Robin Damm

Husband, father, traveller, amateur wine/beer connoiseur, armchair comedian, avid Flames supporter but married to an Oilers fan

[John McAllister @johnmactravels]

Phenomenal 😂😂😂

[𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN]

The World Cup is proof that, if it weren't for our leaders, the vast majority of people around the world would get along just fine.

[Robin Damm @Robin_Damm]

This Colombia / DR Congo match is a beauty #fifaworldcup

[Jeromy (Pathfinder) Farkas @JeromyYYC]

It's time to cut through the bullshit about the Cowboys tent. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.

By now you've seen the coordinated smear campaign from out-of-town politicians. They think you're stupid and want you to believe that we're somehow cancelling Stampede by asking the big tents to use the same rules in place at Coachella, Lollapooloza and all the other world class festivals.

That's the first piece of bullshit. We're not talking about Stampede at all. We're talking about a few off-site tents that have been treating their neighbors like garbage.

Here's the truth. In the last few years, the tents were given a special exemption way above and beyond what was in place up until about 2019. People living near these tents were told to call 311 and wait. Their windows shook and broke. Their shelves rattled. Music ran on weeknights until 2 or 3 a.m. They dealt with property damage, public disorder, and excessive intoxication outside their homes.

Thousands of Calgarians raised their concerns. And just like when we repealed blanket rezoning, the city chose to listen to the people rather than answer to the money.

The second piece of bullshit is that Calgary's rules suck compared to everywhere else. In fact, the changes are modest. There's no change on weekends. But on weeknights, concerts now need to wrap up by 1230am. Even with this change, it means that Calgary still allows outdoor music later than anywhere else in North America.

The third piece of bullshit is that this was done last minute. This wasn't a last minute change. The big tents knew in February that their exemption was under review. Cowboys was told again in May. Their exemption depended on managing noise, safety, and impacts on nearby residents. They did not meet that standard.

But what isn't bullshit is that as your mayor I'm fighting for you. I want you to know that a permit is not a licence to bully a neighbourhood. It is not a profit guarantee. I was elected to stand up for Calgarians, not to take orders from wealthy donors, lobbyists, or politicians protecting their friends.

I am more than happy to seek compromise and work with operators who respect Calgarians. But I answer to the nurse on an early shift, the parent getting kids ready for school, and the worker who needs sleep.

So no. We are not cancelling Stampede. We are protecting it. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. A few operators do not get to damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.

If you want to do business in Calgary, respect the people who live next door.

[Corey Hogan 🇨🇦 @coreyhoganyyc]

Pierre, if you want to run for Calgary city council you should know there's a six-month residency requirement.

[FIFA @FIFAcom]

History is made.

Lionel Messi is the all-time top goalscorer in @FIFAWorldCup history! 🤩🇦🇷

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of Edmonton is issuing a water supply alert.

This alert is in effect for the entire City of Edmonton.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the region's stormwater system to capacity, with localized flooding and backups being reported in neighbouring communities. If the stormwater system continues to operate over-capacity, flooding and sewer backups will continue to increase.

Avoid unnecessary indoor water use. Limit showers and baths. Delay laundry and dishwasher use. Ensure sump pumps and downspouts are functioning properly to direct water away from homes. For more information, check https://t.co/K8qEsFjXIT

https://t.co/OzP9LzTUMT #ABemerg #ABflood

[Michael Caley @MC_of_A]

I guess it's illegal to have a sweet ass now

[Robin Damm @Robin_Damm]

@Jules1Youtube

[Robin Damm @Robin_Damm]

@maqwelll

[Robin Damm @Robin_Damm]

@JulioHashem

[KumoriRaver @kumoriRaver]

I am genuinely curious how the Scots easily get their hands on this many cones 😭

[Gianl1974 @Gianl1974]

This is freaking hilarious 🤣 😂 😆

[Ace Humphreys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🦢 @Ace109610]

This is incredible 🇨🇻💙
There was an interview happening with a fan and Cape Verde fans went insane seeing their team score their first goal ever
#FIFAWorldCup

[James Tate @JamesTate121]

Step 1: Remove filters in Reflecting Pool because Obama put them in.
Step 2: Give your criminal neighbor who runs "Greenwater Services" a $20 million no-bid contract to paint the pool.
Step 3: Fill the pool with water from the Potomac River, the phosphates from which cause algae blooms.
Step 4: Freshly sealed pool and extreme heat result in a super scum event
Step 5: Direct National Park Service to dump hydrogen peroxide into the pool which causes the paint to peel.
Step 5: Deploy US National Guard to stop people from taking photos of the swamp as a perfect metaphor for the administration.
Step 6: Blame someone else.

[🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Tartan Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @TartanArmyGroup]

We’ve had a message for those driving down to Miami from Boston/Providence.

“As the Tartan Army descends the east coast down I95. Midway point is Fayetteville, NC. Come by for a small southern town experience. Our local baseball has games on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are cheap, food is good and beers are plenty.”

@WoodpeckersNC

[Motivaciones Fútbol @MotivacionesF]

💔⚽️ LA HISTORIA QUE CONMUEVE AL MUNDIAL

Donny Strathie, un apasionado hincha escocés de 76 años, cumplió el sueño de su vida: viajar a Estados Unidos para volver a ver a Escocia en una Copa del Mundo después de 28 años de ausencia.

Alcanzó a vivir una alegría inolvidable en Boston, donde presenció la victoria 1-0 de su selección ante Haití. Pero días después, falleció repentinamente por causas naturales en su hotel.

La noticia golpeó a toda Escocia. Incluso el seleccionador Steve Clarke envió sus condolencias a la familia.

Y entonces llegó el homenaje más emotivo. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

En el partido siguiente, cuando el reloj marcó el minuto 76 (La edad de Donny) todo el estadio se puso de pie para dedicarle una ovación que puso la piel de gallina. Entre aplausos, cánticos y el sonido de las gaitas, la Tartan Army se aseguró de que uno de los suyos siguiera presente.

Porque hay historias que recuerdan que el fútbol es mucho más que un juego 🥹💙

[breanna 🇺🇸🇩🇪 @txgermanbre]

It took the Scots three days to conquer Boston and changing their public drinking policy.

[KumoriRaver @kumoriRaver]

Scotland just taught Boston how to properly close down a bar after every game 🍻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿