Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: why people who live in Northeast Calgary are currently the most affected by the pandemic; we hear what happens to companies who charge more than they should for essential products; planning to hit the mall this weekend? We tell you what to expect; we tell you why you're likely to see more patios popping up around the city in the weeks to come; how the pandemic could change the way we build our cities.

On today's show: our weekly check-in on the state of the city with Mayor Nenshi; what does the future look like for the performing arts in Calgary?; we hear about a new album of unheard cowboy songs written by a longtime Southern Alberta rancher; we check in with Goodwill about opening up their donations centres; in defense of the English Foxhound - America's least popular dog.

On today's show: we catch up with three local businesses who are looking forward to re-opening next week; scientists at the University of Calgary have developed a new method for testing COVID-19. We speak to the lead researcher about their discovery; why small businesses are taking insurance companies to court; we tell you how you can hire a drag queen to do a curbside concert for mom.

On today's show: we talk about the State of the Province with Premier Jason Kenney; have reports of a more contagious mutation of the coronavirus been greatly exaggerated? We get the real story; we hear why some businesses think May 14th is too soon to get back to business; we hear what the town of Blackfalds is doing to keep the Canada geese away from their parks.

On today's show: AHS has had to take control of the Millrise Seniors facility in Calgary. We explain why; we find out how dressing up on Star Wars Day might get you arrested in Lethbridge; parents are working from home and helping their kids learn online. We hear how they're coping and what they see in the future for school; we bring you a story about the friendship between a dog and an elk.

On today's show: with Air Canada's billion dollar loss in the first quarter of this year, what does the future hold for Canadian airlines?; we hear from a farmer on the edge of Calgary who's tired of city dwellers dumping trash on her land; we meet a Calgary water polo player who has built herself a pool in her backyard out of hay bales; we have an update on the CBC Calgary Reads Big Book Sale; buzzing bees and beetles on the hunt. We hear about all the bugs rustling to life at this time of year.

On today's show: we ask Mayor Nenshi for his reaction to the province's relaunch strategy; can Alberta's energy sector ever bounce back? We talk to the CEO of Whitecap Resources based in Calgary; why Alberta potato farmers are worried about their crops; we look at the pros and cons of Alberta's new coronavirus contact tracing app called Trace Together; we hear an original poem from our Ovid of Covid, Allan Monk.

On today's show: we hear the details of Alberta's relaunch plan; how the government's plan to reopen Alberta's economy will also improve access to medical procedures; will shops and restaurants be ready to reopen May 14th? We speak to a couple of business owners to find out; our beer columnist Haydon Dewes tells us what the next big taste in beer will be.

On today's show: we speak with the head of the union representing Cargill's workers about plans to re-open the High River meat plant - the site of Canada's largest COVID-19 outbreak; what to do about that 25 kilometre long ice jam that's flooding Fort McMurray. We talk to a glaciologist; we hear some encouraging news about efforts to curb the coronavirus in Alberta; our happiness columnist, Jennifer Moss tackles a big one. Dealing with uncertainty.

On today's show: Fort McMurray volunteers know how to step up in a crisis. We have more on how locals are helping each other; how the shutdown at the Cargill Plant in High River is affecting beef producers; we hear about an Alberta pipeline that's just weeks away from opening, sending carbon dioxide deep into the ground outside of Red Deer; bored? Join the club. According to a new survey, one third of Canadians say they're bored, but what is that feeling exactly?