Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Tuesday, July 6.

Calgary City Council made it official Monday, rescinding their mask bylaw. It's been in place since July 20, 2020. Mayor Naheed Nenshi weighs in on the decision, as does University of Calgary Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Craig Jenne.

The Calgary Chamber rolled out their new President this week. Deborah Yedlin has extensive background here in the city, and she has a vision for the future of Calgary businesses.

It may sound like a “Dirty Job," but testing wastewater coming out of hospitals could be a great way to catch outbreaks of diseases like COVID-19 in a timely fashion. We have details on a new study on the topic, from a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology.

Restrictions around travel are being lifted,  and people are starting to book trips. But, it’s not exactly "smooth sailing" in the travel industry. “The Travel Lady,” Lesley Keyter says there are many hurdles still to jump for operators.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, July 5th.

The conversation continues surrounding the tragic events that are still unfolding at Canada’s former Residential School sites. We hear the personal story of Lorelee Waterchief, a Teacher and Guidance Counsellor at “Old Sun Community College” on the Siksika Nation, which happens to be a former Residential School.

With Summer here Canada's National Parks are as popular as ever. Steve Young, the Communications Officer of Jasper National Park has some tips on how to enjoy the experience safely, all while keeping wildlife “wild."

What SPF of sunscreen should we be using? And how often we should we be be re-applying? And what do do after you have a sunburn? Our “on-call family physician”, Dr. Ted Jablonski talks about "Sun Safety 101."

It's “Motivational Monday." This time with Calgary-based Author, Speaker and Coach – Douglas Vermeeren. Doug give us details of his most recent project, interviewing 700 millionaires, and says there are common traits that could help you achieve your financial goals.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, July 2nd. The Province lifted COVID-19 mandated restrictions on Canada Day – but are the businesses – many of which were closed or restricted over the past 15 months – ready to go again? We discuss with Ruhee Ismail-Teja – Acting Director, Policy and Communications – with the Calgary Chamber.

Next – it’s our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, and with Alberta now “Officially Open” for business – and the mask mandate lifted across the Province – with the exception of here in Calgary – we ask the Mayor his thoughts on whether the mandate will be lifted in the city in the coming days.

Calgary is doing its best to bring new business to town, with an emphasis on those in the “tech sector". But not all of them are traditional ‘tech jobs’. We speak with the CEO of “Alberta Innovates” to tell us about the new “ag-focused” venture coming to the city.

And finally – The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are coming up in just a few weeks – and many of the teams are now being announced. One of the names heading to the games comes from Vulcan Alberta. We meet rugby player Keyara Wardley – and hear about her journey – which has led her to compete for ‘gold’.

Welcome to the "Mornings" with Sue and Andy Podcast for Wednesday, June 30th.

When heartbreaking stories like the 215 children recovered in B.C, or the recent announcement of 751 unmarked graves in Saskatchewan and the growing numbers from former residential school sites emerge, we often don’t know how we can help.

On Wednesday, radio stations across Canada, including 770 CHQR joined together to amplify indigenous voices in Canada.

It is "A Day to listen."

You can learn more at downiewenjack-dot-ca.

Welcome to the "Mornings" With Sue & Andy Podcast for Tuesday, June 29th.

Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” Mercedes Stephenson  discusses the potential for a Federal Election call coming late this summer. Also, just how prepared the Liberal government would be in that case, with a handful of changes in cabinet over the past several weeks.

For a lot of Albertans, news that former Environment Minister Catherine McKenna won’t be seeking re-election is welcome news. But, the person who could replace her, isn’t likely to win a popularity contest in this province either. Mount Royal University Political Science Professor Duane Bratt joins us with his thoughts.

Has the weather been a little too hot for you, lately? Maybe it’s time to turn to ‘tech’ to cool down. We get some suggestions on how to "chill out" from “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney.

Every year the Calgary Stampede introduces some crazy new midway food. Sometimes it’s a hit, sometimes it’s a miss. But it’s always unique. We sample some of the menu items being offered this year, and it’s a real "culinary carnival."