Calgarians could use a good laugh, and even though it came in the form of unauthorized park bench plaques, the mayor said he is thankful for some humour in today's world. This week an unknown person installed some bench plaques professionally engraved with "historical facts" at Bowmont Park in northwest Calgary. However, the public reaction was so positive, the city has now re-installed the plaques. Check our Mayor Nenshi's full interview on As It Happens where he explains the decision to re-install the fake bench plaques. As It Happens 6:35 'We need a bit of whimsy': Calgary's mayor on why the city re-installed totally fake bench plaques Earlier this week, six new commemorative plaques appeared in Calgary's Bowmont Park.

Source: CBC News October 10, 2020 20:15 UTC