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Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, March 10th. The show begins with an update on City Council ahead of Tuesday's Finance Committee meeting. Sue and Andrew take a look at the agenda with 770 Reporter Aurelio Perri - including city run golf courses and the pensions of public servants. Next, coverage of COVID-19 continues with a look at the impact it is having on tourism in Alberta. The...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, March 9th. Sue and Andrew begin with a look at the extremely volatile energy market. Dan McTeague from Canadians for Affordable Energy breaks down the two major influences currently having a huge impact on oil prices - a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia - and the global outbreak of COVID-19. Next, they travel to Italy to speak to a Canadian...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, March 5th.   The show kicks-off with reaction to the recent announcement that the province will be fully or partially closing 20 parks. Concordia University economist Moshe Lander weighs in. According to a 2018 report, 44% of companies don’t allow for remote work. But the rapidly spreading COVID-19 has forced businesses to make it an option, creati...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, March 4th. The show kicks off with the latest numbers polling numbers on the Novel Coronavirus - numbers which look at 'public perception' when it comes the virus - which varies wildly among the many different nations being affected. Next Sue and Andrew look at the continued fall-out from railway protests in Canada. Global's Heather Yourex-West di...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, February 24th.   We begin with a conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of "The Westblock". We look at the current situation surrounding the railway protests being dismantled in Ontario - and the impact of Teck Resource's announcement that they will not be going ahead with their proposed 20-billion dollar 'Fronti...

The Morning News Podcast for Friday, February 14th. What is the state of tech jobs in Calgary. Sue and Andrew speak with Mary Moran, CEO of Calgary Economic Development on why more focus is needed on the sector. Next they talk US Politics with Washington Bureau Chief for Global News Jackson Proskow. He has the latest on the US Primaries, the Coronavirus and the many 'tweets' of President Donald Tr...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, February 6th    We begin with the news from earlier week of anti-Semitic images spray painted in a Southeast Calgary neighbourhood. We check in with the Calgary Jewish Federation to get their take what police are investigating as a hate crime. Next we get an update on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. With the appeal by four BC First Nations o...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, February 5th.   We begin with an update on Calgary's "Public Safety Task Force".  We get reaction from Ward 5 Councilor George Chahal, following the announcement by City Hall that the Task Force is going ahead. Next we get the latest on the Trans Mountain Pipeline. We hear from an energy expert from The School of Public Policy - on news that the F...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, February 4th.   We begin with details on a much needed injection of Provincial funds into the treatment of Albertans living with addiction.  We'll hear from one organization on how the money will be used. Next, we check in with Reggie Cecchini, Global National Washington Correspondent on President Trump's "State of The Union" speech taking place Tue...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, January 24th.   We begin with details of a new housing development in our city aimed at getting homeless veterans off the street.  We speak with Veteran's Affairs Minister Lawrence McCauley about "Veteran's Village". Next we get the latest on the Coronavirus outbreak. We catch up with Crystal Goomansingh, Global National Europe Bureau Chief. Then we...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, January 23rd.   We begin with a look at the Conservative Leadership race. With news that Rona Ambrose will not be throwing her hat in the ring, who is the front-runner at this point? We talk with MRU Professor of Communications Studies, David Taras. It's the largest deployment of Calgary Army Reservists since the Afghanistan mission over 25 years a...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, January 22nd.   We begin with with a look at the dramatic increase in applications for addiction treatment at the Dream Centre.  We speak with the Centre's Program Director on what is being done to lend a hand to those in need. Next - we get a re-cap of the Liberal Party's Cabinet retreat - and an update on Prime Minister Trudeau's timeline to sign...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, January 21st.   We begin with City Council's decision to make a move on banning Conversion Therapy in our city.  We speak with Ward 8 Councillor Evan Woolley on the process - and how a ban may be enforced. Then we tackle the issue of gun violence in our city - following the announcement of a joint task force in the works between City Hall and the Ca...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, January 17th.   We begin with the on-going saga of the Impeachment of President Donald Trump.  We get the latest from Jackson Proskow - Washington Bureau Chief for Global News. Next we continue our coverage of the Ukraine Airlines tragedy. We look at the process of compensation for the victim's families. The Calgary Renovation Show is on this weekend...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, January 16th. We begin with our monthly visit by The Nature Doctor, Axel Morenschlager - Director of Conservation and Science with the Calgary Zoo. Dr. Morenschlager brings us a timely topic - the tale of two Canadian animals that not only survive - but thrive - in bitterly cold weather. Next we explore a new type of education which aims to focus o...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, January 14th.   We begin with a conversation with Federal Minister Jim Carr, MP for Winnipeg South Centre, and the newly appointed "Special Representative for the Prairies".  We talk to the Minister about what he sees as the greatest issue on the mind's of Western Canadians. Next, we catch up with a Political Scientist from the U of C, on what the n...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, January 14th.   We begin with a story of Calgary company hoping to make a dent in the world's "Lithium" industry.  We catch up with the CEO and Founder of "Summit Nanotech" to hear her ambitious plans. Next we look at a new business venture looking to change the "vending machine" game in our city....the big difference - Fresh, healthy food in the "tu...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, January 9th.   We begin with an update on the tragic plane crash of the Ukrainian Airliner in Iran. We get the latest details from Redmond Shannon - Global News Europe Correspondent. Next we get a debrief on U.S. President Donald Trump's press conference on Wednesday in response to the Iranian missile attack. We speak with Larry Haas, Senior Fellow...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, January 8th.   We begin with an update on the conflict between the United States and Iran.  We get the latest from Dennis Horak - Canada's Former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Next we speak with an Australian researcher who is bringing his latest work to trial - an Alzheimer Vaccine which has shown some promising results. And finally - it's a trip b...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, January 7th.   We begin with a 'bright' note on the Alberta Energy Industry. We talk with an energy analyst who believes 2020 will be the year we see prices and demand finally on the rise for our producers. Next we dive into the topic of "5G".  We look at the potential benefits of the updated network, and tackle the many myths and speculation surrou...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, January 6th.   We begin with an update on the US - Iran tensions. We check in with Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent with the latest. Last week it was announced that Alberta recorded its first case of 'severe vaping illness'. We catch up with a Respiratory Therapist for his thoughts on the issues surrounding vaping - and what can...

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, January 31st.   We begin with a busy week South of the border. We catch up with Jackson Proskow - Washington Bureau Chief for Global News to talk Impeachment, Coronavirus, and peace in the Middle East. Then we continue our coverage on the Coronavirus. We talk with "The Germ Guy", Jason Tetro on his thoughts on keeping safe, as cases of the virus cont...

Welcome to The Morning News podcast for Thursday, January 30th.   We begin with an update on the new proposal for Calgary's Greenline LRT. We speak with Ward 3 Councilor Jyoti Gondek on the potential economic impact for businesses - with this new plan. Next, we continue our coverage of the Coronavirus.  We speak with a Research and Infectious Disease Specialist to find out if our concerns about th...

We begin with a look at the new parliamentary session which kicked off on Monday. We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson - Ottawa bureau chief for Global News and host of "The West Block" on the top issues she expects the new minority government will be facing. Next we look at the new NAFTA agreement yet to be signed by our nation. We speak with an auto sector expert who explains why it would be a r...

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