Calgary delays shisha ban decision, creates uncertainty for businesses

CALGARY — Calgary councillors have shelved a discussion on banning on shisha in city establishments for now, instead opting to wait for a provincial review on the issue that will be completed early next year. The uncertainty about the future of his main revenue source has one shisha lounge owner worried about his business. “If the city were to ban shisha, they would basically be closing our doors,” said Odai Alghebari, the general manager and owner of the recently opened Cafe M