GUEST:   Moshe Lander, Sports Economist - Concordia University

GUEST: Barry Cavanaugh- CEO of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, August 31st.

We begin with a look at this year’s Calgary Pride Festival – which is now in full-swing.  We speak with the Executive Director of the Festival – celebrating 30 years in our city – but with a different look this year, due to the pandemic.

Next it’s a story all too common these days….another business lost due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis.  We speak with the owner of Swizzlesticks Salon-Spa on her heart-wrenching decision to shut down.

Then we look at the challenges facing ESL students in Alberta classrooms. We get details on a new study from the University of Alberta on how many English-language learners are falling behind their classmates.

And finally – it’s a term that you may be hearing more often these days – “Un-schooling”.  We hear what this somewhat new-approach looks like, and how it is different than the traditional ‘home schooling’ model.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, August 28th.

We begin with a look at the return to school next week. We speak with Psychologist Dr. Tracy Alloway who offers up some tips and suggestions to help make the transition as stress-free as possible for our kids.

Continuing our ‘back to school’ conversation…We focus on those students who have chosen the “online learning” option. We talk with an Interior Design expert on how to best set your kids up at home for success.

Then we look at the Alberta Government’s Fiscal Update – which points to a deficit this year of over 24-billion dollars. We get reaction from Franco Terrazano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Next we head state-side for a de-brief on the Republican National Convention. We catch up with Reggie Cecchini - Global’s Washington Correspondent with details on President Donald Trump’s record-breaking 70-minute speech.

And finally – it’s a chance to support local, while enjoying a new ‘read’. We hear details on ‘Canadian Independent Bookstore Day’.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, August 27th.

We begin with a look at next week’s return to school in the Province. We speak with Jason Schilling – President of the Alberta Teachers Association on how teachers are feeling about heading back to class.

Then we continue the conversation on the new School year. We hear further details on the ‘online hub’ being offered by the CBE – and how classroom sizes will be effected with thousands of students learning from home.

Masks have been a hot-topic throughout the coronavirus crisis – and there’s been a lot of misinformation surrounding their effectiveness and even the impact they have on our breathing. We do some ‘mask myth busting’ with a University of Alberta Respirologist.   

And finally – a look at women in politics – during the pandemic. We speak with a former MP and Senior Advisor from Ryerson University on the unique phenomenon of female politicians moving to the forefront – during times of crisis.

GUEST: Christopher Ewing,  respirologist with the U of A's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, August 26th.

 We begin with a look at potential mental health issues facing students as they move into the new school year during the pandemic. We hear about the resources offered up by “Youth Mental Health Canada”.

 As schools get back into full-swing it will also be a different experience for teachers.  We hear about the challenges of in-classroom communication, in the era of masks and social distancing.

 With the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit transition to E.I. next month, we speak with a Financial Educator on what the best course of action is for those individuals on the program to ensure success in the coming months.

 And finally – it’s a program making a difference in the lives of teenage girls in need. We learn about “My Best Friends Closet”

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, August 25th.

We begin with Reaction to the CPC nomination of Erin O’Toole as party leader. We get the thoughts of Mercedes Stephenson – Global’s Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block on the next steps O’Toole will have to take to garner trust and support from Canadians.

Next we get an update from the Calgary Chamber on the state of local businesses. We catch up with Chamber Interim President and CEO, Murray Sigler.

Then we look at the information ‘hacking’ of technology giant Nortel by Chinese operatives. Online Journalist Sam Cooper has details on the investigation which goes as far back as 2004.

And finally, with the pandemic forcing more and more of us to go ‘cash-less’ – it has led to increased spending for the average Canadian.  We speak with a Financial Expert on why the change from paper to plastic has left us with less money – at the end of the month.

Welcome to The Morning News podcast for Monday, August 24th.

We begin with the announcement that Erin O’Toole has been chosen as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.  We get reaction from Duane Bratt – Political Scientist from Mount Royal University.

Then we continue our coverage of the CPC leadership race – specifically, the final announcement which took place 6 hours later than originally scheduled.  Global’s Ottawa Correspondent Abigail Bimman explains what was behind the ‘technical’ delay.

Next we head Stateside to look at a busy week ahead in U.S. Politics, with the Republican National Convention kicking off on Monday.  We catch up with Reggie Cecchini, Global’s Washington Correspondent with details on what we can expect.

And finally…it’s your chance to contribute to ‘community science’ in your own backyard.  We hear details on this week’s “Backyard BioBlitz” and how you can take part.

Welcome to The Morning News podcast for Thursday August 20, 2020!

Hundreds of residents in British Columbia's southern Okanagan region are out of their homes, and thousands more must be ready to leave on short notice as a nearby wildfire grows in size. With an update on the fires in the Okanagan, we're joined by....Global BC Anchor and Reporter Neetu Garcha.

More than 5,000 Calgary Catholic students have registered for online learning this upcoming school year. We’ll find out when the deadline to register is from Catholic School Board Chief Superintendent Bryan Szumlas.

Calgary's Chinatown is a unique neighbourhood, and the city wants to create a long term plan for the area - and they're asking for our help. We get details from  Terry Wong, Executive director of the Chinatown Business Improvement Area.

The WE Charity scandal is forcing us re-examine charities and how they’re run, as well as their association and ties to political brands. To discuss the blurring of the boundaries between WE and the federal Liberals, Associate professor at Osgoode Hall Law School Adam Parachin joins us to discuss his Globe and Mail article on the topic.

The third night of the Democratic National Convention included remarks from Donald Trump's 2016 presidential rival, Hillary Clinton as well as former President Barack Obama. We get all the details from Reggie Cicchini

And is technology affecting the time couples spend together and their relationships? We hear about a new U of A study on the topic!