The Morning News with Gord Gillies & Sue Deyell

Sue and Gord begin the show with a blockbuster business deal. Aviation expert Seth Miller looks at what the Onex Equity offer to buy WestJet means for investors and more importantly, travelers.

Our weekly conversation on Canadian politics examines the rising fortunes for the Green Party. Global National reporter Mercedes Stephenson talks with federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May.

Speaking of green, we've got the do's and don'ts when it comes to recycling properly.  Sharon Howland of the City of Calgary answers listener questions about what goes where and how you could win some great prizes just by playing along.

Reporter Mike Drolet joins us to talk about a new Global News series is looking at ways to improve Canada's health care system.

And we also look at the commute between Airdrie and Calgary. Could a GO Train-style of system that's so successful in Ontario really work here?  Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown shares his opinion.

Gord and Sue begin a busy Friday with important fire safety advice for your next camping trip or your backyard fire pit. Carol Henke from the Calgary Fire Department says far too often 'common sense' is not part of the planning.

Our weekly check in with Global's Washington, DC correspondent looks at the growing US-China tariff war. Jackson Proskow discusses that issue and President Trump's growing problems with North Korea.

Gord received some wonderful advice on how to control blood pressure from a listener with a big heart.

And Brett Megarry of the Couch Potatoes looks at this weekends new movies.

With Gord away, Sue is holding down the fort. She checked-in with Ward-9 Councillor Gian Carlo-Carra about the city's adaptive sidewalks plan, or "road diet" as he calls it! 

Sue also spoke with Angeline Webb, senior director of health policy and health promotion with the Canadian Cancer Society, about a new study that found excess weight is now the second leading preventable cause of cancer, following tobacco.

The federal government announced this week that Health Canada is reducing the duration of the blood donation ban for gay men. Sue talks with freelance journalist Justin Ling, who says even with the adjustment, the restriction remains simple discrimination without scientific basis.

And it's a fun dinner in the badlands. Sue chats with Dan Clapson from Eat North, who reminds us to get our tickets for 'Alberta ERA', an immersive, prehistoric dinner hosted by dinosaur experts on the roof of the Tyrell Museum!

Solo once again today, Sue checked in with Ward 5 councillor George Chahal, before he heads off to the Federal Municipalities Conference in Quebec City. He calls the meeting a great chance to promote Calgary and share ideas for building relationships across the country...despite the controversial decision by Medicine Hat city council to skip the conference as a protest. 

Sue also checks in with Laura Hamilton, waste diversion specialist with the City of Calgary, to talk about the city's green cart compost program. All this month, people will be able to pick up a free load of compost for their personal use.

And if you have a young person in your life, it's time to get them thinking about looking for a summer job. Sue talks with Kareen Emery at global tech recruitment company Monster.com, to get five tips for getting that perfect summer job.

The Grey Cup Festival pancake breakfast took over part of downtown Calgary to announce that 2019 Grey Cup game tickets are officially on sale!

Joining the festivities and to talk about the upcoming season, the Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival, Sue was joined by president and CEO of the Calgary Stampeders Football Club, John Hufnagel.

After that, Sue checked in with Leela Aheer, the newly elected UCP MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore and the Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women about her role promoting the Grey Cup Festival.

To wrap, Sue chatted with Janet Sperling, University of Alberta Department of Biological Science and board member of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, to discuss the threat of Lyme Disease carrying ticks in Alberta.

Flying solo on a Friday, Gord begins the podcast with a road trip to Vancouver, in a Tesla.  Kevin Kent reveals the highs and lows of driving an electric car to the west coast.

The big story in Washington, DC involved US Attorney General William Barr. Global's Jackson Proskow looks at whether his testimony helped or hindered President Donald Trump.

On World Press Freedom day we celebrate the sacrifice of Michelle Lang. The Calgary Herald reporter and four Canadian soldiers were killed 10 years ago by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

And finally, tributes are coming in from around the world for the man who played Chewbacca in all of the Star Wars movies. Peter Mayhew is being remembered as a gentle giant and according to our Couch Potato movie reviewer Brett Megarry, someone you don't want to interrupt at lunch in a Hooters in Houston.

Gord and Sue begin with a B.C. perspective on pipeline problems with Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun. Will 'turn off the taps' Bill 12 help or hinder support in getting Trans Canada approved?

Money maven Kelly Keehn has some great advice on how to be tax smart right now, so you don't get dinged by the CRA come tax time next year.

Pierre Wijdenes of Neuraura Biotech explains how his company is turning heads with a new approach to treating epilepsy.

And local sports and business legend Doug Mitchell continues his efforts to highlight University athletes, the goal behind the Lieutenant Governor awards which will include a media category in memory of the late, great Peter Watts.

Gord and Sue launch the podcast with a look at who Premier Jason Kenney appointed to  his first cabinet. Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University says Calgary was the big winner.

The city has launched a new website to help us all prepare for an emergency and we find out the best way to access the information. Are you prepared?

Speaking of emergencies, the big snowstorm last weekend stranded 38 dinner theatre goers in the community of Rosebud and how the town sprang to life with its own version of Come From Away.

And we talk to author/athlete Kristen Worley who after transitioning from a man to a woman, took on the International Olympic Committee for athlete's rights.

Today we look forward to the swearing in of Premier Jason Kenney with pollster Janet Brown and Global News' Kendra Slugoski.

Also tax season is ending, and we get some tips to save money next year. 

Finally, we hear the latest from Global News' Carolyn Jarvis about Canada's recycling programs.

Gord and Sue begin the week with an always controversial topic at city hall: pensions. Global News Radio 770 CHQR reporter Aurelio Perri looks at what's being considered this time.

Our Monday chat with Mercedes Stephensen on Parliament Hill looks at plummeting poll numbers for Justin Trudeau and more concerns about Canada jumping into bed with Huawei.

Montreal remains under a flood watch as a major bridge to the island has been closed and in case you haven't heard: The Avengers rule the universe.