Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: the province made the decision on Sunday to bump down the age for the AstraZeneca vaccine from 55 to 40. We talk to an infectious disease specialist about that; more people needing a COVID-19 test is good business for private testers in the city. We speak with one of them; we hear about the cicadas about to swarm the eastern U.S. and their Alberta counterparts.

On today's show: hopefully the Flames like the Saddledome, because the new arena deal is on hold. We get an analysis on that; when you're feeling tired, you might think the solution is to get more sleep, but there are actually seven types of rest and each of them plays a unique role in helping us feel energized. Happiness Columnist Jennifer Moss joins us to explain; we hear from the Drumheller couple that's turning an old horse trailer into a tiny, mobile Honky Tonk.

On today's show: Calgary tweens and teens are being sent home from class again. We hear from two students who have been in and out of the classroom for over a year; we check in with the doctor leading Alberta Health Service's vaccine taskforce to see how rollout is going so far; why Woody Woodpecker is the true sign of a Calgary spring!

On today's show: the premier says he's hopeful we'll have a Stampede and other festivals, but are event bookers feeling as optimistic?; why we're in the grip of a "Rex Block" and what that means for this week's weather; we tell you about a museum in High River where you can get a shampoo and a shave; after Aloha-gate and a public fracture in the UCP caucus, we find out how many Albertans are looking elsewhere ahead of the next election.

On today's show: should firefighters be vaccinated against COVID-19 immediately? Our fire chief says yes, but the Premier says no. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth joins us; we hear about a close encounter in cougar country; we hear why the military experiences of immigrants are being collected in Calgary.

On today's show: we speak with the pastor of a Calgary church that refuses to restrict how many people come to church; on this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul looks into the burgeoning world of virtual car racing during the pandemic; last year, a city staffer filed for 95-thousand dollars in overtime during the pandemic and her claim was approved. CBC's Scott Dippel tells us more.

On today's show: UCP MLA Drew Barnes discuses why he and 16 other Alberta MLAs are publicly disagreeing with the Premier over COVID-19 restrictions; we speak with a Calgary physician helping organize vaccinations at the Cargill meat packing plant in High River; we tell you about a new fly fishing documentary with country music star Paul Brandt; we hear about the past ten years of Soca parties in Calgary and a new organization promoting Caribbean culture in the city.

On today's show: our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, talks about the political implications of the Kenney government's new restrictions; more bikes are on the road and more bikes are being stolen. We hear from the Calgary Police Service; with the news that Mayor Nenshi will not be running again in the upcoming municipal election, we ask our Unconventional Panel what they want from the city's next mayor; we hear what it's like to stand on Canada's highest suspension bridge, which now hangs over a Canyon near Golden, B.C.

On today's show: we speak to Premier Jason Kenney on why his government has reintroduced tougher restrictions in Alberta; Calgary's mayor is hanging up his white hat. Naheed Nenshi talks about why he isn't seeking re-election; a who's who of the tens of millions of birds migrating back to Alberta; we take you on a tour through a new development in the Beltline.

On today's show: a look at the state of vaccinations in Alberta and why some Calgary pharmacies are having a hard time keeping up the pace; our business reporter Tony Seskus looks at job prospects in the oil patch; optometrists are warning that increased screen time during COVID-19 could be affecting children's eyesight. Dr. Vishakha Thakrar shares what parents need to know; we speak with former park warden and conservationist Kevin Van Tighem about his new book: Wild Roses are Worth It.