Best Hello Calgary Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Season 1 Episode 2 - The Cuties Movie Viewing and Response 55:28

3d ago55:28

55:28

The Prophet Esau is joined by his family AKA Thick Boy Jones, Meme Master Eoin and "Mom", to watch and debate the value and integrity of the movie Cuties (2020). This Sundance Film Festival award winning French movie became controversial when it was released internationally on Netflix and was viewed as suggestive and inappropriate for its sexualiza…

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Season 1 Episode 1 - The Inaugural episode with the boys from the Lemon Square 44:12

4d ago44:12

44:12

The Hello Calgary Podcast kicks off its inaugural episode talking everything Calgary, including the inspirational song that defined a generation that this podcast pays homage to. On Halloween night of 2020, the boys prepare to give out candy to the kids while talking politics, the heinous nature of the R-word, the glory days of the '88 Olympics, th…

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In Development Episode 59: The Intersection of Infill, Transit and Active Transportation with Daniel Witte and Shannon Lohner 58:13

5d ago58:13

58:13

In this episode of In Development, we explore how public and active transportation interact with infill development (and vice versa!) Our guests Daniel Witte and Shannon Lohner bring important insights from their work with Edmonton Transit Riders and Paths for People, respectively. Get ready to learn about everything from how transportation modalit…

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Becoming like Jesus, the Cross-Bearer 53:45

19d ago53:45

53:45

Hello Friends! We finish this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Rick Mcallum, Campus Director of the Navigators at the University of Calgary bringing a word to for the Convergence on Becoming Like Jesus, the Cross-Bearer. This session was recorded on April 3rd at the Convergence and marks the last podcasts episode of the…

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In Development Episode 58: Exploring the Priority Growth Area Rezoning Project with The City of Edmonton's Lisa Drury 42:11

1M ago42:11

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In this episode, our hosts chat with Lisa Drury from the City of Edmonton about the new Priority Growth Area (PGA) rezoning project. We dive into how the project came about, the selection process for areas being rezoned and how the public was engaged during its development. This episode provides a great opportunity to learn the nuances of the propo…

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Becoming like Jesus, the Artisan 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Jessica Sanchez, a filmmaker and musician, former Creative Pastor with First Assembly in Calgary, host of the forthcoming Renaissance Creative Leadership Podcast and now the founder of Renaissance Canada, an initiative of reaching artists and creatives wit…

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Becoming Like Jesus, the Storyteller 49:04

2M ago49:04

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Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Stephanie Alexandre, Ministry Associate with UCM in Calgary, thespian, actress, and fun fact, former University of Calgary Women’s Hockey Goalie with the Dinos, bringing a word on Becoming like Jesus, the Storyteller (or the Author)! We couldn’t decide, so…

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In Development Episode 57: Alkarim Devani Returns to talk mddl 53:20

2M ago53:20

53:20

In this episode, we reconnect with Alkarim Devani to talk about how Edmonton and Calgary are faring when it comes to pushing for a better policy and regulatory environment with regard to infill development. We learn more about mddl, an expert organization in middle housing whose mission is to build capacity from top to bottom for "missing middle" a…

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Becoming like Jesus, the Healer 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Jess DiSabatino, Lead Pastor of Journey Church in Calgary, bringing a word on Becoming like Jesus, the Healer! She’s also one of two podcast hosts of the Down to Earth Podcast. This session was recorded on Thursday, January 23rd 2024 at Brentview Baptist C…

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In Development Episode 56: How Local Coffee Shops Fit Into Infill with Antonio Gomez & Peter West 54:44

3M ago54:44

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In this episode, we dive into what goes into operating that great local coffee shop that often features prominently in many visions of local redevelopment. Antonio Gomez and Peter West both operate coffee shops in Edmonton, but also have backgrounds in design and planning respectively. We chat about how community connects within coffee shops and ho…

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In Development Episode 55: Who Will Be “Sleighed” By Our Year-End Trivia Challenge? 57:08

5M ago57:08

57:08

Join us for a special year-end episode of In Development as we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025. In this engaging and competitive episode, our new podcast host Stephen challenges our existing hosts to a heart-pounding elimination challenge to find out which one of them will remain in the new year. Topics include... Edmonton’s new Zoning Bylaw…

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Becoming Like Jesus, the Lifter 1:07:15

5M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. our very own Daniel Mok, Associate Chaplain with UCM and Master’s student at Tyndale Seminary in Pentecostal Studies, giving his first ever talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Lifter”! This session was recorded on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at Brentview Ba…

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Becoming Like Jesus the Wanderer 52:19

5M ago52:19

52:19

Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Cody Matchett, who is a PhD candidate in New Testament (ABD) at Ridley College (Australian College of Theology), Co-Author of Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call To Follow Jesus As A Dissident Disciple with Dr. Scot McKnight, and also a Pastor …

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In Development Episode 54: River Valley Vitalization with Jay Downton and Erin Murray-Green of River Valley Co. 1:10:43

5M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

This episode features two passionate Edmontonians, Jay Downton and Erin Murray-Green, who are involved with River Valley Company and River Valley Hospitality. These ventures focus on creating community-oriented amenities in Edmonton’s river valley, including the beloved Little Brick Café and Umpreheville Block. Jay and his team are helping to build…

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In Development Episode 53: Moving Mountains for Missing Middle with Matthew Kennedy of Studio North 1:10:45

6M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

This episode’s guests visit us virtually from Calgary for a discussion all about building missing middle housing across Alberta. Studio North’s Matt Kennedy discusses building missing middle housing in the mountains and translates lessons learned from this context to apply across the province. Matt shares more about the Astor project in Banff, whic…

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Becoming Like Jesus, the Lover 1:10:39

6M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s thematic series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. Pastor Joyce Rees, Lead Pastor of Epic Vineyard Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Lover”. She’s also one of two podcast hosts of the Down to Earth Podcast. This session was recorded on Thursday, October 24th 2024 at Brentview Bapt…

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Becoming like Jesus, the Student 45:21

7M ago45:21

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Hello Friends! We’re kicking off this academic year with our theme series, Becoming like Jesus the… ft. our very own Logan Johnson, UCM Campus Ministry Associate and Sr. High Youth Pastor at Journey Church in Calgary, with a talk on “Becoming like Jesus, the Student”. This session was recorded on Thursday, September 26th 2024 at Brentview Baptist C…

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In Development Episode 52: Saying Cheerio to Mariah Samji and Hello to Sean Sedgwick! 1:18:04

7M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

The guests on this episode of In-Development are familiar faces! Mariah Samji and Sean Sedgwick join forces to talk about the past, present, and future of IDEA. As Mariah moves on from her role as Executive Director of IDEA, she discusses the legacy and impact the organization has had on the City as well as herself personally. Sean shares what drew…

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In Development Episode 51: Transforming Edmonton's Urban Landscape: Insights from Urban Planners Chelsea Whitty and Jordan Riemer 50:51

9M ago50:51

50:51

Join us for a dynamic episode of the In Development podcast as we sit down with Chelsea Whitty and Jordan Riemer, two innovative urban planners making significant impacts on Edmonton's urban landscape. Jordan Riemer is an Urban Planner in Edmonton who specializes in merging equity and land-use considerations into transportation planning. With a bac…

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In Development Episode 50: Revitalizing Downtown Edmonton: Leadership and Vision with Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEO 1:03:50

10M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Join us for an engaging episode of the In Development podcast as we welcome Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA). Puneeta stepped into her role in December 2020, navigating the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leader and connector, she collaborates with government bodies, the private sector, …

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In Development Episode 49: Navigating Urban Growth: Insights on Public and Private Sector Collaboration – A Conversation with Clarence Wong, Invistec Consulting 57:20

11M ago57:20

57:20

Join us for an insightful discussion on urban development as we connect with Clarence Wong, Vice President at Investec Consulting. Born and raised in Edmonton, Clarence's background includes a BSc in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering Degree in Construction Management from the University of Alberta. His 20-year career spans consulting an…

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In Development Episode 48: Beyond Brick and Mortar: Strategies for Sustainable Housing Solutions – A Conversation with Jonathan Lay, HomeEd 49:23

1y ago49:23

49:23

Join us for a candid conversation on affordable housing as we sit down with Jonathan Lay, Vice President in Projects for HomeEd. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his background in civil engineering to his current role in property management, where he's passionate about crafting communities that thrive. In this episode, Jonathan breaks do…

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What's Right with the World? 1:04:19

1y ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Hello Friends! We’ve wrapping up this year’s series, Ask a Better Question ft. Paul Verhoef, Christian Reformed Chaplain/Faith Representative at the University of Calgary, who’s giving a response to Bob’s talk on “What’s Wrong with the Wong?” with a talk on “What’s Right with the World?” This session was recorded on Thursday, April 11th 2024 at Bre…

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What's Wrong with the World? 39:54

1y ago39:54

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Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s series called Ask a Better Question ft. Bob Osborne, our very own Spiritual Director with UCM . Bob explores the question of “What’s Wrong with the World?” and then serves us Communion as was the Tradition on Maundy Thursday. This session was recorded on Maundy Thursday, March 28th 2024 at Brentview B…

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In Development Episode 47: Sustainable Solutions Underground: A Conversation with Jordan Denault 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

In this episode, listeners are invited to explore waste management and innovation with Jordan Denault, a business development manager at Underground Disposal Systems (UDS). Jordan delves into his work in the waste management industry and its intersection with infill development. The conversation spans across waste management practices in Edmonton, …

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In Development Episode 46: Building & Beyond - A conversation with Simran Malhi 1:11:16

1y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Today on In Development, we're excited to welcome Simran Malhi, Vice President of IDEA and the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Building Supply Depot. Their vision? To revolutionize the procurement of exterior building supplies, offering a seamless experience for builders, contractors, and developers. Simran shares her journey of identifying a crucial…

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What Is Friendship? 1:18:49

1y ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Hello Friends! We continue this academic year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a panel on What is Friendship? ft. Barb Johnson, a Registered Nurse with AHS and her friend, Carrie Foreman, and also Art Kung, SAIT Chaplain and Interfaith Liaison, and his friend, Duane Norleen, Volunteer Coordinator at the Jesus Loves You Society in Calgary’…

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In Development Episode 45: The T5M Connect Story, with David & Melissa Campbell 58:25

1y ago58:25

58:25

Today, David and Melissa Campbell join In Development to discuss their award winning missing middle housing development, T5M Connect. From a sign collecting development suggestions written in sharpie to accessibility decisions and landscaping, David and Melissa share their experience building the first Passive House Certified Multi-family building …

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In Development Episode 44 - Edmonton's Urban Renaissance Unveiled 1:05:35

1+ y ago1:05:35

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On today’s episode, embark on a riveting journey through the heart of Edmonton's urban transformation with the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. In this episode, hosts Allison and Lilit are joined by key figures from the City of Edmonton, Darbi Kinnee and Lyla Peter. Together they unravel the city's efforts to create zoning regulations that work for…

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How Do I Do Hard Times? 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

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We continue this academic year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on How Do I Do Hard Times? ft. Dr. Neil Parker, Registered Psychologist, with years of experience in ministry who currently works with Master’s Counselling here in Calgary. This session was recorded on January 11th 2023 at Brentview Baptist Church. Unfortunately, we…

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Urban Evolution: Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of City Planning with Ranon Soans 59:24

1+ y ago59:24

59:24

Today's guest on "In Development" is Ranon Soans. In this episode, the group delves into a thought-provoking discussion on district and city planning. "Cities are complex beings that need to live and breathe," so how do we best create plans with the understanding that they will continuously need to be amended? How do we enable what we want to see w…

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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 42 - Infill Insights with Nicholas Rheubottom, Executive Director of IDEA 1:23:18

1+ y ago1:23:18

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Today’s guest is Nicholas Rheubottom, the Executive Director of IDEA. If you have questions about IDEA or have been interested in getting involved, this is a great episode to tune into! In this episode Nicholas gives a review on the year 2023, including some big wins for IDEA and then outlines the direction of the association for the upcoming year.…

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What Are We Waiting For? 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

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We continue this year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What Are We Waiting For? ft. Cody Matchett, Pastor, Teacher, and Scholar in Residence at Tehillah in Calgary. Cody is currently a PhD student at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is the co-author of Revelation for the Rest Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as …

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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 41 – Engineering Tomorrow's Urban Landscape with Jason Cunha, President of IDEA 1:14:21

1+ y ago1:14:21

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Check out the latest episode of "In Development" featuring Jason Cunha, where he shares his expertise on the infrastructure challenges in infill development. Jason discusses this topic through the lens of zoning bylaw renewal, as well as it applies to programs such as the Neighborhood Renewal and Infill Fire Protection. Later on in the episode Jaso…

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What Should I Do? 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

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We're excited to continue this year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What should I do? ft. our very own Logan Johnson, Youth Pastor at Journey Church, UCM intern, and sixth year UofC student in Philosophy and Religious Studies! We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast recorded on Novemeber 2nd 2023.We’d love it if you co…

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In Development Episode 40 - Back in Business! Featuring In Development's New Hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

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Welcome to Episode 40 of "In Development" – where urban planning meets insightful discussion! In this comeback episode, our dynamic new hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland, bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to the podcast. Join Lilit and Alison as they delve into their professional backgrounds as urban planners, sharing the …

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What Can I Know About The World? 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

We're excited to continue this year’s series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What Can I Know About The World? ft. John Van Sloten, pastor at Marda Loop Church, Calgary Herald columnist, cultural exegete, and author of the brand new book, God Speaks Science: What Neurons, Giant Squid, and Supernovae Reveal About Our Creator, funded by…

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What is A Human? 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

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We're back and kicking off the academic year with a new series called Ask a Better Question with a message on What is a Human? ft. Bob Osborne, former pastor, turned teacher, speaker, Bible College instructor, and UCM's very own Spiritual Director, recorded on September 14th 2023. If you'd like to book a spiritual direction appointment with him, pl…

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In Development Episode 39 - Exploring City Planning from a Holistic Perspective with Dr. Sandeep Agrawal 1:13:20

1+ y ago1:13:20

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Today, Dr. Sandeep Agrawal joins In Development for a very special episode. The conversation kicks off by exploring Dr. Agrawal’s interesting journey into the Planning profession and academia. The audience learns about Dr. Agrawal’s experiences spearheading programs at two prominent Canadian universities. For the first time ever, this episode also …

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In Development Episode 38 - Empowering Environmental Sustainability in the Development Industry with Kristin Tollovsen 55:58

2y ago55:58

55:58

In this episode, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Kristin Tollovsen to discuss the relationship between environmental sustainability and property development. In particular, the influence of embodied carbon, operational carbon and a building’s end of life on our climate. Kristin also highlights various industry resources available, such as educational…

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In Development Episode 37 - Creating Character in Residential Infill with Alessandra Bruni 55:46

2y ago55:46

55:46

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Alessandra Bruni, Principal/Owner of ChalkMark Residential. Alessandra starts by sharing about her nuanced career journey; how her strong background, passion for unique design, and experience with diverse groups of builders and developers allowed her to create a niche in the real esta…

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In Development Episode 36 - Celebrating A Decade of Infill Development in Edmonton with Special Guests Tegan Martin-Drysdale, Chelsey Jersak and Mariah Samji 1:09:35

2y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this special episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Tegan Martin-Drysdale - President of RedBrick Real Estate Services, Founder of Ocheller Homes, Co-Founder of Homestead Coworking and Co-Founder of IDEA; Chelsey Jersak - Founder and Principal of Situate and Past President of IDEA’s executive board; and Mariah Samji - previous Exec…

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In Development Episode 35 - Designing Quality Infill for Longevity with Nancy Surby 1:09:16

2y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Nancy Surby, Principal of NAKO Design - a full service interior design firm. Nancy dives into how NAKO came to be, the influences of travel and lifestyle on NAKO’s style, the company’s core values and the nuances and challenges of entrepreneurship. Nancy also provides her thoughts on …

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In Development Episode 34 - Exploring the Growing Demand for Garden Suites With Travis Fong 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Travis Fong, President and Executive Director of YEGarden Suites. Travis shares about his passion for sustainability, its impact on urbanization and housing, and how YEGarden Suites came to be founded. From building for family proximity, to aging in place, to rental income, Travis dives i…

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A Spirituality of Wonder ft. Logan Johnson 31:26

2y ago31:26

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We’re wrapping up this year's Spirituality of the Ordinary series with a message on A Spirituality of Wonder ft. Logan Johnson, Youth Pastor at Journey Church, recorded on April 6th 2023. This will be our last Convergence for the academic year of 2022-2023. We'll still have some events sprinkled throughout the spring and summer semester, but stay t…

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In Development Episode 33 - Transforming Neighbourhoods Through Quality Infill with Jill Lange 1:15:34

2y ago1:15:34

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In this episode, Ryan and Olivia chat with Jill Lange of Ace Lange Homes. Jill shares her experience of growing up in the home-building industry and how she has seen the Ace Lange business and infill in Edmonton evolve over the years. When it comes to home-building, Jill and the rest of the Ace Lange team operate under the motto of “do it right, or…

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In Development Episode 32 - Restoring Multicultural Vibrancy to Edmonton’s Chinatown with Hon Leong 58:28

2y ago58:28

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In this episode, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Hon Leong to chat about all things Chinatown. Hon dives into the changes and challenges Edmonton’s Chinatown has seen over the recent years: from dwindling foot traffic and small business engagement, to advocating for a vibrant and multicultural hub for the future. Hon also discusses the sensitive topi…

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In Development Episode 31 - Creating Solutions for Active Transportation with Stephen Raitz 58:42

2y ago58:42

58:42

In this episode, Ryan and Olivia chat with Stephen Raitz, Chair of Paths For People and Law Student at the University of Alberta. Stephen outlines the group's current advocacy work, including: active transportation for all, sustainability and equity when it comes to the public realm, and public funding for community infrastructure. Stephen also div…

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A Spirituality of Work ft. Panelists 1:10:02

2y ago1:10:02

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We continue our Spirituality of the Ordinary series with a special panelist on A Spirituality of Work ft. our panelists: Kome Odoko, Rob Ellis, and Mike Manzano, recorded on March 2nd 2023. Convergent Conversations on A Spirituality of Work will be happening on March 16th at 7pm at Brentview Baptist Church. Can't wait to see you there! For more inf…

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In Development Episode 30 - Missing Middle Architecture with Olivia Fung 1:01:36

2y ago1:01:36

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In this episode, Ryan sits down one on one with Olivia Fung, Principal Architect at NORR. Olivia and Ryan chat about her unique journey in architecture — from graduate school in Winnipeg, to her experiences living and working in various major cities all around the world, to her current career in Edmonton. Oliva and Ryan dive into examples of what O…

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