David Parker

Canada

Columnist at Calgary Herald

Writer at Freelance

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Parker: Calgary tech firm Nureva expands reach of cutting-edge audio systems

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Spinning off Nialli — with some 23 people focused on the construction industry — has allowed Nureva’s 149 staff to concentrate on the design and assembly of its select HDL pro audio series systemsAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentNancy Knowlton and David Martin left SMART Technologies in 2012, the company they had founded that developed interactive whiteboards.
Parker: Former firefighters turn love of coffee into successful Canadian Heritage Roasting Company

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1From the outset, Parker and Wenzlawe felt a strong pull to align with a philanthropic missionAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentDropping down a 250-foot rope into the edge of a roaring forest fire is not for the faint of heart. In fact, with the prospect of a 12- to 15-hour shift, you have to be a little crazy. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Parker: Joint venture to add mixed-use residential development in University District

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

It will offer 203 one- and two-bedroom rental units above 13,000 square feet of retail space at street level, and 226 parking stallsAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentUniversity of Calgary Properties Group (UCPG), the lead developer of University District, has announced a first-of-its-kind joint venture with builder partner Truman for a purpose-built rental residence called Scholar. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Parker: Property management firm Kipling Group selects Calgary for western HQ

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1'We have ambitious growth plans and believe Calgary is the right location to serve as our home base for Western Canada. We are thrilled to now be part of an exciting and growing city,' says Michael Case, COO of Kipling GroupAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentContinuing its national expansion strategy, Kipling Group, one of Canada’s largest independent full-service property management companies, has chosen Calgary as its headquarters to serve Western Canada.
Parker: Calgary artist telling Canada's stories through grand murals

3 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Doug Driediger and his staff have been awarded many commissions by Parks Canada across the countryAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentIn recent years, we have seen many blank-sided buildings adorned with some spectacular murals that really brighten a person’s day. One of the favourites has to be Giving Wings to the Dream on the massive wall on the CUPS building facing onto 1st Street S.E. at the corner of 7th Avenue.
Parker: New home for artists with disabilities finally becoming a reality

3 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1National accessArts Centre's vision is for communities across Canada to recognize, celebrate and proactively include the skills of artists with disabilitiesAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentAn exciting project that has been in incubation for far too long is now full steam ahead. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Blackline Safety named one of world's most innovative companies

4 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentA lot of fanfare is given to the import hi-tech companies that are expected to hire lots of bright people and spread the word that Calgary is home to a good number of successful, vibrant tech companies and is a centre of innovation. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Parker: Shepard Energy Centre marks 10 years of powering Calgary

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Celebrating its first decade as Alberta’s largest natural gas-fuelled electricity generation facility, Shepard came online in 2015Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentDespite its huge size, unless they were driving to HeatherGlen Golf Course, most Calgarians may have never set eyes on the Shepard Energy Centre.
Parker: Taurus Property Group sees 'definite optimism in the downtown'

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1'As occupancy levels in the office towers grow, retail occupancy is stronger, particularly in the central core around the major towers'Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentThe retail business has certainly faced challenges over the past decade, particularly in the downtown after the pandemic. We already had office vacancy problems, and then COVID hit and employment figures dropped as people were sent home to work.
Parker: Taurus Property Group sees 'definite optimism in the downtown'

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | David Parker

Taurus Property Group senior partners Bernie Bayer, left, and Paul McCloy say the downtown retail real estate market is continuing to rebound from the challenges during the pandemic. (Credit: Courtesy, Taurus Property Group)The retail business has certainly faced challenges over the past decade, particularly in the downtown after the pandemic. We already had office vacancy problems, and then COVID hit and employment figures dropped as people were sent home to work.