Joey Chini
Joey is a reporter with CBC Calgary. Originally from Toronto, he has a background in radio production and has worked in newsrooms in both Toronto and Calgary in his career. You can reach him by email at joey.chini@cbc.ca
Latest from Joey Chini
Calgary Coun. Richard Pootmans resigns
It was announced in council chambers that Coun. Richard Pootmans was leaving the position due to personal and family reasons, effective immediately.
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Calgary council votes to keep dilapidated Inglewood pool afloat — for now
Calgary city council reversed its decision on the aging Inglewood Aquatic Centre, which was previously set to close its doors for good on Dec. 22. While the city still plans to close the pool eventually when a nearby sports centre is expanded, council decided to give it some "extra lifeblood" after community members rallied together.
Canada -Calgary |
The Grand reaches deal with landlord to preserve and revitalize historic Calgary theatre
Western Canada's oldest theatre, which opened 112 years ago, was at risk of shutting its doors.
Canada -Calgary |
New Green Line LRT alignment expected from province in coming weeks
Premier Danielle Smith will meet with Mayor Jyoti Gondek and city officials on Monday to chat more about the transit expansion project.
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Calgary businesses react to Canada Post strike
Postal services grounded to a halt Thursday night. Canada Post workers across the country hit the picket line after a year of negotiations didn't result in a new agreement.
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Canmore's recreational properties selling for an average $1.67 million: report
A Royal LePage report on winter recreational properties shows Canmore housing prices increased through the first nine months of this year, with a further increase projected for the next 12 months.
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Two born-and-raised Calgarians will play for Calgary's new women's pro soccer team
Calgary natives Sarah Keilty-Dilling and Grace Stordy will lace up for Calgary Wild FC's 2025 inaugural season in the newly formed Northern Super League.
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2-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare dies at Calgary Zoo
Eyare died of injuries she sustained while moving between back of house spaces, Wilder Institute director of animal care, health and welfare, Colleen Baird said Tuesday.
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Exhibit highlights Sikh soldiers at The Military Museums in Calgary
Sgt. Harman Dhaliwal, who is from Calgary, says he's proud to be a part of the growing exhibit that highlights the relationship between the Sikh faith and military service.
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Renowned Canmore-based conservationist Karsten Heuer dies at the age of 56
Karsten Heuer was a biologist, author and filmmaker who helped reintroduce bison to Banff National Park.
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