Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: the city council hearing on tackling systemic racism in Calgary is going into it's third day. We talk with committee chair, Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra about how it's been and what comes next; Calgary's hailstorm is now pegged at more than a billion dollars. We speak with the Insurance Bureau of Canada about the damages; we hear the official opposition's reaction to the federal fiscal update; we hear about a pen pal project for isolated seniors across the country.

On today's show: will opening the door to more private clinics improve wait times for hip and knee surgeries? We speak with an orthopedic surgeon about it; the UCP government says it's restoring balance to labour relations. Unions say it's an attack on the rights of working people. We get reaction to Bill 32; a government program to clean up old oil and gas wells has proved to be so popular with industry, it's actually slowing the process down. Kyle Bakx has that story; a petition calling for safer road rules for cyclists in Alberta will be presented in the legislature today. We talk to one of its authors.

On today's show: we take a look at the Alberta government's recent decision to open parts of the Foothills and Rockies to coal mining; the Mayor talks about today's public hearings on systemic racism; we take a look at the UCP government's proposed changes to Alberta's Health Care system; we talk to an Alberta conservationist about allowing a sandhill crane hunt in Alberta.

On today's show: new documents reveal it would cost millions in repairs to keep the Saddledome going past its date with the wrecking ball; should Alberta continue or completely end 25-dollar a day child care?; a look at the United States' decision to buy three month's worth of the global supply of the COVID-19 drug remdesivir; how Sparrows across the country have dropped their old tune for a new way of singing.

On today's show: a look at how the Siksika Nation is dealing with a spike in possible COVID-19 cases; Edmonton has become the first city in Canada to remove minimum parking requirements from all new developments. We find out if it could happen here in Calgary; we speak with a Canmore teenager who commuted two months to his job in Saskatchewan by canoe; pack your bags, we're going on a road trip to Claresholm!

On today's show: we get an update on the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta; we speak with Alberta's next Lieutenant Governor, Salma Lakhani; the European Union says it's opening its doors to Canadians, but how interested are Canadians in travel right now?; Calgary skies will light up tomorrow night in honour of the Stampede. We talk to the man behind the fireworks’ show about what we can expect.

On today's show: we break down the UCP government's plan to get the economy back on track; we get an update on the AHS investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak at the Verve condo building in the East Village; we tell you about a new concert series launching in Calgary tomorrow where your hotel balcony is your box seat; our food guide Julie van Rosendaal tees up Canada Day with some tasty treats.

On today's show: allegations have surfaced about overcrowding and lack of proper veterinary care at an animal rescue operation in Airdrie; COVID-19 has spurred a car renaissance! We hear more from Paul in this week's Karchut on Cars; why so much Alberta cattle is waiting to be processed and what that means for beef producers; squirrels, glorious squirrels! We talk about those bushy-tailed critters in the first installment of a new summer series called Backyard 101.

On today's show: a new report from the University suggests that supervised consumption sites save lives and money; there will be no Verdi or Beethoven for Calgary opera lovers next year. The Calgary Opera has postponed its entire season. We talk to artistic director, Bramwell Tovey about that decision; we speak with a McGill professor who thinks the pandemic might be making the world more polarized and politicized than ever before; we speak with Loverboy's Mike Reno about the band's upcoming concert for Calgary charities.

On today's show: Jay Hill once worked in Ottawa, now he's advocating for a split from Ottawa. We talk to the new interim leader of Wexit Canada; our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, talks about new legislation that will allow the Province to put its own issues front and centre during municipal elections; many people are still feeling stressed, but they aren't addressing it. Happiness Columnist Jennifer Moss discusses why it's still so hard to ask for help when it comes to our mental health; we talk to a sports reporter and lifelong Calgary Flames fan about Jarome Iginla going into the Hockey Hall of Fame.