Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: the GST holiday is set to kick in later this week. We hear what that means for local businesses; a proposed class action suit is alleging that some landlords conspired to inflate rents by using a controversial software that is already being sued by the Department of Justice in the U.S.; a Syrian Canadian joins us to talk about the fall of the Assad regime, and what comes next for her country.

On today's show: nearly three years after the Freedom Convoy paralyzed the streets of Ottawa, its legacy lives on in the courts, in protests, and in the stories of its leaders. We hear what two of the most high-profile, controversial figures have to say about the movement, the backlash, and the future of their cause; why teams of athletes are gathering at a Calgary gym to push around a very heavy sled; we check-in on cross-country ski conditions in the province, from K-Country to Canmore and beyond.

On today's show: we hear Ward 10 councillor Andre Chabot's take on the eviction of a group of RV dwellers in his ward; Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, on why cougars can now be hunted in Cypress Hills Provincial Park; we hear how Chantal Kreviazuk is marking 25 years of a classic Canadian album, alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

On today's show: a group of RV dwellers in the city's northeast are on the move. We hear why; at the first meeting of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames in Calgary since the passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, an emotional tribute was held for both men. We spoke to several attendees about their feelings on the event; Ol' Beautiful is back! Well, sorta. We hear about a new concept from the brewery owners after their taproom burned down this summer.

On today's show: ward 11 councillor Kourtney Penner joins us before a public hearing about the contentious Glenmore Landing development; tonight is for Johnny Hockey. We speak with Sportsnet's Eric Francis before the Flames prepare to honour the late Johnny Gaudreau; 2024 is the year of "brain rot," that's according to Oxford dictionary. We speak with the President of Oxford Languages to find out why.

On today's show: Weather expert Kyle Brittain on today's chinook in Calgary; a look at why "tacky" Christmas decorations are back in fashion; a conversation about Canada's wildfire preparedness.

On today's show: what changes in the new year to Alberta's default electricity rate will mean for your power bill. We break down the Rate of Last Resort; negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have stalled, raising concerns about how it could affect holiday deliveries. We hear more about where the talks stand, and what could happen if the strike continues; one of the yummiest competitions in Calgary is happening this weekend in Bowness. We hear all the delicious details.

On today's show: we hear from the information and privacy commissioner, who says some people are "snooping" into health records; how leaky is the Alberta border with the United States? We hear from the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union; the Netflix series on Formula One racing legend Ayrton Senna comes out tomorrow. We talk to a Calgary man who raced with him.

On today's show: we hear why a southern Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government for one-billion dollars; the politics of Alberta's vow to use the sovereignty act to fight back against a looming emissions cap; a Calgary dance and theatre company for youth is turning a delightfully creepy children's novel into a delightfully creepy stage production. We hear all about "Gloom Town."

On today's show: Donald Trump is promising to institute a 25% tariff on ALL Canadian imports on his first day in office. We get reaction from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce; with beef prices at record highs, we head to the farm to see how that's impacting ranchers; it's been 12 days since the Canada Post strike began. We hear from a local business in Calgary and a small town mayor about how they're being impacted.