Calgary's new topless pool guidelines raising eyebrows

Calgary's new topless pool guidelines raising eyebrows

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The City of Calgary has changed the policy around swimwear requirements at their pools. Silvia Naranjo finds out why swimmers are required to wear bottoms but tops have become optional.

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