Calgary Journal Podcasts

In this episode, Ace Jakeman explores fundraising in Alberta aimed at improving the lives of children with cancer and their families. He speaks to Marlee Higginson, the outreach program coordinator at Kids Cancer Care, and associates Aren Godberson and Madison Tutt. Jakeman also speaks to Gage Sweeney, a first-time participant in a Kids Cancer Care fundraising event that saw participants take to t...

In this episode, Quinn Curtis speaks in-depth to two transgender Albertans about what life is like for them in this province. Faust was raised in Fort St. John, in B.C. and now lives in Calgary. April Friesen is president of the Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA), whose mission is to be a witness to and a voice for matters concerning trans-Albertans. You can read more from Quinn Curtis on th...

In this episode, Charlotte Vos talks to Mount Royal University’s Telaina Sewers about training available on campus on how to safely administer the drug naloxone to help prevent opioid overdoses. Naloxone is a drug that only works on opioids. It comes in kits, and are administered with vanish point syringes to ensure safety. The interview includes an exploration of the kits and information on where...

In this episode, Mia Bare explores the social and structural stigma that surrounds getting help with drug addiction. She interviews a mother who lost her son to Alberta’s opioid poisoning crisis. She also speaks to David Lewry, the executive director and addictions counsellor at Freedom’s Path Recovery Society in Calgary. Albertans are increasingly dying of opioid drug poisoning. In 2016, 554 Albe...

This podcast on the Cornerstone Youth Centre discussed on the organization has stood against the odds and employed creative methods to raise funding while keeping the youth as their priority. 

Welcome to the Calgary Journal Podcast. I’m your host Scott Rowan. According to a study by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union (CFNU), 36 percent of registered nurses screened positive for depression, and 26 percent of registered nurses suffer from anxiety. Clinical burnout, PTSD, and panic disorder are other reported illnesses. Given the stress, burnout, and PTSD, why would anyone want to bec...

International students, Sid, Terreese and Tom chatted with Let’s Talk hosts Scott Rowan, Halluma Seklani and Noah Wilson about what it’s like to be an international student and being a part of the International Student Support Centre (ISSC) at Mount Royal University (MRU).

In this podcast episode, Calgary Journal reporters Marco Palomino, Abby Parker and Ashley Pfeifer, sit down with Gabriella Wong Ken from The Hatch and Meaghon Reid from Vibrant Communities Calgary to explore the small and large scale solutions combatting food insecurity.

This episode follows student journalists, Gurleen Jassal and Hannah Papke, as they discuss with James Gamage about the Social Impact Lab and how their business is making day-to-day more affordable for Calgarians. This story also follows the Good Neighbour store in downtown Calgary where their pay-what-you-can business model is on full display in the community. This episode was produced by Matt DeM...

In hockey, there have been problems of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination (BAHD) for decades.

There is no shortage of news about problems — social problems, political problems, climate problems. But what about the solutions? We believe the solution side of the equation is just as important as the problem. In the Journal’s ongoing podcast series, we take a vexxing problem each episode and talk to experts who are solving that problem.

There is no shortage of news about problems — social problems, political problems, climate problems. But what about the solutions? We believe the solution side of the equation is just as important as the problem. In the Journal’s ongoing podcast series, we take a vexxing problem each episode and talk to experts who are solving that problem. 

Our Solutions Podcast is back for another season. This episode, we're talking about Middle Eastern representation in Canada's entertainment industry.

The third episode is a 'sisters' panel, in which we are joined by five MRU students and Alumni: Suha, Fatima Nyei, Muna Samantar, Reem Amin, and Aliza Fouad. They speak about their experiences during the month of ramadan, the challenges of being away from home, and the traditions they enjoy.

The second episode features a 'brothers' panel, we are joined by four MRU students: Abdulmuiz Abdullahi, Fawaz Saleem, Mohammed Mahdi Mir, and Abdullah Ibn Ozair. As well as a cybersecurity expert and recent convert to Islam: Dario. They shed light on their experiences, and what it's like to be muslim in Calgary (and abroad) during ramadan.

"Not even water?" is the question Muslim-Canadians hear most often during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar calendar and consists of 30 days in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. But this is a very surface level understanding of what Ramadan really is, so we started this podcast to give people a slightly deeper look into the month. Episode one is an educati...

The Green Podcast focuses on environmental concerns with host Cassie Hearn and features expert guests who will talk about their experience tackling climate change.  This episode features Calgary adventure bloggers Annalise and Cailynn Klingbeil . The sisters co-write a blog called Go Outside , giving Calgarians advice on how to fully embrace outdoor activities that exist within their backyard.  Re...

The Green Podcast focuses on environmental concerns with host Cassie Hearn and features expert guests who will talk about their experience tackling climate change.  This episode features Green Calgary coordinators Grace Wark and Mafe Barrera, who will be discussing living a zero-waste lifestyle. With Waste Reduction Week in Canada having occurred from Oct. 17 to 23, now is the time to learn some r...

Music: Jolly Snowy Night by Skye Jordan

Music: Jolly Snowy Night by Skye Jordan

Music: Jolly Snowy Night by Skye Jordan

In Episode 3 of Clubs of MRU, Podcast Editor Sam Chipera took a look into a club of support and nurturing, to see how some clubs goals are to just make university life a lot smoother for our students. Sam sat down with the MRU branch of Best Buddies, a club that supports those who may be struggling and pairs them up with a ‘buddy’ to help create a safe environment for those who need it. Be sure to...

With Episode 4 of Clubs of MRU, Podcast Editor Sam Chipera spoke with a club of mystery to see how some people came together under the guise of conspiracy theories. Sam spoke virtually with Cougars Unsolved, a club that looks into the mysteries of the world. Whether it’s through entertainment or investigation, this club is focused on what hidden secrets are lurking around them. Be sure to check ou...

Welcome to the Calgary Journal Podcast’s new podcast series: Clubs of MRU. Sam Chipera, the Podcast Editor for the Calgary Journal, dives into Mount Royal Universities clubs to discover their passions, impacts and latest developments. In Episode 1 of the series, Sam sat down with the vice-president of MRU’s Women’s Rugby team and learned how this club connected her with life-long friends, while al...