David Bell

Journalist

David Bell has been a professional, platform-agnostic journalist since he was the first graduate of Mount Royal University’s bachelor of communications in journalism program in 2009. His work regularly receives national exposure. He also teaches journalism and communication at Mount Royal University.

Latest from David Bell

'I am pretty pumped': Olympic plaza brick return program on solid ground

More than 5,000 bricks have been removed from Olympic Plaza to be returned to thousands of Calgarians to clear the way for expansion of Arts Commons, as a piece of the city’s Olympic memories begins to fade.

Get one of those $36.29 direct deposits from Facebook? Here's what you should know

Did you recently get a direct deposit of $36.29 from Meta and are wondering if you can keep it? The company Facebook hired to manage the process, says, yes you can, but with conditions.

Double homicide suspect found dead near Calgary

The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday.

Man faces multiple charges after death of 9-year-old in Boxing Day crash

The details of a Boxing Day multi-vehicle collision in south Calgary that took the life of a child are coming into focus as charges are laid.

Choking hazard has plush toys recalled across Canada

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year because there could be a choking hazard.

9-year-old girl killed in 'horrific' Boxing Day crash after robbery suspect runs red light, say police

Calgary police say a nine-year-old girl died and others were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision that happened on Thursday morning.

Calgary school hoping to get bums in new theatre seats with ambitious campaign

The Bowness High School in northwest Calgary isn’t waiting for the province to step up and hopes to fundraise its own theatre seating renewal project.

Traveller Plaited Hair elected new chief of the Blood Tribe

Traveller Plaited Hair will replace Roy Fox as chief of the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta after winning an election Wednesday.

Get 'em young: Industry hopes early education key to making careers in trades attractive to 'anybody'

An industry group is trying to make trades and construction jobs more appealing to students leaving high school, and they are starting early.

Calgary police discover underground encampment south of Stampede grounds

Calgary first responders have destroyed a tunnel and encampment south of the Stampede grounds citing health and safety risks, police said Thursday.