The Calgary Board of Education began its budget deliberations on Tuesday. Chair of the board, Marilyn Dennis and Barb Silva from Support our Students, join the Morning News to discuss the future of schools in the city.

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

The Morning News begins with a look-ahead to today’s CBE 20/21 budget meeting. Global News Reporter, Lauren Pullen, with details on what the numbers may look like.

Next Sue and Andrew have our weekly chat with Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of The Calgary Chamber.  They hear reaction from Sandip on how local businesses are faring now a few days into our limited re-opening.

For Canadians living with cancer, COVID-19 can elevate mental health issues as well as social and physical isolation.  Sue and Andrew hear details on a new ‘Hub’ for cancer patients to help get those battling the disease access to the important resources they need.​

Finally - The Calgary Zoo is getting set to re-open this weekend. The Morning News finds out what changes you can expect to see - as the Zoo follows the current social distancing protocols.

We are two months into Canada’s stay-at-home orders and social distancing... it’s hard to picture how this will end. This new phase will likely bring about stress and confusion. Sue and Andrew learn ways to cope with this from occupational therapist and psychotherapist, Andrea Sadler. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, May 15th.

The Morning News begins with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Sue and Andrew get the Mayor's thought's on the Province's decision to pause the Stage 1 re-opening for the city of Calgary and the impact it has had on local businesses.

Sue and Andrew look at the challenges faced by our city's restaurant industry particularly with this week's announcement that openings have been put on 'hold' for now. They get the views of a Crisis Management expert.

Then The Morning News hears details on new research focused on front-line health care workers and the impact the Pandemic is having on their mental health including the potential for PTSD.

Backyard practice drills, online skill challenges and video chats with teammates and coaches. Advice for parents on how we can keep our kids connected to organized sports during social isolation.

The shows travel stateside for our weekly conversation with Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief for Global News. Sue and Andrew get the latest on the Coronavirus Crisis which has now claimed over 86,000 lives in the U.S.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, May 14th.

At the start of the pandemic, we heard about cruise ship passengers being removed and flown to their home countries. But what about all the employees on board those ships? Sue and Andrew hear the personal story of a Canadian who's been floating at sea for more than 2 months.

Alberta is going ahead with its relaunch plan today except of course for Brooks and the City of Calgary, which are still under some restrictions. Global News Reporter, Lauren Pullen, joins the show with an update on the limited re-opening for our city and how a trip to the mall will now look a lot different.

While working from home may be a very different experience, Sue and Andrew hear from a University of Calgary Scholar who says taking breaks during your work day is still important to promote productivity and prevent burnout.

A lot of Albertans are spending time gardening while practicing social distancing, BUT with the entire nation doing the same could we see a shortage in gardening supplies? The Morning News catches up with Meryl Coombs of Spruce It Up Garden Centre.

And finally - it's a high-tech solution to a basic human need to connect. Sue and Andrew hear about how one Canadian nurse is ensuring patients can still keep in touch with loved ones while hospitalized during the pandemic.

With the May long weekend upon us - we need to worry about a few things, but are ticks one of them? Sue and Andrew find out from Microbiologist Jason Tetro.

OUR NEXT GUEST WROTE IN A RECENT EDITORIAL ...... WHAT CAN SENIOR RESIDENCES TEACH US ABOUT REOPENING SCHOOLS? SUE AND ANDREW ARE JOINED BY PhD CANDIDATE IN THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY, SUSAN MNTZBERG.

When our next guest saw how lonely some of her patients were in the hospital, she wanted to do something to help them stay connected to the outside world. Sue and Andrew are joined by the brains behind “the iPad on wheels”, clinical nurse specialist at Vancouver General Hospital, Jenifer Tabamo.

Reni Barlow, the executive director of Youth Science Canada joins The Morning News to explain how young Canadians can participate in an online science fair.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, May 13th.

The Morning News begins with our weekly Ask The Doctor series.  Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Craig Jenne, answers your COVID-19 questions.

A large majority of Canadians would like to see testing for the Coronavirus increased as we continue our 're-opening' process across the country.  Sue and Andrew take a look at the numbers in a new poll, with Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS.

Here in Alberta we have been faced with great financial stress due to COVID-19 as well as the additional stress of the oil price crash. Sue and Andrew get some financial advice during this tough time from BDO.

Have you been putting off getting your car serviced due to the Pandemic? The Morning News catches up with Greg Eagleson, GM of Advantage Ford, on the many safety protocols car dealerships have put into place to keep your wheels on the road.