Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: a Calgary man shares his story of being intubated in an ICU for almost two weeks and why he's now encouraging others to get vaccinated; with surgeries on hold, some Albertans are looking at paying for private surgery outside the province; a sleep expert makes the case for permanent standard time; why some stage musicals bomb on the silver screen. Calgary film & theatre critic Louis B Hobson dishes on the disappointing Dear Evan Hansen film.

On today's show: an update on the COVID-19 situation in Lethbridge with the medical lead for the ICU at Chinook Regional Hospital; we tell you about a nightmare property in the southeast and how it reveals a complicated and dysfunctional system for dealing with these situations; almost three years after China arrested two Canadian men, including Michael Spavor of Calgary, they are both back on home soil. We talk to former diplomat Gordon Houlden about Canada's relationship with China, going forward; and our weekly spotlight on local musicians. Today we hear the latest single from a Calgary rapper.

On today's show: relationship therapists in the city say more couples are going to therapy over COVID-19 related conflicts. We hear from a marriage counsellor about what that looks like; why it may be difficult to get your hands on winter tires in the coming months; we find out why you might be waiting a lot longer to get through to a 3-1-1 operator these days; we check in with the organizer of tomorrow’s Orange Shirt Day Walk.

On today's show: we hear from two restaurant owners on how they're dealing with the province's Restriction Exemption Program; many of those dying of COVID-19 in this province have pre-existing conditions. We find out more about those losing their lives to the virus; why birds haven't minded us all staying home more during the pandemic; a short documentary about the pandemic’s impact on migrant workers is making its debut at the Calgary International Film Festival. We talk to the Calgary filmmaker.

On today's show: we hear from the Vice-President of the United Conservative Party on why he wants Premier Jason Kenney to resign; why Alberta has a new minister of health; the Alberta Children's Hospital is delaying all but its most urgent surgeries. We speak with a mom whose son is waiting for brain surgery; an Airdrie bartender is earning praise, and cash, for his tropical twist on the humble caesar. We have more on the drink and the man behind it.

On today's show: it's a Liberal minority, but Alberta has changed ever so slightly. Pollster Janet Brown weighs in; we speak with re-elected Calgary Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie from the riding of Calgary-Midnapore; George Chahal has traded his city council seat for a chair in Ottawa. We speak with Calgary-Skyview's new Liberal MP; the Maverick Party's first election is in the books. We speak with candidate Josh Wylie; we hear from a firefighter who ran the Calgary Marathon in his uniform.

On today's podcast: an ICU doctor describes what it's like to care for some of our city's sickest COVID patients; we'll find out how Quebec restaurants are faring with a QR code system; and we'll hear about the bid to create Mammoth-like creatures.

On today's show: what happens if ICUs exceed capacity? We hear how Alberta's triage system will work; we explain the Restriction Exemption Program; we talk to a couple of Calgary business owners about Alberta's Restriction Exemption Program that comes into effect Monday; we hear about a new park beneath the flyover into the downtown.

On today's show: why the Premier and Chief Medical Officer of Health are apologizing to Albertans and why the province is once again under a state of emergency; what the Calgary Chamber of Commerce thinks about the province's new version of a vaccine passport and if it understands how it'll work; two former cabinet ministers take us inside the room for how a decision like the new set of restrictions is made and what it's like for a premier whose leadership is under fire; we check in with the co-founder of Calgary's first pay-what-you-can thrift store as it wraps up its first summer season.

On today's Walking Show from Northeast Calgary: long-time Northeast resident and soon to be former mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi, joins us; we hear from the federal NDP candidate for Calgary Skyview, Gurinder Singh-Gill; we hear from city councillor turned Liberal candidate for this riding, George Chahal; our Unconventional Panel talks us through what they think are the issues facing their communities; we hear from some of the students at Bishop McNally high school.