Tiffany Goodwein

Calgary

News Reporter at CityNews Calgary

News Reporter at CKAL-TV (Calgary, AB)

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Calgary short-term rental regulations on the table in council vote

Dec 7, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein |Alejandro Melgar

Amid a tight rental market, the Calgary city council is set to vote on new rules to regulate short-term rentals. The regulations include restricting short-term rentals in homes considered affordable housing, and limiting short-term rental stays to up to 180 days. It also includes a moratorium on new short-term rentals that isn't someone's primary residence if the vacancy rate drops below 2.5 per cent.
Council shuts down contentious SW Calgary housing development

Dec 5, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

Calgary city council has shot down a proposed housing development in the southwest that has taken over city hall for the last three days. The Glenmore Landing proposal sparked a three-day long public hearing, with many people expressing concerns about the environmental impact of the project. Over 400 letters of opposition were sent to the city. The developer, RioCan, was proposing to build six highrise towers equipped with 1,200 apartment units.
Calgary city council approves Bowness affordable housing development after push back from residents

Dec 5, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

Calgary city council approved a new affordable housing complex in Bowness Wednesday. The go-ahead for the project on Bowness Road comes after many nearby residents stood in opposition to the project, because it would mean the loss of a beloved playground. A petition with 1,200 signatures was also submitted. The vote carried 9 to 5 in support of the Trellis Society project, which would create 50 new housing units for low income families. Coun.
Calgary police considering bear spray bylaw

Nov 28, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz |Tiffany Goodwein

After a record number of bear spray incidents last year, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and City of Calgary are looking into taking more action to keep people safe. Police Chief Mark Neufeld says the use of bear spray increased following the pandemic, and hit an all-time high last year.
Day 2 of Calgary budget debate to focus on Calgary Police

Nov 19, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

Day two of budget deliberations will take over city hall Tuesday, with council set to hear from the Calgary Police Commission. A few weeks ago, controversy arose over a request to help fund the force's new gun range. The issue came up after the Calgary Police Commission requested to transfer $13 million from the Community Safety Investment Framework (CSIF) to cover the cost overruns of a new gun range and training centre. This prompted Coun.
Calgary council members 'not impressed' with budget docs delay

Nov 15, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

With less than 72 hours before city council is set to start budget deliberations, some aren't exactly happy with how long it has taken for them to receive updated budget documents from the city. Ward 2 Coun. Jennifer Wyness took to social media to express her frustration. The city provided council the documents in the afternoon a couple hours after her post. Less than 72 hrs to budget week & City Admin has not provided #yyccc w/ updated budget info to make educated decisions on your taxes.
Concerns at Calgary city hall over funding for police shooting range

Oct 31, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

The role city council should play when it comes to the police budget was front and centre at city council on Wednesday. It comes after the Calgary Police Commission requested to transfer $13 million dollars from the Community Safety investment Framework over the next three years to help fund cost overruns for the Calgary Police Service's new gun range and training centre.
Controversial Calgary councillor back on deputy mayor list

Oct 22, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein |Michael Ranger

Calgary's mayor is not happy about a controversial councillor being back on the deputy mayor roster and says he should never be around kids. Mayor Jyoti Gondek expressed her concerns Tuesday after a majority of city council voted to put Coun. Sean Chu back on the list after he was banned for several years. Gondek voted against the idea.
Family trying to rebuild after NE Calgary townhouse explosion

Oct 7, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

A relative of one of the families displaced by an explosion in northeast Calgary over the weekend says they have been left with only the clothes on their backs as they try to wrap their heads around what to do next. Calgary Fire says they are still investigating what caused a fiery explosion in the community of Monterey Park late Saturday night. The fire destroyed four townhomes and sent six people to hospital. Calgary fire has said all the residents in the four homes will be displaced.
Calgarians living in RVs parked on NE road given exemption

Sep 20, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Tiffany Goodwein

The motorhomes parked on Calgary's Moraine Road NE can stay for now, says Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot, who explains the city is working on a plan. That plan includes a space for people living in RVs to park, but it will only be temporary. Chabot says the city is considering developing a more long-term option in the next three months. A land use change will be required to certify the cite, he adds.