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Malayan tapir - they’re cute, but also a bit weird looking and they are an exiting new arrival at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo! Joining us to chat about the Weird and Wonderful World of Tapirs is Jennifer Godwin - Animal Care Manager at the Calgary Zoo / Wilder Institute

We do it on the regular, checking in on Calgary’s amazing food scene with our friends at Savour Calgary Magazine. Today we’re joined by Wanda Baker - Digital Editor and Food Writer with Savour Calgary.

Navigating the challenges of aging parents can be difficult and can be made even more stressful if you find yourself responsible for managing your elderly parents’ finances. We can some tips from a pro when it comes to the topic, Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada   Next, we continue our conversation surrounding money with a bit of a ‘different’ focus. We catch up with Mental Health Advocate Kare...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH     Most of us are looking to save a few dollars at the grocery store, and that’s why the “Mornings with Sue and Andy” crew created the “Grocery Cart Comparison” segment, which we’ve featured several times over the past year. Well, we got the ‘gang’ back together to compare the prices of 4 different stores and how those prices compare today to one...

Foreign Interference has been in the discussion for a few years now. So how can we trust that we are electing a government that ‘authentically’ represents the needs of Canadians? We get details on the “inquiry into foreign interference” with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.   Next, there’s been a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from...

The much anticipated Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is now on-line. So, what sort of an impact will it have on the Province, and what could the project’s completion mean to future energy projects in Alberta? We get the thoughts Ian Anderson, former President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation.   Next, as you get older, chances are that your memory doesn’t work the way it used to. But how can...

Alberta municipalities continue to grapple with the province’s proposed Bill-20, and Mayor Jyoti Gondek has penned an article about how local democracies are worth defending in the face of provincial overreach. We catch up with the Mayor to hear her thoughts surrounding the Bill. Fort Calgary is gone and has been rebranded to “The Confluence: Historic Site & Parkland”. So what’s in a name? And wha...

Protests on campuses aren’t anything new, but the pro-Palestine protests at McGill University and some Universities in the US appear to be getting out of hand. In fact, McGill University has requested police assistance, but is that the right way to handle student protests? We get the thoughts of Roberta Lexier, Associate Professor of Humanities at Mount Royal University ‌ No wonder the sanctions a...

Do you ‘cringe’ every month when you open your energy bills? Well, hopefully changes coming to the electricity fee structure will offer some relief for Calgarians. We discuss the potential changes Alberta's energy fee regulations with Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and Publisher Energy Media.   If you and your significant other are looking to have children but facing infertility challenges, may...

High grocery prices and the possibility of bringing in foreign grocers to increase competition were part of the conversation on this week’s episode of “The West Block”. We had the chance to discuss the impact more competition in the grocery sector could have on prices with Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”, Mercedes Stephenson. Next, we continue our conversation surround...

The controversial UCP “Bill-20” would allow the Provincial government to hold a considerable amount of control in Municipal Politics. What are the negative implications of the Bill and how could it change the ‘look’ of Civic Politics? We get the thoughts of former Calgary City Councilor, Jeromy Farkas. Next, we’ve all heard the saying “Less is More”. Well now that saying may really hold some ‘weig...

Everyone deserves a roof over their head. City council has spent this week hearing from Calgarians about the very contentious issue of “rezoning”. We get an update on how the hearings have been going from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next, the price of everything keeps going up, and the only thing not going up seems to be our paychecks. New polling done by IPSOS finds ever increasing food prices have Can...

When was the last time you got lost in a book? If you are looking for your next literary adventure, our friend Ryan Smith from Owl's Nest Books joined us with suggestions for your summer reading list ahead of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day.

The Federal budget impacts all of us in some way, shape or form. We had the chance to discuss how last week’s Budget announcement will impact the Calgary business community with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber.   Next, Spring Cleaning isn’t just for you house, it might also be a good time to take the same approach with your mental health! We get some ‘self care’ tips from...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th    Does high density housing in Calgary correlate to an increase in criminal activity in our communities? We get insight from Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld as the conversation surrounding ‘rezoning’ continues to be a hot-topic in the city. Next, widely regarded as one of the greatest professional athletes of all time, we have the pleasure o...

I feel like we’ve all seen the images online of the massive garbage island floating in the Pacific Ocean, and the majority of garbage island is made up on plastic. Experts are meeting in Ottawa for the international summit on plastic pollution. What needs to be done to address plastic waste and how do we get started? Joining us to discuss the meeting in Ottawa and how we can take steps to address...

The war between Israel and terrorist group Hamas has dominated headlines for over 6 months, but with Iran now taking aim at Israel, is there a threat that this conflict could spreading into the neighboring region? We get the latest on the conflict including the potential for the use of nuclear weapons with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Next, the...

What if they held the Olympics but let athletes use performance enhancing drugs? We’ll an Australian businessman is planning to do just that and is backing the so-called ‘Enhanced Games.' Joining us to discuss is Christina Smith - Olympian, Author, and Athlete Relations rep for the Enhanced Games.

The company you work for provides you with a work phone. Great right? But does this mean you are always on-call and reachable by your employer? What about work-life balance? We hear details on how the 2024 Federal Budget is proposing new “Right to Disconnect” legislation for Federally regulated industries. We discuss the potential impact of the legislation with Professor Nita Chhinzer from the Uni...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, we tackle the controversial topic of “rezoning” in the city ahead of Monday’s Public Hearing. And we discuss the new Calgary ‘slogan’ “Blue Sky City”, released earlier this week.   Next, we continue the conversation surrounding the proposed city-wide “rezoning” plan. How much do you know about the plan and how it will im...

Looking for you next career and making an impact on our community? The RCMP are recruiting and they’re looking for you! Joining us to discuss is Constable Joe Aimimir, RCMP Recruiter.

Accelerating building new housing has been a focus for every level of government and a big-ticket item in the federal budget. But what is it going to take to build the 3.87 million new homes by 2031? Joining us to discuss the logistics of meeting this goal and the state of the construction industry in Calgary is Brian Hahn - CEO of BILD Calgary Region.

The Federal Government wants to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031, but is this goal just “pie in the sky” - or is it realistic? We discuss the logistics of meeting the goal - and the challenges of hitting such an ambitious target with Brian Hahn - CEO of BILD Calgary Region. Next - the $1.4-billion dollar Calgary Cancer Centre (officially named the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre)...

The 2024 Federal Budget was released earlier this week by the Liberal Government….So, what sort of an impact will it have here in Alberta – and on the ‘strained’ relationship between Ottawa and the Provincial Government? We get the thoughts of Lori Williams – Political Scientist with “Mount Royal University”. ‌Within the Federal Budget – is an ambitious goal to build 3.87 million new homes by the...

If you are concerned about your health, you need to be your own self advocate. That’s how our morning show producer, Reece Schafer, discovered he had testicular cancer. April is testicular cancer awareness month, and our morning show producer wanted to share his experience to help men open up about the tender subject.