Mornings with Sue & Andy

Earlier this week, the Alberta government announced plans to shut down the supervised consumption site at the ‘Sheldon Chumir Centre’. We caught up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek to get her thoughts on the potential closure and what, if any, alternatives are available to replace the program in the city.

Next. Violence against women is far more common than we realize. According to the Calgary Women’s Shelter, two in five Canadian women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. We discuss the disturbing issue and just how prevalent it is in our City with Kim Ruse, CEO at Calgary-based “FearIsNotLove”

And finally. Have you planned out your Thanksgiving menu yet? Whether you have or haven’t, we’ve got some ideas to help this be one of the yummiest Thanksgiving’s ever! We get some delicious and simple recipe suggestions from JP Garritsen, Head Chef from the “Atco Blue Flame Kitchen”.

Calgary is at an ‘inflection point’ right now and there is a growing income gap among Calgarians despite our city experiencing rapid economic growth. That’s one of the key findings of the Calgary Foundation’s Quality of Life report. We hear details on the annual study from Taylor Barrie, Vice President of Communications at “The Calgary Foundation”.

Next, a change of seasons perhaps means a change of strategies to help your business grow and flourish this fall and into the winter. We catch up with Ellen Parker, CEO & Owner of “Parker PR” for some timely tips and tricks to propel your business in the months ahead.

Finally, if you want to check out the aurora borealis, the ‘window’ of opportunity will be wide-open over the next couple of nights. We get some expert advice on how to check out the ‘celestial phenomenon’ from Chris Ratzlaff, from “Alberta Aurora Chasers”.

Calgary is a tale of two cities … the haves and the have nots. What impact does the widening income gap have on the quality of life in Calgary? Joining us to discuss the results of the Calgary Foundation’s annual Quality of Life report is Taylor Barrie - Vice President of Communications at the Calgary Foundation.

Are our political leaders the one’s shaping our culture and ultimately defining what it means to be Canadian? We explore the topic with Lydia Perovich, Author and contributor to the online publication “The Hub”.

Next, trailblazers and pioneers in the ‘Global Energy Transition’ sector have descended on Calgary this week for the “Energy Disruptors Conference”. We get details on the conference from Apoorv Sinha, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Upcycling.

Finally, it’s a TASTY way to learn more about the Calgary culinary scene and at the same time lend a hand to a local charity in need. We learn all about the delicious “Pasta Feasta” event from Chef Matthias Fong of “Primary Colours”.

Parliament resumed in the House of Commons last week and it featured slurs, name-calling and more bad blood. We discuss the somewhat ‘rocky’ start to the new session with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of the West Block.

Next, could making some ‘tweaks’ in your diet help to decrease your risk of getting Dementia? Well according to a new study, that may just be the case! We get details on the research, focusing on ‘Flavonoid’ rich foods with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician.

Finally, we all like listening to music while we drive, but soon the way you listen to tunes in your car is going to change. We get details on that and hear about a much anticipated device which could be a ‘gamechanger’ when it comes to A.I. with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

This week, in our regular conversation with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, we hear details on the “Alberta Municipalities Conference” which she attended in Red Deer and get her views on the importance of collaboration with her fellow Mayors from across the Province.

Next, ahead of “The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”, we take a look at the growing “Indigenous Tourism Industry” in Canada and the role it plays in education, surrounding reconciliation. We get the thoughts of Keith Henry, President and CEO of the “Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada”.

Finally, less sunlight, and cooler temperatures. Yep, that’s the reality as we move deeper into Fall. The dark and chilly weather may be taking its toll on your ‘energy levels', but it doesn’t have to be that way! We get some tips on how to get ‘re-energized’ and keep ‘on track’ with your health and fitness goals in the months ahead from Health and Fitness Coach, Ror Alexander.

The US election is just over a month away. How will the election results impact Canada and in particular Calgary's economy?  We invited Ruhee Ismail-Teja, Calgary Chamber Vice President of Policy & External Affairs to join the conversation.

Next, from anxiety to stress and depression, it's not easy to address mental health concerns but it is necessary. What are the risks of ignoring mental health struggles and just soldiering on? Joining us to discuss for our “mental health moment” Karen Gallagher-Burt, social worker and mental health advocate.

And Alberta schools have banned cell phones from the classroom, but do parents think that’s enough to curb their use. The founder of Unplugged Canada, Jenny Perez, joined us to talk about the appropriate age for kids to have a cell phone.

What exactly is the so-called “Alberta Bill of Rights” proposed by Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP Government? How would the legislation impact Albertans? We get the thoughts of Lori Williams, Political Scientist at Mount Royal University.

Next, the inflation rate ‘cooled’ back down to two-percent last month. But are we seeing this reflected on prices at the grocery store? We ‘dig-in’ to the topic with Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

Finally, like it or not, ‘COVID’ is still a ‘thing’. And with colder weather coming soon, and more time being spent indoors, should you consider getting a COVID ‘booster’ shot this Fall? We get the thoughts of Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist from the University of Calgary.

‌According to Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Canada is seeing an alarming trend of more international students claiming asylum. Is Canada’s immigration system ‘broken’ and what needs to be done to reform how Canada handles immigration? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of the West Block.

Next, close to fifty-percent of new nurses in Alberta are leaving the profession before the age of 35. Why are we having so much trouble retaining nurses and how do we compare to other provinces? We get details on a new report on the topic from Krystle Wittevrongel, Director of Research at independent public policy think tank ‘M.E.I.’

Finally, she’s back from a Las Vegas travel conference just in time for her regular segment on “Mornings with Sue and Andy”. We catch up with “The Travel Lady”, Lesley Keyter, for details on the steps being taken by the industry to remain sustainable.

‌Seven of Canada’s 10 provincial economies are weaker per capita than five years ago, that’s according to a recent report from BMO. We catch up with Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist at BMO, for details on the report, and how Alberta compares to the rest of the Country.

Next, people who dined at a BC restaurant last week are being asked to get tested for ‘Hepatitis A’. This comes after the virus was discovered at a local ice-cream shop on Vancouver Island. How much do YOU know about Hepatitis, and how concerned should you be about contracting it? We tackle the topic with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ Family Physician.

Fall has arrived and now is the time to get yourself and home organized ahead of the cold & snow of winter! We get some ‘pro tips’ when it comes to decluttering with Pam Gilbert, Owner “Tidy Matters Professional Organizing”.