Yesterday was convocation day for students at Mount Royal University, and featured a familiar face and voice. He was one of the oldest students crossing the stage to receive an honourary Doctor of Laws degree...Dr. Gord Gillies.

That feeder main that broke in the NW Calgary last week dates all the way back to 1975! How concerned should Calgarians be about our aging infrastructure and what needs to happen to prevent catastrophic failure? Joining us to discuss the challenges and concerns facing Calgary’s aging infrastructure is Dr. Muntasir Billah - Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary.

The UN Security Council is backing the US' ceasefire resolution plan, but does it have the ability to enforce a ceasefire and end the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas? We get the latest from Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

Ever been disappointed when trying to find your favourite Alberta beer in another province? According to a new study, Interprovincial trade barriers are hurting Canadian businesses like our Provincial breweries. We get details on the research from Steve Globerman, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute.

Finally, it was a birthday celebration like no other! We catch up with our good friends at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for details on the festivities surrounding the 1st Birthday of Western Lowland Gorilla, Okabe.

Time to check in on Calgary’s amazing food scene with our friends from Savour Calgary Magazine. Today we’re talking: foraging, shopping local and a spring drinks round up! Joining us is Camie Leard, Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine.

What has the fallout been following last week’s bombshell report from the Canadian intelligence service that alleges some parliamentarians are “wittingly” co-operating with foreign states? We get the latest from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.

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Next, just how big of an issue are eating disorders in our city and what toll does it take on health and wellness if left untreated? We tackle the topic with Dr. Monique Jericho, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the “Calgary Eating Disorder Program”.

Finally, a lot of headlines being made by Apple this week as the tech-giant announced it will be bringing Artificial Intelligence to iPhones, iPads and the rest of their devices. We discuss Apple’s move to implement “A.I.” into it’s lineup with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

Last week’s devastating water main break, which ended up being a massive “Feeder” section of the water-supply chain, has created a demand for bottled-water city wide. But, if you don’t live in a neighbourhood directly impacted by the “issue”, should you feel safe drinking “tap water”? We get some answers from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.

It’s called “Sober Stampede” and it’s a chance to party with all the Stampede fixin’s, but without the booze! We get the details on this inaugural event from Giuseppe Ganci, Event Producer for “Sober Stampede”.

Finally, we’ve all heard the phrase “Work / Life Balance”. It’s a fairly straightforward concept, but is it a realistic or ‘achievable’ goal for most of us? We get some ‘tips’ on how to maximize your ‘free time’ from Dr. Dravon James, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach and Author of “Freedom is Your Birthright”.

The City issued emergency water restriction measures remain in effect following the “Feeder Main” break on Wednesday in the NW. We get an update on the work being done to fix the troubling issue from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

‌How concerned are you about the health of our oceans? We ‘dive’ into the topic as we observe “World Ocean Day” this week with Kurtis Hayne, Director of the “Marine Stewardship Council Program”. Kurtis shares with us the work being done by his organization and defines an interesting new phenomenon known as “Eco Anxiety”.

Finally, Calgary has some beautiful green spaces and parks to enjoy and with the weather finally cooperating, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors! We catch up with Lucy Poley, Alberta Parks Ambassador, for some recommendations worth visiting, including some little-known “hidden gems”.

June 6th is the 80th anniversary of D-Day when allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy France, marking the beginning of the end of World War II. How did this day shape the trajectory of WWII and why is it important to remember the sacrifices made by Canadian forces? We get the thoughts of Captain Arthur Gullachsen, Associate Professor from the Department of History at the Royal Military College of Canada.

‘Heat Dome’ and ‘Polar Vortex’. We hear these terms and know we are in for some extreme weather and temperatures. ‘Heat Domes’ are already impacting the Western US and are expected to bring heat to Southern Alberta. We take a look-ahead into what we can expect weatherwise this summer with John Clague, Professor of Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University.

Finally, life can present a lot of “twists and turns” and when things don’t go as planned, how can you ‘navigate’ your way without creating additional stress for yourself? We get some tips from Mental Health Advocate and Social Worker, Karen Gallagher-Burt.

‌It’s finally happened! The Bank of Canada has cut it’s Key Interest Rate for the first time in 4 years! We breakdown the BoC’s decision and how it will impact you and your family with Jeremy Kronick, Associate Vice President at the C.D. Howe Institute.

Auto thefts, insurance fraud and inflation are a few of the reasons you might have noticed an increase in your car insurance over the last year. So, how can you find the best rate with the right amount of coverage to fit your needs? We get some advice from Matt Hands, Vice President of Insurance at ‘ratehub.ca’.

Finally, according to a recent survey, more than half of Calgarians (or 57%) point to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as the ‘health conditions’ they fear most. Is dementia an inevitable part of aging and what resources are available in the City for those living with dementia? We get the answers from Megan Williams, Communications Specialist with “Alzheimer Calgary”.

We begin with our weekly check-in with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block. This time out, Mercedes brings us details on her conversation with Justice Minister Arif Virani about the current issues with Canada’s bail system and the reforms needed to create a more robust program.

Next, as the opioid crisis in Canada continues to be a troubling issue, we learn about some new “virtual tools” being used to help fight the battle against the deadly drugs. We get details from Dr. Monty Ghosh, Professor of Addiction Medicine at the University of Alberta.

Finally, from Planes and Trains to Automobiles! The “Travel Lady” Lesley Keyter has quite the trip planned to Europe! We catch up with Lesley for details on her upcoming “whirlwind” European Tour.