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Jan 23, 2024

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Art of Radio Sound 24.04.2018

The Kinkonauts, a long-form improv troupe, are now building a hand-made radio sound-effects “foley” table for their live 1920s radio plays. Michael Harvey, Kinkonauts member and Nicole Zylstra, Kinkonauts founder join Angela in studio!

Doug Mitchell starts the conversation on an Olympic plebiscite 24.04.2018

Doug Mitchell, chair of Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, gets the conversation started. 

Liberal policy convention 24.04.2018

What came out of Liberal’s policy convention? What are the big ideas that will fuel their reelection campaign next year? J.P. Lewis, an associate professor of political science at the University of New Brunswick, has some insight. 

Council has just voted in FAVOUR of holding an Olympic plebiscite. 24.04.2018

Aurelio Perri, Global News Reporter, has more. 

Rob Liefeld brings some laughs 23.04.2018

Rob Liefeld, Best selling Author and creator of Deadpool, Cable, X-Force, Youngblood, Prophet, and more..... is coming to the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. (April 26-29 at Stampede Park)

Light at night 23.04.2018

A new study shows that exposing children to bright light in the evening can be harmful. Are there long-term risks? Richard Stevens, Professor, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, has the details. 

Parkinson’s Awareness Month 23.04.2018

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. How to spot the early signs, research advancements in treatment and ages it affects. Dr. Heather Palmer, Director of Director of Cognitive Well-Being at Amica Mature Lifestyles, has all the information. 

Sister of murder victim- raising awareness of domestic violence 19.04.2018

The sister of Nadia El-Dib, who was murdered by an ex-boyfriend last month, says she will use her sister’s name, voice and story to raise awareness of domestic violence. Speaking with Racha El-Dib.

Medicine Hat is getting a high tech cannabis facility 18.04.2018

Aurora Cannabis is building a high-tech facility, the size of 21 football fields, in Medicine Hat. Cam Battley, the Chief Corporate Officer of Aurora, tells us all we need to know!  

SCAN- What is it? 18.04.2018

SCAN has shut down a ‘drug house’ in southeast Calgary after they received complaints about drug activity in the home. Finding out more about this file and more about SCAN. Mike Letourneau, Sheriffs Branch in charge of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Unit, has all the details. 

Updates on Siksika flooding 18.04.2018

Flooding is threatening several Southern Alberta communities- including the Siksika Nation. Jill Croteau, Global News Reporter has the latest updates on how the area is doing.  

Second Cup is brewing a fresh pot 18.04.2018

The coffee chain is partnering with National Access Cannabis to open pot shops. NAC's CEO, Mark Goliger, joins the show. 

Libraries fighting the opioid crisis 17.04.2018

Librarians are rising to the next challenge- the opioid crisis. What is the Calgary Public Library doing to combat this issue in our city? Sarah Meilleur, Director of Service Delivery for city centre locations with the Calgary Public Library, tell us more. 

Restricting Oil Products 17.04.2018

Why a new provincial legislation on restricting oil products is not a good idea…. Duane Bratt, Professor at Mount Royal University, weighs in. 

Don't cover your licence plate 17.04.2018

It’s that time of year- bike racks are going up and licence plates will be covered! What are the rules around this? Sgt. Dale Seddon with the CPS traffic division, has the do's and do not's 

US Sanctions on Russia- no more? 17.04.2018

Trump has put the brakes on a plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia- walking back an announcement from yesterday by the US Ambassador to the United Nations. David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University , shares his thoughts. 

Ward Sutherland changed his mind on his Olympic Bid vote 17.04.2018

YYC City Council voted 9-6 to continue work on an Olympic bid. Ward Sutherland changed his mind on how he was going to vote…. Why?

Flooding in Taber County 17.04.2018

Kim Oseen's property, located 10 miles NW of Taber, was under 10 feet of water over the weekend. How did your weekend playout? How is the flooding now? 

Sugar Taxes 16.04.2018

Unhealthy, unjust food systems cannot be solved by a tax on the consumer. Here’s how sugar tax punishes the people. Sarah Fessenden, Lecturer in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, has some details. 

New gender and identity provisions for environmental impact assessments 16.04.2018

New gender and identity provisions for environmental impact assessments. Jessica Kennedy, a lawyer at Osler’s Calgary office and co-author of the report, weighs in. 

Ethiopian artist living in Calgary 16.04.2018

Sisay Shimeles, immigrated from Ethiopia and is using his artwork to try to bridge the gap between community and our police.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 13.04.2018

According to a new study- over a million Canadians could have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Dr. Svetlana (Lana) Popova, Senior Scientist at CAMH's Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, has the details. 

Taste of Bragg Creek 13.04.2018

Tomorrow marks the 6th annual Taste of Bragg Creek. Find out what this night has to offer. Mackenzie Walsh, Media Coordinator for Taste of Bragg Creek, has ALL you need to know! 

Peremptory challenges 12.04.2018

Bill C-75’s eliminating peremptory challenges will make trials less fair. Angela is joined by Nader R. Hasan, a criminal and constitutional lawyer at Stockwoods LLP and an adjunct professor at the University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law.

Emotional, compelling, real- Humboldt Videos 12.04.2018

Leah Hennel, Photographer and videographer for the Calgary Herald, has been the body behind the spine tingling and compelling videos in Humboldt, SK. She has a video showing the intersection where the crash happens and one displaying how a typically slow day became a whirlwind of horror for first responders.

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