Back to Our Team

Shilpa Downton

Reporter

About Shilpa

Latest stories published

'Put the phones away': Online safety expert weighs in on cellphone use in schools
'Put the phones away': Online safety expert weighs in on cellphone use in schools

As the province looks for input on whether or not Albertans think cellphones should be allowed in the classroom, one expert says it's time for kids to "put the phones away." The Alberta government launched...
Alberta introducing legislation to lower utility fees for Calgarians
Alberta introducing legislation to lower utility fees for Calgarians

The Alberta government says it is taking steps to "protect the province's ratepayers" by introducing legislation to make utilities more affordable.
Alberta taking steps to make electricity affordable, dropping Regulated Rate Option title
Alberta taking steps to make electricity affordable, dropping Regulated Rate Option title

Moving forward, Alberta's Regulated Rate Option (RRO) for electricity will be known as the Rate of Last Resort.

Alberta announces new compensation model for family doctors
Alberta announces new compensation model for family doctors

Alberta's Health Minister has announced a new compensation model for family physicians. The Wednesday announcement was welcome news for the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), who have been sounding...
Alberta increases funding for subsidized housing
Alberta increases funding for subsidized housing

The province provided an update Tuesday on new funding aimed at strengthening Alberta's affordable housing system.
Summer job market looking thin, head of U of C students' union says
Summer job market looking thin, head of U of C students' union says

Final exams just kicked off for post-secondary students in Alberta, but many are already feeling anxious about finding summer jobs. Shaziah Jinnah Morsette is the president of the University of Calgary...
Things to keep in mind for new Albertans this tax season
Things to keep in mind for new Albertans this tax season

Those who moved to Alberta for work or bought their first home in 2023 will have some different tax deductions to pay attention to.

Calgary to get $103M boost from province for Arts Commons, Olympic Plaza projects
Calgary to get $103M boost from province for Arts Commons, Olympic Plaza projects

Alberta announced Friday it is investing $103 million over the next seven years to transform Arts Commons and Olympic Plaza in Calgary.

More money for emergency women's shelters in Alberta after decade-long pause
More money for emergency women's shelters in Alberta after decade-long pause

With more than 3,500 adults and close to 3,000 children admitted to women's emergency shelters last year, and a growing need for safe spaces, Alberta is rolling out additional supports.