a social butterfly!
We love social media, and we’re sure you do too. Chantel Belisle, our social media editor, is working hard to produce quality content on the Calgary Journals’ social channels for you, check out our social content here!
Any time you see an article published on the Calgary Journal website that you enjoy, please don’t be afraid to share it with your network — our reporters and editorial team appreciate the exposure. We’re actively working to improve our social media engagement and newsletter subscriber numbers. So please share, share, share!