{"podcast":{"title":"Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","podcast_index_feed_id":7593854,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-plano-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-plano-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2015,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Toronto News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Toronto with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Toronto. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Toronto News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:21:18.616941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854"},"episode":{"title":"Calgary Retail Thrives with Low Vacancy, High Rents","slug":"calgary-retail-thrives-with-low-vacancy-high-rents","published_at":"2026-05-13T11:22:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/calgary-retail-thrives-with-low-vacancy-high-rents","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cfd8495c-0009-4afa-b29d-e2e07ce6c332.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cfd8495c-0009-4afa-b29d-e2e07ce6c332.mp3","summary":"Calgarys retail real estate market thrives with a minuscule 2.4% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in North America. Asking rents surged to nearly $30 per square foot in Q1 2026, according to JLLs report. Despite some store closures, net absorption remained positive at 360,000 square feet, driven by general retail. Construction boomed by 67% with over 2 million square feet underway, particularly in Airdrie and northwest Calgary. Developers are investing heavily, attracting anchors like Costco and opening new plazas. The market is robust, with stable sales and appeal for new entrants, particularly in groceries, dollar stores, and sweet treats. Downtown is experiencing a resurgence with more residents, return-to-office trends, and fast food expansions, positioning the city for future growth. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0229d098425a810a","meta_description":"Calgarys retail real estate market thrives with a minuscule 2.4% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in North America. Asking rents surged to nearly $30 per s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":93,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/episodes/calgary-retail-thrives-with-low-vacancy-high-rents/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/calgary-retail-thrives-with-low-vacancy-high-rents.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}