Is it inevitable that our personal data will be ‘mined’ by apps we use regularly like TikTok? We get some tips to protect your data online and learn about a concept known as “digital resignation” from Meiling Fong, PhD Student from Concordia University.

We’ve talked many times on the program about the increasing applications for Artificial Intelligence in our lives, from education to business marketing and even advertising. Now a new use for “A.I.”, helping Lawyers handle their case-loads. We get details on how the ‘technology’ could streamline the legal process, from Adbi Aidid, Professor of Law from the University of Toronto.

Artificial sweeteners are in so many food and drink products, but are they actually bad for our health? A new study shows one particular sweetener could increase your risk of having a stroke or a heart attack. We discuss the research with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician.

Finally, we meet Calgary based ‘Cancer Warrior’ Robin Matrai. Robin shares her gripping personal story, and offers up some tips to stay ‘positive’ during adversity, on another edition of “Motivational Monday”.

We begin with our weekly chat with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This week, Mayor Gondek gives us her thoughts on the release of the Provincial Budget earlier this week and the impact it will have on the city of Calgary.

If you're looking for a job, Calgary transit is hiring as they work to get service back to pre-pandemic levels. But as routes and services change, is the Calgary community still being well-served by public transit? We'll discuss the ‘evolution’ of transit with Willem Klumpenhouwer from the University of Toronto.

Finally, could the amount and quality of sleep you get on a regular basis be tied to your life expectancy? We catch up with Sleep Expert Dr. Frank Qian for details on a new study that says that may be the case!

How 'death doulas' are making end-of-life care more palatable

If you didn't think the cost of living was high enough already, prepare yourself for a couple of tax increases coming our way next month. We get details on what you’ll be ‘shelling out’ more dollars for from Franco Terrazzano, President of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

What exactly does a “PR” company do and how could teaming up with a PR professional benefit your business? We get the answers from Ellen Parker, CEO and Owner of “Parker PR”.

When was the last time you got invested in a good book? “World Book Day” is celebrated annually during the first week of March. We talk about our love of reading and get some great recommendations for a new ‘read’ from Ryan Smith, Co-owner of Calgary-based “Owl’s Nest Books”.

We begin with a look at the details surrounding the newly released Provincial budget. We get reaction from ‘Mount Royal University’ Political Science Professor, Duane Bratt.

Is the latest budget in the best public interest or just a political posturing tool for the UCP government ahead of the Spring Provincial election? We discuss with Bradley Lafortune, Executive Director of Public Interest Alberta.

Finally, Artificial intelligence will forever change the way students are graded. So, how can our education system keep up with changing technology and safeguard against cheating on exams and assignments? We get the thoughts of Louis Volante, Professor of Education Governance at ‘Brock University’.

Is the latest provincial budget good news for workers in Alberta's labour sector and does it do enough to address labour shortages? Gil McGowan - President of the Alberta Federation of Labour joined us to discuss.

We've been talking a lot about artificial intelligence and the potential to change the way we work - it could also a new avenue for students to cheat! So, how can our education system keep up with changing technologies? Louis Volante - Professor of Education Governance and Policy Analysis at Brock University joined us to discuss.

How concerned should we be about Chinese interference in our elections and will we see a public inquiry into the Chinese government’s attempts to interfere in Canada’s democracy? We discuss the situation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”.

The UCP releases the latest provincial budget on Tuesday afternoon. What can we expect and how will Albertans be impacted? We get insight from University of Calgary Economist, Trevor Tombe.

Finally, we discuss the important contributions Canada's black community has made in our country as we wrap up “Black History Month” with Robert Small, Order of Canada recipient and creator of ‘The Legacy Poster’.

You might have seen the ads on social media for Candlelight Concerts...but what exactly are they?

Alex Boccardi - Fever Originals Lead Canada joins us to discuss "FeverUp."

The lingering effects of COVID are still impacting our physical health, but the pandemic also continues to have a lasting effect on our mental health. We discussed ongoing mental health issues and find out how Woods Homes can help, with Dr. Angelique Jenney, Wood's Homes Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health & Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary.

Today we kicked off QR Calgary's 2023 Health Series, brought to you by Wood's Homes. As Dave McIvor told us, it’s important to talk to someone if you feel like you're struggling. But there are other ways we can improve our mental health, including making sure we’re eating a healthy diet.

He's the first 'Fan' in NBA history to ever win an official "Championship Ring"! Today we caught up with Toronto Raptors 'Superfan Nav Bhatia to hear about his latest project: Helping new Canadians feel 'welcome' in their new home.

And they call him The Ice Man! André Belibi Eloumou is a man on a mission...to break the world record for being immersed in ice AND raise money and awareness for ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is daughter suffers from. Andre tells us how and why he does it and offers up some powerful motivation on this Motivational Monday!