Taylor Braat

Taylor Braat is a multiplatform journalist with CBC News based in Calgary, where she was born and raised. She has worked in newsrooms across the Prairies. You can reach her at taylor.braat@cbc.ca.

Latest from Taylor Braat

Canadian film industry putting high hopes on low dollar, hoping to entice Hollywood projects

Canada’s decreasing dollar may not be great for the economy, but the exchange rate is welcome news for the film industry hoping for U.S. productions to choose Canada as a filming location.

Left behind? Crowded Calgary buses are leaving more riders shivering at the stop

Calgary Transit riders are frustrated as overcrowded buses pass them by, but the organization says it's always working to adjust the system to meet the changing demand.

Rosebud theatre was facing a financial deficit and a pandemic. Now? It's thriving

Rosebud Theatre was in financial trouble when the pandemic decimated a year of shows, but now it's seeing success and looking ahead to a change in its artistic leadership.

Dinner with strangers? That's how these Calgary residents hope to make friends

The experience is “like a blind dinner party,” says one user. But many people who are new to Calgary seek out these commercial options to help make friends and build community.

The Confluence to undergo 1st major renovation in over 2 decades

Phase 1 of renovating The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland has begun. A revitalized staff and board are leading the site into its future and aiming to capture a broader view of its history.

These TikTokers are supporting Calgary's vulnerable population, and going viral for it

The men's videos are getting millions of views, as the men pay it forward to Calgary’s vulnerable community.

Take a look inside the now complete BMO Centre expansion

With Calgary’s new BMO Centre expansion complete, the venue is the largest convention centre in Western Canada.

'Uncomfortable' past: Famous Five sculpture in Olympic Plaza to be moved for redevelopment

The Women are Persons! monument at Olympic Plaza will be relocated as the area will be significantly redeveloped. The city says the move will take into consideration the past views of the women.

Bottoms up. Restaurants can serve alcohol earlier during the Calgary Stampede, again

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission said as part of the arrangement, businesses still have to end liquor service at 2 a.m. and that "all other rules guiding the service remain in effect."

'Necessary evil': Major construction project begins on Crowchild Trail N.W. for the summer

As a major bout of roadwork begins on Crowchild Trail N.W., commuters say it's a necessary evil.