Aryn Toombs
@aryn.bsky.social
Sometimes I write, sometimes I take photos, and sometimes I use R to parse large data sets in the millions of entries.
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Here's our latest update on the newest Bearspaw water feeder main break, as workers have already begun unearthing the rupture point. #yyc #calgary
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December 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Here's our latest update on the newest Bearspaw water feeder main break, as workers have already begun unearthing the rupture point. #yyc #calgary
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Calgary City Council is unified in providing direction and receiving updates about the Bearspaw Feeder Main break. Council received a briefing at the Emergency Operations Centre this morning, where we learnt about the steps being taken over the next 24 hours by City staff.
December 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Calgary City Council is unified in providing direction and receiving updates about the Bearspaw Feeder Main break. Council received a briefing at the Emergency Operations Centre this morning, where we learnt about the steps being taken over the next 24 hours by City staff.
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Note: 16th Avenue N.W. at Sarcee Trail remains closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The latest road detour information is available at www.calgary.ca/roads/condit...
Calgary traffic report and road closures
Find information on current road closures and detours due to roadwork, construction or special events and traffic incidents.
www.calgary.ca
December 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Note: 16th Avenue N.W. at Sarcee Trail remains closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The latest road detour information is available at www.calgary.ca/roads/condit...
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UPDATE: Boil water advisory in place for communities around NW Calgary water main break, stage 4 water restrictions in place. #yyc #calgary
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December 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
UPDATE: Boil water advisory in place for communities around NW Calgary water main break, stage 4 water restrictions in place. #yyc #calgary
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Nothing says festive season like introducing your new cat to the tradition of the annual Christmas Eve watching of Die Hard.
Yippie ki kay Merry Christmas!
Yippie ki kay Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Nothing says festive season like introducing your new cat to the tradition of the annual Christmas Eve watching of Die Hard.
Yippie ki kay Merry Christmas!
Yippie ki kay Merry Christmas!
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"A Calgary woman accused of sending five emails that threatened former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis, his mother and several of his friends has seen those charges dropped after evidence was revealed in court that one of the emails was sent through an email-spoofing website..."
She was accused of threatening a former Alberta justice minister, others — until a spoofed email came to light | CBC News
A Calgary woman accused of sending five emails that threatened former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis, his mother and several of his friends has seen those charges dropped after evidence was r...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"A Calgary woman accused of sending five emails that threatened former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis, his mother and several of his friends has seen those charges dropped after evidence was revealed in court that one of the emails was sent through an email-spoofing website..."
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And we're now at the consequences stage of things...
Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
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Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
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Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
Skate Canada says it won't host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sports. The organization...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
And we're now at the consequences stage of things...
Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/16/c...
Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/16/c...
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I am shocked by today’s police-involved shooting on the Dalhousie LRT footbridge. Grateful no officers or public were hurt and the individual survived. ASIRT is investigating. Thank you to Calgary Police and Peace Officers for keeping Calgarians safe.
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I am shocked by today’s police-involved shooting on the Dalhousie LRT footbridge. Grateful no officers or public were hurt and the individual survived. ASIRT is investigating. Thank you to Calgary Police and Peace Officers for keeping Calgarians safe.
This was a lot of fun to shoot because we have as a team been legitimately working to respond to as many emails, phone calls, DMs, or otherwise over the past few weeks.
No politics, just helping to make people feel heard and seen with their concerns.
No politics, just helping to make people feel heard and seen with their concerns.
Hey, Neighbour!
Over the past few weeks my Ward 4 team has been answering a lot of emails about topics ranging from snow removal to rezoning.
If you live in Ward 4, I want to hear from you. Email the Ward 4 office, or submit your ideas or concerns to me directly at djkelly.ca.
Over the past few weeks my Ward 4 team has been answering a lot of emails about topics ranging from snow removal to rezoning.
If you live in Ward 4, I want to hear from you. Email the Ward 4 office, or submit your ideas or concerns to me directly at djkelly.ca.
December 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This was a lot of fun to shoot because we have as a team been legitimately working to respond to as many emails, phone calls, DMs, or otherwise over the past few weeks.
No politics, just helping to make people feel heard and seen with their concerns.
No politics, just helping to make people feel heard and seen with their concerns.
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Calgary gets back into the area-partnership business with a new regional table, taking over from the old CMRB. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Something old, something new: Calgary area partnership back on tap with regional table - LiveWire Calgary
The former Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) is getting a retooling of sorts, only with new and improved collaboration among members and less meddling from the province. Plus, this one goes…
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December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Calgary gets back into the area-partnership business with a new regional table, taking over from the old CMRB. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust, independence
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has made last-minute changes to a bill after the province's chief electoral officer warned it would impede the independence of his office.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust, independence
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Dec. 10 is human rights day: a day to reaffirm that all people have equality, justice, freedom, and dignity.
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Dec. 10 is human rights day: a day to reaffirm that all people have equality, justice, freedom, and dignity.
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Years ago, I warned that Danielle Smith would run out of enemies in political realm and turn her sights on the courts.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
December 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Years ago, I warned that Danielle Smith would run out of enemies in political realm and turn her sights on the courts.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
Her latest attacks aren't some high-minded philosophical critique of judicial supremacy.
They're pure populist pablum, specially crafted to remove yet another check on her power.
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Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal said that the funding for the Northeast Athletic Complex signals the end to 'recreation discrimination' in Calgary. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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'This means a lot for them': City funding moves Northeast Athletic Complex ahead - LiveWire Calgary
Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal said the approval of $65 million for the delivery of the Northeast Athletic Complex signals the end of “recreation discrimination” in the northeast. Calgary city councillors…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal said that the funding for the Northeast Athletic Complex signals the end to 'recreation discrimination' in Calgary. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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As Calgary deals with a 10-year high in traffic fatalities, including more than a dozen pedestrian deaths, millions are being approved for pedestrian safety. Details on potential upgrades included in a city briefing note. #yyc #yyccc #yyccc
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City council approves $7.5 million for pedestrian safety improvements - LiveWire Calgary
Calgary will see a host of new pedestrian safety measures after councillors approved an amendment to add $7.5 million to Vision Zero initiatives. Ward 7 Coun. Myke Atkinson cited the 14 pedestrian…
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December 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
As Calgary deals with a 10-year high in traffic fatalities, including more than a dozen pedestrian deaths, millions are being approved for pedestrian safety. Details on potential upgrades included in a city briefing note. #yyc #yyccc #yyccc
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City memo says the operation and maintenance of upcoming electric buses will save roughly $900K during their lifecycle, in comparison with diesel. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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New electric buses to save an estimated $900K in lifecycle costs each: Memo - LiveWire Calgary
The City of Calgary will save nearly $1 million per bus over the expected 16-year life of new electric buses over their diesel counterparts, according to a city memo. Councillors were provided the…
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November 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
City memo says the operation and maintenance of upcoming electric buses will save roughly $900K during their lifecycle, in comparison with diesel. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
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Roughly 660 personnel could be sought by police in Calgary's next four-year budget. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Calgary police begin laying the groundwork for bigger policing ask in 2027 - LiveWire Calgary
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is looking for a tweak to its 2026 budget this year, with hundreds more officers sought in the upcoming four-year budget. Calgary police Chief Katie McLellan and…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Roughly 660 personnel could be sought by police in Calgary's next four-year budget. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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It would have meant the addition of roughly 25 items each month to public hearing meeting agendas. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Hundreds of land-use hearings avoided through citywide rezoning - LiveWire Calgary
Calgary city council avoided hundreds of land-use redesignation hearings since citywide rezoning was approved, items that would have potentially added cost and time to both the city and developers.…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It would have meant the addition of roughly 25 items each month to public hearing meeting agendas. #yyc #calgary #yyccc
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Aryn’s contribution to the growth of LWC have been immeasurable over the past four years. The commitment to visual stories, data and reaching communities untouched by other media speaks volumes about him as a professional. We wish him the best moving forward!
- Darren Krause, Editor
- Darren Krause, Editor
Some news on the news: today is my second last day with @livewirecalgary.bsky.social, as I am about to step into a new role with Coun. DJ Kelly’s office at city hall come Monday.
It’s been an honour to share your stories over the past 4 years.
It’s been an honour to share your stories over the past 4 years.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Aryn’s contribution to the growth of LWC have been immeasurable over the past four years. The commitment to visual stories, data and reaching communities untouched by other media speaks volumes about him as a professional. We wish him the best moving forward!
- Darren Krause, Editor
- Darren Krause, Editor
Some news on the news: today is my second last day with @livewirecalgary.bsky.social, as I am about to step into a new role with Coun. DJ Kelly’s office at city hall come Monday.
It’s been an honour to share your stories over the past 4 years.
It’s been an honour to share your stories over the past 4 years.
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Some news on the news: today is my second last day with @livewirecalgary.bsky.social, as I am about to step into a new role with Coun. DJ Kelly’s office at city hall come Monday.
It’s been an honour to share your stories over the past 4 years.
It’s been an honour to share your stories over the past 4 years.
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Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
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November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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Alberta government eyes legal changes to let physicians work publicly and privately
Public health defenders say it’ll weaken an already weak health system.
NDP says call an election over it — Premier Smith says no.
Also from me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Public health defenders say it’ll weaken an already weak health system.
NDP says call an election over it — Premier Smith says no.
Also from me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta government eyes legal changes to let physicians work publicly and privately
EDMONTON - The Alberta cabinet minister in charge of primary care says legislation is coming — but won't provide details — amid reports the province plans to let doctors work
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November 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Alberta government eyes legal changes to let physicians work publicly and privately
Public health defenders say it’ll weaken an already weak health system.
NDP says call an election over it — Premier Smith says no.
Also from me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Public health defenders say it’ll weaken an already weak health system.
NDP says call an election over it — Premier Smith says no.
Also from me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
@naheednenshi.bsky.social, leader of the Alberta NDP, condemns the government's use of the notwithstanding clause in Bill 9.
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
@naheednenshi.bsky.social, leader of the Alberta NDP, condemns the government's use of the notwithstanding clause in Bill 9.