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Summer may be winding down... but the threat of drowning still remains. Abby Fitzsimmons joined Ted Henley last year to share her harrowing story, and to remind us all the importance of knowing CPR - because it really and truly could save a life.
Sean Nicholson is a tourist from the UK, travelling here in Canada with his wife Karen and two teen daughters Milly and Daisy... and they were impacted by the power outage that shut down the Banff Gondola! Sean joined Ted to talk about the experience he and his family went through.
Following a lawsuit put against the Calgary Stampede, we ask - is the Stampede doing enough to protect children? Shelden Kennedy of the Protect Group joins us to discuss.
Canada launched a new First Home Saving's Account in an effort to get younger people saving and into the housing market... Doug Stuart, an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria joins us to tell us everything we need to know about the First Home Saving's Account!
Mila Wagner is a new Canadian... who joined Ted Henley on The Drive on July 4th, 2023 to share with us all her feelings about celebrating her FIRST Canada Day as a Canadian Citizen!
If you have ever collected a trading card... whether it's sports cards like hockey or baseball, Pokemon cards, Magic cards, you know what a pain organizing and sorting them can be! That's where Calgary-based company TCG Machines and Graeme Gordon comes in! This local company has built their own machines that do the sorting for you!
Ward 11 City Councillor Kourtney Penner joins Ted Henley on The Drive to discuss the news of 3 Southwest Calgary communities wanting to impose "restrictive covenants" onto their communities.
On this October 18th edition of The Drive Podcast,
Over the weekend, Premier Danielle Smith was making headlines for comments she made before becoming Premier regarding the un-vaxxed and the war in Ukraine. While a lot of hubub was made about the comments, do they really matter that much. Ted chats with University of Toronto professor David Soberman to discuss. Afterwards, could AI music be coming to our radios sooner than we think? Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music, joins Ted to explain. Finally we take you back to Motoring Monday on this Tuesday, where Driving.ca writer Brian Turner gives us a safety refresher on what to remember when the snow hits the road.
On this October 18th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Ted takes an in-depth look into the state of Alberta's economics, starting with Scott Crockatt to discuss the roadblocks that our province's economy is facing. Afterwards, Rob Roach joins Ted to discuss the 5 biggest problems facing the economy. Finally, Olds College Hydrologist Daniel Karran discusses the way that plants can be used to clean our drinking water.
On this Sept 21st edition of The Drive Podcast:
Lots of Canadians are eager to travel this winter... but how is the travel industry doing? We check in with the Travel Lady Lesley Keyter about how the industry is doing. Afterwards Ted speaks with Janet Music from the Agri-Food Labs out of Dalhousie University about the impact that inflation has had on Food Prices. Finally, Ted chats with Global Calgary reporter Tomasia DaSilva about how things are working with $10 a day day-care.
On this September 16th edition of The Drive podcast:
Dr. Jayne Gardner is a performance coach and business strategist. She joins Ted as part of our Back-To-Work series to highlight the most common mistakes bosses make that lead to employees leaving. Afterwards Ted chats with Fred Fox, brother of Terry Fox, about the upcoming Terry Fox Runs in Alberta. Finally, Dr. Cole Gross of Yale University tells us why farmers may want to keep trees around on their properties.
On this September 14th edition of The Drive Podcast,
September 13th was international Chocolate Day. Ted chats with Dr. Alejandro Marangoni of the University of Guelph about everything there is to know about chocolate. Afterwards Ted speaks with Bill Black of the Calgary Construction Association about how the industry is faring. Finally, as Part 2 of our Back-To-Work series, Ted speaks with Peninsula HR Advisory expert Andrew Caldwell on how employers and employees can navigate the upcoming flu and winter season.
On this September 13th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Pierre Poilievre won the CPC leadership. Ted speaks with Public Affairs Commentator Jason Ribeiro about this victory, what it means for the Federal Conservatives, and what's next for Poilievre. Afterwards Global On-Air Contributor Dave McIvor helps us kick off our new Back-To-Work series this week on The Drive. Finally, Craig Kolochuk of 13th Floor Cannabis talks to us about whether or not Alberta has too many pot shops.
On this September 12th edition of The Drive Podcast:
The death of The Queen impacted many. Ted speaks with owner of The British Chippy, and British woman herself Simone Hodgkinson about the impact of The Queen's passing. Afterwards Ted speaks with Sam Green of ACORN about the pros of rent controls, and with MRU Professor of Economics Anupam Das about the cons of rent control.
On this September 9th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Ted speaks with former Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier about the time he met the Queen on her visit to Calgary in 2005. Afterwards, Ted speaks with Calgary Stampede Historical Specialist Cassandra Cummings about the Queen's many visits to our city and Stampede.
On this August 31st edition of The Drive Podcast: Many people have been saying that the man and woman who verbally harassed Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland did nothing wrong... but is that actually true? Ted speaks with Balfour Der, a Calgary-based criminal defense lawyer and former Crown Prosecutor about the possible criminal angle to this story. Afterwards Ted speaks with Chief Superintendent Dr. Brian Szumlas of the Calgary Catholic School District about what their district is doing to prepare for back-to-school on Thursday. Finally, Ted is joined by Andrew Rasiulis, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about the legacy and death of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
On this August 30th edition of The Drive Podcast,
Over the weekend, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was verbally harassed by a man while in Grand Prairie. For his first two conversations Ted chats with University of Calgary Political Scientist Dr. Lisa Young and Registered Psychologist Jenn Betts on the rise of and psychology behind political aggression. Afterwards Ted speaks with Calgary-based registered dietician Sarah Remmer on how to give your kids healthy lunches for back to school.
On this August 23rd edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
There's been a lot of talk about a possible provincial police force. Many mayors of rural communities across Alberta are in opposition, including Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. J'lyn speaks with Kevin to understand why they aren't interested in a provincial police force. Also on this episode, the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is a beloved classic... and now a spin-off is in development! Does it need one? J'lyn chats with film critic and host of the Three Angry Nerds podcast Kurt Smejkal about this new film. Finally, Broadway Across Canada is touring their performance of "Come From Away." It will be coming to both Edmonton and Calgary, and J'lyn speaks with actor Kevin Carolan about the performance.
On this August 23rd edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Long-time broadcaster Lynda Steele joins J'lyn to discuss why the broadcasting and media industry needs to change following the letting go of Lisa Laflamme. Afterwards J'lyn speaks with Stephanie Crowchild of the Tsuut'ina First Nation near Calgary on her career in fashion, and her upcoming trip to New York Fashion Week. Finally, J'lyn speaks with 14 year old golfer Adele Sanford on getting TWO hole-in-ones in one game of golf.
The province announced that they actively want to recruit talented workers from out of province - specifically from Vancouver and Toronto. We speak with local CEO Nic Beique about how hiring in those competitive industries looks. Afterwards we speak with Brian Turner of Driving.ca about distractions in our vehicles. Finally, Cathy Keough of the Calgary Counselling Centre joins us to talk about how those going back to school can maintain their mental health.
Dr. Josh Klapow is a clinical psychologist out of the University of Alabama Birmingham. He joins Ted Henley on The Drive to talk about why Gen Z is no longer looking for the "dream job," and how their approach to the job market has changed.
Steve Deakin is a National Pickleball Champion, coach, and certified instructor. He's currently in Alberta. Why? We find out in conversation with Steve on The Drive.
On this July 27th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Albertans say emergency room wait times and care are getting worse; we speak with Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA’s section of emergency medicine...and four tips for teaching good values to your kids; we speak with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Registered Psychologist, Former Public Education Coordinator as well as the former Vice-President of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
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On this July 26th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Have we reached a tipping point with tipping? We ask Josh Freed, a writer, journalist, and filmmaker. Also, we discuss how Alberta is preparing for wildfire season with Mike Flannigan, Professor (Wildland Fire), Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science, University of Alberta
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On this July 25th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Reaction to Pope Francis’ residential school apology with Matthew Wildcat, assistant professor in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native studies and political science, and a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation...and How much income do you need to afford a house in Canada? We speak to James Laird, Co-CEO of Ratehub.ca and President of CanWise mortgage lender
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On this July 21st edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
The hyperloop concept connecting Calgary and Edmonton is gaining steam! We talk to Sebastien Gendron, the Co-Founder & CEO of TransPod Inc. about how this could be possible...and we talk to Kate Storey, an associate professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, who ran the Mount Everest Marathon.
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On this July 22nd edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations stir emotions from survivors - we talk to Greg Gilhooly, Author of “I Am Nobody”, former junior hockey player, Graham James sex assault survivor and lawyer...and what is an earworm and how do you get rid of it? We ask Michael Edwards, director of strategic initiatives and exhibits at Science East in Fredericton.
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On this July 20th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Indigenous communities await a new apology as Pope visits Canada; we set it up with Dr. Tiffany Prete, Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, University of Lethbridge...and National Hot Dog Day! We discuss the history, the etiquette, and the best toppings on a hot dog with Janet Riley, Maple Leaf Foods VP of Communications & the Former President of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council. Is a hot dog a sandwich?
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On this July 19th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Alberta has detailed a new plan to combat elder abuse in the province. Shantel Ottenbreit, chair of the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council explains the new prevention strategy. And, family scientist Adam Galovan shares the results of his study suggesting couples considering divorce need more support options. Plus, concert ticket prices are up 20%. Alan Cross, music historian, breaks down the pricing.
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On this July 18th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Should Canada have a 3-digit suicide crisis hotline? Sheryl Boswell, executive director of Youth Mental Health Canada, joins to discuss. And, Martin Ferguson Pell is part of a University of Alberta research team that has placed telepresence robots inside seniors' lodges as part of a fall-prevention program. He explains the program. Plus, online farmers market Cultivatr is expanding from Calgary to Edmonton. Founder, Dan Berezan, joins J'lyn.
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On this July 15th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
More and more police officers are dealing with burnout than ever before. Tom Stamatakis, Canadian Police Association President, joins J'lyn to talk about what's going on. Afterwards Mac Ross from Western University and J'lyn discuss the investigations into Hockey Canada. Finally, J'lyn is joined by Lorian Hardcastle from the University of Calgary to discuss the Hinshaw Papers.
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On this July 14th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Stuart Smyth is the Chair of Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Enhancement & Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He joins guest host J'lyn Nye on The Drive to talk about the rising cost of food following interest rates going up. Afterwards J'lyn speaks with Father Cristino Bouvette, the National Liturgical Director for the Papal Visit to Canada about the importance of this visit.
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On this July 13th edition of The Drive podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
Rob Roach is the deputy chief economist at ATB Economics. He joins J'lyn on The Drive to discuss the rumours of recession, and what is actually worth listening to. Afterwards, Luke Azavedo of Calgary Economic Development tells us how the Alberta film and TV industry s faring.
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On this July 12th edition of The Drive podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye.
Andy Baryer, one of J'lyn's go-to tech journalists joins to discuss the impact and outcome of the Rogers service outage. Afterwards, David Phillips joins to talk to us about the extreme and wild weather that Alberta has gotten as of late. Finally, J'lyn chats with Brian Turner, writer for Driving.ca, for Motoring Monday.
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On this June 28th edition of The Drive Podcast:
JJ McCullough is a Canadian YouTube with over 700,00 subscribers, a commentator, and writer for the Washington Post. He joins Ted on The Drive to talk about how Bill C-11 would impact him and countless others. Afterwards, Kathleen Gurski, the Vice Chair of the Alberta Camping Association, tells us why it's important to keep your teens and kids phone-free over the summer. Finally, Brian Turner, writer for Driving.ca gives tips on how to protect your vehicle from theft.
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On this July 27th edition of The Drive podcast:
On Friday the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade. What now? Betsy Jameson is a historian and abortion rights activist who was 25 years old when Roe v. Wade went through the supreme court. She tells us how she feels on The Drive. Afterwards, Rob Roach, Deputy Chief Economist of ATB Economics tells us about Alberta's net gain of interprovincial migrants.
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On this June 23rd edition of The Drive podcast:
Fariborz Birjandian of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society joins Ted on The Drive to talk about what Calgarians can do to help our newcomers from Ukraine and elsewhere. Afterwards, Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini tells us about the gun legislation that made it to the senate and where it might go. Finally, we learn from Dan Houston about how vertical farming could be a game changer in downtown calgary.
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On this June 22nd edition of The Drive Podcast,
Dr. Alex Ramirez-Serrano is a professor of engineering at the University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering. He joins Ted to tell us all about the amazing rescue robots that are being developed by him and his team. Afterwards Ted is joined by University of Guelph food economist Michael von Massow to see if the rising cost of food is showing any improvement at all.
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On this June 21st edition of The Drive Podcast,
Dr. Joy Agnew from Olds College talks about the Smart Farm Network that is across our country. Afterwards Rob Huebert of UofC joins us to talk about Canada's latest announcement in NORAD defense spending.
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On this June 20th edition of the Drive Podcast,
Dr. Erica Pimentel is an accounting professor at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Ontario. She joins Ted to talk about the recent crypto market crash and why it happened. Afterwards Ted speaks with Dr. Caroline Buzanko, psychologist and founder of Koru Family Psychology, on the importance of father figures in the development of a child. Finally, Ted's producer Matt joins to give ideas of what to watch on your favourite streaming platforms.
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On this June 15th edition of The Drive podcast:
With the UCP leadership race underway, what are the rules and regulations that leadership hopefuls have to follow? Cynthia Moore, President of the United Conservative Party, and David Price, Chair of the UCP Leadership Election Committee, join Ted on The Drive to discuss and clear up the rules around the election. Afterwards, Conservative strategist Melissa Caouette joins Ted to discuss who she thinks might be the frontrunner for the leadership.
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On this June 14th edition of the Drive Podcast:
Southern and Central Alberta are being hit with some extreme weather conditions. Jaclyn St. Louis is a Lead Home Inspector with Twenty20 Master Home Inspections. She joins Ted in conversation to give advice to homeowners about protecting their homes from water damage. Afterwards Ted speaks with John Pomeroy, a Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change based in Canmore about the water levels in the rivers in the province affected by the weather.
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On this June 8th edition of The Drive Podcast:
The Northern Hail Project is a research project based in Alberta out of Western University from London, Ontario. They're in Alberta to research Hail! We chat with the Executive Director of the Hail Project, Julian Brimelow, about why they're researching hail, and why Alberta. Afterwards, we have an in-depth conversation on whether or not it's time for Calgary and Alberta to start banning certain dog breeds after a woman was attacked and killed last weekend.
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On this June 7th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Many people have been facing issues when it comes to air travel - Flights delayed, changed, or cancelled, massive lines at airports, poor communication. Rick Erickson is a Calgary-based Aviation Consultant who joins Ted in Conversation to discuss these issues. Afterwards, historian Kevin Anderson reminds us of the importance of D-Day on the 78th Anniversary.
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On his June 6th edition of The Drive Podcast:
The Calgary Police Service has reported 48 "Sextortion" cases in Calgary so far. Joining Ted is tech expert and analyst Andy Baryer on what sextortion is, how to traverse the web safely, and what to do if you find yourself in this situation. Afterwards, The Drive producer Matthew McNaughton joins Ted to talk about some ideas for streaming.
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On this June 3rd edition of The Drive Podcast:
Ted is joined in conversation by Steven Logan of the University of Toronto and Jenn Betts of the Calgary Institute of Counselling about the importance of a Work Life Balance, and why maintaining it is so important.
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On this June 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast:
Harnarayan Singh is a well known voice in Calgary for his amazing play-by-play for the NHL. He recieved an honourary degree yesterday from Mount Royal University, and Ted talks to him about what that means. Afterwards, Ted chats with author Tamica Sears about her witty, tongue and cheek book "How To Tell If You're an A**Hole Boss."
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On this inaugural episode of The Councillor's Round Table on The Drive with Ted Henley:
Ted is joined by Richard Pootmans of Ward 6, Kourtney Penner of Ward 11, and Evan Spencer of Ward 12. Together, they address the most pressing issues of the city for the month of May.
The Councillor's Round Rable will be a Monthly even, hosted on the final Monday of every month on The Drive from the 3-4PM hour, Live.
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Shelley Arnusch, editor-in-chief of Avenue Magazine.
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Jennifer Lawlor, acting leader of strategic services with Calgary Community Standards for the City of Calgary.
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On this April 27th edition of The Drive Podcast:
No one likes mosquitos... but have we been overthinking about how to deal with them? Dr. Ken Fry from Olds College joins Ted to discuss turning to nature to deal with the bloodsucking pest. Rob Carrick of the Globe & Mail also joins Ted to discuss a great new way to save money for your children's future. We also dive in to our first new feature on Cannabis with Global Calgary On-Air Contributor Dave McIvor.
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On this April 26th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Twitter has formally accepted Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to purchase the company. What could this mean for the platform? Andy Baryer, a tech expert and journalist, joins Ted Henley on The Drive to discuss the implications. Afterwards Ted has a conversation with Jason Leo Bantle, a wildlife photographer who is raising money where 100% of the proceeds of certain sales go to the Red Cross relief for Ukraine. FInally, Olympic talent scouting is coming to the RBC training grounds. We provide what you need to know.
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On this April 21st edition of The Drive Podcast:
Research from the University of Alberta has made a breakthrough in medical marijuana detection, differentiating it from other types of marijuana. Dr. Jason Dyck from the UofA joins Ted to talk about the research. Afterwards Ted is joined by Sylvain Charlebois to discuss how COVID-19 has fundamentally changed consumer's relationship with food. Finally, Ted has a conversation with the legendary voice of Super Mario Charles Martinet about his career.
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Dr. Jason Dyck, professor of pediatrics and the director of the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the University of Alberta.
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On this April 14th edition of The Drive with Ted Henley:
Is road rage on the rise in Calgary? We seem to have seen a lot of reports about it. Joining Ted to provide some insight is Staff Sergeant Rob Patterson with the Calgary Police Service's Traffic Section. Afterwards Trevor Tombe, professor of Economics from the University of Calgary, joins to give us a less in Interest Rates 101 as the Bank of Canada raises rates by 0.5%. Finally, Ted chats with 15 year-old Paul Dardis about his amazing career as a swimmer.
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On this April 13th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam has said that we are now in a sixth wave of COVID-19. Dr. Craig Jenne from the University of Calgary joins Ted to talk about the sixth wave, and about where Alberta stands as we enter it. Afterwards Ted is joined by Peter Binkley, a digital scholarship technology librarian at the University of Alberta to discuss SUCHO, and how some people are trying to save Ukraine's online cultural record. Finally, Robert McBain, a local Calgary beekeeper talks about the hard losses and difficulties that many Canadian beekeepers have found themselves in.
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On this March 30th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
After years of saying that Canada would not be purchasing them, the Federal Government announced the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets. Joining J'lyn is Lt. General retired Mike Hood of the Royal Canadian Airforce to discuss. Afterwards Richard Masson, Chairman of the World Petroleum Council of Canada joins to give us his thoughts on the latest from the Government's climate plan. Finally, Dr. Gunda Georg and her student Abdullah Al Noman join from the University of Minnesota to discuss a new form of Male birth control
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On this March 29th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye:
John Brennan joins J'lyn to discuss a wide variety of topics relating to Alberta Politics. Afterwards, former soccer player Ross Ongaro discusses Canada joining the World Cup. Finally, Edmonton-based comedian Donovan Workun gives his perspective on the incident at the Oscars.
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On this March 28th edition of The Drive Podcast:
JC Boucher, author and professor of political science at the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss whether Trudeau, and Canada's, image has changed in the eyes of our allies. Afterwards we have Brad Nichols, director of operations and enforcement at the Calgary Humane Society to discuss why their waitlists are at an all-time high and to get an update on a poor, rescued Shih-Tzu. Finally, Ted and producer for The Drive Matthew McNaughton give you some ideas on What To Watch on your favourite streaming services.
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On this March 25th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Sarah Steinke is the president of the of the Central Peace-Notley UCP Constituency Association. She joins Ted on the show to express how she, and other UCP Constituency Association presidents feel about the change to mail-in voting for the UCP leadership vote. Afterwards, Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Producer and Reporter gives us an update into the war in Ukraine one month on.
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GUEST: Sam Kashani – Country Manager for Too Good To Go
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On this March 24th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Lisa Young, political scientist at the University of Calgary, joins Ted to talk about how the change in the UCP leadership vote could impact them going forward. Afterwards Christina Clark-Kazak of the University of Ottawa talks about how the war in Ukraine highlight's the importance of the children's rights in conflict zones. Finally, Sarah Elmeligi, an independent biologist and conservationist in Kananaskis discusses where the money in K-Country is going.
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As the war for Ukraine rages on, Ukrainian Refugees are arriving in Canada. Ukrainian refugee Valeriia Yelshynova joins Ted to talk about her amazing story of escaping the country and making it to Calgary. Afterwards Fariborz Birjandian, CEO of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, gives us an update as to where Canada is helping for the refugee crisis. Finally, Dr. Rebecca Graff-McRae gives us a history lesson on Irish History.
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GUEST: Dr. David Poon – Co-Founder of Faces of Advocacy
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Valeriia Yelshynova is a 22 year-old Ukrainian refugee from near by Kyiv in Ukraine. Instead of being back their, living her life, she had to leave the country out of fear for her life. She joins Ted on The Drive to share her story.
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Guest host: Angela Kokott
Chris Berry, a registered psychologist in Calgary
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On this March 4th edition of The Drive Podcast:
With now over 1 million refugees that have fled Ukraine, humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine, Poland, and other surrounding countries is more important than ever. Danielle Hartung with Samaritan's Purse tells us what their organization is doing to contribute to the effort. Afterwards Dr. Marshall Ross of The Newly Institute tells us about the denial by Health Canada to allow health professionals to use psilocybin for treatment. Finally, Global News on-air contributor Dave McIvor gets us up to date on Date Night YYC.
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On this March 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast:
Dr. David R. Marples is an author and Distinguished University Professor of Russian and East European History, University of Alberta. He joins Ted to tell us about what is driving Putin, and the historical aspects of this war. Afterwards Dr. David Finch, Professor, Marketing, Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University, joins to discuss why so many businesses are reacting the way they are and pulling support from Russia. Finally, local Calgary artist and a Canadian of Ukrainian descent, Lorraine Shulba, tells us what she's doing to help the humanitarian efforts, and how we can help her and the cause.
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Guest: Joe Whitbread
Title: Co-Founder and Public Speaker for Jo(e) Social Media
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Guest: Blake Adam - CEO of Medimap
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On this February 11th edition of The Drive Podcast:
As the protests in Ottawa go on, many people are wondering if the Ottawa Police can actually be sued for failing to act against the protestors in Ottawa. Criminal Defense Lawyer Ari Goldkind joins Ted to explain if the precedent exists, and what could happen next. Afterwards Dr. Lorian Hardcastle, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss whether the provincial government has the power to prevent schools and universities from setting their own masking rules. Finally, award winning Entrepreneur and a Dragon on Dragon's Den, Manjit Minhas discusses why more Canadians should know about Canadian Entrepreneurs.
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On this February 10th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Many American politicians seem to be very invested and interested in the Canadian trucker convoy and protests. Global News Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins Ted to discuss the response south of the border. Afterwards Ted is joined by Dr. Robert Tanguay, Chief Medical Officer of the Newly Institute, to help provide listeners with some tips with dealing with change in your life. Finally, Debbie Franchuk, Director of Care and Co-Owner of Home Instead Calgary provides us with some alternative options to traditional long term care solutions.
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On this February 8th edition of The Drive Podcast:
Dr. Eli Sopow, Professor of Change Management and Organizational Behavior at the University of Canada West joins Ted to discuss how a few bad apples have taken over and changed the trucker protests. Afterwards Ted speaks with Dr. Chaldeans Mensah, Political Scientist at McEwan University, about the possible political angle and motivations behind Kenney announcing an end to restrictions. Finally, Jennifer Rempel, General Manager of the Calgary Downtown Association, tells us everything we need to know about downtown Calgary's upcoming Glow Festival.
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On this February 7th edition of The Drive Podcast:
With Premier Kenney wanting to undo COVID restrictions and mandates, can he prevent cities and municipalities from doing so? Professor Lorian Hardcastle of the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss. Afterwards Dale Oviatt of WinSport tells us about Calgary's Olympic Legacy and Professor Michael Kennedy of the University of Alberta tells us about the difficulties of exercising in the cold
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On this February 4th edition of The Drive Podcast.
As unemployment numbers remain high, Mike Holden of the Busincess Council of Alberta tells us their plan to approach unemployment and the taskforce their putting together. Afterwards Global News Contributor Dave McIvor tells us the incredible story of the Canadian Men's Soccer team, and why they're doing so well. Finally, Catherine Adair of Teck Resources Inc. tells us why copper is being used on high touch surfaces, and the hygienic properties it has.
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On this February 3rd edition of The Drive Podcast:
Erin O'Toole has been ousted as the leader of the Federal Conservatives. Ted chats with Political Strategist Zain Velji to see what's next for the Conservative Party. Afterwards Ted speaks with Shamira Jaffer on the rise of automated retail across the country. Finally Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy joins Ted to tells us why gas prices are rising so high as of late.
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On this February 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast:
Susan Thompson, Insight Manager for Alberta with Avison Young, joins Ted on The Drive Podcast to discuss how the downtown vacancies in Calgary are showing signs of improvement. Afterwards David Cooper, Principal Transportation Planner at Leading Mobility Consulting tells us about a study from the University of Alberta about how public transit can be improved to benefit its number 1 rider, and Tony Wong, President of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre helps us usher in the Lunar New Year
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On this January 10th edition of The Drive Podcast:
While the Alberta government has said that anyone can get free rapid test kits from their pharmacies, actually finding the tests is easier said than done. Sarah Mackey is with the AB Vax Hunters, and she joins Ted to discuss some tips and tricks in finding those kits. Afterwards, Ted is joined by Dr. Alan Clark, Professor Emeritus with the department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary to talk about the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory's milestone anniversary.
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Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer of Economics at Concordia University
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Dr. Rob Tanguay, Chief Medical Officer for the Newley Institute joins J'lyn Nye, filling in for Ted Henley, to discuss complex PTSD, and how it differs from other stress related disorders.
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Jennifer Morton of the Youth Singers of Calgary joins Ted Henley to explain how the STAR program brings the joy of singing to children who might not normally get professional tutelage, and how the Calgary Children's Foundation support them.
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When a kid's ride is covered with Paw Patrol stickers, the radio is playing, and they've just discovered where the horn is, any ride an an electric car is a fun one for a child in need. Heather Brown's daughter is the beneficiary of Variety's "Go Baby Go" program and explains how the Calgary Children's Foundation helped her get that car.
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Trellis is the uniting of two well-known charities in the city to create a suite of "wraparound" services for children and their families, as Jerilyn Dressler explains. And they're supported by efforts like Pledge Day and the Calgary Children's Foundation.
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The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) is a long-term substance abuse recovery program that gets some of its funding from the Calgary Children's Foundation and Pledge Day. Dr. Dean Vause and peer counsellor Natazha Kowalchuk explain the work they do and how Pledge Day helps.
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Boris Lesar of Elevated Abilities explains why Ability 4 Good had to close during the pandemic and how Elevated Abilities is able to continue helping children in need in Calgary.
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Khiran O’Neill, Research & Policy Analyst, ICTC
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Bob Wilkie, ex-NHLer, mental health advocate & president of I Got Mind Inc.
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Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”
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Guest: Jordan Guildford - Runs ‘Gems for Gems’, is the one bringing Southern Alberta’s first Hope’s Cradle into operation
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Todd Parsons, President & CEO, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
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Robert Ledene, Director of Business Development, Classic Building Systems Inc.
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Chaz Smith, President, CEO & Founder of BeTheChangeYYC
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Dr. Mark Yarema, Alberta Poison and Drug Information Service
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Peter Verburg, Founder & CEO, Numi Health
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770 CHQR Executive Producer Mike Tarasko joins Ted to discuss collectibles and some of the crazy values attached to them.
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Guests: Brad Field, mayoral candidate Ward 3 Coun. Jyoti Gondek, mayoral candidate
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Donald McCaffrey, President and CEO of Resverlogix.
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Sheena Haffner Marketing Manager Blue Grass Nursery, Sod & Garden Centre
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Tiny crustaceans’ claws capable of fastest repeatable movements ever seen in marine animals
New research shows that amphipod claws make snapping movements at 100 kilometres per hour and can accelerate nearly as fast as a bullet.
And what's making that popping noise in Alberta lakes? We dive in on the Drive.
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He is a well known Calgarian who has lived a blessed life and some would say he's lucky to be alive. Frank joined Jock Wilson to chat about his new book on the Drive
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John Vos, Calgary Children's Foundation chair, and Betty Jo Kaiser, CCF administrator, join Sue & Andrew, Danielle Smith and Rob Breakenridge with the final Pledge Day total.
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Ashley De Vera Macayan of ConnecTeen and the Distress Centre, and Ishaan Cheema.
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GUEST: Tammy Sofer- Dental Hygienist and Owner of SimplyFloss
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Guest: Transportation Minister Ric McIver
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We’ve seen drive-in movies and drive-in drag shows, but now Calgary is seeing a whole new take on entertainment -- a car choir. Luminous Voices’ artistic director Tim Shantz joins 770 CHQR to discuss the upcoming event.
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Guests:
Diane Colley-Urquhart Ward 13 Councillor
Richard Hinse, director of Calgary Community Standards, former police officer, former head of 911
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The Glenbow Museum has opened a museum showcasing a local photographer's work amid the pandemic.
Neil Zeller joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the opening of the Porchtraits exhibit.
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As kids head back to school, the University of Calgary's Werklund School of Education is offering free counselling for those who are feeling anxious amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctoral candidate Victoria Purcell joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the Strong Mind, Stron Me program.
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The Alberta Cancer Foundation's CEO Wendy Beauchesne joins The Drive on 770 to discuss the new cancer therapy program in the province.
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Jock checks in with Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington
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The answer to a sports world starving for content! The inside story of the incredible true story involving gangsters, strippers and live bears serving beer on a hockey rink. Red penguins tells the wild forgotten melodrama of capitalism and opportunism run amok in Moscow. We chatted with the the director.
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The Calgary Board of Education has released its back to school plan for students this fall, and it includes a lot of hand washing. Christopher Usih, chief superintendent of CBE and superintendent of school improvement Joanne Pitman joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the boards re-entry plan.
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Shaw is launching its own cellular service, with a very different model from traditional cellular companies. Paul McAleese, president of Shaw Communications, joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the new service.
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Another great story about a Calgary company re-inventing itself to support Sport, Recreation and Fitness. 2 time Olympian Mark Greenwald joined Jock Wilson on the Drive.
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Calgary remains under a heat warning Tuesday as temperatures rise to more than 30 C.
Stuart Brideaux, a spokesperson with EMS, joins the Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss how to stay safe in the hot summer weather.
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Travel Alberta's vice president of tourism strategy Karen Soyka joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the province's current tourism outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A grad student at the University of Alberta has created a process that can detect depression in text.
Professor Osmar Zaiane joins the Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the study.
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The Rotary Clubs of Calgary Chinook and Calgary Centennial are hosting a drive-in movie night at McMahon Stadium to raise money for charity.
President of the club Rob Wolfson joins Joe McFarland to discuss the event.
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Meaghon Reid - Executive Director of Vibrant Communities Calgary Dr. Malinda Smith - Co-chair of the City of Calgary's Anti-Racism Committee Brock Skretting - Head of Advocacy for Keep Alberta Rolling Simon Raby - BounceBackYYC - Assistant Professor, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University,
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Sylvan Lake isn’t the only body of water where massive crowds are gathering. The mayor of Chestermere says lots of people are also heading to their community lakes too.
Marshall Chalmers joins Joe McFarland to discuss the situation.
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Guests:
Akeem Haynes - Resiliency Speaker | Published Author | 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist | Host Of The Unscripted Podcast
Stephen Deere - Modern Steak owner
Karen Ball - Interim President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Adam Massiah - Entrepreneur, Founding Member of United Black People's Allyship
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Ward 7 Coun. Druh Farrell joins Joe McFarland to discuss plans for the removal of a pedestrian bridge over 14 Street in northwest Calgary.
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A Calgary group is looking for bike donations to ensure every child has a ride in the city. Organizer Gar Gar joins Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.
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Calgary’s largest affordable housing development in a decade has fully opened in Glamorgan in southwest Calgary.
Horizon View resident Drew Cade joins Calgary Today to discuss the importance of the housing development.
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Drive-thru mini-donuts, a food truck rally and pancakes in your car! We may not have a traditional Stampede this year, but the food will still be cooking.
President of the Calgary Stampede Dana Peers joins Calgary Today to discuss the stampede's new look.
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Residents may be seeing an increase in mosquitos as wet weather continues in Calgary.
Sarah Verdiel, an integrated pest management technician with the City of Calgary Parks department joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today.
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City hall passed an anti-racism motion late yesterday. What does it mean? How will it help? Ward 5 Coun. George Chahal joins Calgary Today to discuss the motion
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Rachel Notley toured hail-damaged N.E. Calgary today and called on the province to provide support. Notely joined Joe McFarland to discuss the storm.
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Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has sent a letter calling on all school boards to “diligently invite” MLAs to graduation events.
Member of Support our Students, Barbara Silva joins Calgary Today to discuss the letter.
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The Calgary Library is launching a curbside pick-up service to align with stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy.
CEO Mark Asberg joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the organizations reopening plan.
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The Werklund School at the University of Calgary has been providing future teachers as tutors to kids forced to learn from home due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Student tutor Jenny Yuen joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.
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What is the Calgary Police Association saying about the BLM movement and how it pertains to Calgary officers? Calgary Police Association President John Orr joins Joe to chat about it.
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Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld joins Joe to discuss his views on the BLM movement and how it impacts police here.
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A local event has been held in Calgary to show unity with protestors in the U.S., over the death of George Floyd.
Mariette Jessup joins Calgary Today to discuss the event.
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University of Calgary students kick-off the YYC COVID Electronics Drive for seniors and homeless populations self isolating amid the pandemic.
Katy Nedeljakova joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative
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Former Stampede wrestler Dan Kroffat is putting together a drive-in movie in Cochrane to help out the local food bank.
Kroffat joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the showing.
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A first responder PTSD respite centre opened just outside of Calgary on Thursday.
Det. Paul Wagman with the Calgary Police Service joins Calgary Today to discuss the Wine Glass Wellness Retreat.
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Kerri Miller, a partner and chief creative strategist with e=mc² events joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the unique way the class of 2020 will be able to cross the stage this year.
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In this episode of the podcast, Joe revisits the conversations around a fourth industrial revolution, what the sports world is going to look like post pandemic, from youth right to the professional ranks and virtual graduations. But he start things off with a viral video, a love letter of sorts to the city. This is the Calgary Today podcast for May 4-8.
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A local filmmaker has released a visual love letter to Calgary amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator, Eric González joins Joe McFarland to discuss the inspiration behind the video.
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Once again, welcome to the weekend wrap-up of Calgary Today. This weekend's episode is called COVID Clips, and that's because the segments that have been chosen are snapshots, or clips, of the world we live in at this very moment. These clips show the humanitarian in all of us and have been compiled as reminder of how we can, and should, come together in times of fear and chaos. Take a look in Joe McFarland's scrap book from this week and you'll see clips of: Joe speaking to Leduc area farmer Kim Ducherer about the effect big business is having on the agriculture industry in Canada during the pandemic. Former WHL player & Co-founder of Mountain Life Apparel Brock Montgomery, explains how a hockey player becomes a clothing retailer with his brother, and turns that into a venture celebrating and clothing front line workers. Calgary Community Ethnic Support Society Chief Executive Officer Dr. Josephine Tsang, shows how broadening the scope from just helping people adjust, to helping seniors eat, is the simple change in perspective needed to do something great. President of Alberta Garment Manufacturing Adrian Bussoli, giving us a look into the company that's contracted to supply Calgary's city workers with equipment. With Joe digging deeper and asking how they got in the business of making cloth face masks. Co-Founders of The Helping Alberta Initiative Breanne Everett & Melissa LaMothe, give scope to the task of connecting personal protective equipment with those who need it in the province.
These are the snapshots or "clips" of the good that we are all capable of, hopefully one day when we look back on the scrapbook of our history we can remember it as the time when we came together in the name of community.
Stay safe and make good choices.
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A chaotic week unfurled before us in Calgary, the 2020 Calgary Stampede was cancelled after months of deliberation and in some ways it feels like the rest of the summer was cancelled with it.
So what does Joe McFarland do when realizes he might not have fun for four months? He gets inspirational! Or at least the guests that he has on Calgary Today do.
This week a focus was put on charities around the city and the programs they are offering to help.
Featuring: President & CEO of United Way Calgary Karen Young on leadership during times of crisis. President and Chief Executive of V Strategies Inc. Jeff Bradshaw talking about 'In It Together YYC', an initiative to help Calgary businesses connect and cooperate during the pandemic. Manager, Development for Propellus (Formerly the Volunteer Centre) Katie Dodd bringing to light how the new Alberta Cares Connector program will pair volunteers with the organizations that need them most right now. Dr. Kwadwo Mponponsuo member of the 'COVID Collective' , enlightening Joe on how he and the rest of the collective are working to dispel misinformation about the virus. Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator for Kids Up Front Carissa Thomas explaining how a charity that thrives on events continues to help those less fortunate at home.
As always thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy, but more importantly we hope you stay safe and stay healthy.
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A new Provincial program is helping connect volunteers with organizations across Alberta.
Katie Dodd with Propellus joins Joe McFarland to discuss the new Alberta Cares Connector.
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Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and social media star. Joe chat with him about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, how businesses need to adapt in this time, and how Gary is dealing with social isolation.
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Welcome to another weekly wrap-up of Calgary Today! This weeks episode was labeled "COVID Creativity" not just because it fits the naming convention, but because of the ingenuity and creativity shown in the solutions found to many of the pandemic's brand new problems.
Whether that problem is understanding how we can bring communities together and help each other succeed. (Former Calgary MLA and Municipal Affairs Minister, turned author Doug Griffiths)
How do businesses go above and beyond to create that same sense of community especially with younger citizens? (Comic Traders Employee/ Part-Time Superhero Kelly Adlard)
Or how can a city like Calgary experience moments of pure togetherness like the singing on balconies in Italy? (Vintage Group President & CEO Lance Hurtubise)
What about finding a mutually beneficial way to help students getting volunteer experience while connecting with isolated seniors? (CBE Teacher Jamie Andersen)
How can we document everything that is happening around us in these brand new times in a new and interesting way? (Graphic Recorder for The Sprawl Sam Hester)
And what about the seniors who have been isolated in the scary continuing care facilities? How do we get their minds of the world before them? (Executive Director of Journey Club at Westman Village Al Boileau)
Regardless of the questions, Joe McFarland is looking for creative solutions. Whenever and wherever he finds them, he'll be sure to share them with you.
This is The Calgary Today Weekly Podcast.We
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Calgary high schoolers have launched a positive message hotline for isolated seniors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jamie Anderson joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the Joy4all initiative.
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A Calgary-based company is offering Super Hero birthday wishes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ComicTraders own Captain Marvel joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the weekly Calgary Today podcast! Alberta has been toughing it through a month dominated by COVID-19, with Calgary seeing the worst of the province's sickness and death rates.
Nonetheless Calgary remains YYC strong and Joe, as always, brings a daily boost of good news to your radio.
Whether it's Green Shield Canada's EVP for individual, public sector and mental health Joe Blomeley, taking our host through the new online mental health program that they've developed which may save lives during the pandemic.
Joe discussing with Second Harvest Food Rescue CEO Lori Nikkel the value of a $4.5 million commitment to community groups to help feed Canadians.
Alberta Ghostbusters' Dustin Milne coming on the show to explain how a bunch of prop makers and prop enthusiasts came together to start fabricating PPE.(Personal Protective Equipment)
Inspired Go Co-Founder Derek Rucki explaining how his downtown job of delivering office workers healthy meals has turned into a venture for those who may be a little better off to pay-it-forward.
Owner of Cedargrip Sonny Naim telling Joe how the inspiring messages of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw have resonated and turned into some nifty threads with the proceeds going to a good cause.
Or how an everyday Calgarian, is trying to lighten the lives of the senior citizens who have been left alone in long term care facilities simply by bringing back the notion of pen pals.
Joe manages to always brighten our days with a cup of good news.
And if all of that doesn't manage to warm you up this Easter weekend, Joe ends the show with a letter sent to his future McFarland-to-be-named.
Thank you for listening to the Calgary Today podcast. We here at 770 CHQR hope you stay safe and as healthy and possible, especially during a time when, as Joe would put it, we should all be gathering around the table with our loved ones for some good eats.
Remember social distancing is what will save us, no matter how difficult it may be.
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Cedargrip, an Airdrie based clothing company is selling T-shirts in support of four Alberta charities. Owner of the company, Sonny Naim, joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the inspiration behind the fundraiser.
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The Business Council of Alberta estimates the real unemployment rate to be over 25 per cent right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Holden the chief economist at the Business Council of Alberta joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss job losses in the city.
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The Alberta Ghostbusters, Fuse33 and many members from the props team from Ghostbusters Afterlife are all teaming up to print, manufacture and help supply healthcare workers and facilities with supply’s such as face shields, scrubs, masks, ear savers, and face shields.
Dustin Milne, a member of the group joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to talk more about the project.
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As Joe always says, greetings and salutations!
More quarantine time means more COVID stories as it continues to define itself as part of the zeitgeist of the 20's.
But Calgary Today is a home for Calgary's voice and so is its podcast, and this week just like weeks before the people of Calgary are singing a symphony of togetherness. Without fail you know our off-key host is singing the city's praises.
This week Joe shines spotlights on the following:
- President and Co-Founder of Work EvOHlution Dr. Laura Hambley, came on to help listeners with ways to manage the stresses of our new reality.
- Organizer of the Facebook group Mask Makers YYC Patricia Floc'h Anderson had a chat with Joe about how 600+ people came together to make a difference.
- Director of Business operations for Oil City Press Pam Kletke, gave us insight into the custom cashier barriers that they have been making to protect front line workers.
- Co-Founder of Red Hart Brewing Jarod Griesbach, told us how service with a smile is great, but in pandemic times he's bringing service with a song.
- Owner of Annex Ale Project Andrew Bullied, explained how a local liquor company turned to making hand sanitizer.
As always stay safe, stay healthy, stay distant when you can. Thank you from your friends at the Calgary Today team.
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A local group is volunteering their time to make masks for health care workers in Calgary.
Organizer, Patricia Floc'h-Anderson joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.
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In Calgary Today's second week of broadcasting remotely, Joe managed to do what he does best, and shine a light on the good that is coming from our city.
During this time, Calgary Today has become 770CHQR's home for provincial updates from two of the most recognizable voices in the province right now: Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Premier Jason Kenney,
But Joe wasn't going to let the novel Coronavirus put a cloud over his show, so just like last week Joe has lined up some of the best Calgary has to offer in the way of community spirit.
So sit back as Joe discusses homeschooling technology with Jo Phillips of Jo Social Media, we take a look at taking care of those who are in need of a meal with Angel's Cafe's Cathy Jacobs, the discussion of social media and bringing a sense of comfort in uncertain times is brought up with Local Laundry's Dustin Paisley, Joe delves into local company Birchwood Furniture with Bryan Frischbutter to better understand what a furniture company is doing manufacturing PPE, and the electronic recycling association's Jessica Lifely to discuss how they can get technology into the hands of those who need it during these times of physical distancing.
Calgary Today urges people to remember the words of Mayor Naheed Nenshi in these extraordinary times. "Clean Hands, Clear Heads, Open Hearts."
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Co-founder of the Calgary based clothing store, Dustin Paisley, joins Calgary Today to discuss how the company is urging Calgarians to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cathy Jacobs, owner of Angel’s Café speaks with Joe McFarland on Calgary Today about her family's work putting together lunches for those in need.
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In a week most of us won't soon forget, a lot of time was spent on the show listening to important press releases. People like; Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Premier Jason Kenny, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Tom Sampson shared important news and views on the novel Coronavirus Pandemic.
But in an attempt to metaphorically flatten the curve of fear Joe also made sure to sprinkle in moments of community and togetherness.
Stories like that of Country Manager of the Nextdoor App Christopher Doyle, Executive Director of Fresh Routes Lourdes Juan, a local story about celebrating small things even in times of social isolation with Michelle Roche, CEO of Immigrant Services Calgary Hyder Hassan, Advanced Care Paramedic Laura Szaraka or Executive Director for the Federation of Calgary Communities Leslie Evans.
Calgary Today urges people to remember the words of Mayor Naheed Nenshi in these extraordinary times. "Clean Hands, Clear Heads, Open Hearts."
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Laura Szarka joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to talk about a new 'Thank You' initiative, which aims to show gratitude to Calgary's first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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On this week's episode of The New Calgary Today Weekly PodcastJoe sits down with Dr. Guido van Marle from the University of Calgary's O'Brian Institute for Public Health to discuss what can be done besides washing your hands to keep you and those around you safe in the wake of COVID-19.
Then Joe takes a look inside the Business Council of Alberta with its Chief Economist Mike Holden to better understand how the markets are affecting the province's budget & energy industry.
Joe was also joined by Alberta provincial NDP leader and former premiere Rachel Notley. She discussed the need to have a discussion about Alberta's economic future and the need to sit down and have a non-partisan conversation.
And finally, after the sad loss of former Calgary Flames owner Ken King, respected sports broadcaster Grant Pollock comes onto the show to give insight into the life of a local legend.
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There's a new exhibit at Mount Royal University (MRU) that's sharing some of the painful history of Canada’s Residential School.
John Fischer, director of Iniskim Centre at MRU joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today
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On this week's episode of The New Calgary Today Weekly PodcastJoe sits down with Peter Schryver talking about bad data for the new budget, discusses the recent Alberta provincial parks announcement with Grace Wark, analyzes how the child care accreditation will be affected by the new budget with Nicki Dublenko, and finally taking a deep dive with Dylan Pillai into the grant given to an Albertan university to research COVID-19.
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A new report finds that 86 per cent of urban Canadian baby boomers and older adult homeowners want to live in their homes for as long as possible.
Don Kottick, CEO of Sotheby's International Realty Canada joins Kevin Usselman on Calgary Today.
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The Alberta government has announced plans to remove 164 of 473 sites from the Alberta parks system. The Alberta Wilderness Association has concerns with this, and believes it will threaten the "protected area status" of many of these parks. The association also disagrees with the UCP's assessment that many of these areas are under-utilized.
Guest: Grace Wark, conservation specialist, Alberta Wilderness Association.
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Author Peter Schryvers believes most people are measuring the UCP governments budget the wrong way. In a Globe and Mail piece Friday, Schryvers said instead of just the dollars, we should be focusing on the metrics.
With Peter Schryvers, author, Bad Data.
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A Calgary arts group believes their future may again be in jeopardy after the province announced they will not be giving the group money to help rebuild after their facility was destroyed in the Fairview Arena collapse of 2018.
Guest: Jung-Suk Ryu, CEO, Indefinite Arts.
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Joe is joined by Councillors Druh Farrell, Evan Woolley and George Chahal to discuss council expense claims, city planning and much more.
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Guest: Mike McNeil, director, Alberta Small Brewers Association
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Associate Business Professor at the University of Alberta, Andrew Leach joins Joe to speak on oil companies' taxes and land rights.
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Joe chats with Co-founder of Change the Face of Addiction Team Jessica Holtsbaum. The team gives their response to Rick Bell's article in the Calgary Sun on Supervised Consumption Sites.
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Joe is joined around the table by Councillors Jyoti Gondek, Gian-Carlo Carra and Jeromy Farkas. Topics include the Greenline, city taxes, and even who wants to run for mayor.
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