WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

A former CSIS officer calls the allegations of interference from India the most shocking ‘assault on our sovereignty on public safety’ he has ever seen. We get the latest on the inquiry into foreign interference from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.

What are the top holiday destinations Canadians are dreaming of this year? A new report from travel website “Sky Scanner” has compiled a list of the top 10 destinations for Canadians in 2024, so we took the opportunity to ‘break down’ the results with our own “Travel Lady”, Lesley Keyter.

And finally, have you considered the impact nature can have on your mental health? Well, the good folks at Priddis’ “Azuridge Hotel” believe in the therapeutic power of nature and have created a new set of hiking trails to get you moving! We hear all about the new pathways from Sean Liv, Director of “Flourish”, the “Liv Well Spa” at the Azuridge Hotel.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 21ST

Over the weekend, Russian drones bombarded Kyiv and the conflict shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, thousands of North Korean soldiers are heading to join Russia and their war effort in Ukraine. We catch up with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, for some insight into how this latest development will impact the conflict.

Could consuming alcohol be as deadly a s smoking when it comes to Cancer? Well according to a new study, the link between Cancer and Alcohol is real and needs to be addressed. We get details on the research from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.

And finally. She traded in a career as a successful Defense Lawyer to take on the life of ‘Dude Ranch’ Wrangler! We meet Author Ami Cullen and hear her incredible, personal story of transformation chronicled in her new book “Running Free”.

95 percent of businesses in Calgary are small businesses! In honour of the important impact small businesses have on our city's economy, QR Calgary is honouring a few businesses for Small Business Week! Morning show hosts Sue Deyell and Andrew Schultz announced this year's winners!

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Friday October 18!

Infrastructure has been a major issue for Calgarians this summer following water feeder main breaks and repair, but a new report says Calgary roads are some of the worst in Canada, so we have a lot of infrastructure ‘needs’. We talked to Mayor Jyoti Gondek about strategies and funding to FIX these problems.

Breast cancer misinformation online is leading to negative health outcomes for people battling the disease. To discuss a new study looking at the dangers of cancer misinformation, we invited Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta to join the show.

If you’re in the market for a new car and considering buying a used vehicle, the Better Business Bureau is warning Albertans about the rise in stolen vehicles being sold secondhand. To find out what you need to know before spending your hard-earned dollars, we chatted with Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Alberta and East Kootenay.

And it’s the weekend, so we break down what’s hot and what’s not on the big and small screen with our resident Couch Potato, Brett Megarry.

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Thursday October 17, 2024

This is Secret Path Week in support of the Downie/Wenjack Fund, and today is also the anniversary of the passing of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie. To talk about the importance of this day and the continuing path towards reconciliation, we invited Paul Kuster to join the conversation. Paul is a comedian, former broadcaster and indigenous activist.

Is your bank taking steps to protect your data and your money from cyber attacks? October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and according to a new survey more than three quarters of Canadians are concerned about their security when banking online. We dug into the topic with Kevin Dawson, President & CEO of ISA Cybersecurity

And stores like Walmart and Costco already have their holiday and Christmas displays up! If we start our Christmas shopping early is that better for our bank accounts and credit card balances – or is it more dangerous? We discuss with Natasha Macmillan, Director of Everyday Banking at Ratehub.ca.

Secret Path Week is a national movement commemorating the legacies of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack - it’s also a great opportunity for all of us to answer the Hip frontman’s call to action; to ‘Do Something ' to move reconciliation forward. To talk about the importance of this week, we’re joined by Paul Kuster, comedian, former broadcaster and indigenous activist.

Calgary has a growing saké scene and joining to discuss why you should try the iconic Japanese rice wine is Linda Garson - Editor-In-Chief of Culinaire Magazine!

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

How exactly is artificial intelligence being used in journalism and is it eroding trust among Canadians? We discuss the need for transparency when it comes to the use of AI in journalism with Nicole Blanchette, Professor of Journalism at “Toronto Metropolitan University”.

Next, an update to a story we brought you earlier this year. Back in June, we ‘strapped on our tool belts’ and spent an afternoon helping the good folks from “Habitat for Humanity” on their ambitious project in the community of Livingstone. Well, that development is now officially completed and is ready for residents to move in! We get details on the impact the project will have in the community from Garrod Oishi, President and CEO of “Habitat for Humanity, Southern Alberta.

And finally. What’s your favourite Halloween candy? Well, the ‘number crunchers’ have done their ‘crunching’ and the top ‘sweet treats’ have been tallied. We hear details on this year’s survey from Ellen Thompson, General Manager of ‘Mars/Wrigley’ Canada.

How exactly is artificial intelligence being used in journalism and is it eroding trust among Canadians? Can journalism and AI work together to improve new coverage and what role could it play in the future? Joining us to discuss is Nicole Blanchett - Associate Professor of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

It sounds like a plot out of a movie! Agents from a foreign country infiltrating Consulate offices in major cities committing violent crimes and running extortion schemes. Except, it’s not a movie! It’s happening right here, in Canada, and is reported to be the work of operatives out of India. We get details on the targeting of high-level Canadian Diplomats from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.

Next. 'Tis the Season to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and get your vaccinations up to date! What vaccines are available right now and which ones ‘should’ be on YOUR 'list’ this time out? We get some answers from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician.

And finally, it’s a BLAST from the past and it could be one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season! We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy’ Mike Yawney for details on the latest offering from Nintendo, and no, it’s not a new video game console but an alarm clock, featuring some of the most popular Nintendo characters!