Calgary Olympic Bid Corp. sees long-term housing benefits to hosting 2026 Games

A draft plan for a potential Calgary 2026 Olympic bid says the event could create more affordable housing in a region that badly needs it and provide a welcome jolt to the provincial economy.

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