Damien Wood

Spring to see paid parking pilot for Sulphur Mountain area in Banff National Park Parks Canada will soon kick off a three-year paid parking pilot for the Sulphur Mountain area.

This one's neither #crime nor #comicbooks...
But I'll jump anything that folks'll talk on.
#ParksCanada is set to push a paid parking pilot out by #SulphurMountain come spring.
More:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

Fraud Prevention Month sees police, partners aim to raise awareness, educate It was hardly long ago scammers had far fewer methods of slipping their ploys in front of you. But in March 2026...

Police, partners say scammers are old dogs with new tricks...
Gimmicks get ever-more convincing, personal, difficult to detect.
Awareness, education is the aim of Fraud Prevention Month:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

If '#crime and #comicbooks' were a beat...

Curating a Calgary Expo guest list can be a source of pride—and occasionally panic Wrangling famous folks for the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo can take a lot of work, if Andrew Moyes is being honest.

FanExpoHQ VP Andrew Moyes talks @calgaryexpo.bsky.social guest list curation...
Often a source of pride. Occasionally panic.
We also recap some of the guests you're getting for this year's show:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgaryexpo

Chaos unfolding: Inside the police response to Calgary’s last water-main break As water billowed up from under the road in northwest Calgary again, calls for service kept coming—related and not.

Chaos unfolding...
As water billowed up from under the road in northwest #Calgary again, calls to police kept coming—related and not.
A look inside the response to the last main break:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #feedermainbreak

Airdrie man accused of filming women and girls at Calgary stores in February, summer Multiple voyeurism charges have been laid against an Airdrie man for allegedly filming women in a Calgary Marshall’s store.

Last week’s voyeurism allegations against an Airdrie man aren’t the only ones…
His previous charges were laid a few months ago.
More:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

In court: Both accused in Bowness non-profit’s bilking lack lawyers; case delays continue Another day, another delay in court proceedings for two men accused of embezzling from a Calgary non-profit.

Another day, another delay in case of #Bowness non-profit allegedly bilked…
Trial dates remain elusive for now two accused, now both without counsel.
More:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

Chaos unfolding: Inside the police response to Calgary’s last water-main break As water billowed up from under the road in northwest Calgary again, calls for service kept coming—related and not.

Chaos unfolding...
As water billowed up from under the road in northwest #Calgary again, calls to police kept coming—related and not.
A look inside the response to the last main break:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #feedermainbreak

Airdrie man accused of filming women and girls at Calgary stores in February, summer Multiple voyeurism charges have been laid against an Airdrie man for allegedly filming women in a Calgary Marshall’s store.

Last week’s voyeurism allegations against an Airdrie man aren’t the only ones…
His previous charges were laid a few months ago.
More:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

In court: Charge stayed for one of three accused of bilking Bowness non-profit Proceedings against one of three people accused of embezzling from a non-profit have been stayed. Meanwhile, trial dates still aren’t set for the other two.

Previously:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #bowness

In court: Both accused in Bowness non-profit’s bilking lack lawyers; case delays continue Another day, another delay in court proceedings for two men accused of embezzling from a Calgary non-profit.

Another day, another delay in case of #Bowness non-profit allegedly bilked…
Trial dates remain elusive for now two accused, now both without counsel.
More:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

A Canadian accused can stand trial in English or French. That can get complicated, but is seen as crucial Little of Richard Robert Mantha's trial will be in English. The 59-year-old's proceedings will be held in French – by his request and as is his right.

Wrote this... two years ago? More.
Mantha stuff's outdated—unfolded way differently than expected.
But the broader topic was an interesting thing to poke at:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #courts and #crime

Calgary Expo will rally some of comic books’ mightiest creatives under one roof On Wednesday, Calgary Expo organizers announced another round of comic book creator guests for the 2026 show.

Some of the greatest #comicbook heroes are set to descend upon #Calgary.
No, not the ones sporting capes and cowls or underoos and web-shooters...
The folks who bring those four-colour favourites to life:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgaryexpo

A Canadian accused can stand trial in English or French. That can get complicated, but is seen as crucial Little of Richard Robert Mantha's trial will be in English. The 59-year-old's proceedings will be held in French – by his request and as is his right.

Wrote this... two years ago? More.
Mantha stuff's outdated—unfolded way differently than expected.
But the broader topic was an interesting thing to poke at:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #courts and #crime

Calgary Expo will rally some of comic books’ mightiest creatives under one roof On Wednesday, Calgary Expo organizers announced another round of comic book creator guests for the 2026 show.

Some of the greatest #comicbook heroes are set to descend upon #Calgary.
No, not the ones sporting capes and cowls or underoos and web-shooters...
The folks who bring those four-colour favourites to life:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgaryexpo

Who puts a #morning there anyway?

#morningisagovernmentconspiracy

Alberta separatists looking to rally snowbird supporters in Arizona this weekend Foot soldiers of Alberta’s separatist movement are making their way south of the border again.

The road to 177,732 signatures apparently runs south…
#Alberta separatists bring their petition to snowbirds in Arizona this weekend.
It’s fair play, but raising ire:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#albertaindependence #news

Calgary Expo: United States of North America comic book drawing fresh interest. You can guess why More than a few who’ve given USNA and USNA II a fresh or first look recently ask, “What happens next?”

Another from last year's @calgaryexpo.bsky.social...
In which comic book 'The United States of North America' hits close to home with new audiences.
I still say Allan's a wizard:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgaryexpo

Calgary Expo: Captain Canuck celebrating 50 years—perhaps when the country needs him most The timing for a Canadian superhero was just right, Captain Canuck creator Richard Comely says.

A look back at last year's @calgaryexpo.bsky.social coverage...
Trump tension mostly still in its infancy.
And creatives working the convention circuit only just starting to react to it:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgaryexpo

Alberta separatists looking to rally snowbird supporters in Arizona this weekend Foot soldiers of Alberta’s separatist movement are making their way south of the border again.

The road to 177,732 signatures apparently runs south…
#Alberta separatists bring their petition to snowbirds in Arizona this weekend.
It’s fair play, but raising ire:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#albertaindependence #news

In court: Charge stayed for one of three accused of bilking Bowness non-profit Proceedings against one of three people accused of embezzling from a non-profit have been stayed. Meanwhile, trial dates still aren’t set for the other two.

'And then, there were two,' the judge said.
Proceedings have been stayed for one of three accused of bilking a #Bowness non-profit.
Efforts to get the rest ready for trial continue:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #ctvnews #journalism

Redwood Meadows fire department receives $300,000 donation after station blaze Redwood Meadows Emergency Services’ firefighters have no idea who just gifted them $300,000. But they are grateful. They direly needed it.

Volunteer firefighters watched their own hall burn in the run-up to Xmas.
They're raising $1.5M to rebuild.
An anonymous donation of $300,000 puts them well on their way:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#news #redwoodmeadows

In court: Trio accused of bilking Bowness non-profit not on same disclosure page With the threat of trial dates looming, a man accused of embezzling from a non-profit scrambled in court Friday to get up to speed.

Previously:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

In court: Charge stayed for one of three accused of bilking Bowness non-profit Proceedings against one of three people accused of embezzling from a non-profit have been stayed. Meanwhile, trial dates still aren’t set for the other two.

'And then, there were two,' the judge said.
Proceedings have been stayed for one of three accused of bilking a #Bowness non-profit.
Efforts to get the rest ready for trial continue:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #ctvnews #journalism

‘A lot of emotion’: Back hall of Redwood Meadows fire station goes up in flames Redwood Meadows Emergency Services’ firefighters started Wednesday evening warning people to “get home and stay home.”

Previously:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Redwood Meadows fire department receives $300,000 donation after station blaze Redwood Meadows Emergency Services’ firefighters have no idea who just gifted them $300,000. But they are grateful. They direly needed it.

Volunteer firefighters watched their own hall burn in the run-up to Xmas.
They're raising $1.5M to rebuild.
An anonymous donation of $300,000 puts them well on their way:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#news #redwoodmeadows

What’s in a name? The wild ride from PC 2.0 to Progressive Tory Party of Alberta When Peter Guthrie pulled out the long-packed-away Progressive Conservative brand and threatened to have the Alberta Party wear it, he wanted a reaction.

A politician’s next chapter.
A party’s new lease on life.
What’s in a name?
If you’re a certain kind of #Alberta #conservative, maybe a lot:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #news

Goonies cast members—including Sean Astin and Corey Feldman—to reunite at Calgary Expo Hey, you guys! Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo is bringing together members of 'The Goonies' cast this year.

To me, my fellow middle-aged...
I bring important #news.
The #Goonies are coming to @calgaryexpo.bsky.social.
Also, yes, @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social will continue its tradition of setting me loose on the grounds.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary

What’s in a name? The wild ride from PC 2.0 to Progressive Tory Party of Alberta When Peter Guthrie pulled out the long-packed-away Progressive Conservative brand and threatened to have the Alberta Party wear it, he wanted a reaction.

A politician’s next chapter.
A party’s new lease on life.
What’s in a name?
If you’re a certain kind of #Alberta #conservative, maybe a lot:
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary #news

Goonies cast members—including Sean Astin and Corey Feldman—to reunite at Calgary Expo Hey, you guys! Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo is bringing together members of 'The Goonies' cast this year.

To me, my fellow middle-aged...
I bring important #news.
The #Goonies are coming to @calgaryexpo.bsky.social.
Also, yes, @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social will continue its tradition of setting me loose on the grounds.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

#yyc #calgary