The federal government says Canada will welcome an unlimited number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion, but some critics say the robust response from the west to the current crisis highlights disparities in how other refugees have been treated in the past. Global investigative journalist Brian Hill provides insight into the Ukraine Refugee Disparity.

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, from the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University for details on Tuesday’s ‘peace talks’ between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.

It’s the ‘end of the honeymoon’ for Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the new City Council? That’s the ‘takeway’ from a new civic poll done by “ThinkHQ Public Affairs.” We get a breakdown of the results of the last month's polling.

How do you identify ‘relationship-killing’ behavior patterns in your marriage? We discuss with author Matthew Fray, who’s new book is titled: “She Divorced Me Because I Left the Dishes by the Sink”.

Finally, it’s perhaps the most popular of all “comfort foods”: CHEESE – and it’s the focus of this month’s edition of “Savour Calgary Magazine”. We catch up with Editor Camie Leard, for all the “ooey-gooey” details on Calgary’s vibrant cheese offerings.

We begin with a recap of the latest episode of “The West Block”.  This week we speak with Eric Sorensen, Guest Host and Senior National Correspondent with Global News. Eric brings us details of his conversation with Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker and a breakdown of last week’s new ‘agreement’ between the Federal Liberal party and the NDP.

Are you aware of the ‘connection’ between hearing loss and dementia? We speak with an audiologist and researcher who explains the connection and offers up some tips to help prevent hearing loss into our ‘golden years’.

Then, it’s our regular ‘catch up’ with “The Travel Lady,” Lesley Keyter. Lesley gives us an update on the current travel restrictions and changes coming our way, as of April 1st. 

Finally, what shapes Calgary and our community? Our Dave McIvor brings us another installment in our “Where We Live” series - this time out Dave pays a visit to historic Chinatown.

We begin with a look at the ongoing war in Ukraine, Including Vladimir Putin’s “Victory Date” he has in mind for the invasion, and the latest talks planned between Ukraine and Russia taking place in Turkey. We speak with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an Expert in Eastern European Affairs.

It's a ‘first’ in the world of medicine: ‘microplastics’ have been found in human blood samples. We speak with a Researcher from the University of Amsterdam for what this means and what we can do to protect ourselves from ingesting the harmful compound.

Next, it’s our weekly conversation with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician.” Dr. J brings us details on a new study that may have you thinking twice about having that nightly glass of wine or cracking open a bottle of your favourite craft brew.

Finally, it’s “Motivational Monday,” our weekly segment aimed at helping you achieve your goals and live your best life! This week, we meet Dr. Andrew Hahn, Author and Clinical Psychologist, and hear his unique approach to self-healing.

President Putin has set a deadline for victory in Ukraine but what does this really mean? With insight, we are joined by Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs. 

We begin with a look at the ongoing war in Ukraine. We speak with a Professor of European, Russian and Eurasian studies on the significance of the NATO and G7 conference this week in Brussels and discuss what Russia’s next move could be, in the invasion.

Next, we head stateside for our weekly update on the issues making headlines in the U.S.  Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent, brings us the latest on the U.S. response to the war in Ukraine and details on rising COVID-19 cases in the country, due to the new ‘BA.2’ variant.

How flexible is your company? We hear how a Calgary-based tech firm has been experimenting with an alternative work week for its staff.  We get details on how it works – and what – if any impact the new set-up has had on productivity.

Finally, the Oscars will be handed out on Sunday and Sandra Bullock hits theatres with a new ‘action-comedy’ called “The Lost City”.  We catch up with Brett MeGarry from “The Couch Potatoes” for his best-bets from TV to movies just in time for the weekend.