Happy Friday, Calgary Journal readers. We’ve packed this newsletter edition with insightful and rich stories to keep you thinking as we roll into the weekend. 

Our News Editor, Bella Coco, has an analysis piece on what happened to incumbent mayoral candidate Jyoti Gondek on election night to wrap up our 2025 mayoral election coverage.

The Journal’s Photo and Video Editor, Brennan French, covered a recent protest at Mount Royal University where students and staff voiced their opposition to the UCP’s choice to end the Alberta teachers’ strike. 

There’s more from where that came from–keep reading to find out more about what’s happening in our community.

Take a look at these fresh articles:

Why Jyoti Gondek lost the 2025 Calgary mayoral race

Gondek becomes the second incumbent mayor in Calgary to lose reelection

Charter rights ‘not optional’ say MRU faculty and students protesting UCP law forcing end to Alberta teachers’ strike

Noon-time rally attracts about 200 people at Calgary’s MRU to protest back-to-work legislation

Allergic to Water offers comedic dive into myth and disability for Calgary audience

Interactive production runs from Nov. 5 to 8 at Pumphouse Theatre

More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor in Parliament since Confederation

Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont surprised many on Tuesday when he left the Conservative caucus to join the Liberals

Photo Gallery

People gather at Mount Royal University to protest UCP Premier Danielle Smith’s use of the notwithstanding clause to end the teachers’ strike on November 4, 2025. PHOTO: STEPHEN XU
Protesters listen to Lee Easton, who heads the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations. PHOTO: STEPHEN XU
Protestors march around the Mount Royal campus with custom-made signs to protest the UCP government’s use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause. PHOTO: STEPHEN XU

Here are some events in Calgary you may be interested in:

Allergic To Water:
When: Nov. 7 to 8.
Where: Pumphouse Theatre. 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: Show prices are flexible

Calgary Reptile Expo:
When: Nov. 8 to 9.
Where: The Genesis Centre. 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary
Cost: $11.29

Calgary European Film Festival:
When: Oct. 31 to Nov. 9.
Where: Globe Cinema
Cost: Show prices vary, see program

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Riley Stang is a fourth-year journalism and digital media student. She is a passionate Calgarian interested in creating media showcasing our community. Riley is skilled in visual layout and web design.

Riley Fonger currently works as a freelance writer while pursuing a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media, at Mount Royal University.