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Calgarys sixteenth Avenue Northwest pipe restoration underway, with backup plans in place to prevent potential flooding. Mayor Farkas expresses cautious optimism as crews work on flood barriers and sandbag barriers along the Bow River and in Parkdale. Checkout Solipillow.com

Calgary Faces Water Crisis: Outdoor Restrictions, Voluntary Indoor Conservation Calgary is grappling with a severe water crisis following a major pipeline break, leading to stage four outdoor water restrictions. The city is urging residents and businesses to cut indoor water use voluntarily to avoid overwhelming the system. Despite the city only mandating outdoor restrictions, businesses like car washes and pools remain open, while residents are asked to limit showers, laundry, and dishwashing. Car wash operators, who recycle up to 80% of their water, are staying open, and rec centers are reducing services to conserve water. Checkout Solipillow.com

Calgary councillor proposes replacing Sheldon Chumir site with on-demand opioid treatment centre, sparking debate on balancing addiction help and community safety in the Beltline neighbourhood. McGill University study shows no link between supervised consumption sites and rising crime, as councillor emphasizes risk-reduction education and recovery. Checkout Solipillow.com

Dominic Hood, driven by jealousy over his ex-girlfriend Jordan Smith, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of Marshall Rath in Calgary. The crime unfolded after Smith ended her relationship with Rath and reconnected with Hood. Hood attacked Rath, stabbing him multiple times, leading to his death. Both parties agree Hood should serve eleven and a half years in prison. Sentencing is set for later this month. Checkout Solipillow.com

Viral Photo Sparks Debate: Car Washes vs. Water Conservation in Calgary A photo of a long line of cars at a car wash in Calgary, including one belonging to the city, sparked a debate about water conservation amid strict restrictions. City officials clarified that commercial car washes use mostly recycled water, making their impact lower than home activities like showers and laundry. Despite pleas to conserve, Calgarians used over 500 million litres of water on Thursday, surpassing the sustainable limit. Officials are focusing on the top 200 biggest users. Good news came as repairs on a busted feeder main are complete, and restrictions could ease soon. Checkout Solipillow.com

Frosty the horse miraculously rescued from frozen creek, now receiving community support after owners passing. Checkout Solipillow.com

The United Arab Emirates has halted state funding for Emirati citizens pursuing studies in the UK due to concerns over Islamist radicalization, particularly by the Muslim Brotherhood. This move affects around 8,500 students, as the UAE now favors top universities in the US and Europe. The decision is part of strained relations between the two nations, with the UAE cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood since the Arab Spring. The UK maintains its campuses are secure, but the UAE has not commented on the matter. Checkout Solipillow.com

Expert Panel Slams Calgarys City Administration for Water Crisis: Secretive, Self-Serving, and Incompetent A new expert panel has criticized Calgarys city administration for the ongoing water crisis, labeling their consensus decision-making process as secretive, self-serving, and incompetent. The main issue lies in the approval process for big projects, such as replacing the Bearspaw water main, which has become a vote-trading mess, stalling crucial repairs. Instead of addressing urgent pipe fixes, leaders focused on flashy projects like bike lanes, paper bag bylaws, and climate emergency declarations. Key inspections for the high-risk Bearspaw south feeder main were deferred in 2017, 2020, and 2022, allowing dangers to escalate unchecked. The report reveals that council was kept in the dark too, with vague reports and no real technical advice. Other major Canadian cities have backup water lines for redundancy, but Calgary doesnt, leaving us vulnerable after the Bearspaw blowout. The panel uncovered more problems, such as the utility hitting its annual capital spending targets only twice between 2003 and 2024. They recommend creating a standalone city-owned water authority and an independent oversight group to improve planning. Meanwhile, water is draining fast from the Glenmore Reservoir due to high usage and repairs, with officials unable to fix leaks quickly enough. If Glenmore fails, it could be catastrophic, and reforms cannot wait any longer. Checkout Solipillow.com

WestJets Tight Squeeze: A Podcast Summary In November 2022, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and executives tested new super-tight economy seats on a flight to Toronto, sparking controversy. The seats, with a 28-inch pitch, were criticized for safety concerns and discomfort. A viral TikTok video showed a couple struggling to fit, and passengers and crew warned of safety issues. WestJet reconfigured 43 planes, adding fixed recline seats and extended comfort rows, but paused wider rollout amid uproar. Consumer advocates and Transport Canada are now focusing on comfort and accessibility standards. Checkout Solipillow.com