Omar Sherif

Multiplatform Journalist

Omar Sherif (AR: عمر شريف) is a journalist with CBC Calgary who works in video and digital. He covers stories about culture, sports, local affairs and diverse communities in the city. You can reach him at omar.sherif@cbc.ca for tips or story ideas.

Latest from Omar Sherif

Cavalry FC to battle against Hamilton's Forge FC for Canadian Premier League championship

Calgary's Cavalry FC could win its first Canadian Premier League championship on Saturday when it takes on Hamilton's Forge FC in front of a home crowd at ATCO field.

Bids to save the engraved bricks of Calgary's Olympic Plaza resurface as demolition looms

Some Calgarians appear to be taking matters into their own hands after it was revealed that Olympic Plaza's transformation project will not include the etched bricks that have surrounded the urban park for decades.

16th Avenue N.W. to reopen Monday as feeder main repairs near finish line

The city says 16th Avenue N.W. will reopen Monday as work starts wrapping up to repair broken sections of the Bearspaw feeder main.

Frustrated residents gather to share concerns about social disorder at northeast outdoor mall

At night, the parking lot at Savanna Bazaar becomes a social hub marred by problematic behaviour — vehicle stunting, speeding, fireworks and, in some cases, harassment, according to Coun. Raj Dhaliwal.

Calgarians trim water use as work on some repair sites going 'quicker' than expected

After more than a week of daily water use at or above 500 million litres, the City of Calgary recorded its lowest numbers for demand on Monday at 494 million litres.

Feds 'surprised and disappointed' by Alberta's withdrawal of funding for Green Line LRT

Sean Fraser, federal minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, said the province's move to withdraw its $1.53-billion commitment to the LRT project would impact thousands of jobs.

More fines issued as Calgary officials continue calls for water conservation

With a heat wave expected over the next few days, city officials are reiterating concerns about the strain on Calgary's water system while the main feeder pipe is out of service for critical repairs.

City can no longer afford Green Line LRT project, Calgary mayor says

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Wednesday morning the city's Green Line LRT project is, for all intents and purposes, scrapped — at least for the foreseeable future.

Calgary issues $3,000 fines for water misuse as consumption spikes over long weekend

Water usage across Calgary spiked Monday, reaching 505 million litres after a three-day downward trend between Friday and Sunday.

Residents of U of C's decommissioned family residence concerned as redevelopment plan enters second phase

Little is left of Varsity Courts now that the second phase of a plan to decommission the University of Calgary housing complex is in full swing.