Carolyn Levy with Randstad Canada joins The Morning News.

Welcome to The Morning Show Podcast for Thursday, January 21st.

We begin with a discussion surrounding President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project South of the border. We speak with Minister of Natural Resources, Seamus O’Regan on what the next steps will be from our Federal Government.

Then we get reaction on the Keystone decision from Tim Pickering – CIO and founder of Auspice Capital Advisors. We get Tim’s thoughts on the impact the move will have on jobs – and the economy both in Alberta – and across the nation.

Next we catch up with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business for a look at a new report which presents some startling numbers on the future of small businesses in our Province -- a report that projects 22 per cent could permanently close due to the pandemic.

And finally – we’ve all heard of plant-based meat – but what about plant-based leather? We speak with an Albertan entrepreneur about her new line of products, made of “Cactus Leather”.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, January 20th

We begin with our monthly conversation with Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We speak with the Chief about the healing process ahead for CPS members following the loss of one of their own – including the mental health resources available to grieving Officers.

Today is Inauguration day in the US. We speak to a Professor of Political Science from the U of A on the impact a Joe Biden Presidency will have on our Province.

Next we head to the U.K – where close to 4-million citizens have received a vaccine for COVID-19. We get an update on the current situation, and lockdown restrictions, from Kenni James, a U.K broadcaster and business owner.

And finally – it’s a local ‘answer’ to ‘Amazon’. We speak with a Calgary tech-entrepreneur about the launch of her new website “browseyyc.com” – a site which brings together the speed and convenience of online shopping, with a hyper-local focus.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, January 19th.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. We look at the high-trending number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario – and the vaccine rollout which has pitted the Provinces against the Federal government.

Next, we tackle the controversial issue of open-pit coal mining in the Foothills and Rocky mountains. We speak with David Luff, a retired civil servant – and consultant – who worked on the original policy protecting the region back in 1976.

Then we catch up with “The Travel Lady”, Lesley Keyter. Lesley explains how the re-introduction of the Boeing 737 MAX Jet will look here in Canada – including an opportunity for travelers to change their flight plans - free of charge – if they choose to not fly on the aircraft.

And finally – looking to beat the winter blues? There’s an APP for that! We speak with the creator of “YOU-AR-OK” – a mental health APP which features an ‘avatar’ puppy as a wellness companion.

The Travel Lady, Lesley Keyter, joins the Morning News.