Wake the Giant kicks off new feature for DFC students: Skate the Giant
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Every year, Wake the Giant gives Dennis Franklin Cromarty (DFC) students a chance to learn about Thunder Bay, and hear some great live music.
And this year, something new was added — Skate the Giant. The event saw more than 100 DFC students visit skatepark at Marina Park to try out skateboarding, and watch professional skaters in action.
Wake the Giant continues on Saturday with the annual music festival.
This year, Arkells, Galantis, Walk off the Earth, Coleman Hell, and DJ Shub will grace the Marina Park stage.
For more information, visit the Wake the Giant website.
A city councillor is suggesting the City of Calgary do an external review of how its operations and council decisions are being impacted by false information spread online and through other channels. Coun. Courtney Walcott said he plans to bring forward a motion to council, calling for its support for a review. He said he's not looking for real time fact checking but rather, a review that looks back at the role misinformation played on key issues. Walcott cited two instances in 2024 where factually incorrect information was circulated both online and at in-person meetings regarding major city projects: council's decision to upzone much of the city, and the failed redevelopment proposal for Glenmore Landing. "Looking back on previous years, looking back on major events and finding out how pervasive misinformation and bad information is out there and it's influence on all levels of the public discourse is really important," said Walcott.