The Canadian economy is facing a period of stagnation as recent reports warn Canada’s economy has fallen behind most major economies. Are we heading towards a recession and what can be done to kickstart our country’s economy? Joining us to discuss is Stephen Johnston - Private equity manager and director of Asset Management company Omnigence.

Former President Donald Trump is in Milwaukee this week for the “Republican National Convention”, just days after being injured following an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania campaign rally. What, if any, impact will the assassination attempt have on Trump’s current Presidential bid? We discuss with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini.

Next, could “A.I.” be part of your ‘treatment’ the next time you require a medical procedure? We discuss the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in medicine, in particular detecting disease, with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.

And finally, we had a reprieve from the brutally hot temperatures over the weekend, but the mercury will rise again later this week. The intense heat can be particularly hard on our 4-legged friends to the point of being down-right dangerous. We took the opportunity to get some ‘summer weather’ pet safety tips from Dr. Julie Schell, Veterinarian at “Bow Bottom Vets”.

The last weekend of Stampede looks to be a hot one! And unfortunately the city of Calgary is still under Stage 3 Water Restrictions. We get the latest on the ongoing ‘Water Feeder Main’ repairs and the path ahead, from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

Next.‌ Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming for your job tomorrow, but maybe it’s the right time to start considering looking at a job in AI. We get details on a recent report on the connection between ‘A.I.’ and the job market, from Brendon Bernard, Sr. Economist at online job website “Indeed”.

Finally, if you’re planning to head to the river this weekend to beat the heat, we have some tips to help keep you safe. We catch up with Carol Henke, Public Information Officer for the Calgary Fire Department for a safety checklist you’ll wanna go over before you hit the water.

It's Stampede season with lots to eat down at the grounds! But, on the grounds or outside, we have an amazing food scene in Calgary and the surrounding area. Joining is with delicious insight from the pages of Savour Calgary Magazine is Editor Camie Leard.

Canada, we did it! We’ve cracked the top three! Canadians now have the third-highest household debt in the WORLD! Why are we carrying so much debt and how can we best address it? We get the thoughts of financial guru Bruce Sellery, CEO of ‘Credit Canada’.

Environmentalist and wildlife conservationists are outraged following a decision to allow grizzly bear hunting in Alberta despite being a threatened species under the Wildlife Act. How was this decision reached and how will it impact grizzly populations? We discuss with John Marriott, Wildlife Photographer and environmentalist.

Finally, it's hard to put a price on the impact John Vos has had here on CHQR. For the past 18 years John has been the man in charge at QR Calgary. This week, we give him his flowers, as CORUS' Radio Regional Program Director signs off for one last time and calls it a career.

Maisie Eatery, a new dining concept, has launched on the Stampede grounds. The restaurant, located within the Sam Centre in Calgary’s developing Culture and Entertainment District, gives visitors a natural place to connect on the area’s history. Barbara Spain, Executive Chef with Maisie Eatery brings us all the details.

‌Scammers are looking to ruin your summer vacation. Travel scams are up between a whopping 500 and 900 percent! So, what do you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of on your next vacation? We get the insight of Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with cybersecurity company ESET.

Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Well, according to the latest data from the Canadian Black Book, new car prices are starting to drop. So, has supply finally caught up with demand? We discuss with Daniel Ross, Senior Manager of Industry Insights & Residual Value Strategy with “Canadian Black Book”.

Finally, “It's in you to give”, but not enough people are rolling up their sleeves to donate blood. We catch up with Jhoanna DelRosario from Canadian Blood Services for details on the current need for donations and how Canadian Blood Services is making it easier than ever to donate blood in Calgary.

Who doesn’t love baby animals? Well, there's a new addition to the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo joining us to discuss the new addition is Mona Keith - Animal Care Supervisor with The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

Are you at your tipping ‘tipping point’? A recent survey from “Point of Sale” company Lightspeed, has found a whopping 77 percent of Canadians are fed up with auto-tipping prompts on payment machines. Is tipping out of control and how have attitudes towards tipping changed in recent years? We discuss with Bruce McAdams, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality, Food, and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph.

Next, an Edmonton doctor is set to be the first Canadian woman to become a commercial astronaut aboard Richard Branson’s “Virgin Galactic” rocket! We meet Physician, Speaker and Astronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya, and hear her personal story, of what led her to this “out of this world” adventure.

Finally, ten days of Stampede also means packing on an extra ten pounds as you eat your way across the Midway. So, what do you eat first and is it all as good as it looks? We get some ‘tasty’ suggestions of what to sample from Mark Neustaedter from the ‘Calgary Stampede Concession Committee’.

The 75th anniversary of the NATO Alliance in Washington DC is being marked, at the same time as the alliance looks for ways to move forward with Ukraine’s bid to join. We discuss the importance of this year’s summit, with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

Next, it’s 10 Days of excess! You want to take part but you also want to do it as safe and ‘sensibly' as possible! From the thousands and thousands of extra ‘steps’ per day, to the hundreds and hundreds of extra calories you may be taking in, how can you enjoy the Stampede and still keep things “on the rails” somewhat? We get some tips from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.

Finally, to help other struggling families restore peace, a mother-daughter duo has come up with a four-step process that got them back on track. We chat with Leslie and Lindsey Glass about their new book, The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover.