It’s cold outside - and only getting colder over the next few days. How is it impacting Calgary’s most vulnerable - and is the city doing enough to support our homeless population? We discuss with Matt Nomura, VP of Strategic Investments and Community Impact with the Calgary Homeless Foundation. 

New year - same financial woes and struggles. We get some advice to help you navigate your personal finances in 2024 - from ‘Financial Guru’ Bruce Sellery, CEO of “Credit Canada”. 

Finally, it may be COLD outside – but things will be HEATING UP this weekend at the “Calgary Renovation Show” at the BMO Centre! We catch up with DIY Expert Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault for some ‘budget friendly’ reno tips – and details on what we can expect to see at this weekend’s show.

It’s time for a little snack! Calgary has a killer food scene but it’s hard to know what’s out there and what to try. That’s where Camie Leard, Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine comes in to chat about the latest issue!

For the first time in Canadian history, the country’s population grew by more than 1 million in a single year. What are Canadian’s attitudes towards immigration and what impact do immigrants have on our country? Joining us to discuss is Dr Leah Hamilton - Vice Dean, Research & Community Relations, and Professor of Organizational Behaviour in the Faculty of Business & Communication Studies at Mount Royal University.

What are Canadian’s attitudes towards immigration and what impact do immigrants have on our country? We tackle the topic with Dr. Leah Hamilton - Professor of Organizational Behaviour in the Faculty of Business & Communication Studies at Mount Royal University. 

The “Consumer Electronics Show” is in full swing in Las Vegas. What will be the hottest “tech” toys of 2024? We find out from “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney – who’s on-location at the big show, in Sin City. 

It’s a new year…maybe you plan to turn over a new leaf, of sorts! We catch up with “Clairvoyant Kim” – Kim Dennis – to share with us how we can shape our own ‘futures’ – but going into the new year with the right mindset! 

How real are concern that the war between Israel and terrorist group Hamas could spill over into neighbouring regions and spark a wider conflict? Joining us to discuss is Elliot Tepper - Distinguished Senior Fellow, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.

Space tourism was on the rise in 2023 and we’re once again setting out sights on a mission to the moon! So, what should we watch out for in space in 2024? Joining us to discuss is Orbax - Production Specialist for Physics Education Content in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph.

What needs to be done to ensure Canada meets wildlife conservation and climate change goals? Joining us to discuss the importance and insights from the COP28 conference is Dr. Gráinne McCabe - Chief Conservation Officer at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

From covid to the flu, RSV and the common cold – is there an unusually high number of people getting sick in Alberta? To discuss why we’re so sick of getting sick, we made an appointment with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital.

Today marks the 685th day in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and expert in Eastern European affairs joined the show this morning to discuss the latest on the conflict and the incredible human toll on both sides.

The Calgary Renovation Show is on this weekend with 200 exhibitors ready to help with our renovation wants and needs! To help get us in the mood, we chatted with Calgary-based interior designer Hillary Rutherford for the latest trends and styles to watch for in 2024!

Alberta’s economy is expected to slow in 2024 after a big 2023 fueled by growth in the energy sector. What reasons are behind the expected slowdown this year and how will it impact the average Albertan? We asked Deloitte Canada’s chief economist Dawn Desjardins for answers.

The deadly terrorist attack on Israel was exactly 3 months ago yesterday and there are fears the war against Hamas could spill into neighbouring regions and spark a wider conflict. We get details on the state of the conflict from Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.

And if you got a new phone or laptop for Christmas how can you safely dispose of your old device and protect your personal data on the new one? We get the essential steps to securing the safety of your digital footprint from Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at Malware Protection & Internet Security company ESET.

We’re into the new year so it’s time to get some updated priorities for the city of Calgary in 2024! We invited Mayor Jyoti Gondek for her weekly chat and asked what items are atop the agenda for City Council this year.

How big an issue is human trafficking in Canada? We had a fascinating conversation with Julia Drydyk - Executive Director of The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking about what exactly “human trafficking” looks like and what must be done to address this growing problem.

There’s a casting call underway for Season 2 of the Alberta TV series The Sugar Mama and if you’re creative enough, it could earn you $100,000! We break down the premise of the show with Director Nauzanin Knight.

There’s a new, yet very familiar voice keeping you company on your drive home these days! I invited Sarah Crosbie into the studio to tell us about herself, now that she’s taken over hosting The Drive, every weekday afternoon from 3-6pm, right here on QR Calgary!