The Eyeopener from CBC Radio Calgary (Highlights): Recent Episodes
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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians
On today's show: we speak with a University of Calgary researcher who is in Azerbaijan for the 29th UN Climate Conference, known as COP29; with Innovation Week underway in Calgary, two local startup founders will join us for a look at Calgary's tech landscape; why Calgary football fans will be riding a horse into a Vancouver hotel tonight. We hear about the rowdy days ahead for the Calgary Grey Cup Committee.
On today's show: we're joined by the local president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers; the report into Canada's Olympic soccer-spying incident is out. We break down the findings; a look at half-a-century of backcountry skiing with one of Canada's most accomplished mountaineers, ahead of a talk he's giving in Canmore.
On today's show: we hear how a potential work stoppage at Canada Post could affect businesses here in Calgary; the city is getting ready to plant nearly a million trees. Will they all survive? We hear what a local tree nursery owner thinks about the plan; a new neighbourhood is coming to Calgary, and you might recognize some of the iconic street names that have been proposed. We take a trip around North America and hear from people who live and work on the streets that inspired the names.
On today's show: how a local theatre company is taking the stories of Canadian women who served in the second world war to the stage; how a made-in-Calgary app is changing the way we remember our fallen soldiers and war veterans; the Last Post is a simple melody. But nailing it is harder than it may sound. A trumpet player in the Royal Canadian Artillery Band breaks down what it takes to play it right.
On today's show: the city plans to borrow one billion dollars to fix our ailing water system. The CBC's Scott Dippel gives us the details; we hear about a new podcast launched by an Alberta town created entirely by AI; we tell you about a Veteran's bike ride and fundraiser that's become an annual tradition in Calgary.
On today's show: the climate case for an emissions cap on energy companies; what might another Trump Administration mean for trade relations between the US and Alberta; we check in with two Calgarians who are competing for Team Canada at the first ever International Wakesurf Championships in Hong Kong.
On today's show: U of C political scientist Lisa Young has been keeping a close eye on the U.S. election results. She joins us with her take; a Calgary-based oil company's take on Ottawa's plan to cap emissions; how two orphaned bear cubs in Southern Alberta were nursed back to health, just in time to den-up this winter.
On today's show: Alberta's voice at the Federal cabinet table makes his case for an oil and gas emissions cap; we connect with the politics reporter for Montana Public Radio. Our Southern neighbours are wrestling with some BIG ballot questions, and not just Trump-Harris; a discovery in the badlands has made its way to the Royal Tyrrell Museum... by helicopter! We're joined by one of their paleontologists to tell us what they found.
On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith won an overwhelming endorsement at the United Conservative Party's AGM on the weekend. We hear more about what happened, and how some of the controversial policy debates unfolded; we remember long-time Calgary news anchor, Darrel Janz; we check out a rare medieval book from the University of Calgary's collection, which will have its digital version debuted today.
On today's show: Alberta's Education Minister on changes coming to schools around personal identity, and how students get sex ed; the head of the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary gives us her reaction to the province's proposed changes to the way sex ed is delivered in the classroom; the UCP takes over Red Deer this weekend for its annual convention. We talk to two prominent party members about what to expect.
On today's show: we hear why Calgary City Council has voted not to weigh-in on the future of the supervised consumption site at the Sheldon Chumir; we remember Gus Thorson, a larger than life figure in Calgary's sports scene; on this Halloween morning, our What to Watch columnist, Di Golding, offers up two recommendations to watch between handing out treats!
On today's show: we chat with the soon-to-be former CEO of the Green Line LRT, Darshpreet Bhatti; with Calgary public school classrooms bursting at the seams, we hear how many more portables trustees say they need; we check-in on some of this year's popular Halloween costumes, with the owner of a shop that's been around for 75 years.
On today's show: the provincial government is proposing changes to the Bill of Rights. We speak to a law professor about what this could mean for Albertans; we connect with Calgary MP Stephanie Kusie about her petition to save the personalized bricks at Olympic Plaza; the SPCA is spending much more on animal welfare than it did a year ago. We find out what's going on.
On today's show: we hear from the Leader of the Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi, on the first day of the Fall Session, and how he'll be leading the opposition without having a seat in the house; officials from Alberta's agricultural sector are concerned about a federal pandemic preparedness bill. We speak with the Liberal Toronto MP who wrote the bill; Calgary city council is set to debate the future of the city’s only supervised consumption site this week.
On today's show: People from across the agricultural sector are raising alarm bells about a federal pandemic preparedness bill; a local immigration lawyer will join us for his take on the Liberal governments plan to overhaul immigration; and the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival launches tomorrow. We hear from the Stony Nakoda filmmaker who's community film project headlines opening night at the fest.
On today's show: how investment in renewables has fared in this province since a temporary moratorium on wind and solar projects was lifted; we hear about what's been dug up by an archaeological crew at the site of the former homestead of legendary Alberta cowboy, John Ware; researchers at the U of C have discovered a way to study the impact of space travel on humans... using fruit flies!
On today's show: we meet the woman who will lead the front office of Calgary's new professional women's soccer team, Calgary Wild FC; the results in the first national radon exposure study in more than a decade; the Bank of Canada just cut its key interest rate. We hear from an expert about how Albertans might feel its effects.
On today's show: saving fish from hungry gulls and freezing temperatures. We hear about the annual race to get fish out of Alberta's irrigation canals; Calgary has some pretty spectacular parks, and one local artist set out to capture their beauty using brushstrokes in a new book; it's been ten years since Christopher Nolan released the sci-fi drama, Interstellar, and there's a chance to catch its otherworldly score live by the original organist himself in Calgary tonight.
On today's show: a look at the divisions around a proposed coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass; we talk to superstar actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee about a new mural in Calgary dedicated to his career; with autumn leaves showering down on lawns, we ask if it's better to rake them up or leave them until the spring.
On today's show: we connect with the medical director at Calgary's new cancer centre to hear what the new facility will mean for patients; we hear how the Calgary Minor Soccer Association is dealing with rising demand and not enough space to play; and just in time for All Hallow's Eve, we talk with the author of a new book about Calgary's Most Haunted locations.
On today's show: the Federal Minister of Indigenous Services is in Calgary this week. We speak with the minister about an Indigenous mental health summit taking place in the city, as well as ongoing battles around clean water supply; a Calgary kid has taken his next big step towards the big leagues. We talk about how 15 year old Landon DuPont is tearing up the start of his Western Hockey League career; we chat with a local antique detailer who has been rescuing the history from old homes before they are torn down.
On today's show: we hear about the lack of options for recycling solar panels and wind turbines, and the potential solutions in the works here in Alberta; a look at the inaugural Productivity Summit taking place this week in Calgary; a member of the original cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to town to do the Time Warp again. We speak with Nell Campbell, who plays the character of Columbia.
On today's show: all Calgary Public Library branches remain closed today due to a cybersecurity breach. We talk to an expert in cyber attacks about the incident; it's the beginning of the province's fall vaccine campaign. We check-in with a pharmacist who hasn't gotten her supply of COVID-19 shots yet; we hear from one of the featured writers at Wordfest, who has been called the “Jane Goodall” of trees.
On today's show: the province and the city kinda-sorta have a new deal on the Green Line; we hear reaction from an advocate in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, after MLA Jennifer Johnson was brought into the UCP caucus; broken promises from the Vatican have left some feeling disappointed. We hear from an advocate for women's rights in the Catholic church.
On today's show: the looming closure of the Inglewood Pool has some wondering if the city has a plan to support recreation. City Councillor Jasmine Mian joins us for a look at Calgary's strategy; we connect with our Starman, Don Hladiuk, who is down in Florida riding out Hurricane Milton; a Canmore photographer has just won a prestigious wildlife photography award. We chat with him about the honour, and the lynx family he snapped.
On today's show: we hear more about Hurricane Milton, which is shaping up to be the most powerful storm to hit Florida in more than a century; what we can learn from our friends down under about Alberta's upcoming flu season; the Flames are back in action tonight, but how well do Calgarians really know their team? We take to the streets to found out.
On today's show: the widow of pro-wrestler Owen Hart joins us in studio to talk about the portrayal of Owen's death in a new Netflix docuseries; the former US ambassador to Canada is in town and he joins us to talk about Canada-US relations; and it's a feeding frenzy as bears across the province pack on the pounds before hunkering down for the winter.
On today's show: as the closure of Inglewood's pool looms, we hear why some residents keep rallying to keep it open; we find out why skunks are masquerading around town; and we hear from the members of the new collaborative music project, Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers.
On today's show: we speak to the Canada Research Chair in Health Systems Innovation about what closing Calgary's sole supervised consumption site could mean for the people who use it; a longtime shooting range and gun store has closed its doors for good. We speak with the owner of The Shooting Edge; a chat with electronic-pop artist Kiesza, ahead of her hometown show alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend.
On today's show: we speak to a city councilor making the case to close the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption site; the Calgary Foundation's latest quality of life report paints a gloomy picture; and we take you onboard the return of a haunted train east of Okotoks.
On today's show: a journalist is attacked here in Calgary. We speak with RED FM’s Rishi Nagar, who was the victim of an assault on Sunday; a look at the past, present and future of Alberta's Bill of Rights; we hear all about the daffodahlia, a new flower that's sprouted up in Washington State.
On today's show: a fantasy book release event in Calgary sold out instantly. We dig into the hype around romantasy; we hear about the efforts to create a new park in the Nose Creek Valley; what rough coffee crops in Vietnam and Brazil mean for your cup of coffee here.
On today's show: we speak with award-winning Cree author Michelle Good about the importance of "truth telling" in her writings about indigenous life in Canada, and the path towards reconciliation; we look at the significance of reclaiming Indigenous place names, and the role language can play in reconciliation; an update on the progress behind the indigenous language-related Calls to Action, and what advocates say still needs to be done.
On today's show: we get reaction to the details of the death of a Blood Tribe man while handcuffed by police; MLAs will be granted added security measures, amid a growing number of threats. We're joined by speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Nathan Cooper; the Ghost Dam will be relocated further downstream, in the latest attempt to protect Calgary from flooding.
On today's show: as a grain terminal workers strike continues in the Port of Vancouver, we hear how farmers are being impacted right in the middle of harvest; an alternative all-boys elementary school program in Calgary is one step closer to shutting down. We speak to a mom whose son is currently enrolled there; time to get your glow on. The Night Light festival is back for a second year; we hear about the new arena. Not that one! The E-Sports Arena opening at Bow Valley College.
On today's show: the Federal Conservatives will attempt to trigger an election today. A Calgary MP joins us; Sylvan Lake's local government says it's time people stopped having open fires on frozen lakes. And the town has a goldfish problem in a local pond; a dragon with the head of a buffalo? Yup, and we tell you where you can find it.
On today's show: why there's a push by a local municipality to bring back vote-counting machines before the next local elections; the province wants to more-than double the amount of students in charter schools. We check in with a charter school founder from Calgary; we connect with CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault to hear about her exclusive interview with Michael Kovrig, three years after he was released from custody in China.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on the death of the Green Line, and what a new LRT deal with the province could look like; Alberta's Education Minister tells us about the 8-point-6 billion dollar plan to build a swath of new schools; we learn about a Mennonite grade school in Barons, Alberta, ahead of our Harvest Show.
On today's show: Calgary City council has voted to wind down the Green Line LRT project. We hear from the minister who pulled the province's funding; the Canadian Medical Association will make an apology today for harms caused to Indigenous people in Canada. We talk to Doctor Esther Tailfeathers about what it represents;
there's a Calgary connection in Kenya, as work continues to protect a rare antelope. We hear from a researcher with Calgary's Wilder Institute.
On today's show: Calgary City Council is looking at what a Green Line wind down could look like. We speak with a city councillor in a ward where plenty of work is already underway; what Canada's new mortgage rules mean for people entering, and re-entering, the Calgary market; one of Calgary's most prolific musicians has been named Canada's top country music bassist. Lisa Jacobs joins us in studio.
On today's show: we hear why the union that represents transit operators is joining the conversation over the future of the Green Line; a new exhibit in the US is telling the story of an international cattle route that ended in Alberta. We hear all about the Western Trail; a deadly fungus is putting the lives of Alberta bats in danger. We hear how the province plans to deal with the threat.
On today's show: we get some advice from a local travel agent, with an Air Canada pilot strike looming; we hear about the latest efforts from City Hall to improve safety on transit; and decorative fishing flies enthusiasts are meeting in Calgary this weekend.
On today's show: a retired Fish and Wildlife officer, whose specialty is human-wildlife conflict, weighs in on what happens next to the grizzly bear who attacked a man northwest of Calgary; fast cars and fireworks are causing problems at a strip mall in the northeast. We hear what Councillor Raj Dhaliwal plans to do about it; why more insurance companies are calling in a wildfire SWAT team.
On today's show: a man who survived a grizzly attack last week joins us to speak about what happened during that dangerous encounter; the province doesn't want the Green Line to go underground. We hear why the city decided to tunnel in the first place; a father-daughter duo who like to put the "trick" in trick or treating might be retiring their giant pop bottle treats this year.
On today's show: two men involved in the Coutts blockade have been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison. We hear from a reporter who covered the trial; we explore what might happen if Calgary's water woes reach a worse case scenario; two Calgarians are fresh off the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.
On today's show: the Green Line was supposed to serve Calgary's booming southern population. But now, who knows. Councillor Evan Spencer joins us for what he's hearing in the Deep South; Alberta's corn capital is thinking of leaving its small town status behind to become a city. We speak with the Mayor of Taber; the WWE has chosen Calgary to launch its fall season, and Bret Hart will be in the house. We preview tonight's Monday Night Raw with a pro wrestling superfan.
On today's show: a former transit planning manager with the city tells us why he believes the Green Line was never the best idea. We hear from "Rethink the Green Line"; the Green Line is in jeopardy and its loudest advocates still believe it should be built. We hear from the president of "LRT on the Green"; the Royal Canadian Mint has just released a flashy new glow in the dark coin. We discuss that, and more, ahead of a coin collector fair this weekend in Calgary.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us for her take on the uncertain future of the multi-billion dollar Green Line LRT project; the federal NDP has ended its confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals. Calgary's lone Liberal MP joins us; in defense of native wasps. We hear the pros of having plenty of wasps feeling cozy in Alberta.
On today's show: the province is pulling its funding from the Green Line LRT project. Scott Dippel joins us to fill us in on all the details; canola farmers are once again collateral damage in a political dispute between Canada and China; a conversation about Johnny Gaudreau with Flames General Manager Craig Conroy, ahead of tonight's vigil remembering Johnny and his brother Matthew.
On today's show: a Calgary lawyer is joining parliament's upper chamber. We talk to one of Canada's newest Senators; as Alberta plans to open up the online gambling market, we hear about how the system works in Ontario; a look at the inner lives of prairie homesteaders.
On today's show: we mark Labour Day by checking-in on the state of collective bargaining in Canada; are you ready for some football? The Labour Day Classic is today! We set it up; it's still summer, but there are hints of fall in the air - and that means big changes to your wardrobe. We have a look at the fall fashion trends of 2024.
On today's show: former Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau has died. We remember his career here in Calgary; we hear a temporary foreign worker's thoughts about Canada's new rules around hiring TFWs; we hear all about a smack down happening in Calgary this weekend... on the lawn bowling green.
On today's show: as CBE students head back to class, we check-in with a principal before the first bell rings; does cutting down trees make bears and elk happy? We dig a little deeper into the fireguard plan in the Bow Valley; a local Swiftie who had their hopes dashed after a bunch of Taylor Swift concerts were canceled has struck gold with new tickets!
On today's show: fewer temporary foreign workers can earn a paycheque in Canada. We ask if incoming policy changes will lower the unemployment rate; Canmore is moving forward with a significant plan to protect the community from wildfires. We hear more about what's in the works; with water supply way down in Calgary, we learn about the little river picking up the slack.
On today's show: Ottawa has announced changes to lower the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada; we hear what changes to the temporary foreign workers program mean for your local fast food joint; and British rock band Oasis has announced a major reunion tour so we speak to some fans.
On today's show: save your pasta water and wear lots of deodorant - what you need to know about the return of water restrictions; the Icefield Parkway has now reopened; and a local non-profit organization is putting out an urgent call for professionals to mentor Calgary newcomers.
On today's show: the CBC's Paul Duhatschek brings us the latest on the two railway lockouts; Canada's two main railways locked out workers late last night. We hear from CN Rail on the issue; and outreach workers are coming to the Confluence historic site, hoping to help people living rough.
On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade on the impact of a railway stoppage and why he's calling on the federal government to step in; we speak with a parent of two high school students about the province's new ban on cellphones in the classroom; and we check in with a Calgary Principal about how he plans to navigate the incoming ban on cell phones in the classroom.
On today's show: how a potential rail strike could play out on Alberta farms; and from neckerchiefs to Navajo rugs, the Estate of Ian Tyson is auctioning off some of the legendary Alberta country artist's personal items.
On today's show: the CBC's Joel Dryden tells us about a health care proposal for Airdrie; remembering local TV star and children's entertainer Ron Barge; and a team of Calgary college students are working to clean up space junk.
On today's show: the clock is ticking on a potential nation-wide railway strike; we speak with a founding member of country music legends Lonestar, ahead of their performance at Country Thunder; and we check in with an Okotoks couple who put a lobster trap and stuffed animal inside it on a cross- country quest.
On today's show: will a new ruling from the CRTC mean cheaper internet; we check in with a Banff restaurant owner after residents voted to ditch the pedestrian only zone; and there's been a significant water discovery on Mars.
On today's show: a deep dive into Calgary's lakes to find out just how clean they really are; we hear about the future of downtown Banff, now that residents have voted to scrap the pedestrian-only zone; and Olympic breakdancing is blowing up online. We hear what a local breaker thinks of all the attention.
On today's show: when a hailstorm can easily shred vinyl siding off a house, you have to ask why we will still use so much vinyl in construction; with more work needed on the Bearspaw Feeder Main, we check in with one of the neighborhoods bracing for another month of road work; and with the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics all wrapped up, we take a look at how Southern Alberta athletes fared.
On today's show: we speak with a city councillor where the beat up Feeder Main is , and ask why we're all headed back to water restrictions at the end of the month; we take a look at why Air Canada's profits are down and the state of Canada's aviation; and Taber Corn stands have popped up around town, as the first harvest is ready to eat.
On today's show: after a full day to assess the damage from a powerful hail storm, we check in with Ward 3 Councillor Jasmine Mian to see how people are holding up; as Calgarians continue to clean up the mess and assess the damage from Monday night's storm, we check in with the Insurance Bureau of Canada; and we meet the duo representing Canada at the World Karaoke Championships in Finland.
Today's podcast: a look at last night's hailstorm with weather expert Kyle Brittain; Richard Ireland, the mayor of Jasper, joins us with an update on reentry plans; the ALS ice bucket challenge turns 10 years old.
On today's show: we speak with the so-called "father" of the Green Line to find out what he thinks about the project being scaled back; we check in with one of the communities that will no longer be served by the first phase of the Green Line LRT; and as Summer McIntosh swims for gold again today, we chat with a former national team swimmer, turned U of C coach, about what it takes to become an ELITE swimmer.
On today's show: the first phase of the Green Line is being scaled back by six stations due to rising costs. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; a pair of farmers join us on the line to talk about the woes and wins of this year's summer season for far; we speak to a member of Team Canada's Rugby Sevens team after their historic second place finish at the Paris Olympic Games.
On today's show: what to expect today when we get a closer look at the Green Line's budget; we get a sense of how wildlife copes with forest fires, and what may have happened to the animals that call Jasper home; we connect with a former Canadian national team fencer about our country's first-ever Olympic fencing medal win in Paris.
On today's show: we reach CBC reporter Michelle Bellefontaine with the latest from Jasper; we bring you the latest on the Coutts blockade trial; and we meet the 12-year-old competitive water skier from Alberta who's hoping to win big at an international competition near Calgary this weekend.
On today's show: we get the latest on the Jasper wildfire from CBC reporter, Travis McEwan; we hear from the former MLA for Lesser Slave Lake; and we speak with Canadian history buff and podcast host about the rich history of Jasper and its iconic buildings.
On today's show: We speak with a Jasper resident who is now in Calgary; Alberta has requested the Canadian military to assist with wildfires; and a check in with weather expert Kyle Brittain on the conditions impacting the wildfires in Jasper.
On today's show: the new event centre officially has a name and a design; we talk to Alberta's representative to the U.S. as the action-packed presidential campaign continues; and why a group of women in Calgary who don't know each other are going on a trip to Thailand together.
On today's show: we hear more about the sudden death of a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo; we talk arena design before Calgary's new event centre look is published later today; and what's with all those colourful LEGO sculptures in downtown Calgary?
On today's show: in a of couple weeks, dog owners heading to the States will have to follow new rules, if they want to bring their pups. We check-in with a vet to see how all those vaccines and microchips are coming along; batten down the hatches! The Calgary Yacht Club is celebrating a century at Chestermere Lake; we meet Antidoping, a Latin reggae band from Mexico City performing at Fiestaval this weekend.
On today's show: we hear from a window cleaning company affected by ongoing water restrictions, despite having the green light to resume services; houses are going up quick in town, but is it quick enough; and Old time fiddling competitions are still going strong, with a big one coming up in Alberta this weekend.
On today's show: we see how local irrigation companies are handling the current outdoor water restriction; we hear from Ward 11 councillor Kourtney Penner about a redevelopment in her ward that's upset some residents in Riverbend; and we hear from a young baseball phenom from Red Deer who just got drafted by a big league team.
On today's show: the Stampede is over for another year and tourists and locals spent buckets of money; we get a wrap on the rodeo finals and ag events from the Stampede; and you've heard of horseback and bull riding, but have you heard of beefalo riding?
On today's show: we take a deeper dive into animal deaths at this year's Calgary Stampede with our reporter Acton Clarkin; if you see an official photo from the Stampede, there's a good chance it was taken by longtime photographer Bill Marsh; and we hear from Tia Wood, an Alberta singer-songwriter who's about to play the Coca Cola stage at Stampede Park!
On today's show: hunters who get a phone call they hope for from the government can kill and keep a grizzly bear the province deems a problem; we reflect on the legacy of one of Alberta's greatest artists; and the Molle bloodline stays strong at the Stampede.
On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen about the decision to allow the hunting of some problem Grizzly bears; behind the wheel of every excessively loud car and motorcycle is a driver; and from boots and hats to chaps and bandanas, we look at the history of western wear.
On today's show: The Bow and the Elbow are running high. We hear what's going on with the health of our rivers; one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time is in Calgary this week; and a Canada - Argentina COPA America re-match is on tonight.
On today's show: we connect with the head of Canada's Infrastructure Bank, about the quarter-billion dollar Alberta transmission project they're financing; the first weekend of the Stampede Rodeo is under our belts. We get a round-up of the show so far and a look ahead to the rest of the week; and what to wear at this year's Stampede fashion show with content creator Kiersay Murray.
On today's show: we speak with the plastic surgeons behind a program to help people injured in war; the founder of Canada's first professional soccer league is in Calgary for the Stampede. We speak with Diana Matheson from the parade grounds; the Federal Minister of Tourism is in town for Stampede. Soraya Martinez Ferrada joins us.
On today's show: we check in with a Federal Liberal party member in Calgary about the Prime Minister's decision to skip Stampede, and the growing unrest within the party; rescued off a highway near the city, an emu named Keith now lives at Cobb's Exotic Animal Rescue farm; we talk to the founder of the musical act "The Dueling Piano Kings" ahead of its 1,000th show tonight at Sneak-a-Peek.
On today's show: we're joined by Mayor Jyoti Gondek to talk about the repaired pipe, lessons learned, and when you can finally water your garden; how do you get 82 teenage show band performers, their parents, and all those instruments home in the nick of time for Stampede when your WestJet flight gets canceled? Road trip time; we catch up with a Calgary couple competing on the new season of The Amazing Race Canada.
On today's show: WestJet is building back its operations after this weekend's mechanics strike. We take a closer look at the impact of the work stoppage; the NHL draft is in the books, and free agency kicked off yesterday. We check in on the Flames with Ryan Pike, Managing Editor of Flames Nation; we meet the actress playing the country music legend in Stage West's new production of the musical: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas looks at Naheed Nenshi's big win, and the new attack ads from the UCP; we break down Alberta's upcoming new measures the province says could lower people's electricity bills; and we get some 'O Canada' singing tips from a voice coach, ahead of the Canada Day celebrations the long weekend.
On today's show: the province says it wants out of the federal dental plan. We get reaction from a provider for low-income Calgarians; we delve into the world of unpasteurized, or raw milk; and the Flames are getting a jersey upgrade, but not all fans are stoked about it.
On today's show: Councillor Courtney Walcott wants a noise policy, but the city says it doesn't have the expertise to create one; we hear what getting back to normal means for businesses in Montgomery as the repair of the feeder main moves to the next stage; and a local artist and senior is living her dream of showing off her art in a gallery.
On today's show: Canada is bringing in a growing number of temporary foreign workers, including in healthcare; we check in with two teachers about how they're keeping kids in check as the seconds to freedom tick away; and the mosquitos are on the hunt for blood.
On today's show: we're joined by the new leader of the Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi; pools are closed, which means swimming lessons may dry up, and competitive artistic swimmers are heading up the QE-2 to train; and if you're a fan of dinosaurs and Norse gods you're going to want to hear about a newly discovered dino named after Loki.
On today's show: Rachel Notley's former communications director joins us as the provincial NDP says farewell to its former leader and hello to the new top dog; on this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we hear about medicine walks in and around Sylvan Lake; and we hear from a Calgary animator who is making his mark at the highest heights of his field.
On today's show: no strike, at least not today, by the mechanics who service one of Canada’s largest airlines; and City councilors have questions about the ongoing water main repairs. Ward 2's Jennifer Wyness and Ward 10's Andre Chabot join us.
On today's show: we hear more about the type of pipe that failed in Calgary and why others like it have encountered the same, broken fate; a water main break in early June and thousands of people under a boil water advisory sounds like Calgary, but Atlanta has been dealing with a similar situation; and we hear about a collection of music curated by NASA in the 70s for alien civilizations and how it would be different if it was put together today.
On today's show: we learn more about Calgary's troubled water main with a University of Calgary engineering professor; no more cell phones in Alberta classrooms. That's the new rule announced by the provincial government; and we learn about a new pro-bono legal centre for Indigenous people in Calgary.
On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to discuss the latest on Calgary's water crisis; we talk to an Okanagan farmer about what's available in light of this year's devastating crop losses; and how a local animal welfare organization is caring for thirteen baby skunks.
On today's show: we have a closer look at the latest moves from Danielle Smith and the UCP; the non-profit Alpha House wants to find more rental units for its homeless clients; and some comeback advice for the Edmonton Oilers from a Calgary motivational speaker.
On today's show: why students in the Southeast may head to class inside the local YMCA; we hear what researchers hope to learn from 45 newly installed hail pads in the province; and we talk with the team bringing a huge mural to life at the Southeast's Performing Arts Centre.
On today's show: neighbouring communities who get their water from Calgary are also being told to cut back this week; Calgary is considering permanent outdoor watering restrictions; and we speak with a bronc rider ahead of a big rodeo event in Gleichen.
On today's show: we talk to a civil engineering professor about the state of Calgary's water infrastructure; a local construction industry group says the fire ban is having a big impact on job sites around the city; and Dolly Parton is developing a Broadway musical about her life.
On today's show: we have the latest from the Mayor on Calgary ongoing water issues, and the timeline to get things back to normal; and we check in on how things are going in Bowness, which has been under a boil water advisory since last weeks water main break.
On today's show: we speak with the Mayor about the ongoing efforts to fix that massive watermain break that's still having an impact across Calgary; and we check in on the community of Bowness which remains under a boil water advisory.
On today's show: The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate today. We get reaction from Alberta Central's chief economist; should the Women are Persons' Monument remain after the Olympic Plaza makeover? The Famous 5 Foundation thinks so; and how two artists are transforming a dark and dingy underpass between Ramsay and Inglewood.
On today's show: a Calgary MP wants to stop the deportation of the truck driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos crash; we meet the Coaldale musician behind a new Pride anthem; and to cheer or to jeer? That is the question for many Calgarians as the Oilers head into the Stanley Cup finals.
On today's show: why hundreds of wildfire evacuees in Alberta still remain out of their homes more than a year later; at a time when Major League Baseball now recognizes Negro League records, we go down memory lane when some of the best players came through Alberta; and we celebrate an on-air anniversary with our starman, Don Hladiuk! Of course, we'll also ask what's happening up in space this month.
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas joins us to mark ONE year since the provincial election; another local music venue is preparing to go silent; and Canada's best motocross riders are in Calgary this weekend.
On today's show: in the wake of last years E.coli outbreak in Calgary, CBC News has been looking into Alberta's childcare inspection system and uncovered some troubling trends; the city is boosting the budget to fix more potholes; and we size up the competition at the Banff-Lake Louise Housekeeping Olympics.
Your water-related questions answered! Tricia Stadnyk, an expert in all things water, meets us on the Bow River Pathway; we take a moment to soak up some traditional knowledge on the river and a good way to give thanks; and Eyeopener Story producer Nathan Godfrey is fishing downstream.
We hear what life is like for river communities in Queensland; a grade three student has a few poetic words about water and the land; and we end the show by saying hello to the owner of Cornerstone Music Café.
We ask the Mayor how lake communities fit into Calgary's water future; and we take you on a trip from Confederation Park to a nearby cemetery to follow Calgary's underground creek system.
We're talking water rights and licenses in Alberta. Who gets priority? How it water bought and sold; and we celebrate all the fun to be had here on the Bow.
We start today's walking show about water by talking about the Bow; and Eyeopener Story producer Nathan Godfrey is fishing downstream.
On today's show: we hear what's driving safety issues on Calgary transit; a rodeo star and legend of the Calgary Stampede is getting a street on the grounds named after her; and we hear what all the wet weather means for one of Alberta's most beloved endangered birds.
On today's show: a new project is changing the way women in Alberta are treated for breast cancer; Champions of a world-famous hiking path are partnering up with the province; and Calgary artist Heather Buchanan is here to talk about turning her viral Instagram take on astrology into a book.
On today's show: WestJet wants airports to stop paying property taxes to Ottawa and will have a new ticket option where you can't use overhead compartments; more Alberta farmers are lowering their water use by installing more efficient irrigation systems; and Canada's biggest student business fair happens in Calgary this weekend.
On today's show: a theatre in Beddington has been vandalized multiple times in recent months. We speak to them about what it'll cost to repair everything; a bottle of olive oil costs an arm and a leg these days. We talk to a chief olive oil officer in town about what's going on; the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the best album of all time, according to Apple Music. Local artist Kaeyae Alo tells us why Apple got it right.
On today's show: nearly one year since the last Alberta election, there's new polling data on how Albertan's feel about the UCP and the provincial NDP; we hear about a new incentive program for secondary suites, and the role it could play in addressing the housing crisis; a historic piece of jewelry once displayed at the National Gallery in Ottawa has turned up in a basement archive south of Calgary. We speak with the craft historian who discovered it.
On today's show: the Alberta NDP is now a Calgary-dominated party. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us about new membership data; we hear how a new federal plan to combat rising car theft could play out in Alberta; we set up the Calgary Surge's season opener tonight at the Saddledome!
On today's show: the provincial government has been accused of orchestrating a power grab from municipalities through recent proposed laws. Premier Danielle Smith responds to this criticism; did amendments to Calgary's controversial rezoning bylaw do enough to address the concerns from community groups? We find out; Calgary is hosting the 2024 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. We meet one of the athletes playing for Team Alberta.
On today's show: after a marathon public hearing, city council has approved blanket upzoning as a way to confront the housing crisis. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; we talk to a Calgary author about the late Alice Munro's life and legacy; we hear about a big sports memorabilia sale happening this week.
On today's show: municipal leaders are coming out against new legislation that would give the province the power to take control over local emergencies; a new pilot project with the aim to keep styrofoam out of Calgary landfills; Angela heads to Dewinton to check out a one-of-a-kind real estate "opportunity." Hint: chugga chugga choo choo!!
On today's show: CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel brings us up to speed on the blanket rezoning debate and vote this week at City Hall; freedom of expression on campus, and a look at whether the recent police action at two Alberta universities crossed the line; what does the future of Olympic Plaza look like to you? Calgary Municipal Land Corporation wants the public to share their thoughts on redesigning the downtown park.
On today's show: as Naheed Nenshi faces accusations of being anti-union, we tee up Saturday's Alberta NDP leadership debate with a party insider; we hear about the impact of the housing crisis on single moms, ahead of Mother's Day this weekend; a grand master rainbowfish breeder is in town this weekend to speak with local aquarium enthusiasts. We hear what brought him to town.
On today's show: opponents of a logging operation at a popular trail network near Bragg Creek met face to face with the company behind the plan yesterday. We find out if they are satisfied with what they heard; we remember legendary music producer Steve Albini, with a Calgary musician who spent time in his studio; can you smell that? We're 56 days out from Stampede, and yesterday it's Midway menu was launched. We sample some of the fare.
On today's show: Alberta's ombudsman says a regulation the province uses to decide if adults qualify for disability benefits, isn't fair. We get reaction from Inclusion Alberta; what this dump of rain means for cattle and crops in drought-stricken Alberta; we take you behind the scenes of the local reality show, "Survivor Calgary."
On today's show: we hear about the future of gene-edited livestock feed in Alberta agriculture; with a couple of tough headlines out there about carbon capture, we see how the industry is adapting as a conference takes place in Calgary; a big game today at Atco Field. Cavalry FC takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps. We hear from Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci, who's a former Whitecap, about how to rise to the occasion as the underdog.
On today's show: we hear from an Ontario MP trying to stop live horses from being flown to Japan for slaughter; the province wants to hear from you about potential changes to the auto insurance system. CBC reporter Karina Zapata joins us to break it all down; why Calgary makes an appearance in a brand new Marvel Avengers comic.
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas joins us with his take on the province backing down on killing funding for the low income transit pass; we hear about Canada's latest greenhouse gas emissions numbers, and how Alberta fits into the total; we bid a fond farewell to the movie theatre at Eau Claire Market.
On today's show: we crunch the latest real estate numbers for Calgary, where the market is still pretty hot; we find out how a fire at the Ogden Block affects the efforts to save the historic building; we chat with two brothers who run a renewable energy challenge that keeps growing!
On today's show: National Reporter Erin Collins takes us on an end-to-end trip of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion; why there's now a cap on enrolment at Calgary's newest high school; as the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between Edmonton and Calgary.
On today's podcast: New plans for rail connections in Alberta; a Calgarian wins a prestigious award for greeting cards; a Lethbridge football player gets drafted into the NFL.
On today's show: we speak with two members of city council as they head into week two of a massive public hearing on blanket rezoning; with political parties on the way for Calgary's local elections, we hear how the party system works in Vancouver; it's International Dance Day! We hear why you just can't help but feel good when you start groovin'.
On today's show: what a couple of city councillors think of adding parties to local politics, and the province dumping any local bylaw it doesn't like; Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister, Ric McIver, on the new provincial bill that would give cabinet new powers over municipalities; the first NDP leadership debate is in the books. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us what we can learn from it;
On today's show: the state of engagement between city hall and local communities; a concert tonight in Southview hopes to open up live music for folks looking to avoid the bar or save a few bucks; and you've probably heard his voice, but you might not know his name. We speak with prolific voice actor Roger Craig Smith, who's coming to town for Calgary expo.
On today's show: as Calgary's public hearing on blanket rezoning rolls on, we hear about the impacts of zoning changes in other cities; why doctors are speaking out against the tax hike in the new federal budget; and our guest may have haunted your dreams, and now he's in town for the Calgary Expo.
On today's show: Day one is done and we have a full recap of the biggest public hearing in city history, as we prep for the coming days; we speak with a developer in favour of the rezoning policy; and a CUFF Documentary about the monster hunters who spent years seeking to capture, and even kill, the Loch Ness Monster.
On today's show: Calgary's blanket zoning public hearing begins so we tell you how we got here; we hear Inglewood's argument against the blanket rezoning; and a local poet weighs in on the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.
On today's show: a neonatal care doctor tells us about the situation in hospital units treating sick babies; and we chat with a former Calgarian and her partner making the papers for a possible Loch Ness monster sighting.
On today's show: why you shouldn't expect Ottawa to sell the Trans Mountain Pipeline right away; you can no longer be part of the energy because Calgary is now the Blue Sky City; and what happens when someone accidentally uncovers a cursed VHS tape? Well, chaos, of course.
On today's show: Ottawa is increasing taxes on capital gains to help pay for its budget. We have reaction from the Alberta business community; a Calgary city councillor wants to double fines for speeding violations in playground zones. We speak with ward three's Jasmine Mian; it's National Canadian Film Day today! We celebrate with an inside look at the 1981 Calgary-made horror movie, "Ghostkeeper."
On today's show: the race against time to deal with the water crisis in the M.D. of Pincher Creek; a family from Airdrie just won a national Net Zero challenge. We hear about the major home improvements they made to win the competition; we check in on a hockey game that's been going for 11 days straight, right before it breaks a world record later today.
On today's show: why a group of city councilors want permanent residents to be able to vote in Calgary; if your teeth are hoping for a shot of fluoride, tell 'em to wait. we chew on the fluoride delay for Calgary's water; and the Arizona Coyotes maybe just played for the last time ever at the dome. As the Flames sad season ends, we look a team in an ever worse spot.
On today's show: the province wants a say in what research projects get approved for federal grants. We talk to an academic about what that could mean; we hear about an album being remastered, to honour bandmates killed in Brentwood ten years ago; we hear about a new piece of local music combining big band jazz with Japanese traditional drumming.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to react to the new provincial bill that would stop Calgary from negotiating directly with Ottawa without provincial approval; Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ric McIver, joins us to talk about why the province says it needs to sign off on deals between between Ottawa and a whole bunch of entities.
On today's show: we check-in with the President of Alberta Municipalities on its alternatives to political parties at the local level, as well as a controversial bill being tabled today in the legislature; we check-in with local blogger "Urdu Mom" to reflect on the month of Ramadan, and hear how she is celebrating Eid with her family; we hear about a short film screening this week in Calgary, where the films are produced entirely by hikers on the Great Divide Trail.
On today's show: Canada's Minister of Health will join us to talk about the Federal government's Dental Care Plan, and the challenges of getting more dentists to opt in; a look at the near-billion dollar plan to expand irrigation when some southern Alberta farmers are already being told there's not enough water to go around; the robins are back in town. We find out what they are singing about this time of year.
On today's show: we look ahead at how summer camp season is shaping up, as parents start thinking about booking spots for their kids; the new federal dental plan will begin providing coverage next month. We find out why many dentists won't be participating; tools for the trades. We hear about a new curriculum rolling out in Calgary schools this fall aimed at education around construction work.
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas on the political fallout of the latest carbon tax increase; we speak to an advocate for harm reduction and recovery who was banned from one addiction recovery conference for speaking at another; and we talk to the Calgarian who will be reffing soccer at the upcoming Olympics games in Paris.
On today's show: Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault tells us about his government's six billion dollar plan to build more homes in Canada; today is the deadline to submit the recall petition against Mayor Jyoti Gondek. CBC's Scott Dippel joins us with a look at what happens next; how the Calgary Cassette Preservation Society is expanding its efforts to document Calgary's music scene and making their archives more accessible to music lovers.
On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Health, Adriana LaGrange, joins us to talk about the updated regulations for continuing care; we hear about a new facility to support children and families in Calgary, that's been more than 10 years in the making; it might be the slowest race ever, but it also promises to be the cutest! We hear about the Diaper Dash at the Calgary Marathon.
On today's show: updated requirements for continuing care in Alberta are now in effect. We hear from the United Nurses of Alberta about what they think; it costs more to burn fossil fuels this week than it did last week. We take a look at the history and future of the carbon tax; when a certain song comes on do you just have to dance? We find out why you can't resist moving when you hear a sick beat.
On today's show: Canadian moms are waiting longer to have their first kid, and that's especially true in Alberta. Two moms who waited join us; how did fluffy bunnies and chocolate eggs become associated with Easter? We look at the folklore of Easter symbols; Calgary's hometown basketball hero Yvonne Ejim joins us to talk March Madness, and her roots in this city.
On today's show: we hear how a Calgary church is celebrating Easter and transgender rights all at once; for the first time at the University of Calgary, tuition contributes more to the overall school budget than the province's operating grant. The president of the student's union joins us for more; we head to a fairytale resort in Crowsnest Pass, where a couple of new cabins based on Snow White are set to magically appear.
On today's show: we speak with the Ukrainian ambassador to Canada during her trip to Calgary; a Calgary judge has ruled against a father who was trying to prevent his daughter's medically assisted death. We have the latest on the case; a picture might be worth a thousand words, but a signature could be worth thousands more. Our fascination with celebrity autographs.
On today's show: Alberta Senator Paula Simons tells us about the expert committee studying the prospect of an Alberta Pension Plan; we talk to a pharmacist about the demand for the measles vaccine, and whether it should be offered for free at your local pharmacy; we hear from a local musician who auditioned for the brand-new season of American Idol.
On today's show: we hear about a new report looking at the efficacy of Canada's climate policies; we hear about a major milestone for the re-development of the Hanna Roundhouse; and some big furry sleepyheads are emerging from their dens.
On today's show: the Transmountain Pipeline is nearing completion. We hear what the project's CEO had to say at one of the world's biggest energy industry gatherings; we speak with the man who launched the "Recall Gondek" campaign and ask who else is involved given some new revelations this week; and hitchin' a rodent ride from the Kootenays to Alberta. The latest in Alberta's ongoing battle to remain rat free.
On today's show: the snow is falling, but is it enough to avoid a drought? We ask how much the mountains need; can magic mushrooms help people stop drinking? A new study out of the U of C will try to answer that question; and the future of Edmonton's Fringe Festival is up in the air. What does that mean for performing artists in Calgary.
On today's show: we find out where you're mostly likely to get busted for speeding on your morning commute; we hear about the new rules surrounding "life leases" in Alberta; and a mentalist from Calgary will be on Canada's Got Talent.
On today's show: we hear how a walking tour on re-zoning in Calgary had to be cancelled this weekend due to concerns over safety; we check in to see how successful the 'Squeal on Pigs' campaign has been, three years after its introduction; and we meet a photographer from Canmore who's a finalist in an international photo competition.
On today's show: the Alberta government wants sheriffs to have the same powers as police officers. We talk to the union that represents them; Calgary leads the nation in house flipping. We talk with someone who does it for a living; we meet the Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter, Shane Hennessy, who's in town for a couple of shows ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
On today's show: blanket re-zoning in Calgary will NOT be going to a plebiscite. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; the Alberta government is laying the groundwork to create a new police agency that will work WITH instead of replace the RCMP. We ask the Mayor of Okotoks what she thinks; the retirement of a decorated Olympic wrestler who cut her teeth on the University of Calgary team. We talk to Erica Weibe.
On today's show: we speak with a member of Calgary's Haitian community about the unrest in the Caribbean nation; we hear about potential changes to snow clearing in Calgary, which include cracking down on people who shovel into the road; a Calgary kid is turning heads in the NHL. We hear about Matt Rempe-mania in New York.
On today's show: Naheed Nenshi on why he wants to lead the Alberta NDP; we take a closer look at new rules the Provincial government has just introduced that are meant to make electricity in Alberta more reliable and affordable; we hear about the circumstances surrounding a fatal avalanche in K-Country and how people in the area can stay safe.
On today's show: what happens to your single-family home's value when a multiplex goes up next door? We talk blanket zoning; Theatre Calgary won't be putting on Shakespeare by the Bow this summer. We find out why; we tell you about a creative game of hide and seek that happens tomorrow.
On today's show: political parties could be coming to city hall. We hear about the potential benefits, and pitfalls; we speak with one of the Calgary councillors who want to put rezoning to a plebiscite; we chat with local blogger "Super Urdu Mom" about how she's prepping for Ramadan.
On today's show: we hear more about Alberta's surgery backlog, and what people will pay to skip the cue; new electricity rules are in place, and it could ramp up how much juice we can store in batteries across the province; we speak with the Calgary-born-and-raised musical director of a major touring Broadway show.
On today's show: a deadline has come and gone to have all surgeries in Alberta done within specific guidelines. Was the goal met? We break it down; Stampeders bassist Ronnie King has died. His longtime bandmate and close friend Kim Berly joins us to remember Ronnie; the 2024 Just for Laughs festival is kaput. We hear what that news means to a Calgary comedian living in New York.
On today's show: why our neighbours to the south are preparing for feral pigs from the Canadian prairies; Pincher Creek wants to tap into an aquifer to help with low water levels. We talk to the County reeve about his drought response plan; patriarchy is on trial this week in Calgary, by way of a play that’s being staged in the city. We speak with the co-authors of the play.
On today's show: the prospect of free contraception in Alberta; funding for new Calgary schools is included in this year's provincial budget. We hear about a new elementary coming to the Northern suburb of Evanston; the Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall is launching a new set of country dance classes. Two world champion dancers teaching that class join us with the details.
On today's show: Calgary's mayor Jyoti Gondek on what she says is a disappointing provincial budget; and Finance Minister Nate Horner tells us how the government plans to spend your money this year.
On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities joins us to talk about the new regulations on renewable energy projects and what a renewable energy company thinks of the province's new rules for where they can build.
On today's show: Oil and gas companies still owe more than 250 million dollars in property taxes; we speak with a beloved figure skating luminary who's made the trip to Calgary for the Special Olympics; and Shrek 2 is on its way back to theatres, at least, so says the Alberta government's film trailer ratings page.
On today's show: The province says it will opt out of a national pharmacare plan. We hear what that could mean for Albertans living with diabetes; a closer look at the challenges facing the Calgary Fire Department as they report a record number of calls for help; and we speak with Liberty Silver, the first Black woman to win a Juno Award, ahead of her show at the National Music Centre.
On today's show: more people died last year from drug overdoses in Alberta than has ever been recorded in the past. We hear about the people behind the numbers; a disagreement between the province and the city has delayed the expansion of a small seniors home in Calgary; and we tell you about an event at Cabin Brewing tonight aimed specifically at neurodiverse Calgarians.
On today's show: Danielle Smith says a promised tax cut isn't coming this year. We break down the politics with Jeromy Farkas; a Ukrainian living in Calgary reflects on two years of war, and building a new life in Canada; why you should read a book you disagree with. The CEO of the Calgary Public Library joins to talk about Freedom to Read week.
On today's show: we take a closer look at Premier Danielle Smith's vision for the Heritage Fund, and if it can really get us off the resource rollercoaster; comedian and curling lover John Cullen slides into studio with us to share his one-of-a-kind way to cover the Scotties Tournament of Hearts; we talk to an aspiring heavy metal rockstar, ahead of a big Battle of the Bands competition.
On today's show: Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. We talk to the Minister of Forestry and Parks about how the province is preparing; a Calgary physician is returning home after volunteering in Gaza. We chat with her about the experience; we talk to a Cavalry FC superfan ahead of the biggest game in club history.
On today's show: from killing the carbon tax, to cutting ties with the federal party. We check in on the issues coming up in the NDP leadership race; we hear about a Calgary research study that looks at the health of our bones, and the risk of osteoporosis; we hear about the discovery of what may be the brightest object in the universe.
On today's show: we introduce you to a Calgary musician who has a hit in Bollywood right now; a Calgary radiologist wants to see younger women getting screened for breast cancer. She tells us why; the federal government is rebranding the carbon tax rebate. We find out if it could sway public opinion on the program.
On today's show: a top Alberta fusion scientist joins us with his optimism about the emerging energy source; we hear about a community project with big ambitions, just off a busy stretch of Bow Trail; it's nearly time to slide into The Patch! We tell you all about party central ahead of this weekend's Canadian Women's Curling Championship.
On today's show: we're joined by the Member of Parliament who wants to ban advertising from the oil and gas industry; we hear about a small-town theft of hundreds of gowns meant to be donated to graduating high school students. We speak with one of the organizers of Gowns for Grads; mountain-top proposals and Valentine's Day surprises. We talk grand romantic romantic gestures this Valentine's Day.
On today's show: we hear about the plans for a new housing facility for Calgarians facing chronic-homelessness; two more Alberta mayors are facing recall petitions. We check in on what that says about the changing nature of local politics; how can bingo, karaoke, and every other recreational activity make an impact in a homeless or unhoused person's life? We talk with the organizer to find out.
On today's show: making every drop count. We talk with the mayor of Okotoks about preparing for drought and brown lawns; a new Canadian 'Heritage Minute' looks back at the life of a trail-blazing Chinese-Calgarian. We catch up with the son of Norman Kwong; a Calgary professor who studies ancient Mediterranean history is featured in a new Netflix series about Alexander the Great; Netflix is casting Canadians for some of it's big name reality shows. We talk to a local reality TV star on how to stand out among the applicants.
On today's show: we dig into the politics behind the new policies affecting transgender and non-binary youth in Alberta; we dig into news of layoffs at Bell Media: and what it means for aspiring journalists; The Calgary Eyeopener's Mack Meyer and Loren McGinnis got one step closer to the Olympics.
We hear the latest episode in the CBC podcast 'This is Calgary' - can Calgary charge one million electric vehicles at once?
On today's show: Calgary's mayor is facing a recall petition. We speak with Jyoti Gondek about it, and the state of council as a whole; why the future of Calgary's historic GRAND Theatre is now in doubt; can you ride a horse around High River? We find out from the mayor of the town; Chinese New Year celebrations are on in the city, and ahead of the year of the Dragon, we speak to a lead dragon dancer.
On today's show: why the Calgary Chamber of Commerce is coming out against the proposed federal emissions cap on the oil sands; we talk to an Alberta doctor about gender-affirming care for transgender youth; how communities in Calgary have gathered to help each other financially.
On today's show: do purple and orange go well together? CBC's Jason Markusoff joins us to speculate on the political future of Naheed Nenshi; we hear why a woman wants to ride her horse in High River; 50 years ago, KISS played the second show of their first ever tour right here in Calgary. We take a look back at that day with two people who made it happen.
On today's show: we speak with the head of a parents group that welcomes Alberta's proposed changes to youth gender policies; To Catch a Romance Scammer! When a man claiming to be an American "oil engineer" messaged CBC reporter Erica Johnson on social media, she called him out and scored a rare interview about how he woos women, and rips them off; a musical performance that takes more than 600 years to perform plays a new note today! Just one. We tap into the excitement about a very slow organ piece.
On today's show: how sweeping provincial changes to gender policy will play out in the classroom; we're joined by two high school students to hear how they feel about the proposed changes to gender related policies in Alberta; Snow Eater is Inglewood's first ever winter festival event.
On today's show: Alberta has released its policy on gender identity and gender affirming care; how to reduce waste, if paying for a bag and asking for a fork isn't the trick; a popular green homes grant is expected to end soon. We hear what that means for you, and for companies that help you get the money.
On today's show: Calgary Flame Dillon Dubé is one of five hockey players charged with sexual assault related to an incident in 2018. CBC National News Reporter Karen Pauls joins us with the details; the price of daycare in Alberta continues to drop substantially, but the mechanics of how it's happening are controversial; we chat with the creator and star of the High Performance Rodeo tragic comedy show "Pearle Harbour's Agit-Pop."
On today's show: high schools in Airdrie are bursting at the seams; The City of Calgary is hosting a series in-person information sessions on its rezoning proposal; and we find out why a case of old hockey cards is already going for more than a million bucks at auction.
On today's show: Global Affairs Canada is monitoring the situation surrounding the disappearance of a Calgary man in Gaza; researchers at the University of Calgary break the language barrier with a grant proposal written entirely in Cree; and a fishing blog has listed the Bow River as a top fishing destination in Canada. We talk to a local fly fisher and guide about catching trout on the river.
On today's show: the latest on the ongoing investigation into a major E.coli outbreak. We talk to a retired Alberta public health inspector; why Alberta prosecutors are critical of some of the province's new violent crime measures; celebrating 75 years of the West Hillhurst Community Association in Northwest Calgary.
On today's show: we hear from a parent whose child is finally home, after nearly a week in hospital with an E.coli infection contracted at a Calgary daycare; we chat with Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery about changes coming to criminal prosecutions; is Martin Short a comic genius or the most annoying actor on earth? That's the online debate sparked by Slate Magazine. We weigh-in with a Calgary-born comedian.
On today's show: we get an update on the E. coli outbreak linked to Calgary-area daycares; with the flood barrier in downtown Calgary now complete, we find out what happens next; we hear about the potential for lithium extraction in Alberta.
On today's show: Alberta's Education Minister, Demetrios Nicolaides, on the city's growing class sizes; the trial for organizers of the 2022 convoy protests in Ottawa is underway this week. We bring you the highlights so far; we meet a youngster who conquered eight summits, and raised nearly eight thousand dollars, all before her 8th birthday.
On today's show: one in five students within the CBE have complex learning needs. With record enrolment, we'll hear how teachers and educational assistants are meeting the growing demand for extra help for kids who need it; we hear from a pediatric emergency doctor at the Alberta Children's Hospital about the E.coli outbreak in Calgary; we connect with Calgary MP Stephanie Kusie ahead of the 2023 Conservative Party Convention.
On today's show: how thousands of new students from Afghanistan and Ukraine are fitting into Calgary classrooms; city councillor Sonya Sharp joins us to talk about her plan to speed up developer permits for new housing; why a group of young Calgarians will represent Eritrea in an international robotics competition.
On today's show: we take a deep dive into growing class sizes in Calgary, and how students, parents and teachers are dealing with it; a canary in the coal mine for the Rocky Mountain glaciers - and it's not doing well. A conversation about the Peyto Glacier; we hear from an Albertan who made it out of a very wet and muddy Burning Man festival.
On today's show: we hear what led to a violent clash between members of the Eritrean community this weekend in Falconridge; a check-in on the state of labour relations in Canada; we meet the Canmore resident who swam the length of Ireland.TO NOTE: the guest in our first interview used the word "condone" while talking about the violence. He intended to say "condemn."
Today's podcast: Preparing for Calgary's Pride parade and a weekend of festivities; how a canoe club from Calgary is helping wildfire victims in Maui; asking Calgarians how they feel about visiting Banff when it's busy.
Today's podcast: We talk to a principal getting ready for the first day of school in Auburn Bay; why international students have become the focus of political attention in Canada; Fiesta Filipino event takes place this weekend in downtown Calgary.
Today's podcast: we talk to a drag queen who performed at an event targeted by protesters in Fort Macleod; Calgary musician Kiesza returns with new music; Google reviews of Calgary's public art spaces.
On today's show, what a recent acquittal means for people convicted of breaching the public health act during the pandemic; we hear about vandalism at a pride event at a historic theatre in Fort Macleod; and we talk to a birder who has spotted a rare sandpiper near Calgary.
On today's show: a deep till into rich prairie soil. We speak with the Alberta Senator looking into the health of soil in this province and next door in Saskatchewan; why biodiversity is booming on St. Patrick's Island; we learn more about the psychology behind being a fan.
On today's show: we hear how a Calgary art gallery is using art to support people in war-torn Ukraine; why trucks are flying off the lot at local car dealerships; as the Little League World Series wears on, we speak with a couple of guys from the last Alberta team to play in it, more than 20 years ago.
On today's show: a popular weekly car show has lost its venue. We find out why; the province is helping aviation companies land more workers. We talk to a local business owner who says fixing planes is just as exciting as flying them; we head to a galaxy far, far away to hear about the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka.
On today's show: the role of energy storage in Alberta's electricity grid now, and in the future; we talk to an economist about what the federal government can actually do to bring down the cost of living; the Google reviews of Calgary's bridges.
On today's show: lab services across Alberta are going public. We have reaction from the union that represents lab workers; we talk to an Indigenous birth worker about evacuating your home when you're expecting a baby; mixing drag with gourmet cooking. We talk to a queen ahead of her creative fundraiser this week.
On today's show: DynaLife is out, Alberta Precision Labs is back in. We speak with the Health Minister about the reversal for lab services; why a 1950's style soda shop in Diamond Valley is pouring its last milkshake; we meet the six-year-old entrepreneur making waves with her jewelry at Calgary markets.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us with more about Calgary's effort to help Northern evacuees; we connect with Hillary Bird, a CBC Radio host based in Yellowknife; The Bay closes its doors in Banff. We hear about its history.
On today's show: with a mass evacuation underway in Yellowknife due to wildfires, we speak to Yellowknife Mayor, Rebecca Alty; we speak with a Yellowknifer who's on the road to Southern Alberta, fleeing northern wildfires; we speak with the driver of one of the most iconic monster trucks ever, Grave Digger.
On today's show: we kick off our summer series looking at Google Reviews of public spaces in Calgary; how to axe the grass and grow something you barely need to water; Canada's top karaoke singer will be crowned in Calgary this week. We speak to a competitor.
On today's show: what changes to the immigration rules for Hong Kong could mean for the community in Calgary; what the dry fields of Southern Alberta look like as farmers start their combines and feed their cattle; the impact of "mouse-flation" at the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
On today's show: what it would take to get Alberta's power grid to net-zero by 2035, or even 2050; we check-in on how Alberta's film industry is faring one month into the Hollywood actors strike; how a unique pet inspired a children's book. We meet Buddy the Bearded Dragon.
On today's show: what Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas has to say about Ottawa's Clean Electricity Regulations; the Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources joins us to talk about a net-zero power grid by 2035; we check in on Calgary's appetite for ol' fashioned wrasslin' as one of the sport's biggest shows rolls into town.
On today's show: wildfires are causing massive damage and deaths in Maui. We hear from a Calgarian who lives on the island; how changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program will impact Alberta's beef industry; and ever heard the acronym ALAN? We tell you what it stands for, and why astronomers are gathering to talk about it this week in Calgary.
On today's show: we find out more about a pricey drug the province will now cover for some people living with ALS; we find out what Alberta can learn about involuntary drug treatment based on the experience in Massachusetts; and we remember the famous Serbian author David Albahari who called Calgary home for nearly 2 decades.
On today's show: we talk to Alberta's minister of mental health and addiction about plans to introduce a compassionate intervention law; what cloudy and windless days mean for renewable energy production in Alberta; and we hear about a new hub for Agriculture that's opening this week in Lethbridge.
On today's show: Alberta will stop approving new renewable energy projects for the next several months. We hear what a solar developer has to say about that. We also speak with Alberta's minister of affordability and utilities about why he's pausing the approvals of some new renewable energy projects for several months; and mural magic! We tell you about the start of this year's BUMP Festival.
On today's show: it looks like a provincial police force is off the table in Alberta - for now; how rising energy rates are impacting the cost of OTHER fees on your utility bill; and an ancient predator with a ghost-like form, and a whole lotta tentacles, discovered in the Burgess Shale.
On today's show: Calgary's Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, on feeling short-changed by federal housing handouts; why Calgary's real estate market is busier than ever, in spite of rising interest rates; the history of the blues in Calgary. A conversation with the city's knowledge vault in all things 12 bar.
On today's show: the premier wants increased ankle monitoring of people out on bail. We talk about how that may fit into our justice system; we remember an iconic Calgary restaurateur, Nick Petros of Nick's Steakhouse; why an Indigenous man who grew up in foster care decided, at age 44, to cycle across Canada.
On today's show: we speak with the Calgary Liberal MP who's calling on the federal government to halt funding to the Calgary Stampede; we learn more about the life of Mike Meguinis, an influential Tsuut'ina elder who passed away last week; the Group Stage is over for Canada in the FIFA Women's World Cup. We check in with local soccer analyst Caroline Salame for her thoughts on the World Cup thus far.
On today's show: What a historic $23 Billion dollar compensation settlement means for First Nations children and families harmed by Canada's child welfare system; polar Bears are returning to the Calgary Zoo; and we speak with Folk Fest headliner Matt Mays.
On today's show: Oil prices are rebounding. We hear about the outlook and what it means for Alberta; a look at the growing calls to regulate AI technology; and we speak with Aysanabee ahead of his performance at the Calgary Folk Music Festival.
On today's show: we speak with a health policy expert, on a Calgary doctor's office that's selling annual memberships to patients, and why Health Canada says, that's against the law; we speak with one of the members of Team Canada, heading to France for the Junior Roller Derby World Cup; and Cirque du Soleil's show "Kooza" opens in Calgary later this summer.
On today's show: we hear why the Calgary Chamber of Commerce joined the call for the Federal Finance Minister to delay small business pandemic loan repayments; what the rebranding of Twitter means for the platform and if it's really #GoodbyeTwitter; and we hear about the art installation in Kainai Nation that's up for an international award.
On today's show: everything you need to know about today's federal by-election in the riding of Calgary-Heritage; Tsuut’ina Nation Chief Roy Whitney speaks with us about the prospect of Calgary hosting the 2027 North American Indigenous Games; and We'll speak with the landscape architect who helped design the brand new Central Park in southwest Calgary, in the new community of Yorkville.
On today's show: a pilot has died fighting a wildfire in Northern Alberta. We hear what can be done to support frontline crews that are being pushed to the limit; have you noticed more pink in your life lately? We find out how Barbie-mania has taken over Calgary; we tell you about a bullriding event happening tonight on the shores of Chestermere Lake.
On today's show: are you making money or losing money because of the federal carbon tax? Our Data Journalist, Robson Fletcher, created a calculator to help you find out; the reintroduction of fluoride into Calgary's drinking water is going to cost more than originally thought. We find out why; what's cooking in Calgary parks. We hear about a Tunisian feast our Nathan Godfrey happened upon.
On today's show: Is beef getting a bad rap? The industry thinks so and it's hoping to change that; reaction to an insurance company leaving Alberta, blaming our current vehicle rate freeze; and for more than a century, an unknown Canadian soldier has laid in an anonymous grave in France. Now, he's been identified as a sergeant from Calgary.
On today's show: more on a Calgary couple searching for their missing gargoyle; we hear about the turnaround in condo prices in Calgary; Calgary has been getting pelted with hail over the last few days. We hear about the efforts to manage these storms from above.
On today's show: a wrap of this year's Calgary Stampede, with the rodeo's lead announcer; how the Hollywood actors' strike is impacting Alberta's film industry; what low creeks and rivers around Calgary mean for our watersheds.
On today's show: a father-son team who are racing chuckwagons at the Stampede and set a track record; Punjabi hip hop artist "Ikky" joins us live in studio ahead of his Stampede concert appearance; women are competing in the Indigenous relay at the Stampede for the first time this year. We chat with a rider.
On today's show: the Last of Us has been nominated for two dozen Emmys, including in the hair department. We talk to a local nominee; the 2023 Council of the Federation meeting wrapped yesterday in Winnipeg, and we get a look into the discussions and demands made by Canada's premiers with CBC senior reporter Janyce McGregor; we take you down to Elbow River Camp and hear from this year's First Nations Princess, and the Princess from 1970!
On today's show: layoffs at the Centre for Newcomers. We find out what that means for immigrants and refugees in Calgary; an Alberta chief economist weighs in on the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision; a chat with small-town Alberta musician Drew Gregory before he kicks off five late shows in a row at the Calgary Stampede.
On today's show: the Federal Public Safety Minister is in town. Marco Mendicino joins us; politics and pancakes. We talk Stampede strategy; what did cowboys really eat in the old West? Not as many pancakes as we do during Stampede. We talk about the history of cowboy cuisine.
On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Agriculture Minister about drought, irrigation, and keeping the family farm together; it’s known as the half mile of hell, and it's been a Calgary Stampede tradition for a century. We mark the 100 years of the chuckwagon race; the first weekend of the Stampede Rodeo is under our belts. We get a round-up of the show so far and a look ahead at the rest of the week.
On today's show: we speak to the head of NASA about sending a Canadian to space, and about going to his first Calgary Stampede; the science of why we enjoy a thrill ride.
On today's show: our interview with Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, who is part of a delegation visiting Alberta this week; you've probably noticed that anywhere you go in Calgary, McDonald's tastes the same. But when it comes to prices, not so much. We tell you why; a basketball player from the Calgary Surge is mixing up at the NBA's Summer League. We check in with him.
On today's show: what the port workers strike in British Columbia means for consumers here in Alberta; what Silicon Valley thinks of Canada's attempt to lure tech workers north to cities like Calgary; an insider's guide on making the most of the Calgary Stampede, and doing it as cheap as possible.
On today's show: we hear more about a fire that destroyed the main staff residence at Lake Louise; we head to Carstairs as cleanup continues after a tornado destroyed several homes; Coastal Cowgirl is a new fashion trend somewhat spurred by a way of life here in Alberta. We hear the story.
On today's show: a powerful tornado destroyed homes north of Calgary over the weekend. We chat with a researcher surveying the damage; we explain why your next power bill could pop, and whether or not you can save some money in the future; Calgarians love our parks! We hear the story of how they came to be.
On today's show: new federal rules aimed at reducing vehicle pollution start tomorrow. We assess the impact on gas prices; we talk politics with Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas; NHL free agency is just around the corner! That comes right off the heels of the draft. We're talkin' Flames and Oilers.
On today's show: the story of a stranger who made online claims to be a little girl's father for eight years, before her actual parents found out; on this last day of public school before the Summer Break, we speak with a longtime teacher about to enjoy her final day with a full classroom; a story of a bird who was brought back from the brink of death by a crack medical team of concerned kids!
On today's show: why the city will debate introducing 500 dollar fines for foxtail barley on private land; two country songs occupy the 1st and 2nd spots on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The last time this happened was in 1981! We find out what's going on.
On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Minister in charge of housing to hear about the government's plan to improve affordability; Alberta will stop detaining people on federal immigration matters at the end of the month, but there's still no alternative plan. We hear more; have you seen a drone light show yet? If not, you might soon. We tell you more about this growing area of night-sky entertainment.
On today's show: The latest on Calgary city council's push to build a Multi-sport fieldhouse; The NHL is doing away with Pride jerseys and other warm-up uniforms associated with social causes. Local reaction; We speak with a longtime elementary school teacher who's retiring this week.
On today's show: Two students, now grown men, have been caught in a legal battle with a Calgary private school for 11 years about whether or not they should have been allowed to pray on campus. We speak with with one of those students; How Artificial Intelligence is helping build homes in Calgary; The next verse in an old barn's life is as a recording studio near Nanton. We take you there.
On today's show: NDP leader Rachel Notley joins us live; Calgary Flames legend Mike Vernon is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame! He joins us to talk about the honour; Taylor Swift isn't coming to Canada. Local Swifties react.
On today's show: the impacts of transitioning to net-zero, and how global action on climate change will tank the production of oil and gas; Canada has its first psychedelics research chair, and she's at the University of Calgary. Leah Mayo joins us; why spruce trees are loaded with pinecones this year.
On today's show: Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal tells us about his government's sustainable jobs plan; some Canadians are now able to legally access MDMA, also known as ecstacy, for mental health illnesses. We hear how, and why, in part two of our series on the psychedelic renaissance; a design created by a Siksika artist has been chosen for Canada's monument to the war in Afghanistan. Adrian Stimson joins us.
On today's show: why a group of Alberta Métis communities are opposing a provincial Métis constitution; we hear about this growing field of research and mental health treatment, and why some are worried about the buzz; and we take a look at a contentious flood solution the province is studying on the Bow River.
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel on the politics of the so-called Just Transition; we hear about the legacy of an AM station that has served Calgarians for more than 100 years; we talk with the actor who plays Michael Myers in the Halloween movies.
On today's show: we setup today's so-called Just Transition bill, and what may be in it; we talk to a storm chaser who got an up-close look at several tornadoes yesterday in Southern Alberta; we tell you about a huge new mural at the Stampede Grounds, honouring the history of chuckwagon racing.
On today's show: Waterton townsite is open to visitors, despite road and trail closures in the national park due to flooding. We hear from a local business; Premier Danielle Smith says the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires. We talk to an expert in environmental forensics; Angela takes a nature walk with the kids at University Elementary School in the northwest.
On today's show: why the Alberta RCMP wants residents and businesses to register their security cameras; could Highway 3 through Crowsnest Pass become Alberta's next major tourism destination? We hear the pitch; Angela takes a spin around Two Wheel View's bike shop in Inglewood.
On today's show: the fallout of David Johnston's resignation, and the next steps for getting to the bottom of allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections; we speak with two Calgarians whose Mom played a huge part in releasing big pieces of Canadian history to the public; western toads in Alberta are chattier than their western neighbours in B.C. We meet a researcher trying to find out why.
On today's show: how this hot and dry weather is impacting Alberta grain farmers; we speak with one of the barrel racers that just won a spot to compete at the Calgary Stampede; we meet a local Special Olympics golfer getting ready to tee up at the World Games in Berlin.
On today's show: we dig into the city's latest controversy over more housing density; we hear about the big, long-term plan to build new bus and train routes all over town, and to get more people riding them; we meet a Calgary man and his husband who are running 50 half-marathons, partly for a good cause, and partly as a birthday present.
On today's show: after two grassfires this week, and now a heat warning, we check in on the city's fire risk; the future of an iconic Calgary gathering place. Why Olympic Plaza is set for a transformation; a top pro Calgary golfer breaks down the massive merger between some of the world's best golf leagues.
On today's show: as Alberta pushes back against an upcoming federal emissions cap, we hear about the province's own emissions cap, which has been in place since 2016; we hear from two city councillors on whether or not council should increase the size of its membership; the Calgary Zoo's new Chief Conservation Officer tells us about the work she's doing here at home, and abroad, to save at-risk species.
On today's show: Calgarians will learn more about the deal for a new arena and event centre today. We talk to Councillor Sonya Sharp about it; we chat with the head of Calgary's Downtown Association about major changes coming to the core; graduations and convocations are happening all over the city. We hear from some new grads out of Mount Royal University.
On today's show: the NDP made gains on Monday, but fell short of forming government. Where should they go from here? The CBC's Andrew Brown has more on that; Calgary community signs could use some TLC. We speak with a councillor hoping to fix them up; Calgary native and country musician Aaron Pollock plays the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville this weekend. We talk to him first!
On today's show: how the Calgary Board of Education is addressing a big influx of students; the price of oil is slumping this week. We tell you why, and what it could mean for the province's finances; we meet a Calgary guy with a huge orchid collection.
On today's show: the city has come up with a plan to curb noisy vehicles. We hear more from councillor Courtney Walcott; an important building from Lethbridge's former Chinatown is set for demolition. We have reaction from the local Chinese community; we meet an Albertan who has been making waves for over two decades at the highest level of international water-skiing.
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi talk about what to expect from Premier Danielle Smith; we speak to a re-elected Calgary MLA from the UCP, Rebecca Schulz; and a closer look at what went wrong for the NDP, and how the party moves forward.
On today's show: Everything you need to know to cast your ballot in today's provincial election; why the oldest building in Lethbridge's Chinatown could soon be torn down; and never-before seen personal letters by Louis Riel go on display in Calgary today.
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel on the final stretch of the campaign; Pollster Janet Brown breaks down the results of her new CBC News exclusive provincial election poll heading into the final weekend of the campaign; and we speak with the 2023 Quilter of Distinction, who's set to showcase her best and brightest work at Heritage Park this weekend.
On today's show: we check in with two Albertans, one living in Calgary and one in a rural community, about what matters to them during the final days of the election campaign; the complicated outlook on electricity rates in Alberta. The CBC's Scott Dippel reports; we chat with a long-time Calgary-based singer about the impact of Tina Turner.
On today's show: our feature interview with Alberta NDP Leader, Rachel Notley; we hear from a Calgary soldier who wants the city to revive a decades old military support group called Calgary Salutes; we find out why a local couple will be running the Calgary Marathon while handcuffed to one another!
On today's show: to tax or not to tax. Why that's the question political parties want Albertans to consider as they head to the polls. Linda Johnson and Ricardo Miranda join us; advanced voting kicks off today. We speak with Elections Alberta about how that works, and whether some voting districts will see their elections postponed due to wildfires; we hear from the lead singer of local pop-punk band Chixdiggit, who's hosting guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas next month.
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi join us to break down a busy week in the provincial election campaign; we hear the results of an ethics investigation into whether Danielle Smith interfered with the administration of justice; strike averted as WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal. We have some advice for what to do if you're booked on a flight.
On today's show: could smoky skies be sticking sticking around for the summer? We speak with an Environment Canada climatologist about the conditions this week, and beyond; we talk to Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita about his party's goals in this election; We hear from one of the creators behind the "Black Panther" Marvel movie soundtrack, ahead of a special concert happening tonight in the city.
The Calgary Eyeopener is on the road at the Patisserie du Soleil to talk about the Calgary-Glenmore riding in the upcoming provincial election.
On today's show: WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, poised to begin job action this week. In response, airlines have issued a lockout notice. We speak with Captain Jason Roberts from the Air Line Pilots Association about it all; what it takes to delay an election in Alberta; Terri Clark is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She joins us in studio.
On today's show: we hear from Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld about staying on as chief until 2027; we ask Green Party leader Jordan Wilkie why his party deserves your vote; we chat with the author of a new book about the very first Stampede Breakfast.
On today's show: the UCPs healthcare platform. Jason Copping is our guest; Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas join us to break down week two of the provincial election campaign; a video game six years in the making drops today. We talk Zelda!
On today's show: what the NDP says it will do to improve healthcare; You've heard of a 25-year mortgage, but how about debt that takes 97 years to pay off? The low down on Alberta's debt; and Calgary's own Lindsay Ell tells us what it's like opening for Shania Twain.
On today's show: a new report says fare gates at C-Train stations wouldn't make riding transit safer. Councillor Dan McLean, who has been an advocate for the idea, joins us; the case for a national physician licensing program; why the return of the tiny owl is a big deal on the Alberta prairies.
On today's show: you've heard of "Battleground Calgary," but let's leave this city behind and see what other cities want this election campaign. Cochrane's mayor joins us; we learn more about the wildfire evacuee centre set up at the Stampede grounds; it's calving season, and we're hoping to be there when a baby calf is born. Off to the U of C's ranch we go!
On today's show: we check in with our Vote Compass team on what they've learned one week into the provincial election campaign; more than 100 wildfires are burning across Alberta. We find out if the weather forecast is going to help the situation; how a local organization is turning broken bikes into bike racks.
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel breaks down the first week of the campaign; how far will Alberta go in privatizing health care? The upcoming election will help decide that. We tell you why, and what's at stake; we hear about hiking in the spring.
On today's show: the latest details about two Canadians, including a Calgarian, who have been killed on the front lines of the war in Ukraine; why proponents of a new arena in Arizona say taxpayers are getting a sweet deal compared to Calgary; we meet Mars the Chow Chow, before he heads to New York to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
On today's show: the science behind political polling or how to critically read the flood of polls that are heading your way; which U.S. president's voice makes a plant grow better; and a pesky sign of the season: VOLES!
On today's show: we find out what's next for the Flames now that Darryl Sutter has been fired; the PSAC executive for the prairies breaks down the new contract deal for federal government workers here in Calgary and across the country; we reflect on the life and legacy of Canadian music icon, Gordon Lightfoot.
On today's show: we speak with two former Calgary MLAs about what it takes to get elected in this city; Alberta's provincial election campaign is almost underway. The CBC's Elise von Scheel gets you up to speed on the key issues; Randy Bachman joins us ahead of his new guitar exhibit at the National Music Centre.
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel on the politics of replacing the Saddledome; city councillor Jennifer Wyness on her fight to change how anti-abortion flyers arrive in the mail; we hear from some cosplayers ready for the Calgary Expo!
On today's show: how a new event centre deal could transform a chunk of prime downtown real estate into an entertainment destination; we hear from a Calgary gun shop owner about what he'll do with guns now banned by the federal government; we hear from the original voice of Dora the Explorer, who is in Calgary this weekend.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us to discuss the new arena deal with the Flames; we hear about the third biggest fundraising political party in Alberta, and why it has no ambitions to actually get elected; there's hockey tonight at the Saddledome. We head to a Wranglers practice ahead of tonight's playoff game.
On today's show: we hear about the final Kearl oilsands leak hearings; the latest on plans for a new fieldhouse next to McMahon Stadium; a singer from Calgary performs at the most iconic venue in the Country music world. Bella White joins us with a look at her Grand Ole Opry debut.
On today's show: how the ongoing strike by Canada's public servants is impacting newcomers in Calgary; a conversation about Making Waves - a workshop aimed at young women, to inspire and help them find their voice; we hear how students in Calgary have been turning mud into electricity.
On today's show: the latest on the Kearl Oilsands hearings in Ottawa, where Imperial Oil officials were grilled by MPs; how Muslim Calgarians are celebrating Eid al-Fitr; for Talk of the Town, comedian and Debaters host Steve Patterson joins us ahead of his show in Calgary.
On today's show: a health researcher gives us her take on the government's idea to force people into drug treatment; we check in with a local high school robotics team competing in Texas; why a golf course near Airdrie got into the arcade business.
On today's show: more than 155,000 federal public servants are hitting the picket line. We hear from the union rep for the praries; how a victims support team is helping people after a tragedy in Southwest Calgary; why two giant wind-up toys in the Calgary International Airport are being decommissioned.
On today's show: what a public service worker strike would mean for Canadians; what Flames fans think about general manager Brad Treliving's departure; we chat with the Calgary born performer who stepped-in to the starring roll for the final performance of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.
On today's show: we speak with the CEO of DynaLife, the company in charge of blood work and testing in Calgary; the debate around the beep test in Calgary schools. The CBC's Taylor Simmons has the story; we tell you about a rare wildlife sighting in Calgary over the weekend.
On today's show: a conversation about the perception and reality of crime in Calgary; our political panel weighs-in on the tug-of-war between Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith for Calgary voters; as the city chooses the Green Line's builder, it's looking to a problem-plagued train in Ottawa for lessons learned. The CBC's Scott Dippel explains.
On today's show: the Grand Chief of Treaty 8 territory on natural resource rights; how Cardston residents will have their say on opening up the town's alcohol ban; the Eyeopener's Lisa Robinson asks Calgary shoppers what item they've paid way too much for lately.
On today's show: a man charged with assaulting Calgary women working in the sex trade makes his first court appearance this morning. We bring you the latest; a UCP candidate from Claresholm says there's a level of personal responsibility when it comes to our health, instead of over-relying on the healthcare system. Does she have a point?; we talk to a woman with a major Rum & Butter headache.
On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks public safety and policing in the city; how an ethics investigation into Premier Danielle Smith will work; and we drill into the results of a new CBC commissioned poll on how Calgarians intend to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
Today's podcast: - Breaking down what bail reform would mean for the Canadian justice system- Why concert promoters choose (or skip) Calgary - and what a new arena could mean for the live concert industry- "March Mammal Madness" reaches its thrilling conclusion
Today's podcast: - Does Edmonton really get more concerts and events than Calgary?- Looking ahead to tonight's make-or-break Flames game- Taber looks to attract skilled workers to address staffing shortages
On today's show: more cops on Calgary Transit. The city's Chief of Police joins us; a lack of listings means Calgary is still a sellers market. We dig into the latest data; how some rural municipalities are hoping to cash-in on Alberta's film industry.
On today's show: Ottawa has approved the merger of Rogers and Shaw. We tell you what it means for consumers, and Calgary; why being the backdrop for a post-apocalyptic TV show has been good for business in Waterton; how you can become a Jane's Walk leader in Calgary.
On today's show: a legal expert joins us with his take on the leaked conversation between Premier Danielle Smith and a pastor facing criminal charges; how Canada's first Black female lawyer is being honoured today at the University of Calgary; and from Texas to Alberta. At 8:20 we meet the new head coach of the Calgary Surge basketball team.
On today's show: more reaction to the federal budget, including calls for certainty on incentives for carbon capture and storage projects; we hear about a photo project CBC Calgary is launching to explore the idea of belonging with young Calgarians; the Stampede wants you to write a song, all about the chuckwagon races.
On today's show: a house explosion in Marlborough sent ten people to hospital yesterday; why brewers, like Big Rock, want the feds to pause an automated tax on beer and alcohol; and why a lone pronghorn has made North Calgary its occasional home.
On today's show: why Alberta may not be able to rely on oil booms to bring back the jobs that would typically appear in the booms of the past; the changing face of the UCP as high profile members announce they’ve decided not to run in the spring election; and where to go this week, if you're looking for some family fun over spring break.
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel weighs in on allegations of foreign election interference; the case against starting the clock on conservation agreements; and the enduring appeal of the The Young and the Restless as the soap opera turns 50.
On today's show: why a Southern Alberta county wants expiration dates on conservation easements; we celebrate the holy month of Ramadan; and we hear about efforts to bring a decommissioned fire truck to the kids at the Fish Creek Library.
On today's show: some Calgary communities have new lake front properties, thanks to jammed-up storm drains; - we head to a career fair to talk with jobseekers; and we hear about a local hip-hop hackathon that's helping kids see the cool factor in coding.
On today's show: the latest legal battle over what some Alberta politicians call the "no more pipelines act" starts today; Alberta's supply of Children's pain medication is finally in pharmacies; and we talk to a recruiter about hiring challenges.
On today's show: we speak with Lloyd Fairbanks, the former Calgary Stampeder who's headed to the CFL's Hall of Fame; we talk to Councilor Evan Spencer to hear about his plan to help curb the spread of Foxtail Barley; and the science behind Spring's official start.
On today's show: the latest on the death of two police officers killed in the line of duty in Edmonton; we hear from a commodity analyst to find out what's behind slumping oil prices; and Does This Taste Funny? Comedian Ali Hassan joins us in studio to chat about his latest tour.
On today's show: What the recent fiasco with Flair airlines means for the future of cheap flights in Canada; a look into the whimsical world of puppeteering as we talk to a Calgary artist and her... friend; and we remember a longtime member of the Calgary music scene, Marvin Kee.
On today's show: Calgary city council has passed a new bylaw restricting protests at rec centres and libraries. We hear from one of the councillors who supports the move; wanted: potatoes in Coaldale, Alberta. What a french fry facility expansion means for potato growers in the area; the Flames are running out of time to snag a spot in the playoffs. A closer look at their chances.
On today's show: we speak with federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, on new funding for search and rescue in Alberta; Alberta is Calling ... again. Will Newfoundland answer; and we eat our own portraits. Yeah, you heard us.
On today's show: a closer look at why Ottawa's federal gun legislation fell with such a thud in Alberta; why a Calgary geothermal company is celebrating a big win for it's business in Germany; and we hear from Nickleback ahead of their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame tonight at the Junos.
On today's show: we fire up the Eyeopener political panel. Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi join us; a look ahead at the biggest weekend in Canadian men's curling with an all-time great, Kevin Martin; why folks in High River want to paint a mural of a guitar-slinging Texan with a parrot on his shoulder.
On today's show: the CERAWeek energy conference is underway in Houston. We hear how representatives from Alberta are promoting the industry; we look at the argument being made in the first big legal challenge on the ban of single use plastics; we speak with a Medicine Hat-born author whose hit memoir has been turned into a play showing in Calgary. Mark Sakamoto joins us.
On today's show: we hear about the 268 million dollars in property taxes rural municipalities say have gone unpaid by oil and gas companies; while Canadians are travelling to Cuba for holidays once again, Cubans are leaving the country in mass numbers. We hear more on that; we tell you about a special market celebrating International Women's Day.
Richard Phillips, the manager of the Bow River Irrigation District, explains why it's tricky for growing towns to get a greater share of Bow River water in their taps.
Today's podcast: NDP MP Heather McPherson on calls for an inquiry into Chinese election interference; how water rights work in southern Alberta; we introduce you to a virtual craft market for local makers and artisans.
On today's podcast: It's been almost a year since a mother of 5 was killed in a crash. Joel Dryden brings us an update on the investigation and her family; we get an update from the Calgary Zoo on their pregnant gorilla; and we talk to Quentin Pipestem, a hoop dancer from the Tsuut'ina Nation who performed at the Calgary Flames game on Saturday night.
On today's show: we speak with a Calgary woman who has won the right to continue taking strong opioids three times per day; two Battles of Alberta are happening in Calgary this weekend in university sports. We hear from two of the athletes participating; we hear about the fierce competition at the 6th annual Ms. Pacman tournament.
On today's show: what 3 million dollars in planning might mean for healthcare in Airdrie and North Calgary; we head to the village of Barons, Alberta, which hasn't had its own fire department in nearly a year; and we talk to Alberta's parliamentary secretary on EMS reform about how to help rural fire departments.
On today's show: Finance Minister Travis Toews joins us with more on the provincial budget followed by a response from NDP finance critic Shannon Phillips.
On today's show: the province says Albertans are waiting less time to get surgery. We check in with an orthopaedic surgeon in Red Deer; it's budget day in Alberta. We tee it up for you; rural fire departments across Alberta are struggling for a host of reasons. In part two of our series, we head to the village of Beiseker.
On today's show: an update on the legal battle surrounding a Calgary-owned pipeline; we hear from a longtime volunteer firefighter in Ponoka about the challenges facing their community when it comes to emergency services; we meet the newest Indigenous Artist in Residence at the Calgary Public Library.
On today's show: two Ukrainians living in Southern Alberta reflect on one year since Russia's invasion of their home country; we fire up our political panel for some advice for Alberta political parties about 100 days out from election day; gold for two Calgary karate kids. We speak with the teens who dominated at the Canada Games in Prince Edward Island.
On today's show: police chiefs in Alberta say its not the time to decriminalize drugs. We take a closer look at their report; team Alberta is still alive at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts! We check-in with their very excited local curling club; the Chuckwagon Café in Diamond Valley is known for its burgers and big breakfasts, and now -- its TikTok videos too.
On today's show: a group of Calgary parents want HEPA filters in classrooms. Why both major school boards are saying no; how the city hopes to avoid public art controversies; Calgary's Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster joins us ahead of an event tonight marking Black History Month.
On today's show: breaking down the details of the federal government's sustainable jobs plan; fresh snow and a cold snap. We get the latest forecast from weather expert Kyle Britain; imagining the future of transit in Calgary. We speak with the creator of a fantasy transit map.
On today's show: topless swimming is now allowed at Edmonton public pools. Is it allowed in Calgary? We find out more on all this; we hear about new money for Calgarians who can't make rent payments; a nostalgic night of roller skating in honour of Lloyd's.
On today's show: why Alberta-born Brenda Lucki is resigning as RCMP Commissioner; how good is Calgary water, really? We find out; the Calgary Olympian turned coach in a new reality TV show.
On today's show: there's a new sheriff in town - a dozen of them, to be exact. Mayor Jyoti Gondek explains why downtown Calgary needs them; we tell you about a new conservation effort to protect Calgary's water supply; can you imagine running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days? We meet a Calgary man who has done just that.
On today's show: should homeowners foot a bigger share of Calgary's tax bill? We hear from a city councillor; a look into the perception that addiction has gotten worse on Calgary streets; remember the popular idea that trees can talk to each other? Our next guest says the science behind the claim, may be flawed. We hear why.
On today's show: a look at the changes underway in how proposed housing builds are approved in Calgary; how the newly appointed President of the University of Lethbridge plans to make his mark when he takes over the job this summer; the Beltline is getting a new bike lane; and we find out about an event honouring the Town of Crossfield's greatest cat lover.
On today's show: the Eyeopener's political panel on another good news poll for the UCP; the future of virtual health care in Alberta; and we meet Calgary's indigenous sobercrew as they head out onto the streets.
On today's show: Ottawa has proposed a new health care funding deal to the provinces; you think you're buying one drug, but you're actually buying an animal tranquilizer; and we meet a Calgarian who emigrated from Kenya and recently wrote about settling into her new home.
On today's show: a Calgarian in Türkiye tells us his experience of the devastating earthquake; we meet a Calgary woman fighting to keep her prescription for opioids; and what the Calgary Chamber of Commerce wants from politicians this provincial election.
On today's show: Once homeless and addicted to drugs, Alberta premier's chief of staff now leads the provincial response to the drug crisis; Alberta will require universities to provide an annual report on free speech on campus; and what you need to know about crown land camping, if you've never gone crown land camping.
On today's show: are Canada's bail conditions for repeat violent offenders too lax? We hear from a criminal defence lawyer; why Calgary might be well positioned to become a hub for the emerging hydrogen economy; how a couple of "swamp farmers" from Vulcan are restoring Alberta's wetlands one native plant at a time.
On today's show: why a Calgary city councillor wants to offer incentives to ATCO for two solar farms being built in the southeast; Alberta universities support the Chicago principles, ensuring free speech on campus. We hear from one of the principles' authors; we speak with the Swedish brothers who flew all the way to Calgary to drive race cars on a track made entirely of ice.
On today's show: what a local long term care organization thinks of the new standards announced for that sector; the province and Ottawa have announced a deal to fund new privately owned childcare spaces. We talk to a business owner about what it means for the industry; the man keeping the beat for Three Dog Night died late last week. We remember Floyd Sneed, with Ronnie King from The Stampeders.
On today's show: why the City of Calgary hopes a new fieldhouse will spur redevelopment dreams around McMahon Stadium; the long term costs of Alberta's renewable energy boom and who will be on the hook for the inevitable clean up; we learn more about the Leopard 2 tanks that Canada is sending to Ukraine.
On today's show: how Damar Hamlin's recent cardiac arrest could impact how the CFL handles medical emergencies; Calgary's local union leader on calls for a national taskforce into transit safety; the Arctic Winter Games are underway. We hear from a speed skating coach and official from Canmore who's at the games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta; get in line ... well ... two lines! We're going Scottish country dancing!
On today's show: the Eyeopener's political panel digs into the latest allegations of political interference in Alberta's justice system; auto insurance rate increases have been paused in Alberta. We tell you what it means for your wallet; we hear from Foothills County about a proposed biodigester that's raising concerns among residents of High River.
On today's show: we hear the latest on allegations of political interference in Alberta's justice system; what the spread of rogue trails all over the southern Rockies means for people and wildlife; a renewable natural gas project proposal has rekindled concerns about a smell lingering around High River. We hear more from a local resident.
On today's show: the Bank of Canada has just announced another interest rate hike. We hear if this could be the last one; how Calgary plans to crackdown on people stealing a valuable vehicle part; we hear about a show in Calgary that combines live tunes with cartoons.
On today's show: how Alberta Health is going to reduce surgical wait times by contracting out more hip and knee replacements in Calgary; Canada's main airlines are becoming more regional. The CBC's Kyle Bakx tell us what's behind this trend; two former Calgary Cannons are on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. We break down their chances; Calgary animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis have just been nominated for an Academy Award. Their film "The Flying Sailor" is nominated for Best Animated Short Film. We chat with the duo.
On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith has ordered a review of correspondence between her office and crown prosecutors over allegations of political interference in the justice system. The CBC's Jason Markusoff breaks it all down; it now costs more to live in Canmore than in Toronto. We tell you how folks are coping with the high cost of living in the mountains; we remember Calgary community builder Jim Button.
On today's show: we talk to a law professor about the latest allegations of political interference in criminal cases; the owners of Eau Claire Market say the building will be torn down next year. We talk to the owners about the decision; a Calgary cowboy is the first Canadian to be named to the Bull Riding Hall of Fame. Cody Snyder joins us.
On today's show: we hear more on why a deal between a First Nation and a coal company in B.C. could set a precedent on Indigenous consultation; why a local restaurant is ditching Door Dash and skipping Skip the Dishes; Dragon, Business Mogul, Unconventional Panelist and now, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel. Manjit Minhas tells us about her appointment.
On today's show: we tell you about a deal between a coal company and a B.C. First nation that could set an important precedent; why a Southern Alberta town is inviting Conan O'Brien to be the marshall in its Star Trek Parade; we hear about a Winter Cycling Showdown happening between Calgary and a city in Finland.
On today's show: we hear about changes to how Alberta moves you around when you're sick; making the case for a traditional land acknowledgement at Calgary Flames games. We speak to a councillor from the Chiniki First Nation; we look at how realistic the fungal pandemic is in the new HBO series, The Last of Us.
On today's show: does a psychologist organization have the right to force Jordan Peterson into a social media training course? A look at free speech in a professional context; we hear more about the local newborn twins in HBO's new TV series The Last of Us; a ninja gym, right here in Calgary. We take you there to hear some youngsters enjoying the unique exercise for their bodies and minds.
On today's show: Danielle Smith is being accused of political interference regarding prosecutions against people who violated COVID-19 rules. Our political panel weighs in; what the discovery of a harmful fungus means for bats in Alberta; we meet the Alberta set decorator for The Last of Us - the HBO drama that premieres this weekend; the Fokker in the Field. Why a man parked a large plane near Okotoks.
On today's show: what Mexico's aspirations in exporting Natural Gas could mean for Alberta; we hear from a volunteer group that's trying to keep microplastics out of storm ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park; why some local businesses think the Greenview Industrial Park could become the new Inglewood.
On today's show: Eligible Albertans can begin applying for inflation relief payments next week; why small towns in South Central Alberta are still trying trying to find out what a provincial police force would mean for them; and we speak with the local entrepreneur that wants to revive the spirit of 90s coffee shops.
On today's show: why an Alberta cabinet minister is against the decision to ban personal vehicles from accessing Moraine Lake. Forestry, Parks and Tourism Minister Todd Loewen joins us; the future of artificial intelligence in post-secondary education; is the future of fine dining in jeopardy? We speak with a local chef about that.
On today's show: why Parks Canada is banning personal vehicles from accessing one of Alberta's most popular tourist destinations; the case for building a 160-acre solar farm within Brooks city limits; got a need for speed? We learn about the ice drifting track on Ghost Lake.
On today's show: a 12-year-old girl from Airdrie has been waiting since November for brain surgery. We hear from her mom; Canadian politicians want answers from Sunwing Airlines and Via Rail on why so many Canadians faced travel chaos over the holidays. We speak with a MP leading the charge; remembering a beloved member of Calgary's music community. We hear about the life of Dave Alcock.
On today's show: we hear from a Calgary woman whose dad flew to Canada for his first Christmas here and has been unconscious on a ventilator ever since; what to expect from your property assessment this year; a trip to the library to test illicit drugs, a DIY harm reduction story.
On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us with a look at what she hopes the city can achieve in 2023; how Calgary is preparing for another busy year for international migration; we head to Texas for the story of the Texas gate and why they don't call it that down there; we go on a toboggan ride with a few youngsters at Confederation Park.
On today's show: why gas prices in Calgary went up, even after the provincial gas tax went down; the last pint has been poured at the Rose and Crown. We hear about the people ... and the ghosts ... who were regulars at the bar; season two of the CBC original comedy "Son of a Critch" premiers tonight. We chat with co-creator Mark Critch about what to expect.
On today's show: there's a new town in Alberta and it's only one day old. We head to Diamond Valley; country music legend Ian Tyson died last week. We hear about his legacy from Calgary musician, Tim Hus; we hear from a local metal artist whose unusual specialty was just profiled by National Geographic.
On today's show: a look at the year ahead for efforts to reduce oil and gas emissions in Alberta; we chat with the union that represents airport workers to see how they are dealing with the cold snap; the funny side of raising kids. New Yorker-Calgarian Ophira Eisenberg joins us in studio to talk about her new podcast, "Parenting is a Joke."
On today's show: we hear how to care for your vehicle when it's this cold outside; we hear about a new way Bowness is keeping its history alive; we find out who was the big winner of the finals of a women's pinball tournament in Calgary.
On today's show: Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld joins us to look at the year that was, and the year to come; what a new federal ban on some plastic products means for Calgary Co-op grocery stores and their compostable garbage bags; a Calgary Rabbi says he doesn't quite "get" hanukkah. We find out why.
On today's show: we talk to Alberta's Chief Firearms Officer about the proposed federal gun legislation; the K-Country pass could be on its way out. Danielle Smith says she's not in love with the idea of Albertans paying to access their own backyards. Our Helen Pike has the story; how studying caribou antlers could prevent human skin scars in the future.
On today's show: Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas join us for a look at the latest in Alberta politics; why another airline is moving into the Calgary market; High River will spend a few thousand dollars to cut down three poplar trees, and those could be the first of many in the province. We hear about the plight of the poplar; a loss for the Flames, but a big win for a Calgary mom and her son at the Saddledome this week.
On today's show: how nuclear fusion could change how we look at energy in Alberta; why a Canadian conservation group is changing the name of its most prestigious award. We speak with the chief of an Alberta First Nation about that; spreading holiday cheer in a half-tonne through Olds, Alberta. We chat with one of the people behind the Carolling Christmas truck.
On today's show: private childcare providers in Alberta aren't happy with Ottawa. We explain why; the Keystone Pipeline that starts in Alberta is closed because of a leak in Kansas. We talk to a reporter who has been on the scene; it's a party down at Fraggle Rock today. The Calgary production just won an Emmy! We speak with its production designer.
On today's show: why a prominent Calgary journalist is talking openly about having colorectal cancer; 20 years later, we speak with a bartender who was there when Calgary police raided the city's only gay bathhouse; and Croatia and Argentina face off tomorrow in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
On today's show: the new permanent leader of the Alberta Liberal Party; The province has tabled a new bill that would change how complaints against police officers are handled. A defense lawyer will join us with his take; and some of Alberta's top archers compete in South Africa this weekend, but they won't actually leave the province.
On today's show: we speak with Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita about his party’s future ahead of its AGM; the latest on a story out of Germany about a fringe far-right group that was allegedly plotting to overthrow the government; and have you made a Lensa self-portrait of yet? The ethics of art fueled by artificial intelligence.
On today's show: the Bank of Canada is expected to raise interest rates again this morning. We check-in on the country's economic outlook; can anything be done about the rising cost of groceries? We ask an Alberta MP who's trying to find out; and how a dog ran up quite the bill on his owner's PlayStation.
On today's show: we speak with one of many Canadians stuck in limbo as they wait for their official permanent resident status; we hear about new plans to improve safety on Calgary Transit; and we speak with an Albertan heading to the United Nations' biodiversity conference in Montreal.
On today's show: AHS is temporarily closing a pediatric hospice in Calgary to divert staff to the Alberta Children's Hospital. We hear from the father of a former patient about the impact this will have on families; we speak with Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services about the province's latest measures to make life more affordable; and how local app developers plan to make downtown Calgary more accessible.
On today's show: what federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh thinks about the so-called "Trudeau-Notley-Singh" alliance; the boss of the CPP responds to Alberta pondering its own pension plan; we hear how full Calgary warming centres and shelters are during this cold snap.
On today's show: why some members of Alberta's business community are concerned about the Alberta Sovereignty Act; why people in Ontario are buying homes in Calgary, even if they don't plan on moving here; tis the season of holiday movies. And there are a lot of new ones. We talk to a Christmas movie expert about which ones to check out.
On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith has tabled her long awaited sovereignty act. Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail joins us to break it all down; the Calgary Board of Education has decided to relocate its school for teenage moms. We speak with a former student; the Unconventional Panel makes its return talking about what else? Taxes! And transit!
On today's show: a new session of the Alberta legislature begins today. CBC Provincial Affairs reporter Janet French joins us with a look at what to expect; on the 75th anniversary of the classic novel "Who Has Seen The Wind," we hear how the book influenced writing about the Canadian Prairies; why an online transit aficionado in hogtown thinks cowtown has the best stretch of transit.
On today: the province says Alberta schools must maintain in-person learning and cannot force students to wear masks; we hear more on a rally for Afghan women's rights happening in downtown Calgary this weekend; and what a new national strategy for climate change adaptation means here in Alberta.
On today's show: why drillers are anticipating a busy year ahead; Rupi Kaur on finding fame as a young poet; Pickleball is more popular than ever and that means it can be tough to find a place to play. We find out more.
On today's show: we tell you who the new host of the Calgary Eyeopener will be; Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas join us for their takes on Premier Danielle Smith's address to Albertans; why the Chamber of Commerce says Calgary needs a new brand.
On today's show: the mixed feelings felt by many Iranians watching the World Cup; City council is knee-deep in budget talks this week. We hear why one councilor thinks the plan should be more ambitious, despite the cost; and it's been nearly four decades in the making, but tomorrow team Canada takes to the pitch at the World Cup. We hear how the team might fare.
On today's show: as calls for the resignation for Ward 4 Councilor Sean Chu grow, we speak with one of the communities that he serves; the province wants to improve ambulance wait times. We hear from the head of the union that represents paramedics about what can be done; and we learn about a new exhibit called 50 Shades of Brown opening at the Grand Theatre.
On today's show: the new official Adminstrator of AHS, Dr. John Cowell joins us to talk about how he's going to fix our health care system; what to do about Sean Chu. Our political panel weighs in on the future of the Calgary city councillor; a "convo" about the latest "sitch" with Scrabble adding 500 new words to its dictionary, including "jedi," "guac" and "bae."
On today's show: we dig deeper into a mounting investigation into Councillor Sean Chu's past alleged misconduct with policitical scientist Lori Williams; we speak with a video game developer about the prospect of a new tax credit for the sector; in defence of Harvey the Hound, who was just dubbed worst mascot in the NHL by an online poll.
On today's show: why Calgary council once again wants the province to look into the conduct of councillor Sean Chu; with the Premier on board, could Calgary be one step closer to getting a C-Train to the Airport and a passenger Train to Banff?; we hear about the birds that migrate to and from Calgary for the winter.
On today's show: we hear about hundreds of local companies lining up to build the Green Line; we hear from an Albertan banned from entering Russia by Vladimir Putin's government; with hundreds of thousands of salvaged meals under its belt, we speak with the Leftovers Foundation as it marks 10 years of service.
On today's show: why so many kids are seriously sick with respiratory illnesses right now. We speak to a pediatric ER doctor; we hear about the most stolen vehicles of 2022; we hear from a Nigerian-born lawyer who is offering foreign trained lawyers the help he wish he'd been given.
On today's show: we speak with a Metis veteran who is giving an address at Fort Calgary later this morning; we hear about the first-ever conference aiming to unite Alberta's South Sudanese community; tracing the history of bagpipes in the military; we meet members of the St Philips School patrol team who got a crash course in the art of the interview.
On today's show: we speak with the Mayor of Coutts, Alberta, who just testified at the Emergencies Act inquiry in Ottawa; thousands of kids are out sick from school this week in Calgary. We hear what the impact is in the classroom; how the rental search has changed in Calgary's tight rental market.
On today's show: we hear from a Calgary city councillor on the proposed plan to raise property taxes and city fees in 2023. Sonya Sharp joins us; how catching up with the backlog of surgeries is impacting emergency room wait times in Calgary; we tell you why the Canadian Down Syndrome Society is teaming up with Linkedin.
On today's show: it's election day in the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat. We get the mood on the ground ahead of tonight's results; trading tweets for toots. Why hundreds of thousands of Twitter users are joining Mastodon, an alternative social media platform; Bo Levi Mitchell's time with the Calgary Stampeders has come to an end. We speak with the veteran quarterback.
On today's show: how to get children's pain medication like Tylenol and Advil when the store shelves are bare; a vote is underway in Alberta on a Métis Constitution, but not all Métis communities are in support; and a popular Canadian cartoonist is in Calgary today, talking about her graphic memoir "Ducks: Two Years in the Oilsands."
On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas ahead of her trip to COP27; convoy protesters gave their side of the story at 'The Emergencies Act' Inquiry in Ottawa. We get a recap from a reporter at the hearings; and a look ahead to Sunday's winner-take-all, division semi-final between the BC Lions and the Calgary Stampeders.
On today's show: our Alberta politics panel joins us in a week where one of our guests found himself in the headlines; we drill into the results of a new CBC commissioned poll on how Albertans feel about provincial politics; and how you could be the next contestant on "Rental Rewind," a new game show being filmed near Calgary.
On today's show: the President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Deborah Yedlin, on how revamping immigration policies could solve the labour shortage; Sunshine Village opens for the season; and we speak with the director of a new documentary about a disease that's threatening wild and domestic sheep populations in the Rockies.
On today's Halloween edition of the Calgary Eyeopener: Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to prohibit mask mandates in schools. We look at the implications of a mask ban; we explore the ancient Celtic roots of Halloween, the festival known as Samhain; and a look behind the curtain of Calgary's traffic light system.
On today's podcast: why one Calgary restaurant group is offering employees new health and dental benefits; B.C. bows out of the running for the 2030 Winter Olympics; why a scary movie can be psychologically helpful.
On today's show: is it too hard to get into nursing school in Alberta? We ask the Dean of the U of C's nursing faculty; food bank use is on the rise in Calgary. We dig into the numbers from this year's Hunger Count; and what renters can expect if they call for a housing health inspection.
On today's show: The province wants in on arena deal talks in Calgary. It's liaison, Ric McIver, and Minister of Municipal Affairs, Rebecca Schulz, join us; and we hear about a bike train that's running in Calgary's North Hill neighbourhood.
On today's show: As Dr. Deena Hinshaw and AHS's board await their job fates, we ask Alberta's former top doctor if an overhaul of healthcare executives can ease emergency wait times; why a hospital president in Ottawa wants health care workers in Alberta to go work for him; and how you can have a blast this weekend celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
On today's show: CBC's Jason Markusoff joins us with the highlights of the United Conservative Party AGM held this weekend outside Edmonton; the CBC's Elise von Scheel joins us after spending the weekend at the NDP annual general meeting; and we meet the Calgary Public Library's new Musical Artist in Residence.
On today's show: we hear about an anti-racism and discrimination conference going on in Calgary this weekend; we speak with the big winner at this week's Alberta Beer Awards - Blindman Brewing from Lacombe; Taylor Swift released her newest album "Midnights" last night, her third album in three years! Is it too much? A local Swiftie superfan lets us know.
On today's show: Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas on the latest statement of regret from Premier Danielle Smith; a new arena deal is in the works. We get the details from CBC's city hall reporter, Scott Dippel; a big change is coming to the royalty program at Calgary Stampede. We're joined by both current princesses to find out more.
On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith has apologized for her past comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We hear from a member of Alberta's Ukrainian community; a look at the difference earlier breast cancer screening could make for women in Alberta; how long will ad-free streaming last when companies like Netflix start offering cheaper tiers with commercials.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on her first year in office; who should and shouldn't be called an engineer? Why Alberta's tech sector is coming under fire for using it as a job title; we head to Shalem Senior Community to hear from residents about their foster cat, Geranium.
On today's show: we hear about rescuing fish from irrigation canals along the Old Man River; how a local artist reconnected with a piece of lost art thanks to Value Village; it's our weekly spotlight on local musicians. Today we meet neo-soul artist, Sashae.
On today's show: a cabinet with less Calgary, and a belief unvaccinated people are the most discriminated against. We roundup Danielle Smith's first week with frequent political combatants Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas; the owner of a shop dedicated to women in politics, Madame Premier, says it's time to sell. We find out why; the Ukrainian Shumka dancers wrap up their national tour in Calgary this weekend. We speak to the artistic director.
On today's show: we find out what a Stoney Nakoda Nation scholar thinks about the Premier's comments about the unvaccinated; we talk to the CEO of Heritage Calgary ahead of a forum tonight about the possible redevelopment of Stephen Avenue; how a Calgarian happened to become the World Conker Champion, despite never having played the game before.
On today's show: former Hometown Hockey co-host Tara Slone joins us for her take on what wholesale change at Hockey Canada means for the sport; Calgarians are busy helping refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan settle into the city. How the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is handling the increase in need; we learn why this fall has been an unusual one.
On today's show: the leader of the provincial opposition, Rachel Notley, with her take on what Alberta's next Premier - Danielle Smith - means for the NDP's future; what the Mayor of Brooks thinks of UCP leader Danielle Smith running in the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat; what two of Calgary's best karaoke singers think of Billboard's pick for the best Karaoke song of all time.
On today's show: how did it all play out last night, as Danielle Smith won the UCP leadership? The Eyeopener's Julian Brown brings us the story from the scene; some analysis about our new Premier with Naheed Nenshi and Monte Solberg; we speak with a Blackfoot designer from the Kainai Nation who just returned to Calgary after showing at Paris Fashion Week.
On today's show: want a plastic fork, paper straw or a packette of ketchup with your takeout meal? A proposed new Calgary bylaw could mean that soon you'll have to ask for these single-use items; why one psychiatrist says Alberta is on the right track in regulating psychedelic drugs for therapy; looking for a World War Two veteran's lost hat somewhere between Banff-Lake Louise and the boarding gate at the Calgary Airport.
On today's show: we walk you through the second round of parliamentary hearings about Hockey Canada's culture, and how it pays for sexual assault claim settlements; we hear about about Calgary's plans to allow more so-called "missing middle housing" in established neighbourhoods; we hear about the giant new statue of a cheeto just east of Calgary.
On today's show: we wrap up our interviews with UCP leadership candidates. Danielle Smith joins us; Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, is in Calgary this week for a big announcement and a luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. He joins us; neighbours in Patterson Heights team up to rescue an owl. We hear the story.
On today's show: what a former student thinks of a plan to move a school for young mothers out of Kensington and into Forest Lawn; a brand new bus route in and around K-Country could be running by next summer. We find out where it might go and if you can catch it from Calgary; we hear about Canada's oldest larch trees - which grew right here in Alberta.
On today's show: we speak with two indigenous educators about Alberta's new social studies curriculum, and what needs to change; we head to the Kainai Nation to see how it's marking today and what events are still to come; we take you to the kitchen at the Grey Eagle for a new twist on a traditional meal.
On today's show: report card on Reconciliation. When it comes to addressing the Calls to Action, how has our province fared? We speak with Alberta's Minister for Indigenous Relations; we chat with two new Calgarians about why they moved to Alberta from other provinces; Albertans have been urged to reduce their electricity usage this week. We find out why the grid is under strain.
On today's show: the UCP is almost ready to pick its next leader. We hear how the ridings with the most party members are feeling; why CBE is looking at closing its dedicated school for young mothers; Alberta-born rapper, writer and former poet laureate, Cadence Weapon is in Calgary this week for Wordfest. We talk to him about his new memoir: Bedroom Rapper.
On today's show: why a city councillor thinks it's time to police anti-abortion pamphlets finding their way into Calgary mailboxes; we meet two community photographers featured in a CBC Calgary exhibit called "Turn the Lens on Renting"; celebrating 35 years of the worlds fastest ice.
On today's show: we meet a former army medic who is using her skills to help Calgary's most vulnerable; why an Alberta volunteer underwater search team says its on the brink of collapse; if you've ever watched a love scene in a movie and thought -- ooh that must be so weird or uncomfortable for those actors, stay tuned for a chat with someone trained specifically to manage those situations on set; a slice of local wrestling history. We hear the story of the first ladder match - held in Calgary 50 years ago.
On today's show: Canada is up to four discount airlines. How many are here to stay? Our Kyle Bakx has the story; he gets knocked down, and he gets up again. A conversation with the front man of Chumbawamba ahead of his Calgary Film Festival debut; a Calgary doggo is now a local theatre star. We meet Mojave.
On today's show: we're wrapping our series of interviews with UCP leadership candidates this morning. Rebecca Schulz joins us; Wheatland County can add airplane manufacturing to its resume. Reaction to De Havilland's big announcement this week; we hear about a suicide prevention event this weekend, hosted by the skateboarding community; we go toe-to-toe with a Calgary teen who broke a Kids Guinness World Record for putting on the most socks in 30 seconds.
On today's show: a Calgary doctor just got home from Pakistan, after providing much needed medical relief during a devastating monsoon season. We speak with her about how it went; the federal government could soon scrap vaccine requirements and other pandemic measures at the border. We hear what a local Conservative MP thinks of the possibility; why 37 women who immigrated to Calgary are sharing their stories in a new book; a struggling oil and gas worker decides to make a movie about a struggling oil and gas worker. That film is now showing in Hollywood. We hear from the director.
On today's show: the legacy of the Queen, through the eyes of a Cree author from Alberta; why a local government in the Rockies wants the province to pay for some emergency wilderness calls; an Instagram-worthy marriage proposal at the Saddledome. We meet the happy couple.
On today's show: we continue our conversations with UCP leadership candidates. Today, Travis Toews joins us; how WestJet employee buddy passes were being used to fly hundreds of Ukrainian refugees to Canada; why videos of carving up caribou are so popular on TikTok. The mother and son duo behind the camera join us.
On today's show: why public school parents of kids on the modified calendar would like to see it come to an end; a genetic study on bison shows that the animals aren't 100 per cent bison. We hear how cattle made their way into the gene pool; it's time to celebrate the very best of Calgary's music scene. We're talking the YYC Music Awards.
On today's show: UCP leadership candidate Brian Jean joins us; why environmentalists are pushing back against new suburban developments in southeast Calgary; we speak with a Chaplain from Airdrie who has travelled to the UK to comfort Londoners mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth.
On today's show: the Saddledome is literally falling apart. Our Scott Dippel has the details; the Business Council of Alberta doesn't want federal and provincial workers to have a day off on Monday to mourn the Queen. We find out why; an iconic James Bond video game is reborn. We speak with a fan.
On today's show: Leela Aheer wants the province's top political job. She joins us on today's show, as we continue our series of interviews with UCP leadership candidates; we talk to a Ukrainian living in Canmore about the counter-offensive; we talk to the new coach of Canada's junior roller derby team.
On today's show: we talk to Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie about her party's new leader, Pierre Poilievre; can public art be -- quote -- "scary?" We speak with the Calgary visual artist at the heart of a mural controversy in Vernon, BC; how the town of Taber plans to boost its economy, and its population; our Mack Meyer hits the red carpet at the CCMAs to chat with some of Alberta's top country music talent.
On today's show: we speak with a royal correspondent who's been covering the Queen since her visit to Calgary in 1990; Cochrane's own George Fox is about to become a Hall of Famer. He joins us in studio for music and conversation.
On today's show: what the latest hike in interest rates means for you; Calgary's film union weighs in on the Mayor's trip to Hollywood; a Tik-Tok user living with ovarian cancer joins us to discuss spreading awareness through social media; and singer-songwriter, SACHA is one of the nominees at this year's CCMAs and she joins us to talk about her career.
On today's show: we continue our series of interviews with UCP leadership candidates. Todd Loewen joins us; how a proposed Sovereignty Act may or may not work. We dig into the latest details released by UCP candidate Danielle Smith; and It's hard to say what's the bigger deal - being nominated for six Canadian Country Music Association awards, or joining us on the Eyeopener! Tenille Townes can claim both.
On today's show: We starting our series of interviews today with the candidates running to be the new leader of the United Conservative Party in Alberta. We speak with Rajan Sawhney first; we speak with a local doctor who's heading to Pakistan, to provide medical relief; and why a school bus operator is putting out the call for more drivers.
On today's show: we hear about why Newfoundland and Labrador is charging residents more for bottles of pop and what that might mean in Alberta; the theme song for this year's Fiesta Filipino was written right here in Calgary, and recorded in the Philippines; and the Lord of the Rings is back and with a prequel airing on Prime, what can we learn about ourselves from all the new sci-fi and fantasy shows?
On today's show: we hear from two of Calgary's Pride Parade marshals, who have made Canada their home after facing persecution where they're from originally; we hear just how noteworthy Alberta's heat was and how we might better prepare for warm weather in the future; we check in with the principal of a junior high school in the Northwest as he prepares for a flood of students; and we hear from two of Calgary's Pride Parade marshals, who have made Canada their home after facing persecution where they're from originally.
On today's show: CBC's Jason Markusoff provides some analysis of the high and low points of last night's UCP debate; what the province re-indexing personal income tax means for your bank account; and we meet Canada's new grand master fiddler from a small town in Central Alberta.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on her first hand experiences being confronted and threatened in public life; some 30 million people have been impacted by the historic and devastating flooding in Pakistan and a minister in the Pakistan government says The West has the responsibility to help because it's bears the overwhelming responsibility for causing the climate crisis; and why this could be a good week to go Aurora hunting.
On today's show: what to expect when kids go back to the classroom this week, both in public and Catholic schools; and rent increases across Calgary has some people wondering if it's time to bring in rent control.
On today's show: why the secretary general of NATO is in Alberta today; the Stamps have reached the halfway point of their season; and we speak with one of the Indigenous drag queens performing tonight to launch this year's Pride Festival.
On today's show: there have been 97 shootings so far this year. Calgary's police chief Mark Neufeld on the city's rise in shootings; when a coal mining company is bleeding money, who will pay for it to clean up its roads and drill sites; and we hear about Beakerhead's latest robotic creation that's coming to Calgary next month.
On today's show: more calls for the federal government to make it easier to cross the US-Canada border; following a much-talked about pop-up location last year, The Bay is bringing back the iconic Zellers stores; and we meet one of the artists behind a play structure made of GIANT FOOD that's travelling from Alberta to the Burning Man festival.
On today's show: the Canadian Medical Association has a new president and he's from Alberta; forget 15%. Restaurants are now suggesting tips twice that high. Jennifer Keene drops by to talk about "tipflation"; and the Dodge charger is going electric. We tell you what the move could mean for the auto industry.
On today's show: how a new Ukrainian refugee is helping others settle in Calgary and what more can be done to make sure newcomers are getting what they need; why all this excessive heat might be giving you a case of the summer blahs; and those pesky wasps are out in full force in Calgary. We find out how to get them to buzz off.
On today's show: the case against a provincial police force; France wants more firefighting airplanes built right here in Calgary; and we hear about what it takes to be a modern day medieval jouster.
On today's show: while the Alberta government explores the creation of an independent, civilian-led police oversight bod, we find out how it works elsewhere; we bring you the details behind Safe Sleep, a new CBC investigation examining what risk factors were present in more than 1,300 incidents of infant death, over an 11-year span in Canada; we speak with a Grade 8 student from Sir John A. Macdonald junior high and her dad, about why they are pushing to change the school's name; and from Cowtown to the NFL, we talk to a young football player who has been drafted by the L.A. Chargers.
On today's show: why a broken electricity meter could be costing you money and what to do about it; why next year's Eid al-Fitr celebration will be a special one for students in Brooks; and our weekly spotlight on local musicians. We met indie-rock band, I am the Mountain.
On today's show: the outlook for river levels in Alberta; we find out why some farmers may want to include perennial crops like rye and wheat into their seeding lineups; the birds are back in town. We check in on the spring migration; how some in the city are marking the end of Ramadan this weekend.
On today's show: a state of the union for Calgary's economy; how upcoming changes to the temporary foreign workers program could impact work conditions in Alberta meat processing plants; if you need to renew your passport, better get on that sooner than later. We head downtown to hear from people waiting in the Service Canada lineup; how the return of Australian workers to Banff is reviving a local sports team.
On today's show: how one Ukrainian woman and her son made it to Calgary and how they're doing now; why Calgary tech companies are having such a tough time attracting talent; we hear about DJD's new show, Family of Jazz; we remember Indigenous country music pioneer, Shane Yellowbird.
On today's show: what city council may do with an extra 147-million dollars; diploma exams are about to be worth 30 per cent of the final grade again, but not if school councils across Alberta have their way; how will Twitter operate with Elon Musk at the helm of the soon-to-be private company?; we speak to a journalist in China about the government lockdown in Shanghai, where millions of people have been confined to their apartments for four weeks, sparking unusual anti-government protest.
On today's show: why the province is hoping to reduce the surgical backlog by contracting out more eye surgeries; high electric rates are draining wallets but they are beefing up city coffers. We tell you how the city made millions off something called a municipal access fee; and we now know which suburb in all of Calgary is the best.
On today's show: why the association representing crown prosecutors in Alberta is considering a strike; which countries are making progress on their emissions reduction targets for 2030, and which aren't; an update on the University Elementary School pop bottle greenhouse; as Calgary's Comic Expo gets underway, we talk to Michael Rooker, a star from "The Walking Dead" and "Guardians of the Galaxy."
On today's show: more on provincial supports for Ukrainians fleeing the war and making their way to Alberta; how cities like Lethbridge can prepare for the extreme heat waves of the future; we head to High River for more on 14 flood damaged homes now up for sale; we speak with residents who live in the South's best suburbs, just before Oakridge and Lake Bonavista tussle for the right to represent the South in our Battle of the Burbs.
On today's show: the city is out of money to help people put a better roof on their home. We talk about how the hail storm of 2020 is still being felt today; we hear more about the ATCO Electric fine; why are Power Prices So Darn High?! That's the title of a new report at the School of Public Policy at the U of C. We tell you what the authors discovered; the semi-finals of our Battle of the Burbs is on! The winners of the Northwest and Northeast face off.
On today's show: why researchers say some massive forests are on the move; a Calgary man got a big surprise in the search for his biological father. We hear the details; the Flames are headed to the Stanley Cup playoffs! Sportsnet's Eric Francis joins us with a look ahead for the team; we chat with Easter Seals Camp Horizon about the need for counselors this summer.
On today's show: a look at how the conservative leadership race is shaping up; we speak with an Alberta researcher involved in an international project to save Ukrainian culture online; what it means for church goers to be able to gather in-person again, as the Easter weekend approaches; and we check in with a Calgarian getting ready and set to run the first regular Boston Marathon in 3 years.
On today's show: we talk about how Calgary is supporting Ukrainian refugees, including those arriving with no plan for what to do once they get here; why some Etsy vendors aren't selling this week, shutting down their digital shops and asking the platform for change; a closer look at the shipping and supply problems driving up prices on everything from tires to limes; and with Ramadan happening this month, we ask if it's time workplaces adjust to help their Muslim employees while they fast.
On today's show: have you ever looked at your utility bills and wondered, what’s with all the fees? You’re not alone and you’re right if you think they’ve gone up; remembering Calgary artist Harry Kiyooka; why your margarita may be getting more expensive. The juicy details on a hot lime market; and are they a staple of the Easter season in your home? Julie van Rosendaal is a big fan of hot cross buns she tells us why.
On today's show: more on the flu that has Alberta chicken farmers on edge; we hear from a pediatric dentist in Calgary, about Canada's plans to offer dental coverage to kids; and you know him as the front man of the folk rock institution Great Big Sea, but now, Alan Doyle has written a musical and he tells us how you can win a trip to PEI to see it.
On today's show: what yesterday's federal budget could mean for Calgary's hot housing market; why the thin blue line is so meaningful to police in Calgary; and we finally reveal the top prize in our Battle of the Burbs contest.
On today's show: just over a month ago, Latjor Tuel was shot and killed by Calgary police. This morning, his family speaks about the man they lost; we head down to Aggie Days to speak with some volunteers after the event's two year covid hiatus; and why the town of Nanton is celebrating its historic grain elevators this weekend.
On today's show: could the arrival of a gaming company in Calgary signal a shift to the new economy; they're still playing hockey in Chestermere and have been for the past several days. We check in on the world record chase for a good cause; and the honky tonk is back. Ranchman's returns to the city.
On today's show: the city has officially re-started the process of getting a new arena built. We hear from Event Centre Committee chair Sonya Sharp; titans will fall this week in our Battle of the Burbs contest; and the pros and cons of Alberta's fuel tax rebate.
On today's show: how Afghan Sikh refugees are settling in after arriving in Calgary last month; a Canadian is set to soon ride a rocket into space as part of a private research mission; and we talk to Clean Energy Canada about their new report, "The True Cost" which looks at the purchase price of electric vehicles, but also the long term financial benefits they can bring.
On today's show: Pope Francis has apologized for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system. CBC's Kyle Muzyka has the details; it's been dry for more than a century, but a town in Southern Alberta is now debating whether the sale of booze should finally be allowed; why some of the world's best salsa dancers are making their way to Calgary this weekend.
On today's show: we speak with a vice-chair of the Calgary Police Commission about its decision to replace thin blue line patches worn by Calgary police officers; Canada has released a plan to cut greenhouse gases by at least 40% in eight years. We hear what an alliance of Canada's five largest oilsands producers thinks of that; how grain used for brewing beer is also feeding hungry cows.
On today's show: Ottawa wants the oil and gas sector to cut its carbon emissions by more than 40 per cent in just under eight years. We ask the federal minister of natural resources how exactly that's supposed to happen; meetings between Pope Francis and Indigenous delegations from Canada continue. We hear where things stand from a CBC reporter on the ground; we get the details on a second chance art sale for a good cause.
On today's show: why Canadian gymnasts are calling for an investigation into their sport; more on the Pope's meetings with residential school survivors and what they mean to some Indigenous people here in Alberta; we head to Lethbridge where country artist Shaela Miller just won a cool 100-thousand dollars.
On today's show: putting more women behind the wheel in Alberta's trucking industry; Pop Chat host Amil Niazi joins us for a look at the winners and losers, highlights and lowlights, from last night's Oscars; Canada has qualified for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar this November. We hear more about it from Cavalry FC coach, Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
On today's show: we speak with Red Deer-South UCP MLA Jason Stephan about everything going on with the party right now; why mail-in ballots are still a thing; the Canadian men's soccer team still has a shot at making it to the World Cup. We hear about it; how Calgary's crocuses are coming along.
On today's show: as the UCP alters its plan to decide Jason Kenney's future with the party, we look closer at how he got the job to begin with; we hear from the former employer of Vanessa Ladouceur, the woman killed in a random Beltline stabbing last Friday; we mark ten years since the Peace Bridge opened; how a local community cleanup crew keeps growing.
On today's show: how a group of Albertans from Red Deer are helping with ongoing rescue efforts in Ukraine; how Texas is becoming a hotbed for renewable energy. CBC Business Reporter Kyle Bakx brings us that story; we hear what a local conservative MP thinks of the new agreement between the Liberals and NDP; one of the most unique vehicles is up for sale in Calgary. We speak to the owner of it.
On today's show: a look at the upcoming UCP leadership review with a constituency association president; why an Indigenous researcher from the Siksika Nation hopes the Vatican opens its artifacts exhibit; why Banff is still struggling to bring workers back to town; the secret to happiness.
On today's show: what the CP Rail shutdown could mean for Canada's supply chain; more and more young people are leaving Alberta and not coming back. We hear why values have to do with it; we hear how CBC Calgary's Battle of the Burbs is shaping up.
On today's show: two former Calgary Olympians tell us why athletes are asking for two of their national sport organization's top executives to step down; we speak to a music teacher in Canmore who's up for a Juno award; we hear about the annual golden eagle migration count, now in its 30th year; Alberta's chief rat patroller tells us how many of the rodents have been sneaking across the border.
On today's show: the family of a young mother killed by a falling boulder on the Trans Canada near Golden says her death was entirely preventable. We speak with one of them; the lingering impact of the trucker blockade on the village of Coutts; remembering some of Calgary's and Canada's lost heritage buildings; we head to the village of Carmangay where they host a very spirited, but very short, St. Paddy's day parade.
On today's show: Why are demonstrators still protesting against mandates every Saturday in the Beltline? We ask one of them; we speak with Brian Jean about the results of yesterday's byelection; why the Russian invasion is pushing some athletes to voice their feelings on war; and we'll talk to a Calgary publisher who's reprinting a Ukrainian language book to raise funds for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
On today's show: We hear from Calgary's Deputy Police Chief on what they plan to do about ongoing demonstrations in the Beltline; we'll speak with a Calgary man who convinced his 74-year old mother to flee Ukraine and come live with him and his family; and we'll hear about a new festival bringing some of North America's hottest stand up comedians to Prince's Island Park in June.
On today's show: We'll hear from Calgary's mayor on the ongoing "freedom" protests in the Beltline; why Canadian Paralympians don't get paid for medals, while Olympians do; and Alberta model and TV personality Ashley Callingbull will be the first Indigenous woman to pose for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.
On today's show: Jean Charest on why he's vying to be Canada's next Conservative Party leader; the cost of gasoline is the highest we've ever seen. Paul Karchut stops by to compare what other common liquids in our lives actually cost per litre and how this spike compares to what we've paid in the past; we hear about a shipwreck just found at the bottom of the sea in Antarctica and what it could mean for shipwreck hunting in Canada's north; we hear about the backyard chickens program in Calgary.
On today's show: why Alberta's utilities regulator wouldn't let AltaLink give 120-million-dollars back to its customers; the latest on the leadership race for the federal Conservatives; how the war in Ukraine is impacting wheat prices in Alberta; we speak with former Flames co-captain Lanny McDonald, one of the newest inductees in the Order of Hockey Canada.
On today's show: ward 8 Councillor Courtney Walcott on the protests in the Beltline and how they're being policed; an Alberta view on skyrocketting energy prices and more calls for bans and embargos of Russian oil; a charity watchdog tells us the best way to financially help Ukraine; we learn about the language of fish.
On today's show: we hear from a Calgarian in Moscow about why he's choosing to stay put in Russia; senior business Reporter Kyle Bakx joins us from Houston for the latest on the global energy conference, CERA Week; remembering Calgary's Prophet in a baseball cap, Bill Phipps; more on a new children's book about the little known female co-founder of the Calgary Stampede, Flores LaDue .
On today's show: we hear from a Calgarian who has gone to Ukraine to fight in the war against Russia; a doctor in Siksika on the racism and discrimination she says her patients face; why paying for utilities is getting so tough and what, if anything, is to be done about it.
On today's show: Russia's attack on Ukraine has resulted in combat and large fires outside of Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant of it's kind in Europe; what Russia's invasion of Ukraine could mean for Canada's north; how fast can you travel across a snow-covered lake using wind as your power source; and armed with their best video game creations, we unveil the winners of the city's Minecraft challenge.
On today's show: we speak to a Calgary MP who says Canada should stop increasing the carbon tax; The Bank of Canada has announced a hike to its benchmark interest rate, the first since 2018, with more small rate hikes expected this year; how office environments have changed now that employees are heading back to in-person work; and Alberta Theatre Projects' new play is a musical celebration showcasing many young talented Calgarians.
On today's show: Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his military's full scale attack on Ukraine with high precision air strikes and ground forces encircling key Ukrainian cities. We speak to a Soviet historian about how the war is being framed in Russia; why the tiny village of Acme needs a 14 million boost to its school; there's a Calgarian on Jeopardy tonight; and our Unconventional Panel debates whether lifting Covid restrictions now was the right move.
On today's show: Is now the right time to be lifting public health restrictions? We chat with Dr. Raj Bhardwaj for his take; from the World Junior Hockey Tournament, to curling. Russian athletes are being banned from all sorts of events; a rundown on what you need to know before you file your taxes; and how to stay informed on the situation in the Ukraine while also protecting your mental health.
On today's show: Health Minister Jason Copping joins us to talk about the end of Covid restrictions, and catching up on the surgery backlog; how Calgary's Ukrainian Catholic community is coming together in prayer; and we meet the newest Indigenous artist in residence at the Calgary Public Library.
On today's show: Russia has launched a full scale attack on Ukraine, and the effects are reverberating around the world. We speak to a Moscow-based journalist about the developing story; Alberta's finance minister on this year's surplus budget; the demise of beloved National Historic site, the Abbot Pass Hut; and humourist and comedian David Sedaris joins us ahead of his show at the Jube.
On today's show: What Alberta plans to do to help after Russia has invaded Ukraine. We speak with the Ukrainian Consul General in this province; we speak to the Mayor of Red Deer about the almost 2-billion-dollar promise to redevelop the hospital in town; the federal government is dropping its use of the Emergencies Act. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Wednesday. We ask a veteran political commentator about what the invocation of the Act ultimately achieved; and Calgary's Amy Bishop has a new record out complete with a collaboration from Motley Crue's Nikki Six.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on what she wants to see in the provincial budget; we speak with the lawyer for alleged convoy organizer, Tamara Lich, now that an Ottawa court judge has denied her request for bail; we speak with a Ukrainian Albertan about the threat of a Russian invasion and what he's hearing from family in Ukraine; and how a new initiative is taking old and dated bike racks and making them functional.
On today's show: CBC's Provincial Affairs Reporter, Janet French, tells us what we can expect from today's Throne Speech at the Legislature; will last ditch diplomacy prevent Russia from a full scale invasion of Ukraine; the 2022 Winter Olympics were unlike any other with controversies, tensions and the pandemic. So what does that mean for the games here on out; and the story of a Calgarian who got hit by lightning and survived to write a play about it.
On today's show: Debate continues in Ottawa over the controversial Emergencies Act. We hear from an Alberta MP taking part in those discussions; we speak with Cadence Weapon, one of the headliners at this weekend's Block Heater festival; free admission for ALL at the Glenbow Museum; and we hear from Greg Strong, a sports reporter with The Canadian Press in Beijing.
On today's show: as tensions continue, what does Russian President Vladimir Putin want from Ukraine? We ask a global affairs expert about that; with the easing of restrictions, we speak with WestJet about its outlook for air travel this spring; we take a closer look at the state of hockey in Canada after our men's and women's teams wrapped up their runs in Beijing this week; and an update on the plastic bottle greenhouse we told you about last week.
On today's show: we speak with a protester from the Coutts border blockade to find out if they achieved what they'd hoped; why some Calgarians are seeing a huge increase in their power bills, and what's behind it; an infectious diseases physician weighs in on the looming end of mask mandates in Alberta; and we ask our Unconventional Panel: Are the Olympics losing their luster?
On today's show: we get the latest details on the Coutts border blockade, and RCMP efforts to stop it; the Emergencies Act, what it is, how it works, and why the federal government is using it for the first time ever; the latest from our caregivers series and a look at how some doctors in Alberta are now making house calls for frail patients; and for some, putting raisins in banana bread is a no go. So imagine how they'd feel about using the peel. Our food guide, Julie van Rosendaal, will explain.
On today's show: why members of the Sikh community are delivering Valentine's care packages to local women's shelters today; how the faculty strike at the University of Lethbridge is affecting students; and students in this province are no longer required to wear masks. What the change will mean for Calgary's Catholic School Board.
On today's show: we get the latest update on the border blockade near Coutts from Alberta RCMP; a former bobsledder makes his case for restoring the COP sliding track; the role of social media in spreading misinformation and how that has played into the trucker protests; the Zoo's head veterinarian retires after more than 30 years on the job.
On today's show: councillor Kourtney Penner on the city's potential street harassment bylaw; with only 15 per cent of Albertans now living in rural Alberta, what does it mean to be a rural Albertan now?; we hear why Alberta is hosting a huge global conference on music in cities; why we fall in love, instead of leaping into it. Word Nerd joins us.
On today's show: Premier Jason Kenney joins us to explain why he thinks now is the time to start ending public health measures; the future of ski jumping in Calgary and those derelict ski jumps at Canada Olympic Park. We speak to the head of WinSport; and why it can be so hard to keep topsoil on the ground in Southern Alberta.
On today's show: Canada has won a ski jump medal at the Olympics in Beijing. Can the win help revive our dead jumps at Calgary's Winsport; we talk about the potential for an integrated grid with the U-S one year after a devastating storm knocked the power out in Texas; more on kayaking in February, or what they call "the Chinook Paddle" in K-Country; and it's a bottle drive with a higher purpose. We tell you about a group of students in the Northwest who need your pop bottles for a construction project.
On today's show: looking into the effectiveness of Alberta’s vaccine passport not too long before it’s scrapped; we speak with a pastor pondering his congregation's next steps once Covid restrictions lift; do you have Covid-somnia? Some practical ways you can combat your middle-of-the-night wakefulness; and we hear all about Brett Kissel's new Canadian Country music podcast.
On today's show: an ER doctor gives us a look into the situation at Red Deer Regional Hospital with Covid restrictions set to end in the near future; the agency that reviews complaints made against RCMP officers has found an investigation at the Brooks detachment involved racism, bias and was deeply flawed; a Calgary breeder reacts to Norway's ban on the British bulldog; and Carol Off is stepping down as host of CBC Radio’s As It Happens at the end of the month. We talk to her about what she’ll remember most about her 16 years with the program.
On today's show: the latest developments on the blockade near Coutts; we speak with Calgary Conservative MP Ron Liepert about the future of the party without Erin O'Toole; the latest on the Premier’s plan to lift public health restrictions; and think you've been on the worst date ever?
On today's show: Erin O'Toole may be the next leader ousted by his own party. We ask a former Conservative cabinet minister why uniting the right is so hard; Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us with a look at her first 100 days in office; our Unconventional Panel debates what happens next with the freedom convoy and the feeling of frustration; and with the Wordle craze still going strong, we speak with a local professor who studies why we love puzzles about whether they're good for our brains.
On today's show: the latest on the trucker blockade at the Canada-U.S. border; Spotify is facing mounting pressure to deal with COVID-19 misinformation amplified by Joe Rogan, podcast host and comedian; how pop-up clinics could improve COVID vaccine rates for children in Northeast Calgary; and today marks the first day of the Chinese lunar new year. We hear what makes this one special.
On today's show: we talk to an Alberta trucker who is not part of the protests, but got caught up in the gridlock at the U.S. border on the weekend; the hottest songs seem to be the oldies. We hear more on why old music is re-emerging during the pandemic; and with proposals for a carbon capture project in Alberta due tomorrow. We hear about a collective of Indigenous communities hoping to win the bid.
On today's show: we meet Mat Robinson, the sole Calgarian heading to the Beijing Olympics on Canada's men's hockey team; the 2022 Winter Olympics start in less than a week in China. We ask veteran reporter Jan Wong, who has covered China since the 1980s, to describe the political backdrop of these Games; the mystery of She-Wolf 57, solved. The fascinating conclusion to the story of a female wolf from Banff that disappeared nearly 20 years ago; why a former server from Calgary has created clothing that customers can spill on.
On today's show: we talk inflation with economist Trevor Tombe; Calgary has been named one of the best cities to make a movie. We speak with our film commissioner about the latest honour; we explore Chinatown's past through a new online map; we hear about a new initiative by the Calgary Public Library just in time for Family Literacy Day.
On today's show: we hear more on why the cost of Calgary's Green Line is expected to go up "substantially" and why it's not something Calgarians should panic about; how to shop strategically at the grocery store to stretch your food budget; how to keep your backyard ice rink from completely turning to mush before next week's cold snap; as we round the corner toward another year of life in a pandemic, we ask our Unconventional Panel the simple yet loaded question, how are you doing?
On today's show: we speak with one of the Alberta cattle ranchers dealing with a severe feed shortage; a fourth local politician has been targeted by protesters at his home in Calgary. George Chahal joins us; we speak with the director of a documentary about the significance of the braids worn by Indigenous men and youth; our food guide Julie van Rosendaal joins us with some nostalgic memories of muffins.
On today's show: what mayors and councilors throughout Alberta think about the idea of replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force; we pay tribute to the "King of Waterton", a much-loved local bighorn sheep; and we speak with a member of the 2022 Jamaican bobsleigh team heading to Beijing, and a member of the original 1988 Olympic team.
On today's show: why some hospital patients could soon be transferred to a place the province is calling a "pandemic response unit;" what researchers know about lingering memory loss and brain fog side-effects from COVID; what's behind the recent spate of dead ducks in Calgary and Lethbridge; and how a team of fuzzy puppets sang their way from a Calgary studio to Apple TV plus. It's time for Fraggle Rock!
On today's show: a look at Calgary's spike in bus shelter vandalism; inflation is reaching record highs and Canadians are paying the price at the grocery store; everything you need to know about using pulse oximeters to manage covid at home; and a local dog that's heading to Birmingham for a dancing competition.
On today's show: we speak with a former Alberta Justice Minister about the troubles facing our current Justice Minister Kaycee Madu who's been put on temporary suspension pending an investigation; should they stay or should they go now? We hear more on the "KeepAlbertaRCMP" info campaign touring through southern Alberta; a look at what the International Energy Agency's latest report on Canadian energy means for Alberta; and it's National Popcorn Day.
On today's show: the fallout from the Alberta Justice Minister's call to Edmonton's Chief of Police to discuss a distracted driving ticket; why you might have to wait a little (or a lot) longer than usual for a bus or train in Calgary; when will Omicron peak and what happens on the other side; and on this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul looks at studded tires and if they truly are the most attractive choice in winter.
On today's show: First Nations patients in Alberta are more likely to end up in emergency care, and be considered 'less urgent' when they arrive; we check-in with two grade 12 students to see how back-to-school is going, as week two begins; and a nose for treats and endangered species. We talk to the author of a book about dogs and conservation.
On today's show: it's difficult for many of us to understand why so many vaccinated people are testing positive for COVID-19 right now. An infectious disease specialist breaks down the power and pitfalls of the COVID-19 vaccine; we hear from a Calgarian whose parents are in long-term care; how a company's passion for junk is keeping the landfill a little less full; and we talk to Calgary's own Catriona Le May Doan, Chef de Mission at this year's Winter Games.
On today's show: the latest downtown vacancy numbers are out, and they're not great. But while offices sit empty, industrial land in this city is being snapped up. We hear the details; recent changes in federal legislation mean that more Canadians can access psychedelics for a host of medical conditions. We find out more; our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, shares his thoughts on how COVID-19 is forcing a rethink of our health care and education systems; how to become one of the 10 percent of people who don't abandon their new year's resolution.
On today's show: a look at what the increase in spending by oil and gas giant CNRL says about the industry as a whole; how Omicron is causing staffing shortages and added stress on hospitals in Calgary and the rest of Alberta; an expert's thoughts on sanitizing your own N95 masks; and the new reboot of the old sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is a lot edgier and far more dramatic, but will it be as popular as the original?
On today's show: how city council plans to get the ball rolling all over again on a new event centre for Calgary. City hall reporter Scott Dippel joins us with the details; we hear from a Calgary family who are recovering from COVID-19 for the second time; could Calgary become a hub for video game design? We find out what potential this city has; will the High Performance Rodeo ride again? We speak to the festival's producer about this year's cancellation.
On today's show: the price of lumber is going up again. We find out why and whether this volatile market is something we're going to have to get used to; we stop by a school on the first day back to chat with some kids and their parents; we speak with the Calgary writer who's sending her poem to the moon; how a Golden Girl is benefitting the Calgary Humane Society.
On today's show: we look ahead to the warm-up coming for the Calgary area and whether these plus temperatures will stick around; the price of gasoline soared in 2021, but can we expect more of the same in 2022? We find out from GasBuddy analyst, Patrick de Haan; we tell you about some of the amazing scientific discoveries made in 2021; we hear about a new dating festival happening in the Beltline.
On today's show: free COVID-19 rapid test kits are hard to find in the city. We speak with a local pharmacist about how you can still get one for a fee; our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, on the Premier's challenges and opportunities in 2022; what to watch columnist Di Golding pays tribute to Betty White and catches the new Joaquin Phoenix flick; we reveal the final total for our CBC Calgary Food Bank Drive.
On today's show: Calgary's old arena deal is dead, so what's the appetite at city hall for a new deal? Two councillors join us; the back-to-school plan at Catholic schools in Calgary; we take a look at the fashion trends to watch for in 2022 with Calgary fashion expert, Leah Van Loon.
On today's show: we hear from Jeff Davison, who pushed for the city's arena deal, a deal that is now completely dead; a helping hand for teens struggling with their mental health. We tell you about a local navigator program; we speak with a Canmore skier who is hoping to go to the Winter Games in Beijing, which starts in one month!
On today's show: we kick off our series, Kids in Crisis, by introducing you to a family that's frustrated and exhausted as they try to get mental health care for their son; we speak with a displaced tenant of the Westview Heights Apartments that was evacuated on Boxing Day; we talk more about the province delaying the return to class.
On today's show: in defence of the mountain pine beetle. Why we should save them instead of fight them to protect our forests; we speak with the Alberta Motor Association about how busy they've been helping people keep their vehicles running; the World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton has been cancelled in the face of growing concern over the omicron variant. We talk about the fallout with Canadian Press sports reporter Donna Spencer; we say so long to one of CBC Calgary's radio hosts, Russell Bowers.
On today's show: we talk to a Calgary doctor who has created his own tracking tool for COVID-19 rapid tests; teaching newcomers how to keep their houses warm and energy efficient during a cold Calgary winter; for the last Unconventional Panel of 2021, we look forward to 2022 and ask: what are your hopes for Calgary and the world next year?; we hear from some local hockey dads who've been watching their boys play for Team Canada at the World Juniors.
On today's show: collateral damage to the dead arena deal. Hundreds of contractors have just lost a big paycheque. We speak with the President of the Calgary Construction Association; why it's so hard to get through to an airline agent and why that's probably not going to change anytime soon; will Calgary players ditch the name Quidditch?; now that the Stampede Coke Stage is no more, we speak to the man who designed it nearly 40 years ago.
On today's show: Calgary's Mayor says the Flames intend to pull the plug on the events centre deal, the building meant to replace the iconic Saddledome. We speak with Mayor Gondek about that; there's new COVID-19 restrictions in place and an expansion of booster shots for Albertans 18 and older. Will it be enough to have a safe Christmas?; the science behind the perfect christmas song; a group of Airdrie teens just opened their own sneakers store to better their futures. We hear all about it.
On today's show: why Calgary city council's motion to oppose Quebec's controversial bill 21 might do more harm than good; Dr. Raj Bhardwaj on omicron and how to approach Christmas gatherings; how a homeless encampment outreach program is helping during this cold snap.
On today's show: we speak with Ward 5 Councillor Raj Dhaliwal about Quebec's controversial Bill 21 and why he wants Calgary to take on the legal fight against it; why a little bit of defiance and even rude behaviour in kids, isn't necessarily a bad thing in the long run; what kind of weather to expect over the holidays; we tell you more about Calgary's second annual holiday sing-along.
On today's show: why WestJet opposes the federal government's advisory to avoid non-essential travel outside the country as Omicron spreads; why Alberta is giving people fast access to opioid treatment when they land in jail; life on a fixed income. We hear from three Calgarians fighting through inflation; once upon a time, Spiderman took a trip to Calgary. We tell you the rest of the story.
On today's show: we speak with Canada's Finance Minister about the country's financial state of affairs. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland joins us; a revisit with Tanya Harvey, the first person to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Calgary, on the anniversary of her jab; health officials in the UK say they could be dealing with as many as a million Omicron infections a day by the end of December. We talk to a London-based reporter about that; what word or phrase is most overused these days? The CBC's Blair Sanderson has a look at one example that caught his ear.
On today's show: the former leader of Alberta's Wildrose Party is now running for the UCP and has already called on Jason Kenney to resign; police chief Mark Neufeld joins us to reflect on policing in Calgary this past year; and the latest on the Calgary Flames' Covid outbreak.
On today's show: details on when you can get Covid rapid tests right here in Alberta; as dairy prices continue to soar in this country, we look into the the powerful lobby that's kept Canadian dairy prices high for decades; reducing dangerous driving with a sanctioned racing area. We hear from the city councilor behind that idea; and we tell you which band people might actually hate more than Alberta's Nickelback.
On today's show: we hear about Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's trip to the World Petroleum Congress in Houston; what a new women's premier soccer club in Calgary means to local athletes; CBC's Blair Sanderson talks to young people about the new Instagram features designed to cut down on teen's screen time; we tell you about a Christmas market in Calgary this weekend showcasing authentic Indigenous crafts.
On today's show: what it means for conversion therapy to be banned, from a survivor of the practice in Calgary; the 12th edition of Canada's Food Price Report is out today and yes, the price of basic grocery items is going up; we tell you more about the young man who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the New Year's Eve death of a Calgary police officer; we speak with thee film and beauty icon Isabella Rossellini, who is now a science filmmaker and in Calgary tonight.
On today's show: we hear from a Calgary father who couldn't get his daughter an ambulance amid the city's EMS staff shortage; we talk to a Medicine Hat family of six stuck in a hotel room during the latest round of COVID-19 quarantines; HR specialist Wendy Giuffre guides us through office morale and the season's expectations during another pandemic Christmas; a Calgary charity needs extra help this holiday season supporting families in need.
On today's show: we speak with Calgary's transportation GM about raising the price of public transit and how to get more bums in seats while keeping transit users safe during another winter of the pandemic; why a Montreal playwright made a play about a World War One internment camp here in Alberta; how a daily drive to Foremost, Alberta led to Canada's new moose crossing sign; we hear from a grade five student and his teacher hoping to create a Calgary building through the game Minecraft.
On today's show: Treated tailings water into the Athabasca Water? The feds want it. So do oil sands companies; why the first pet friendly shelter rooms in the province are now at the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter; we hear about an after-dark experience lighting up Sulpher Mountain this winter; and we hear why tobogganing has been banned during recess at a school in Okotoks.
On today's show: Canada's new Environment Minister is in Calgary today for meetings about the country's tough new cap on oil and gas emissions. We speak with Steven Guilbeault; we talk other methods to slow drivers down besides photo radar; we speak with Calgary film director David Winning about the release of his 20th Christmas film, The Nine Kittens of Christmas, premiering on Sunday; the pandemic puppy boom has many people more interested in everything to do with dogs, including their genetic makeup.
On today's show: how the omicron variant is impacting Canadian holiday travel plans; a Calgarian who’s stranded in South Africa tells us how hard it is to get back to Canada right now; Jeff Hodgson from Heritage Park tells us what's in store for the first weekend of Once Upon a Christmas.
On today's show: we hear from a driver who white-knuckled his way from Nanton through the Crowsnest Pass and into B.C due to the crazy wind conditions; how strong is the energy price recovery and is it enough to turn around Alberta's fiscal fortunes?; Alberta's finance minister on a much better looking provincial budget; in less than a week, production at Canada's biggest beef slaughterhouse could stop because of a labour dispute. Our Joel Dryden takes us inside Cargill's High River plant.
On today's show: why past students from John Ware Junior High School have launched a 40-million-dollar lawsuit against the Calgary Board of Education; we hear from a man whose kidney transplant was delayed two months, and the anonymous donor who gave him one of hers; how new car insurance will impact Alberta drivers in the new year; and from Karchut on Cars, how tire companies have to change their designs to keep up with emerging EV technology.
On today's show: Infectious diseases specialist Craig Jenne joins us to talk about what scientists know and don't know about the new COVID variant of concern; we speak with the City's Traffic Management Centre Leader about plans to speed up commute times with improved traffic signal timing; we hear from one of two actors playing Scrooge in Theatre Calgary's production of A Christmas Carol; and we introduce you to Telus Spark's new pandemic robo-dog FLINT!
On today's show: we hear from Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal about his first week in the House of Commons; a look at the grim record Alberta could break, the number of children who've died while receiving provincial child welfare services; how to avoid supply chain disruptions by shopping locally. We talk to Calgary's Be Local about their new holiday gift guide; happines columnist Jennifer Moss talks about the science behind why we get so excited for the holidays.
On today's show: we hear from Ward 8 Councillor Courtney Walcott about why he voted against a police budget increase; as the west and east coasts are battered by intense storms, we ask The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain just how much climate change can be blamed; we hear why you should plan ahead for your Black Friday shopping spree this year; we hear from truckers driving B.C. highways right now.
On today's show: how the vaccine for kids will rollout in Alberta; the Drop-In Centre responds to concerns that it's an unsafe place to catch some sleep; we take a look at all that's going on in the energy sector right now; as Disney Plus gets ready to roll out it's Beatles documentary series, we hear why the Fab Four continues to resonate with 21st century audiences.
On today's show: we chat to Alberta's first federal cabinet minister in two years; reducing frostbite cases among Calgary's homeless population. We hear from a group lobbying the city to create spots to warm up during winter; why Albertans lead the country in salmon-eating; and ranchers west of Millarville are worried giant holes meant to keep ATVers off crown land could end up hurting their cattle.
On today's show: why a severe shortage of prosecutors in Alberta means some crimes aren't making it to court; a look at how the United Conservative Party's AGM went over the weekend; local reaction to India revoking its controversial farm laws; more on a group of local growers and producers celebrating a special anniversary.
On today's show: as plans for the new Flames rink get closer to fruition, how is it going over with the neighbours? We head to the Beltline to find out; what you need to know about the Pfizer vaccine for kids; work is underway to figure out how to cap emissions on the oil and gas sector. We talk to a Calgary man in the decision room; the latest Ghostbusters movie, which was shot in Alberta, hits theatres today. A superfan joins us.
On today's show: how British Columbia's cut-off roads and rail lines are impacting Alberta grocers; we head to Kamloops for the latest from the B.C. Interior; how to reopen roads and build bridges after landslides wipe them out; we meet the karate kid from Black Diamond, Conrad Graup, who's in Dubai competing at the Karate World Championships.
On today's show: we speak with two Calgarians stuck in BC. One heading west trying to get to port on time, the other heading east, trying to get back home to Calgary; 22 UCP constituency associations want a review of Jason Kenney’s leadership sooner rather than later. We speak to the president of one of them; communities across Canada are on high alert for the risk of floods, heat waves, and wildfires. How local governments can be a part of the solution; and a reaction to last night's Canada vs Mexico matchup.
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on why she's declaring a climate emergency and what that actually means for the city of Calgary; what the 10-dollars-a-day child care agreement means for families in Calgary; on this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul explores the parts shortages hitting dealerships and service shops across the country and some of the creative work-arounds they're coming up with; the Mayor of Radium Hot Springs in B.C. joins us for her take on the Highway 93 pileup yesterday.
On today's show: from snow removal to live music venues, insurance rates are skyrocketing in Alberta. The CBC’s Karina Zapata tells us how some industries are being impacted by the premium pressure; we talk about the staying power of paper catalogs in the digital age; we hear from the CEO of Plug and Play, a tech accelerator that's setting up in town to help connect local startups with Silicon Valley.
On today's show: why the Bow River is so low right now and what it could tell us about the overall water story in Alberta; we find out about a website for men run by the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter; we speak to the Conservative Party of Canada's new energy critic, Calgary MP Michelle Rempel Garner.
On today's show: we tell you about an exciting discovery among the old costumes at a Lethbridge theatre that will help tell the story of Albertans' role in the Great War; how the Calgary charity Homes for Heroes hopes to end homelessness for Canadian military veterans over the next six years; we hear from a U.S. veteran hopping on his bike in Calgary for a good cause this Remembrance Day; a closer look at celebrity endorsements and why we're seeing so many of them these days.