Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: The president of Bicycle Calgary joined us for his take on the province mulling more say on where bike lanes can go; How higher housing prices impact people trying to move on and move out; Ahead of her appearance at Calgary Expo, Catherine Tait joined us to chat about her role as Nellie Bertram from The Office, and more!

On today's show: Our interviews with local election candidates continue, this time we heard about the Conservative Party's platform from Calgary-Centre candidate Greg McLean; A Toronto lawyer's efforts to preserve a piece of history at the soon to be closing Hudson's Bay in downtown Calgary; We checked in with the brass at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks ahead of their opening night of their 40th anniversary season.

On today's show: we speak with a local Liberal candidate about his party's platform; measles cases continue to climb around Canada, and there are signs of a deepening spread in Alberta. The latest from an infectious diseases specialist; a new podcast explores stories from a time capsule uncovered in Calgary last year. We hear all about it from its producer.

On today's show: a look at the legacy of Pope Francis. We speak with a local Catholic Priest who travelled with the Pope on his papal visit to Canada; a local member of the Catholic Network for Women's Equality shares her thoughts on the passing of Pope Francis; Calgary runner and Olympian Rory Linkletter placed in the top-10 of the prestigious Boston Marathon. We talk to him about the experience.

On today's show: We spoke with CBC national network reporter Juanita Taylor to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis; Why would a Calgary company go all the way to Germany to build its first major project? CBC's Paula Duhatschek joined us to explain; We did a little head banging with a member of a local metal band who has been named Alberta champs in the Wacken Metal Battle.

On today's show: Blue, orange, red and green, but don't forget about the independents of all political shades! We heard from candidates running without a party flag; We made our way down to ATCO field to hear from a veteran goalie and a highly touted new centre-back as they get set for Cavalry FC's home opener; It's springtime at Butterfield Acres in Calgary, and baby animals are out causing a ruckus. Our Jennifer Dorozio couldn't deny the cuteness! 

On today's show: New legislation could make Alberta the first jurisdiction in Canada where authorities can force an adult into treatment for drug addiction; We kicked off our interview series with federal election candidates, and first up, the NDP's Keira Gunn from Calgary-Confederation; A live music show for just 44 people? And they don't know who is about to perform? We spoke with the organizers of Follow the Flame 444.

On today's show: we hear Mayor Jyoti Gondek's plan to secure an extra 20 million dollars for community amenities in the city; we check in on how Gen-Xers are managing the uncertain times in their own bleakly-optimistic way; election day isn't until the 28th, but post-secondary students are already casting their ballots. We head to the U of C for a bit of exit polling.

On today's show: two weeks to go until election day! We check in on the horse race and what public polling says about how voters are feeling; an online petition is gaining steam to keep the World's Largest Dinosaur touring above Drumheller. We speak to the man behind the signatures; we break down the Calgary Flames playoff chances after a huge win against the Sharks.

On today's show: a group from the Piikani First Nation are in France as part of a historic trek to Vimy Ridge. We hear why they're there; we hear about the latest agricultural tech that the U of C is showing off at this year's Aggie Days; we chat with the folks behind the Second Chance Art Sale, happening this weekend.