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Angela Kokott was joing in studio by well-known businessman and philanthropist, Jim Grey, to chat about an upcoming event. The Top 7 Over 70 Awards recognize seven people who are achieving excellence in ventures started after age 70.  View the website here: Top7Over70.com

Angela is chatting with the owner and founder of B-Line Indoor Bike Park, Ryan Greenberg, about his new indoor bike park set to open this August in Calgary... just in time for the winter months.

Find out substitutions you can make to your takeout lunch order that will save you thousands of calories. Angela chats with Registered Dietitian at Medisys, Jessica Tong. 

One year after medically assisted dying was legalized The Calgary Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada is hosting a presentation on the implementation of now legalized Medical Assistance in Dying in Alberta. Angela is joined by the MC of this event, June Churchill. Event details are below:  When: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. MST Where: Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, 1212 2nd Street S...

Safety for bikers has become a major concern in the city. Angela Kokott is chatting with Dr. Nigel Brockton about his recent experience. This avid cyclist, who has recently been injured while riding his bike, is hoping to raise awareness of this serious issue.

In face of her own personal tragedy, Shirley Thiessen, strives to make Calgary police officers more aware of the impact death notifications can have on a family. She aims to help others who might be placed in a similar situation to herself. Shirley Thiessen, recipient of the Chief's Award of Exceptional Recognition, joined Angela Kokott on Calgary Today to share her story. 

Calgary Night Market kicks the summer off right at Southcentre Mall. The first of four weekend events starts this weekend! Jodi Hughes is joined by Southcentre’s General Manager, Shawn Hanson, to find out more!

This University is working to developing a breathalyzer for pot. They had to use a group of volunteers to complete their research. GUEST: Nicholas Lovrich, Washington State University Professor Emeritus Should driving high be treated the same way as driving drunk? GUEST: Keith Fagin, founder of Calgary 420 Cannabis community  

Angela Kokott is joined by Nicholas Lovrich, Washington State University Professor Emeritus. They are chatting about his research into breathalyzers for cannbis and how exactly this will work. 

May 31st- World No Tobacco Day! Angela Kokott is joined by Dr Brent Friesen, tobacco reduction lead and medical officer of health with Alberta Health Services, to chat about what services are offered here in Calgary to help you quit your bad habits?  

Perhaps your idea of running across the country to raise money is not the best way to get things done for your charity. Tristin Hopper, reporter at the National Post, explains why.

Angela is joined by Dr. Luanne Metz, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, professor in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and an MD. Dr. Metz was the lead author on a new study which shows common everyday acne medications can offer new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

This Saturday marked the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan. Angela was joined by Sarah Elkadri with the Muslim Association of Canada, to learn how can we better understand Ramadan?  

Dale Kwong is leading walks in Chinatown with hopes of attracting Calgarians to the area. The next walk takes place on June 2nd. Visit: http://www.iloveyycchinatown.com/ for all the imformation on how to take part!

Is it possible that the gender revolution has reached its limits? Angela was joined by Margaret Wente, Columnist at The Globe and Mail, to discuss.    Read her column HERE

The CPS does not take action if marijuana is being legally grown… simply because it is not a criminal offense. Angela is joined by Ward 11 City Councillor Brian Pincott to ask what the city does when they receive complaints around marijuana growing and what it the control?

Living next to someone who has a medical license to grow marijuana may not be your preference and the smell is often something people can’t tolerate. Our reporter, John Himpe, joined Angela Kokott in studio to share a story he's been following similar to this.  The Calgary Police Service does not take action if marijuana is being legally grown… simply because it is not a criminal offense. Angela i...

Dr. Robert Hanner, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph Biodiversity Institute of Ontario and Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, chats with Angela Kokott about knowing what's on your plate? Avoiding food fraud and the risks associated with it.

Joined in studio by Brendan McCabe and Joe Regnault. McCabe hosted the end of the year party in 2013, where five of his friends were murdered. They are here to share their insights of mental illness and why our society has to share some responsibility for this tragedy. You can read Brendan's piece here: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/my-friend-killed-five-people-in-my-home-but-i-wont-call-him-...

Richard Cloutier, host on 680 CJOB and Senior Reporter along with Bruce MacFarlane, Former Manitoba Prosecutor, did an investigation about how easy it really is to get your hands on fentanyl. 

After attempting to allow cellphones in classrooms, a Victoria school is banning them all together. What should the rules be around cellphones at school? Angela chats withBarb Brown, professor at University Of Calgary Werklund School Of Education, about her thoughts on the matter. 

This Canadian recording artist was performing only 200 yards from last night’s bombing at the Ariana Grande Concert in Manchester. Sarah Beth Keeley, joins Angela Kokott to chat about her emotions and experiences last night during this horrific effect.   

Often a topic that isn't discussed enough... What is life like to be a food addict? Am I a food addict? How to reach for a healthier lifestyle. Jo and John from Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous joined Angela to share thier stories and answer your calls/ texts. 

We will now have a cleaner, safer environment and more jobs in the works thanks to a funding boost for Orphan Wells. Angela chats with Brad Herald, chair of the Orphan Well Association. 

According to a new study, drug addicts are turning to psychedelic plants to treat symptoms associated with withdrawal. Angela chats with Mark Hayden, a public health researcher at UBC, about the details.