Helen Pike
@helenipike.bsky.social
Video Journalist CBC Calgary, she/her — explains things on YouTube and enjoys telling stories about municipal issues, science, nature and life 🏔 Helen.pike@cbc.ca
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This week I learned a lot about recounts.
📖 read some legislation
🗣️ called some people
🤔found out stuff I didn’t need — like how to deal with a tie
Here’s the story: What to expect in Calgary as a recount request is underway: youtu.be/cL5F4nY73V0?...
📖 read some legislation
🗣️ called some people
🤔found out stuff I didn’t need — like how to deal with a tie
Here’s the story: What to expect in Calgary as a recount request is underway: youtu.be/cL5F4nY73V0?...
October 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
This week I learned a lot about recounts.
📖 read some legislation
🗣️ called some people
🤔found out stuff I didn’t need — like how to deal with a tie
Here’s the story: What to expect in Calgary as a recount request is underway: youtu.be/cL5F4nY73V0?...
📖 read some legislation
🗣️ called some people
🤔found out stuff I didn’t need — like how to deal with a tie
Here’s the story: What to expect in Calgary as a recount request is underway: youtu.be/cL5F4nY73V0?...
My 2017 GIF …a Farkas “signature dance move” from election profile archives — who would’ve thought these would continue to be relevant? Not that blonde Metro reporter
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
My 2017 GIF …a Farkas “signature dance move” from election profile archives — who would’ve thought these would continue to be relevant? Not that blonde Metro reporter
Reposted by Helen Pike
Municipal election day crowdsource: what municipality did you vote in today and how long did you wait to vote?
I’m in SE Edmonton and have now waited one hour. The front of the line is close, though ….
Don’t forget to vote for school trustee(s).
Brussels sprouts for attention only. #yegvote
I’m in SE Edmonton and have now waited one hour. The front of the line is close, though ….
Don’t forget to vote for school trustee(s).
Brussels sprouts for attention only. #yegvote
October 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Municipal election day crowdsource: what municipality did you vote in today and how long did you wait to vote?
I’m in SE Edmonton and have now waited one hour. The front of the line is close, though ….
Don’t forget to vote for school trustee(s).
Brussels sprouts for attention only. #yegvote
I’m in SE Edmonton and have now waited one hour. The front of the line is close, though ….
Don’t forget to vote for school trustee(s).
Brussels sprouts for attention only. #yegvote
Thoughts waiting to vote:
- Am I going to be late for work?
- That lady is knitting while waiting
- That’s the third dog in here
- about 50 people fit in the gym
Annnnnd phew that’s done ✅
Took me at least 1 hr to cast my ballot
- Am I going to be late for work?
- That lady is knitting while waiting
- That’s the third dog in here
- about 50 people fit in the gym
Annnnnd phew that’s done ✅
Took me at least 1 hr to cast my ballot
October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thoughts waiting to vote:
- Am I going to be late for work?
- That lady is knitting while waiting
- That’s the third dog in here
- about 50 people fit in the gym
Annnnnd phew that’s done ✅
Took me at least 1 hr to cast my ballot
- Am I going to be late for work?
- That lady is knitting while waiting
- That’s the third dog in here
- about 50 people fit in the gym
Annnnnd phew that’s done ✅
Took me at least 1 hr to cast my ballot
Just looking at the CBC Debate’s live-stream numbers climb and wondering: have you decided? www.youtube.com/live/Ily1ilP...
October 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Just looking at the CBC Debate’s live-stream numbers climb and wondering: have you decided? www.youtube.com/live/Ily1ilP...
I keep hearing this claim: Political parties are new to municipal politics in Alberta.
But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...
But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...
This isn't the first time parties have entered municipal politics in Alberta
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I keep hearing this claim: Political parties are new to municipal politics in Alberta.
But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...
But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...
New from me: Remember the last time Calgary hand-counted an election? I sure do: youtu.be/M_v5cAlbLR4
Here’s what happened the last time Calgary hand-counted a municipal election
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
New from me: Remember the last time Calgary hand-counted an election? I sure do: youtu.be/M_v5cAlbLR4
Public safety is a top election issue. But Calgary Police commission memo highlights a struggle to bring on new hires — something to keep in mind as voters track campaign promises
youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg
youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg
Safety a focus for Calgary municipal election, but police struggle to bring on new hires
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Public safety is a top election issue. But Calgary Police commission memo highlights a struggle to bring on new hires — something to keep in mind as voters track campaign promises
youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg
youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg
Sometimes the star of the story doesn’t quite translate in the final news segment. So, here’s a moment for the horse I met last week:
August 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Sometimes the star of the story doesn’t quite translate in the final news segment. So, here’s a moment for the horse I met last week:
There’s a smell lingering around Canmore, it really stinks, and getting to the bottom of it is costing the mountain town millions:
youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI
youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI
Canmore's $2.6M battle over stinky wastewater
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
youtu.be
August 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
There’s a smell lingering around Canmore, it really stinks, and getting to the bottom of it is costing the mountain town millions:
youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI
youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI
July 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I took the survey but wonder: how will this be enforced and how much will it cost to do so? When the province instituted the Kananaskis Conservation pass it cost money to hire a company that would scan license plates for ticketing purposes
Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraft. The government currently has an open survey to see what people think.
your.alberta.ca/annual-water...
#Alberta #taxes #ABpoli
your.alberta.ca/annual-water...
#Alberta #taxes #ABpoli
July 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I took the survey but wonder: how will this be enforced and how much will it cost to do so? When the province instituted the Kananaskis Conservation pass it cost money to hire a company that would scan license plates for ticketing purposes
First the Fair Deal Panel, now this? Both launched in the shadow of separatist sentiment, acting as a sort-of dowsing rod to lead policy that govt believes will give the province more independence. So — what will Alberta gain from its latest town hall tour?
youtu.be/gc0KmpQetCE
youtu.be/gc0KmpQetCE
Will Alberta Next panel result in a plan, or just another outlet for frustration?
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
youtu.be
July 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
First the Fair Deal Panel, now this? Both launched in the shadow of separatist sentiment, acting as a sort-of dowsing rod to lead policy that govt believes will give the province more independence. So — what will Alberta gain from its latest town hall tour?
youtu.be/gc0KmpQetCE
youtu.be/gc0KmpQetCE
City of Calgary’s latest engagement opportunity: an engagement on how the city conducts engagement! How engaging.
July 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
City of Calgary’s latest engagement opportunity: an engagement on how the city conducts engagement! How engaging.
Do you know anyone who lives in a purpose-built rental building in Calgary? Looking to chat about a potential story -- hit me up :)
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Do you know anyone who lives in a purpose-built rental building in Calgary? Looking to chat about a potential story -- hit me up :)
Learned this the hard way last Stampede -- bus routes on detour for parade day (the list is long)
July 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Learned this the hard way last Stampede -- bus routes on detour for parade day (the list is long)
What's up with SE Green Line construction? I got a lil preview of the two projects the city is celebrating today with a ground breaking ceremony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3v...
Construction on Calgary's Green Line LRT begins — for real this time
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
www.youtube.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
What's up with SE Green Line construction? I got a lil preview of the two projects the city is celebrating today with a ground breaking ceremony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3v...
We are out reporting on this tragic story, where the search for any potential missing hikers is paused for the night and will resume at first light: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
June 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
We are out reporting on this tragic story, where the search for any potential missing hikers is paused for the night and will resume at first light: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Oh thank god www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
June 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oh thank god www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Re this: booked to work today and found that also people are passing when they barely have time to avoid oncoming traffic (which is a little spooky) but also I ran into someone I haven’t seen in a while and a group of runners ALSO had a meet cute similar at the same time…so balance?
June 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Re this: booked to work today and found that also people are passing when they barely have time to avoid oncoming traffic (which is a little spooky) but also I ran into someone I haven’t seen in a while and a group of runners ALSO had a meet cute similar at the same time…so balance?
Reposted by Helen Pike
Reposted by Helen Pike
Just studying for the Group of Seven (G7) meeting thing everyone is talking about
June 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Just studying for the Group of Seven (G7) meeting thing everyone is talking about
I think my brain is broken, saw this and immediately thought: GIVE THE TRASH TO THE TRASH PANDAS. THEY WANT YOUR TRASH!
June 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I think my brain is broken, saw this and immediately thought: GIVE THE TRASH TO THE TRASH PANDAS. THEY WANT YOUR TRASH!
One time Google decided my middle name is Hermione
Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024
June 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
One time Google decided my middle name is Hermione