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Politics Braid: NDP member kicked out after accusing premier of bullying
Robyn Luff left in a huff, shocking her caucus and dealing a rare blow to Premier Rachel Notley's image as a benign and cheery leader. -
Politics Braid: Council votes for plebiscite, and the campaign launches
"Calgary spends $390 million — and Calgary gets more than $4 billion in return." The words are from Mayor Naheed Nenshi. -
Politics Braid: A late-night Olympic deal is struck. Now it's up to council
They shrank the Games. That was one of several devices used to find the framework for an Olympic funding agreement, announced quite literally at the 11th hour Tuesday night. -
Politics Braid: Today's Olympic event all about saving face while saving the bid
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Politics Braid: Olympic bid hanging on by its fingernails
Mayor Naheed Nenshi set a deadline for an Olympic funding deal endorsed by the city, Ottawa and the provincial government — Monday. -
Politics Braid: Nenshi ready to cancel Olympic bid over funding furor
Mayor Naheed Nenshi says he'll urge councillors to cancel the city's Olympic bid unless a funding deal is reached over the weekend. -
Politics Braid: Federal cabinet votes more money than expected for 2026 Games
The federal cabinet has authorized Olympic spending of up to $1.75 billion for Calgary's 2026 Olympics, if the city bids for the Games and wins. -
Local News Braid: Killing 2026 Games bid would throw away $1.2 billion
It's hard to shake the image of the old, venal International Olympic Committee that flooded host cities with dignitaries who had to be poured out of their limousines. -
Politics Braid: NDP says fundraising for Kenney tries to dodge election laws
UCP Leader Jason Kenney's hugely successful fundraising from car dealerships led to a massive political blowup Tuesday.
