Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we hear from Calgary's Police Chief on how officers keep the peace when protests land on a hospital's doorstep; the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care in Alberta is at its highest ever. We find out why and what it could mean for all health care; nine post-secondary institutions across the province have decided to make vaccinations mandatory on campus. We hear what the students' union at Mount Royal University has to say about that; and a new pedestrian and bike path is being considered connecting Airdrie, Rocky View County and Calgary.

On today's show: a look at Calgary's new role as a hub for Afghan refugees making their way into Canada; we look back in history, and elsewhere in the world, as we ask the question: when will the pandemic really be over; we hear from a Conservative incumbent in Calgary about what Albertans stand to benefit by voting Blue. Stephanie Kusie joins us; and today is the last city council meeting this term and for some councilors, the last of their careers. We speak with retiring Ward 7 Councilor Druh Farrell.

On today's show: Calgary's fire chief speaks about vaccine hesitancy and some of his firefighters rallying against vaccines; elective surgeries in Calgary are all postponed as our hospitals fill up with COVID patients. We speak with a man whose heart surgery is on hold; a look at the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and how they changed counter-terrorism in Canada; and we hear how the power of "Skinfluencers" is causing a generation to talk about and purchase sunscreen.

On today's show: the first in a series of interviews we're doing with Calgary candidates running in the federal election. Liberal Sabrina Grover in Calgary-Centre joins us; what to consider if you're one of the many who've thought long and hard about switching careers during the pandemic; why Komodo Dragons are now on the list of endangered species and what that means for the two that live at the Calgary zoo; and cars are back on the Bow Valley Parkway after the second summer of cyclists and walkers only. We hear how busy this summer was from Parks Canada.

A conversation about food insecurity with a panel of CEOs from four of the largest food banks in Canada. Hosted by The Eyeopener's Angela Knight.

** Please note the audio is not studio quality as this conversation took place via Zoom.

On today's show: the Bow Valley is short thousands of workers. We talk to a couple business operators to see how they're keeping the doors open without a full staff; we hear how far 200 dollars per breeding female cow goes as the government tries to bail out ranchers; we tell you all about a new species of invertebrate found in the Burgess Shale; James Marsters, who played Spike on "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" joins us ahead of the Calgary Comic Expo.

On today's show: why Alberta is expanding its wastewater monitoring programs; with less than two weeks until Canadians head to the polls, we check in on the federal election campaign; half price wings once a week is about as North American as it gets, but now, half price is looking more like full price. CBC business reporter Tony Seskus has the story; for this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul digs into the battery woes at General Motors that are shutting down production of its Bolt E-V.

On today's show: why Calgary is moving from a renter's market to a landlord's market; why a group of Canadian researchers are embarking on a five year study of the psychology of retirement; we head to a family-run Filipino restaurant to get a hint of the delicious eats being prepared for this weekend's Fiesta Filipino.

On today's show: we dig into the Premier's first appearance in weeks; we take a closer look at new COVID-19 modelling for Alberta that's projecting cases will go up if the province maintains its relaxed health restrictions; we tee up the India Film Festival of Alberta which is on for the whole month of September in Calgary, Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Fort McMurray.

On today's show: why nurses are wearing out, and in some cases, leaving the profession here in Alberta; who has healthier teeth, kids in Calgary or Edmonton? We hear the results of a new study; it's Pride Week in Calgary so we have a conversation about pronouns and why they matter.