Calgary Openings, Closings, and Developments

[PepsiFree]

Probably hard to stay afloat funding Doug’s weird need to buy and destroy once respected brands with absolutely zero clue how to run a business.

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Here's maybe a weird one for this thread, but yesterday evening I stumbled upon the news that Global News shuttered their contracts for helicopter traffic updates across the country.

No more little Robinson 44 making noise all over the city when we all use Waze anyways. It was also up all the time on weekends, what was up with that?

I won't miss it.

Drones

[Bigtime]

Ship and Anchor owner worried proposed development could ‘contribute to our demise’

https://livewirecalgary.com/2026/01/...oogle_vignette

The owner of the iconic Ship and Anchor Pub on 17 Avenue SW fears a proposed development could mean the demise of their Beltline establishment.

“It is unrealistic to think that the music can be muted to the point that it will be acceptable to someone trying to sleep in the apartments. It will almost certainly lead to complaints, which bylaw officers will have to respond to and we will have to address,” he said.

“If, however, this project is approved as currently presented, then putting on live shows as we have for 35 years, free to our customers as they’ve always been, at the same volume as they’ve always been presented, could, in fact, contribute to our demise.”

There was also concern expressed over potential conflict between residents in the new units and Ship customers.

“We don’t think Ship customers are going to be nearly as comfortable in that setting, and that would compromise what has become a very popular spot for the Beltline community further,” Ballantyne said.

“If we were in a situation that some of the residents overlooking the patio are also bothered by the music or crowds on the patio, it might not just be awkward. It is conceivable that it could become openly hostile.”