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Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, May 7th. The Morning News begins with a conversation with Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. The Minister joins the show in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week and shares details of the many online resources available to Albertans. Sue and Andrew catch up with a local potato farmer to share his story on how the...

Breweries around the world are facing a huge decline in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One local brewery has chosen to pivot their business by enhancing their delivery and offering digital events. Sue and Andrew are joined by owner of Common Crown Brewing Co, Andrew Moreau.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, May 6th. The Morning News begin with their weekly "Ask the Doctor" series. Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Craig Jenne, answers COVID-19 questions as sent in by you the listener. Next Sue and Andrew catch up with from Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. They get details on the repatriation ceremony taking place...

On the first Wednesday of every month The Morning News checks in with The Calgary Zoo's Nature Doctor to hear about the happenings there and what we can look forward to. Sue and Andrew are joined by The Calgary Zoo's Director of Conservation & Science .... aka The Nature Dr, Dr Axel Moehrenschlager.

President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Sandip Lalli, joins the Morning News to discuss the challenges and opportunities local businesses are facing amid Alberta's phased relaunch strategy. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, May 5th. The Morning News begins with a national COVID-19 update. Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of The West Block, Mercedes Stephenson has the latest including the challenges ahead surrounding inter-provincial travel and the Canadian Airline Industry. Next, Sue and Andrew catch up with Global News Chief Political Correspondent, David Akin. David tak...

As various countries start to open up, employees will be going back to work in the coming weeks, and should be prepared for changes. Sue and Andrew are joined by design director for Gensler, a global design and architecture firm, Annie Bergeron, to talk about what offices might look like in a post-COVID world.

We are all very aware of the challenges Canadian families are facing, but there are parts of the world that are struggling significantly. The price of basic foods is rising under the lockdown and over 7 million children in Afghanistan at risk of hunger. Sue and Andrew are joined by Timothy Bishop, Save the Children's Afghanistan Country Director>

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, May 4th. The Morning News begins with a look at the plan to re-open the Alberta economy. Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, shares his thoughts on the timing. Sue and Andrew continue their discussion on the stages of openings in our Province. Dr. Ted Jablonski, our "on-call" family physician, has what we can...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, May 1st. The Morning News begins with their weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Sue and Andrew get the Mayor's thoughts on the newly released Provincial plan to re-open the economy and the impact it may have on our city. Sue and Andrew continue the conversation surrounding the move into the post-pandemic era. They speak with Duane Bratt, Professor...

Theatre Calgary has started a new, short and fun video series called TC Takeout: The Arts Delivered. They are asking emerging and established artists in Calgary for some help in creating content. Theatre Calgary's artistic director, Stafford Arima joins the Morning News to discuss the initiative.

We all need to take action and pay closer attention to kids in need. The Calgary and Area Child Advocacy Centre remains open, with protective measures in place, to provide essential services to children, youth and their families. Sue and Andrew are joined by CEO, Calgary and Area Child Advocacy Centre, Karen Orser. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, April 30th The Morning News begins with a look at the confidence Canadian Businesses have on the current state of the economy. Sue and Andrew get the details on a survey from the Conference Board of Canada. Sue and Andrew head to Fort McMurray for an update on the devastating flood. Global News Reporter, Sarah Komadina, has the latest including the...

A new children's book by a Calgary author is helping the children of front-line workers process emotions. Carolyn Neary joins the Morning News to discuss her new book, Cat is Scared.  

Under normal circumstances, athletes would be actively practicing for their sport, in preparation for Olympics and other big competitions - but that's not the case thanks to Covid-19. Sue and Andrew are joined by Professional Sailor, James Juhasz.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, April 29th. The Morning Newss begins with their weekly "Ask the Doctor" series. Dr. Craig Jenne, Associate Professor Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases at The University of Calgary, answers your COVID-19 questions. Next Sue and Andrew flip through the pages of a timely new book titled IN GOOD HANDS: REMARKABLE FEMALE PO...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, April 28th. The Morning News starts with a look at a potential connection between Domestic Violence and Mass Murder, drawing from the deadly events earlier this month in Nova Scotia. Sue and Andrew speak with a psychologist who has studied violence against women and children for 40 years. It's been a rough ride for Alberta’s economy for a number of...

Even though the Canmore Museum is closed, the facility is accepting stories and artifacts to help document what it's like for locals to live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Curator Amy Herr joins the Morning News to discuss initiative.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, April 27th The Morning News starts with a look at this week's City Hall Agenda. Sue and Andrew catch up with 770 CHQR Reporter, Aurielio Perry, with what we can expect Council to address. Sue and Andrew hear the gripping story of a Calgary Woman who contracted COVID-19. What she's been through and her lengthy journey to recovery. It's a program that...

Ruckify is the world’s largest online peer-to-peer rental marketplace, empowering its members to embrace the sharing economy and leave unnecessary purchases behind. They are now doing their part to ensure mental health professionals have access to patients through mobile devices. Sue and Andrew are joined by Cofounder and CEO of Ruckify, Steve Cody.

There are lots of people out there NOT following the specific rules of social distancing. If you need to speak with your loved ones about what they are doing wrong…. how do we approach this conversation? Sue and Andrew are joined by the Director of Family Violence Prevention Initiatives with Calgary Counselling Centre, Christine Berry.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, April 24th. The Morning News begins with their weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. The Mayor discusses yesterday's announcement on the cancellation of this year's Calgary Stampede and the Calgary Folk Festival and provides more details on the current Social Distancing guidelines which will now be in place through the summer months. It's a great way...

Being home with alone, or with your significant other...is it a Gift or Curse? How do we make the most of this time in self-isloation? Sue and Andrew check in with Relationship & Dating Coach Chuck Rockey.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, April 23rd. The Morning News begins with an update on last weekend's deadly shooting in Nova Scotia. Global News Halifax Reporter and Anchor, Sarah Ritchie, has the latest including the community response in support of the victims. Sue and Andrew catch up with Mike Le Couteur, Global's Parliamentary Correspondent in Ottawa. Mike gives them the deta...

Property owners can use some helpful tips on protecting your home from this weekends big-melt. A little time spent now could save you a big headache as the weather continues to warms up. Sue and Andrew are joined by Matt Zivanov, Regional General Manager, Reliance the Furnace Company.