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Chinese interference in Canadian politics continues to dominate headlines and was a featured topic on this week’s edition of “The West Block”. We catch up with Host Mercedes Stephenson for the latest on the story. Is Calgary and other major Canadian urban centers prepared for the next weather-related disaster? We hear details of a new report on just what needs to be done ‘proactively’ to safe-guar...

Run for L’Arche is back for its 13th year in support of people with intellectual disabilities. With details on how you can get active for a good cause, we spoke with Carmela DiMaio - Fundraising Coordinator for L'Arche Calgary.

What are Canadians expecting from this week’s federal budget? We discuss the latest results from national polling on the topic, with Greg Jack VP of Public Affairs from IPSOS.   When a source wishes to remain anonymous, how do we know a news story or report is accurate? We tackle the topic with Brad Clark, Professor of Broadcast Media Studies from Mount Royal University to discuss why journalists...

Struggling to eat healthily on a tight budget? We get expert tips on how to stretch your food budget without sacrificing nutrition from Canadian Nutritionist Terence Boateng.

It’s been a busy week at City Hall, as council debated the regulations surrounding election signs in the city and discussed a possible financial bail-out for transit. We touch on these topics and more in our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. US President Joe Biden is in Canada for his first ‘official’ visit and former President Donald Trump is back in the headlines as his legal woes con...

It's "Pay it Forward Friday!" Powered by The Mash & Half-Hitch Brewing! This week Chelsea Davidson joined us to share a personal story and to pay it forward to one of our listeners!

A ‘bombshell’ late Wednesday on Parliament Hill. Liberal MP Han Dong announced he is leaving the Party to sit as an ‘Independent’ as explosive allegations surround him involving his communications with a Chinese Diplomat. We hear the latest from Global News Investigative Journalist Sam Cooper.  President Joe Biden will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau this week during his visit to Canada. In our m...

Savour Calgary Magazine is out with the latest edition - It's the Mushroom issue! Maybe fun facts about mushrooms + great Mushroom soup at Primal Grounds. With details we spoke with Camie Leard - Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine.

Elke Rubach, Principal and Founder, Rubach Wealth 

The cost of groceries is still on the rise, despite grocery executives being grilled about their profits earlier this month in Ottawa. We discuss the sky-high cost of putting food on the table and when we ‘may’ finally see some relief in pricing with Stuart Smyth, Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Chair at the University of Saskatchewan. Then we continue our conversation surrounding the pric...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 21ST.   We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. This week, Mercedes gives us a preview of what we can expect from Joe Biden’s first trip to Canada as President to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.   March 21st marks the “International Day for the Elimination o...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, MARCH 20TH   Changes are coming later this spring to the process of ‘road testing’ for new drivers in the Province. We discuss the changes and how they could save you money, with Addison Romaniuk, a Calgary-based Driver Examiner.   The search for a cause and treatment for Alzheimer's Disease is ongoing. Can Artificial Intelligence be useful in helping to fin...

Do you have first aid trained people in your workplace? Our morning show producer, Reece Schafer, is now trained to save our lives and he explains why businesses need to invest in first aid training.

Fresh from attending last week's ‘Smart Energy Summit’ in Austin, Texas we catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek for our weekly chat. Of course we ask the Mayor for her ‘takeaways’ on the summit and her thoughts on what sort of an impact the newly approved ‘Safe Spaces’ bylaw will have on the city. It's been a busy week state-side with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and the US banking system in the s...

Not many of us have heard the term “Special Rapporteur” until recently. We speak with Brent Cameron – former Deputy Mayor of Central Frontenac, Ontario – and current Trade Policy Advisor – for an explanation as to where the term comes from – and what he thinks of the decision to appoint former Governor-General David Johnson to the role. Shelter is a basic need and right of everyone. With the high...

We begin with a discussion surrounding the new “Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw” – specifically, how it will impact Calgary’s queer community. We get the thoughts of Anna Murphy – Vice Chair of the Calgary Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee and an LGBTQ2S+ Community Advocate. How ‘safe’ are Canadian banks – and what would happen to your money, if your financial institution went under? We get some...

Welcome to MWSA Podcast for Tuesday March 14th!   Relations between Canada and China are in a precarious position following revelations of Chinese interference in Canadian elections. Is Canada's new Indo-Pacific Strategy ambitious enough and how economically tied we are to China? We got some answers from Hugh Stevens, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada & Executive Fellow...

Albertans head to the polls at the end of May to elect our Premier. Do you know who you are voting for yet? And if not, are you influenced by political attack ads? Why have these types of ads become the standard and are they effective? We discuss with Dave Cournoyer, Alberta political writer and podcaster. Child sexual abuse can devastate lives. But with community support, there can be healing. We...

How concerned should parents be about the amount of time kids are spending on online and what are the potential health consequences of social media addiction? We explore new research on the topic from the University of Montreal with PhD Candidate at the School of Psychoeducation at UofM, Kianoush Harandian. Calgary and Edmonton have joined forces to explore a bid to bring the Commonwealth Games to...

Calgary and Edmonton are exploring a join bid to bring the Commonwealth Games to Alberta. Is this a worthwhile investment for the province and what could it cost Albertans taxpayers? Moshe Lander - Economics Professor at Concordia University joined us to discuss.

The Bank of Canada has announced it is ‘holding the line’ and will keep its key interest rate at 4.5%, following six ‘bumps’ to the rate over the past twelve-months. So, what will it take to bring Canada's interest rates back down to earth? We get the thoughts of Bruce Sellery, CEO of ‘Credit Canada’. Earlier this week the CEO’s of Canada's biggest grocery store chains faced questions from the Hou...

In recognition of “International Women’s Day”, we explore the challenges facing women in politics. We speak with Melissa Haussman, Professor of Political Science from Carleton University and hear why she describes female politicians as "Walking a Gendered Tightrope” Still on the topic of “International Women’s Day”, personal hygiene products for women and children are often in high demand and obvi...

How does the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo track animals that have be released back into the wild? With details about the work they do and how they keep tabs on animals in the wild, we spoke with Lea Randall - Senior Manager of Conservation Operations at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Good morning.

We begin with a look at the ‘state’ of the retail industry in 2023. Nordstrom is out and Zellers is making its return. We discuss the overall trends and projections for the retail sector, with Jane Domenico, Senior Vice President at “Colliers Real Estate Management”. Next, a look at the war in Ukraine in a different light. We examine the influence Joseph Stalin's ‘reign’ still holds in Russia 70 y...

Nordstrom is out and Zellers is making its return. Is Canada's retail sector set for growth in 2023? With insight into the growth and trends for Canada's retail industry in 2023, we spoke with Jane Domenico, Senior Vice President of Retail at Colliers Real Estate Management Services.