We begin with a topic every resident seems to have an opinion on the ‘Event Centre’. Our Dave McIvor took the topic to the street, this time out to hear why Calgarians think the project needs to happen.

The massive merger of communications giants Rogers and Shaw is one-step closer to becoming a reality. We speak with Ben Klass, PhD Candidate from Carleton University, for his reaction to this week’s announcement that the Competition Bureau will not ‘block’ the mega-deal.

The city is seeking YOUR input regarding RV parking in residential neighbourhoods. We’ll find out why the city is interested in updating the current regulations and hear details on how you can voice your opinion.

 Finally, a real ‘out of this world’ topic: agriculture on Mars! We speak with Evan Fraser of the ‘Arrell Food Institute’ at the University of Guelph, on the current plans in place to ‘feed’ future ‘planetary settlers’ and if we can adapt the technology involved to make farming more effective here on earth.

Is the Federal Government’s “Just Transition” stance on the oil & gas industry a death sentence for Alberta's energy sector? We tackle the timely topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.

Next, we discuss Premier Danielle Smith’s appointment of Preston Manning to lead the provincial ‘COVID-19’ response review. We get the thoughts of MRU Political Science Professor, Duane Bratt.

Are fewer people looking at the trades as a career option? We discuss the current ‘state’ of enrolment - and the benefits of working in a ‘trade’ with Jim Szautner, Dean of Trades, at SAIT.

Finally, Apple’s ‘Air-Tags’ have grown in popularity over the past couple of years. Now the tech-giant is facing some stiff competition! We catch up with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney for details on the new Google ‘Tracking Tags’.

Last week, the city approved the ‘Westbrook Local Area Plan’. If you haven't sat down and read through the 134-page document outlining the plan, not to worry. We discuss the scope and impact on the communities involved, with two city planners who’ve been working on the project.

On a somewhat related topic, after being empty for a number of years, another Calgary office tower is getting new life! We speak with Maxim Olshevsky, CEO of Calgary Based “Astra Group Corporation” for details on an ambitious project that will see office space in the downtown core being transformed into residential units.

Next, have you ever heard of an exercise ‘prescription’? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on how the prescription works to promote health and wellness and how new research points to shorter periods of intense physical activity providing greater results.

Finally, it's our weekly segment aimed at helping you achieve your goals and live your best life! On this edition of "Motivational Monday" we discuss the impact music has when it comes to therapy. We catch up with Calgary-based Music Therapist, Author and Speaker, Jennifer Buchanan.

After being empty for many years, a Calgary office tower is getting new life. Calgary based People First Developments is in charge of the latest office tower to residential conversion, and Maxim Olshevsky, CEO of Astra Group Corp & Managing Director of Peoplefirst Developments, joined us with the details.

The city has approved the Westbrook Local Area Plan, but have you had the chance to look into the details around the city's new Westbrook Local Area Plan? Well, if you didn't get a chance to read the 134-page plan. The co-lead planners for the project are in studio to discuss the scope and impact. - Peter Schryvers, Senior Planner & Christine Brunnen, Planner for Local Area Planning, with The City of Calgary, joined us to discuss.

What issues exist with Canada's bail system and how can it be improved to better serve not only the public, but the accused as well? Recent high-profile crimes allegedly committed by accused people out on bail, have raised questions about Canada's bail system. With insight we spoke with Carolyn Yule, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Guelph.

It's our weekly segment aimed at helping you achieve your goals and live your best life! Joining us this morning to talk about the power of the playlist is Award-Winning Calgary Music Therapist, Author & Speaker Jennifer Buchanan.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor lays out details of the city’s long-term plan to ban ‘single use’ plastics, and we discuss the revitalization talks surrounding the SW community of Westbrook.

The US has hit its borrowing limit of 31.4 trillion dollars. How will the Federal government address such an astronomical level of debt? We speak with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.

According to the Calgary Construction Association, a shortage of skilled labour is causing concerns for the local construction industry. We discuss the challenges from someone who’s very familiar with the issue, Scott White, President and CEO of Calgary-based “Western Electrical Management”.

Earlier this week, Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced further support for Ukraine in the form of armored vehicles. We hear what this support will look like including the specific type of vehicles being offered up from the Canadian military from Andrew Rasiulius, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European Affairs.

From the return of a legendary Canadian ‘brand’ to another nail in the coffin for the newspaper industry, we break-down what you need to know in a very busy week in business, with Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary-based business journalist and retail ‘insider’.

Then, we catch up with Mental Health Advocate Karen Gallagher-Burt for our ‘Mental Health Moment’. This time out, some tips and suggestions on how to bust those January blues!

Finally, in a blatant disregard for health Canada's new alcohol guidelines, our Dave McIvor explores the cross-section of wine-lovers who also have a flair for “D.I.Y.”. We learn how you can make your own bottle of ‘Merlot’, under professional supervision, at Calgary’s “Village Craft Winemaker”.

We begin with our first monthly chat of 2023 with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out, we discuss how the CPS is tackling catalytic converter thefts and hear what the Chief sees as ‘crime trends’ to watch over the next 12 months in the city.

How has inflation changed your grocery shopping? We discuss how food costs have impacted not only our budgets but also the nutritional quality of the meals we’re putting on the table. We discuss the issue with Sarah Woodruff, Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Windsor.

How good are you at identifying misinformation? We speak James Wittebols, Professor of Political Science, for some tips on how to ‘weed out’ the sources of misinformation in our lives and combat what the Professor refers to as our own “confirmation biases”.

Finally, patients in Alberta can now legally add psychedelic-assisted therapy to the list of treatment options available for mental illnesses. We talk about it with a Licensed Practitioner of this type of therapy, Taunya Craig, Executive Director at “Bloom Psychedelic Therapy and Research Institute”.