Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: from homes to highrises, construction is heating up in Calgary. The CBC's Bryan Labby tells us why many of these projects are getting held up and costing more; last year, doctors recognized "covid toes" as a weird effect of COVID-19 infection. Now they’re hearing more about "covid ear." Our Medical columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj joins us with the details; we chat with the new host of Canada's Got Talent, country singer Lindsay Ell; our food guide Julie van Rosendaal on meal planning.

On today's show: we find out about a new fraud scam where it's nearly impossible to tell a real investment firm from a fake on; a new mental health and addictions clinic opens today in Calgary. We find out more about its unique approach to therapy; after a year and a half, Canadians are finally able to cross the land border into the United States. What you need to know if you're planning a trip; and dogs often tilt their head when you talk to them and we find out why.

On today's show: we hear about new legislation that could allow Calgarians to drink in some public areas that aren't bars and restaurants; how the first week of mandatory vaccines for city workers went; we hear the science showing plexiglass barriers may not be that helpful in slowing the transmission of COVID-19; it's the 50th anniversary of the Twins, Triplets and More Association of Calgary. We talk to the proud dad of twins on why this is a birthday worth celebrating.

On today's show: we head to Glasgow to hear about another climate announcement from the Canadian government and how it will affect the oilpatch; what Legions around Alberta plan to do on Remembrance Day after flags have already been flying at half mast for a few months; farmers are now selling this year's crop, and despite the drought, higher prices mean it's not all bad; we take a good look at yet another amazing prairie sunrise and hear why Calgary gets more than its fair share of colourful mornings.

On today's show: why we're hearing mixed messages from world leaders on the future of oil and gas;

what a price on pollution means for the fight against climate change; on this week's Karchut on Cars, we meet up with an early adopter in hydrogen technology in Canada's trucking industry; a look at two new theatre productions in Calgary created by seniors, exploring seniors' issues.

On today's show: how city council is changing the rules to try and stop Sean Chu from doing part of his job; we talk to one of the rescuers who saved a BASE jumper in K-Country after his parachute got snagged on a cliff; we tell you about a new Calgary video that drops later today about what it's like to be on the front lines of the pandemic; the world's best curlers slide into Chestermere today. Cheryl Bernard tells us all about it.

On today's show: we talk about the viability of a provincial police force here in Alberta; the UN's 26th annual Climate Change Conference is underway in Glasgow. We speak with our own business reporter Kyle Bakx who's in Scotland for the summit; we know food prices are up and now we know how much more Calgary families pay each month to stock up; and our weekly spotlight on local musicians. Today we meet pop country artist Cheyanne Summer.

On today's show: construction of the Springbank Reservoir will start early next year. We hear from a former Calgary MLA who's been a big advocate for the project; we hear about the new documentary "Torn" which has its Canadian debut in Banff tomorrow night; what's the atmosphere like now that hockey fans are back in the Saddledome? We ask the man who knows best, Willy the organist; we break down what the province and city are telling us about trick-or-treating this year.

On today's show: our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, on a busy first week back at the Legislature and COP26; more on a sexual harassment lawsuit that's been filed against the office of Premier Jason Kenney; we get reaction to the Pope coming to Canada to address reconciliation with Indigenous communities; why you shouldn't be surprised to see pumpkins flying through the air in Okotoks this weekend.

On today's show: a chat with Canada's newly appointed Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson; as world leaders prepare for another climate summit, where does Alberta fit? Is hydrogen our key to a greener future? We hear opinions from two different energy experts; the Winter Olympics in Beijing China start in just 100 days. We hear how Team Canada is shaping up; our Unconventional Panel debates the Ontario government's proposed legislation that would protect employees from having to answer emails and phone calls after hours.