Calgary Canvas: Recent Episodes
MRU Journalism
Calgary Canvas is a five-part series that illustrates two views on city issues. Tune in to hear a new topic every episode, produced and hosted by two reporters from the Calgary Journal.
Produced by Meg Wilcox and the COMM 3727 podcasting class at Mount Royal University // Music by Ricardo-Andres Garcia // Logo created with icons by vitodelacosta, Jakob Wells, Pham Thi Dieu Linh & Ralph Schmitzer, courtesy the Noun Project.
In the final episode of the season, Sarah Green and Dan Khavkin delve into the unknown and explore different views on the paranormal. Interviews: Holly Goddard from Wolf Paranormal Investigations & Dr. Chris Seers from the University of Calgary's psychology department. // logo by Nicholas Vicent & the Noun Project.
Kyra Bird and Chula Casey look at different sides of student stress, talking to MRU student Lindsay Ulsifer & Sarah Rude from MRU's Student Success and Early Support programs. // Logo elements by Andrew Doane, The Noun Project.
Nathan Woolridge and Ricardo-Andres Garcia take a look at two sides of Alberta's new minimum wage, talking to server Marissa Corea & Scott Crockatt from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. // logo with illustrations by AlfredoCreates.com/Icons & Creative Stall from the Noun Project
Bill Atwood and Halen Kooper look at the economic and environmental impact of Alberta’s carbon tax. Interviews: Ryan Johnson, VP at Baytex Energy Corp., and Israel Dunmade, Environmental Science professor at Mount Royal University.
In this episode, Grace Dirks and Liam Gilles explore what a 2026 Olympic bid might mean for Calgary. Interviews: Dale Henwood, President and CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute, and Peter Watts, radio host of the Alberta Morning News on 770 CHQR.