Dione Wearmouth

Calgary

Reporter and Anchor at CFFR-AM (Calgary, AB)

📻Reporter/Anchor @CityNewsCalgary. 📺Colour commentator @mrucougars. I might be talking current events, but I’m probably thinking about my dog🐩

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Gas prices in Calgary drop thanks to end of consumer carbon tax

2 months ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

It's no April Fools' Joke - the consumer carbon tax has officially been axed Tuesday morning, making for less pain at the pumps. Putting the price of emissions at $0 for Canadians was the first move Prime Minister Mark Carney after being chosen to replace Justin Trudeau last month. Early this morning, Gas Buddy reported prices hovering around 141.9 to 149.1 cents per litres. But, they're expected to go even lower.
April tax changes to impact gas, booze prices in Alberta

2 months ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

April is the first full month of spring, but this year it also means some big tax changes that could greatly impact how much Albertans pay for certain products. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the consumer carbon tax will be killed as of Tuesday, meaning the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions will be set at $0. With the 17.6 cents/per litre tax being lifted, drivers should notice a pretty sizeable rollback within 24 hours, according to experts.
How much stake should Canadians put in election polls?

2 months ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

Major research-based organizations in Canada have shared polling in recent weeks that suggests more and more voters are jumping on the Liberal train ahead of the upcoming federal election. But, just how much of a stake should Canadian voters be putting in polls with the election around the corner? With just a few weeks until the Apr. 28 federal election, candidate support can change by the minute, and Andrew Enns, executive vice president of Leger, admits polling data can only tell so much.
Calgary Food Bank announces downtown location to deal with soaring demand

2 months ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

The Calgary Food Bank has announced a major expansion to better deal with soaring demand and help make things easier for residents in need. The Food Bank announced it is opening up a branch in the Neoma building along 7 Avenue SW in downtown Calgary that will aim to serve up to 200 households each day. CEO Melissa From says the new location will make the services more accessible since it's on the CTrain line and will also allow for a more dignified experience since it will be setup like a store.
Alberta importers face economic crisis amid U.S. liquor ban

2 months ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

The Alberta government's decision to stop allowing U.S. Liquor sales is costing some small businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars. "We sort of feel like-as small businesses-we're being held captive in the middle of a geo-political tariff war by our provincial government," said Reed White, president and owner of Celler Maker Imports.
Arrival of spring means more bobcat sighting in Calgary

2 months ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

With the beginning of spring just weeks away, Calgarians might notice some more wildlife of a certain feline variety making their presence known. While they may seem intimidating, one expert says not to be alarmed if one shows up in your backyard. This time of year typically sees an increased number of bobcat sightings reported to 311.
82 properties with unpaid taxes up for sale at Calgary auction

Mar 9, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

Heads up if you're in the market for some property in Calgary, as the city is auctioning off dozens of properties with unpaid taxes in April. The City of Calgary's Real Estate Public Auction came ahead after the infrastructure and planning committee voted to do so during Thursday's meeting.
Calgary mayor invites Premier Smith on Green Line walking tour

Feb 4, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger |Dione Wearmouth

The back and forth between the city and province over Calgary's Green Line LRT continues with the mayor now inviting Premier Danielle Smith on a walking tour of the contentious proposed route. Mayor Jyoti Gondek sent a letter to Smith and Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen on Tuesday to invite them on the walk - saying she wants to show them "first-hand" the potential impacts that a proposed elevated line downtown would have.
Calgary Humane Society among non-profits getting provincial cash

Jan 16, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

Alberta's non-profits are receiving some more cash from the province. On Thursday morning, officials announced at $11.7 million investment into the Community Facility Enhancement Program and Community Initiatives Programs. The cash will be distributed to 226 organizations across the province, including the Calgary Humane Society, which is getting $50,000. Calgary Humane's director of enforcement, Brad Nichols, says it will go a long way.
Officials share details on Calgary's Scotia Place construction timeline

Jan 13, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Dione Wearmouth

Construction crews are feeling optimistic about the status of Calgary's new events centre and future home of the Flames. With all of thepermits approved for Scotia Place, the project is still on track and the big pile of dirt across the street from the Saddledome is about to get a whole lot busier. Crews have dug nearly 40 feet into the ground and, according to project committee member Bob Hunter, the design process is also nearly complete.