We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, we ask the Mayor for an update on the latest on the Events Centre ‘saga’….Including claims, coming out of City Hall this week, that the Mayor, herself is to blame for the deal ‘falling apart’.

Then, we head stateside for an update on the stories making headlines South of the border. This week, a look at the ongoing tension between the US and Russia and the current state of ‘COVID-19’ in the US – where deaths now average 2000 daily. We speak with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.

Is the stress in our lives causing us to grow older...faster? We speak with a Doctor of Psychology from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland about the negative effects stress can have on both our mental and physical health, and what we can do to ‘safeguard’ ourselves. 

Can a new film help solve a Canadian mystery about a US plane that ‘vanished’ over 70 years ago?  We hear the details of this incredible story from Filmmaker Andrew Gregg, who’s new Documentary “Skymaster Down” airs this Sunday night on “The Documentary Channel”.

We begin with a look at the rising cost of inflation, which has been trending at or near record levels over the past several months. How much do you know about inflation and the factors that have been influencing rising costs to consumers? We speak to Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for a lesson in “Inflation 101”.

Continuing our conversation about rising prices, do you get ‘sticker shock’ when you’re filling up your vehicle these days? What’s driving up the price at the pumps and where can we expect prices to be as we move deeper into 2022? We discuss with a Professor of Public Policy from the University of Calgary.

Next, it’s a hot topic which everyone seems to have an opinion on, Climate Change and extreme weather. We speak with a Senior Fellow from the Fraser Institute to look at the future of climate change, specifically, how accurately we can ‘forecast’ climate catastrophes and just how reliable these predictions are.

Finally, it’s your guide to the ‘tastiest’ offerings in the City. We check-in with Camie Leard, Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine, who brings us details on a feature this month called “Smoke Show” highlighting some of the most visually appealing culinary dishes in the city – a real ‘feast for the eyes’.

Aush, Halo-Halo and Smoking Jacket. What do these things mean? Only one woman knows. Camie Leard is editor of Savour Calgary Magazine and the new edition of Savour Calgary Magazine is out now!

We begin with a look at the impact the COVID-19 ‘Omicron’ variant is having across the country and right here at home. From the change in the ‘isolation period’ for those infected to the accuracy of ‘at home’ rapid tests, we get the latest from Vaccine Researcher, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel.

Next, we look at the effect alcohol can have on our health, specifically when it comes to a higher risk of Cancer. We speak with a Doctor of Oncology who says ‘warning labels’ should be standard on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers of the risk.

Then, it’s our monthly conversation with Dr. Axel Moehrenschlager, Director of Conservation & Science at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. This time out, Dr. Moehrenschlager tells us the ‘success story’ of the Tequila fish – which was once deemed ‘extinct’, from its natural habitat.

Finally, we're all spending more time inside during the pandemic, and if you're looking to make home improvements - we’ve got you covered. We get some ‘tips and tricks’ to spruce-up your space from Blogger and ‘DIY Expert’ Christina Dennis, who’ll be a ‘presenter’ at this weekend’s ‘Calgary Renovation Show’ at the BMO Centre.

Once a month we join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's Director of Conservation & Science, Dr Axel Morenschlager. This week, we're looking at the work to save an extinct species of fish!

www.calgaryzoo.com // WilderInstitute.org