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As kids head back to school, the University of Calgary's Werklund School of Education is offering free counselling for those who are feeling anxious amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctoral candidate Victoria Purcell joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the Strong Mind, Stron Me program.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation's CEO Wendy Beauchesne joins The Drive on 770 to discuss the new cancer therapy program in the province.

Jock checks in with Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington 

The answer to a sports world starving for content!  The inside story of the incredible true story involving gangsters, strippers and live bears serving beer on a hockey rink.  Red penguins tells the wild forgotten melodrama of capitalism and opportunism run amok in Moscow. We chatted with the the director. 

The Calgary Board of Education has released its back to school plan for students this fall, and it includes a lot of hand washing. Christopher Usih, chief superintendent of CBE and superintendent of school improvement Joanne Pitman joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the boards re-entry plan.

Shaw is launching its own cellular service, with a very different model from traditional cellular companies. Paul McAleese, president of Shaw Communications, joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the new service.

Another great story about a Calgary company re-inventing itself to support Sport, Recreation and Fitness.  2 time Olympian Mark Greenwald joined Jock Wilson on the Drive. 

Calgary remains under a heat warning Tuesday as temperatures rise to more than 30 C. Stuart Brideaux, a spokesperson with EMS, joins the Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss how to stay safe in the hot summer weather. 

Travel Alberta's vice president of tourism strategy Karen Soyka joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the province's current tourism outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A grad student at the University of Alberta has created a process that can detect depression in text. Professor Osmar Zaiane joins the Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the study. 

The Rotary Clubs of Calgary Chinook and Calgary Centennial are hosting a drive-in movie night at McMahon Stadium to raise money for charity.  President of the club Rob Wolfson joins Joe McFarland to discuss the event.

Meaghon Reid - Executive Director of Vibrant Communities CalgaryDr. Malinda Smith - Co-chair of the City of Calgary's Anti-Racism CommitteeBrock Skretting - Head of Advocacy for Keep Alberta RollingSimon Raby - BounceBackYYC - Assistant Professor, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University,

Sylvan Lake isn’t the only body of water where massive crowds are gathering. The mayor of Chestermere says lots of people are also heading to their community lakes too. Marshall Chalmers joins Joe McFarland to discuss the situation.

Guests: Akeem Haynes - Resiliency Speaker | Published Author | 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist | Host Of The Unscripted Podcast Stephen Deere  - Modern Steak owner Karen Ball - Interim President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations Adam Massiah - Entrepreneur, Founding Member of United Black People's Allyship  

Ward 7 Coun. Druh Farrell joins Joe McFarland to discuss plans for the removal of a pedestrian bridge over 14 Street in northwest Calgary.

A Calgary group is looking for bike donations to ensure every child has a ride in the city. Organizer Gar Gar joins Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.

Calgary’s largest affordable housing development in a decade has fully opened in Glamorgan in southwest Calgary.  Horizon View resident Drew Cade joins Calgary Today to discuss the importance of the housing development.

Drive-thru mini-donuts, a food truck rally and pancakes in your car! We may not have a traditional Stampede this year, but the food will still be cooking. President of the Calgary Stampede Dana Peers joins Calgary Today to discuss the stampede's new look.

Residents may be seeing an increase in mosquitos as wet weather continues in Calgary. Sarah Verdiel, an integrated pest management technician with the City of Calgary Parks department joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today.

City hall passed an anti-racism motion late yesterday. What does it mean? How will it help? Ward 5 Coun. George Chahal joins Calgary Today to discuss the motion

Rachel Notley toured hail-damaged N.E. Calgary today and called on the province to provide support. Notely joined Joe McFarland to discuss the storm.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has sent a letter calling on all school boards to “diligently invite” MLAs to graduation events. Member of Support our Students, Barbara Silva joins Calgary Today to discuss the letter.

The Calgary Library is launching a curbside pick-up service to align with stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy.  CEO Mark Asberg joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the organizations reopening plan.

The Werklund School at the University of Calgary has been providing future teachers as tutors to kids forced to learn from home due to COVID-19 pandemic. Student tutor Jenny Yuen joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.

What is the Calgary Police Association saying about the BLM movement and how it pertains to Calgary officers? Calgary Police Association President John Orr joins Joe to chat about it.