President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Sandip Lalli, joins the Morning News to discuss the challenges and opportunities local businesses are facing amid Alberta's phased relaunch strategy. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, May 5th.

The Morning News begins with a national COVID-19 update. Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of The West Block, Mercedes Stephenson has the latest including the challenges ahead surrounding inter-provincial travel and the Canadian Airline Industry.

Next, Sue and Andrew catch up with Global News Chief Political Correspondent, David Akin. David takes a look at the different phases of re-opening now taking place in several provinces.

Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of The Calgary Chamber, joins the show. Sue and Andrew get Sandip's views on Alberta's phased re-opening strategy and what impact it will have on local businesses.

What will offices look like post pandemic? With social-distancing protocols in place for months to come, things may be much different at work. Sue and Andrew get insight from an architecture and design specialist.

The Morning News travels to Italy for an update on the Coronavirus Crisis. Sue and Andrew get the latest from a Canadian Student studying in Lombardi on what the next phase of re-opening looks like.

As various countries start to open up, employees will be going back to work in the coming weeks, and should be prepared for changes. Sue and Andrew are joined by design director for Gensler, a global design and architecture firm, Annie Bergeron, to talk about what offices might look like in a post-COVID world.

We are all very aware of the challenges Canadian families are facing, but there are parts of the world that are struggling significantly. The price of basic foods is rising under the lockdown and over 7 million children in Afghanistan at risk of hunger. Sue and Andrew are joined by Timothy Bishop, Save the Children's Afghanistan Country Director>

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Monday, May 4th.

The Morning News begins with a look at the plan to re-open the Alberta economy. Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, shares his thoughts on the timing.

Sue and Andrew continue their discussion on the stages of openings in our Province. Dr. Ted Jablonski, our "on-call" family physician, has what we can expect when it comes to health care during this first 'stage'.

The Morning News takes a look at an interesting new study which aims to determine if COVID-19 can, in fact, be transmitted in the air. Sue and Andrew hear details on a project headed by mechanical engineers which looks at the possibility of airborne transmission through HVAC systems.

Sue and Andrew travel to High River for the latest on the Cargill Processing plant, which has re-opened as of today. They get the latest from Global Calgary's Doug Vaessen on why the Union is opposed to the plan to get back to business.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, May 1st.

The Morning News begins with their weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Sue and Andrew get the Mayor's thoughts on the newly released Provincial plan to re-open the economy and the impact it may have on our city.

Sue and Andrew continue the conversation surrounding the move into the post-pandemic era. They speak with Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science from Mount Royal University.

As social isolation continues for the most part there are concerns people aren't taking into account how difficult this pandemic is for working parents. The Morning News looks at the challenges faced in this situation through the eyes of a parenting expert.

It's National Immunization Awareness week. Sue and Andrew speak with a doctor on the importance of keeping up scheduled, annual vaccinations, during the Coronavirus Crisis.

Jackson Proskow, Global's Washington Bureau Chief, joins the Morning News. Jackson has the latest details on the COVID-19 situation, Stateside.

Theatre Calgary has started a new, short and fun video series called TC Takeout: The Arts Delivered.

They are asking emerging and established artists in Calgary for some help in creating content.

Theatre Calgary's artistic director, Stafford Arima joins the Morning News to discuss the initiative.

We all need to take action and pay closer attention to kids in need. The Calgary and Area Child Advocacy Centre remains open, with protective measures in place, to provide essential services to children, youth and their families. Sue and Andrew are joined by CEO, Calgary and Area Child Advocacy Centre, Karen Orser. 

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Thursday, April 30th

The Morning News begins with a look at the confidence Canadian Businesses have on the current state of the economy. Sue and Andrew get the details on a survey from the Conference Board of Canada.

Sue and Andrew head to Fort McMurray for an update on the devastating flood. Global News Reporter, Sarah Komadina, has the latest including the continued evacuation process for residents.

Mental health is predicted to be the echo pandemic following the coronavirus crisis, but a lot of people are suffering right now.  There is help and it’s affordable. Sue and Andrew catch up with a Calgary-based Psychologist on the resources available.

Finally - it's a new children's book that aims to educate during this stressful time and give back to the community. Sue and Andrew speak to the author of  "Cat Is Scared".

A new children's book by a Calgary author is helping the children of front-line workers process emotions.

Carolyn Neary joins the Morning News to discuss her new book, Cat is Scared.