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Discover 'fall' in Alberta - One way to enjoy the beauty of the season is to plan a road trip using Canada’s Garden Route Map and visit some of the country’s most picturesque gardens. Michel Gauthier, Executive Director of the Canadian Garden Council joined us to talk Alberta road tripping!

We begin with a conversation surrounding the implementation of a “Provincial Sales Tax” in Alberta. Could a PST be the solution to Alberta’s ‘fiscal roller-coaster’? We discuss with Bob Ascah from the Parkland Institute, University of Alberta.   Next, we look at the importance of using photos and videos to promote your business online and attract more customers. We get some tips from Ellen Parker,...

Hockey Canada faced questions from members of Parliament yesterday regarding the use of membership fees to finance a slush-fund for sexual assault cases. To help us "follow the money" we spoke with Moshe Lander - senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University in Montreal and Canada's preeminent sports economist.

Do work perks work and how can they be used not only to attract talent but also retain talent? Joining us to discuss is Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator and Best-Selling Author of "Talk Money to Me."

We begin with the latest in the ongoing ‘Hockey Canada’ controversy. We speak with Sports Economist Moshe Lander for details on this week’s Parliamentary investigation of the organization and what may come next.   According to The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, over 500 000 Canadians miss work due to mental illness every week. How can we better support the mental health of employees? We d...

We begin with the latest on the UCP leadership race, with the vote taking place this Thursday. While polls indicate Danielle Smith is the front-runner, does she appeal to Albertans or just the UCP faithful? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”.   Ukrainian forces continue to push back Russian invaders as protests and unrest continue acr...

We begin with a look at the state of homelessness in our Country. According to STATS Canada, more than 235,000 people in Canada experience homelessness in any given year. What needs to be done to address this complex issue? We discuss with Dr. Karen Shin from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto.  It’s ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’. Breast cancer accounts for approximately 25% of...

According to STATS Canada, more than 235,000 people in Canada experience homelessness in any given year. What needs to be done to address homelessness in Canada? Joining us to discuss is Dr. Karen Shin - Assistant Professor Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems at the University of Toronto. Good morning, Dr. Shin.

Today is the second annual Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Joining us to talk about the day, is a residential school survivor, and advocate who has created a place for healing for other indigenous women, Josie Nepinak, Residential school survivor and Executive Director of the Awo Taan Healing Lodge native women's shelter.

We begin with a discussion surrounding the second-annual “Truth and Reconciliation Day”. We speak with Buddie Dixon, Indigenous Engagement Facilitator for “Vibrant Communities Calgary”. Buddie shares with us the history behind “Orange Shirt Day”, which also takes place on September 30th.   Then, we kick-off a new bi-weekly feature on the program, our ‘Mental Health Moment’. Mental Health Advocate...

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, September 28th. We begin with a look at the ‘state’ of COVID-19 as we move into the fall. Could we see an ‘uptick’ in cases and what can we expect from ‘flu’ season this year in Alberta? We discuss with Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary. Over 200-thousand concussions occur annually in Canada – the most common he...

We begin with a look at the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona on the Maritimes. We speak with Professor Anya Waite from the “Ocean Frontier Institute” to discuss what lessons we can learn from the devastating storm.   Next, we examine the current housing crisis in Canada, from very low inventory to rising interest rates making homeownership incredibly difficult for those looking to break-in to the mark...

This Friday marks the second “National day for Truth and Reconciliation”. How should businesses approach the day and take action towards truth & reconciliation? We'll discuss with Michelle Lean of the “Frog Lake First Nation”, Treaty 6 Territory.   Could it be a ‘breakthrough’ for the treatment of Diabetes? Dr. Ted Jablonski joins us to discuss a new Canadian based drug trial that could be a game...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor brings us the latest from City Hall including an update on Council’s strategy to combat the increasing number of violent crimes in the city.   Next, the latest on the New York State lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his family for financial fraud. We get details from Global News Washington Bureau Chief, Jackso...

Canadians are one step closer to accessing a sight-saving gene therapy. We get details on what the future looks like in the fight to end blindness in Canada from Doug Earle - President & CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada.

Flights out of Russia as sold out as President Vladimir Putin announced plans to call up about 300,000 reservists to reinforce the invasion of Ukraine. With details, we spoke with Andrew Rasiulis - Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We catch up with Andrew Rasiulis from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute for the latest, including news earlier this week President Vladimir Putin has plans to ‘call up’ 300,000 military reservists to bolster the Russian invasion of Ukraine.   Then, details on the New York State ‘fraud’ lawsuit of former President Donald Trump and his family. We ge...

Researchers from the UofA are working with a global team to develop new antiviral treatments and prevent the next pandemic. With details, we spoke with Dr. Mattias Götte - Professor and Chair of Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta.

We begin with a look at the 2022 Canadian Consumer Tax Index. We get details on just how much the average Canadian household will be shelling out this year, from Jake Fuss, Senior Economist with the Fraser Institute.   Next, learn about new research which suggests Alzheimer’s might not be a brain disease but rather an autoimmune disease. We get details on the study and what this might mean in the...

Your mother told you not to eat with your hands. But in the new edition of Savour Calgary Magazine, they'll tell you where you're invited to eat with your hands! Camie Leard, Editor-in-Chief of Savour Calgary Magazine, joins us with the delicious details.

Canada ranks 60th out of 187 countries when it comes to the representation of women in politics. Why are women underrepresented and what needs to be done to 'change' the 'lopsided' statistics? We spoke with Shari Greydon, CEO of Informed Opinions for insight.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes shares with us details of her conversation with Governor General Mary Simon on her dealings with Queen Elizabeth during her brief time in office.   Next, it’s a been a very tumultuous time in the Calgary housing market, from rising interest rates, issues with inve...

We begin with on-the-ground coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. We speak with Ben O’Hara Byrne, Host of “A Little More Conversation” on 770 CHQR, for details on the proceedings which span over 8 hours.   Next, we continue our conversation on this historic event. We catch up with Andy Johnstone, a British Ex-Pat who now calls Calgary home, who’s had the unique experience of meeting Queen...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor brings us the latest from City Hall on the proposed addition of three new communities being added to the city, and an update on the 4-year budget cycle, now being discussed by council.  Then, we head to the UK for the preparations ahead for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, which takes place on Monday. We get the details from B...