Regina mosque pausing use of speakers to amplify call to prayer in city’s downtown – Regina

A Regina mosque is pausing announcements of the Muslim call to prayer that rung out from its rooftop speakers after receiving some pushback. M Anisur Rahaman, the director of Regina City Jamia Masjid in downtown Regina, told a news conference Friday that some were threatening to remove the speakers while others were angry the weekly prayer was happening. Complaints…

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Calgary’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre sees increased demand, decreased funding – Calgary

Demand for services at Calgary’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre (PILSC) has doubled in the past year, according to the organization that supports families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss or infant loss. As it prepares for its annual Legacy Run and Walk, the centre says the fundraiser is more important than ever this year. “One…

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Several Calgary festivals meeting with city councillors over costs and planning barriers – Calgary

Amidst a week of attention on major music festivals and City of Calgary noise policies, a coalition of local festivals has quietly been meeting with city councillors to share concerns around mounting costs. The group, which includes annual city staples like GlobalFest and the Calgary International BluesFest, has met with several city councillors as conversations…

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