The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 11
On today's show: we get an update on the E. coli outbreak linked to Calgary-area daycares; with the flood barrier in downtown Calgary now complete, we find out what happens next; we hear about the potential for lithium extraction in Alberta.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 12
On today's show: we hear from a parent whose child is finally home, after nearly a week in hospital with an E.coli infection contracted at a Calgary daycare; we chat with Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery about changes coming to criminal prosecutions; is Martin Short a comic genius or the most annoying actor on earth? That's the online debate sparked by Slate Magazine. We weigh-in with a Calgary-born comedian.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 13
On today's show: the latest on the ongoing investigation into a major E.coli outbreak. We talk to a retired Alberta public health inspector; why Alberta prosecutors are critical of some of the province's new violent crime measures; celebrating 75 years of the West Hillhurst Community Association in Northwest Calgary.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, September 15
On today's show: as we enter the second day of the public hearing on the City's proposed housing strategy, we find out how the first day went at City Hall; Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas are back with a look at the politics of housing; and Beakerhead turns 10 with a bang!
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 14
On today's show: allegations of fraud at a quarantine hotel in Calgary. The CBC's Elise von Scheel brings us the story; we set up a busy day at city council, where more than 100 people and groups are getting ready to weigh-in on the city's proposed housing strategy; do you know who painted the Taj Mahal Restaurant mural on Macleod Trail? Local historian Harry Sanders needs your help.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 19
On today's show: How fast could new homes be built in the inner city under the city's new housing strategy; we hear from delegates at the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary about how they fit into the energy transition; and an Alberta celebrity who never really got that famous.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 18
On today's show: Global energy industry leaders are in Calgary this week for the World Petroleum Congress; Calgary city council approved a new housing strategy over the weekend; and we hear about the live shows that CBC's The Debaters is bringing to Calgary this week.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 20
On today's show: what restrictive covenants could mean for the city's push to densify; we chat with a Calgary-born visual artist who's worked with huge brands like Apple, Vans, Patagonia, Pepsi, and Nike; we hear how Calgary's Indian community is reacting to allegations of a state-involved murder on Canadian soil.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 21
On today's show: the World Petroleum Conference wraps up today. The CBC's Kyle Bakx will bring us the highlights; why a local clothing company is calling out Walmart; we talk to the director of a new documentary about the one and only Mr. Dressup.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, September 22
On today's show: Finance Minister Nate Horner on why Albertans should consider its own pension plan; what we've learned about a violent confrontation involving members of the Eritrean community earlier this month in North East Calgary; we hear from an Alberta comedian who is living life to the fullest despite a stage four cancer diagnosis.
1/1/1 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 25
On today's show: should Alberta be like Quebec, and have its own pension plan? We hear how it works out east; we talk to a guy in Calgary who is spreading joy in the city's northeast as a horror movie villain; the Flames are getting ready for the season, but the Calgary Canucks are already on the ice! We check in with the team's president.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 27
On today's show: we hear from the mayor of Airdrie, on why the growing city wants more support from the province; what opening up the Ring Road could mean for an infamous Calgary intersection; why people love gems and rocks.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 26
On today's show: we hear why Alberta's so-called "war room" is taking aim at a local BC government; where all the birds passing through Calgary this fall are headed; we meet the Calgary Public Library's new Children's Illustrator in Residence.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, September 29
On today's show: the push to build an Indigenous Gathering Place in Calgary; the call to come to Alberta is still out there, despite record population growth and tight housing markets. We speak to two new Albertans about their first impressions; we hear about a mid-autumn festival delicacy being served in Chinese households across the city.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 28
On today's show: the province says it has found the likely source of the E. Coli outbreak. We're joined by a parent who was impacted; is snow really on the way next week? We punish ourselves by looking at the 14-day forecast snow globe; we speak with the local rapper who is counting down his favourite 99 songs from the 90s.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, October 02
On today's show: we have more on the bear attack that left two people dead this weekend in Banff National Park; the provincial response to a call for more money from cities like Airdrie; why auto insurance rates continue to rise, in spite of a rate pause at the beginning of the year.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 03
On today's show: Flames GM Craig Conroy joins us to talk about the life of Chris Snow; the province has launched a new dashboard to share data on respiratory viruses in Alberta. We take a closer look at the numbers; why a Calgary group is working to commemorate a Calgary landmark that was imploded 25 years ago.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 05
On today's show: why the Calgary Police Service spent some time looking for new recruits in Vancouver this week; a stretch of land along the Bow River is set for a refresh. We hear about the design ideas; arguably the coolest high school teacher in Cochrane joins us, fresh off an educational trip to the Galapagos Islands.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 04
On today's show: a group of Alberta businesses met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa last night. We hear how it went; we connect with a local psychologist about an increase in ADHD medication use in B.C.and what he sees here in Alberta; how to avoid tiny roommates with long skinny tails this fall. We talk mouse-proofing your home.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 06
On today's show: get your shovels and hockey sticks ready. Construction starts on Calgary's new event centre next year. We hear the details with councillor Sonya Sharp; a group of women, including two from Calgary, are in Rome pushing for equality in the Catholic church. We speak with one of them; we visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum to find out about an impressive new dino bone.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 10
On today's show: a former provincial wildlife-human conflict expert in the province says more needs to be done to co-exist with bears in Alberta. We speak with him; it's time to book your flu shot appointment. We chat with a pharmacist on what you need to know about this year's flu season; we speak with the creator of one of the most iconic decorations at this time of year. We're talking 12-foot-tall skeletons.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 11
On today's show: we speak with a woman from Calgary who lives in Tel Aviv about everything that's happening in Israel; we hear from three Flames, including a rookie, about starting the NHL season tonight at the Saddledome; we face our fears and head to ScreamFest to learn how to build the perfect haunted house.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 12
On today's show: we speak with a Palestinian Canadian here in Calgary about the conflict between Israel and Hamas; we connect with Calgary's Inclusive Hockey Association after the NHL banned rainbow coloured hockey tape; we meet the Calgary illustrator behind a new graphic novel getting lots of buzz.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 13
On today's show: the Supreme Court's highly anticipated ruling on the Impact Assessment Act, previously known as Bill C-69; we talk to a local Rabbi about comforting a Jewish community in mourning; we ring in the weekend with a member of the Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers, ahead of its 40th anniversary celebration.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 17
On today's show: we speak with a Calgarian who was born in Gaza about the difficult situation his family is facing; we talk to the chair of the engagement panel that's running a series of town halls on the idea of pursuing a provincial pension plan in Alberta; we speak to a local cricketeer about news that cricket is one of the sports being added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, October 16
On today's show: he called Bill C-69 the "No More Pipelines Act." Former Premier Jason Kenney weighs-in on Alberta's victory over Ottawa at the Supreme Court; we're joined by a former United Nations special rapporteur for Palestinian human rights, to talk about the situation unfolding in Gaza; we connect with a local filmmaker who raced against the clock this weekend to write, film and edit a new horror movie in only 24 hours.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 19
On today's show: a federal cabinet minister on why the Liberals say an Alberta Pension Plan is a bad idea; we hop in the Alberta politics time machine to find out what lessons we could learn to deal with Calgary's housing crisis; sorry Carolina Reaper, the world now has an even hotter pepper: "Pepper X." We talk to a Calgarian trying to get ahold of some of the seeds.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 18
On today's show: we hear about the city's new strategy to improve safety on transit; how to guard yourself against cryptocurrency scams that have cost Calgarians millions of dollars this year; a Calgary man with a legendary story has passed away. We hear more on the "mad manure bomber" - Cal Cavendish.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 20
On today's show: the NDP is holding its own town halls on the idea of creating an Alberta Pension Plan. We speak with an MLA who hosted the first one last night; a story from the Rainbow Railroad, from Afghanistan to Calgary; we learn about a new documentary called "Arab Women Say What?!" featuring conversations with eight Arab women living in Alberta.
1/1/1 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, October 23
On today's show: we're joined by the Mayor of Cochrane to get the latest on the line break that has caused sewage to flow into the Bow River; what the closure of a massive cannabis growing facility means to the Alberta town where it set up shop; we hear about relief for livestock producers affected by drought in Alberta.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 24
On today's show: some school bus routes in Calgary are experiencing delays because there's not enough drivers. We get more details from the company; we hear how the city's unhoused population is being supported through this round of cold, snowy weather; the snow is falling, which means hopefully your vehicle is fully winterized. If not (like plenty of us), we walk you through what to do with someone who teaches this for a living.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 27
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi on the politics of YOUR pension; the state of emergency in Cochrane is over, but water restrictions are still in place. We check in with a couple of businesses; and The World Ringette Championships are happening in Calgary.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 26
On today's show: Ontario wades into the debate about whether Alberta should withdraw from the Canadian Pension Plan. We speak with a CBC reporter based in that province; we hear more about the water line break that is putting laundry, showering and dishes on pause in the town of Cochrane; we hear about a group of seniors getting ready to make the most of the winter weather.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, October 30
On today's show: five months after the provincial election, MLAs finally take their chairs for the first session of the 31st legislative assembly. We get a preview of today's throne speech, and what to watch for over the next six weeks; with the Israel-Hamas war into its fourth week, we talk to a Middle East politics expert about why there hasn't been a full scale ground offensive yet into Gaza by Israeli forces, and what may come next in this conflict; the Okanagan is floating the idea of a moratorium on out-of-province boats. We get the details.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 31
On today's show: why tearing down derelict buildings in Calgary can be so complicated; we speak with a researcher who's looking into the potential link between carbon storage and earthquakes; a group of students from Lethbridge are the only Canadians competing at an international science competition. We hear about their invention, meant to detect diseases in fish.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, November 02
On today's show: Alberta's finance minister Nate Horner joins us ahead of his pension meeting with other Canadian finance ministers; have you tried to fly to Halifax lately? How about Hamilton or Winnipeg? Why your experience isn't what it once was, with our story pilot, Kyle Bakx; we check in with two ski hills opening this weekend about conditions, and the race to fire up the lifts first.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, November 01
On today's show: conservative MP Greg McLean talks about the carbon tax exemption for home heating oil, and why his party is calling for everyone to get a break; we hear more on the fallout from the Federal government's decision to exempt home heating oil from the carbon tax, and what it means for the future of the liberal climate policy.
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, November 03
On today's show: why dozens of birds in North America are being renamed; why a veteran is cycling across Calgary this weekend; we mark the hundredth anniversary of being allowed to crack a cold one in Alberta.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, November 06
On today's show: the federal NDP will back the Conservatives later today in a push to exempt all home heating fuels from the carbon tax; Did this weekend's annual general meeting mark a turning point for the United Conservative Party? We explore that with our provincial affairs reporter; and how the demolition of two buildings in the Beltline tells a broader story of Calgary's second Chinatown.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, November 07
On today's show: we talk to the new president of the United Conservative Party about the direction the party is headed; a vision for the future of the west end of downtown; and we hear about the discovery of a new cosmic beast - the most distant black hole ever spotted.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, November 08
On today's show: we speak with Mayor Jyoti Gondek, about a proposed residential property tax increase of nearly 8 percent; The old chicken plant in Ramsay is being demolished this morning, we'll talk to a resident there about the history; and we'll hear about the prestigious tennis tournament taking place in Calgary this week.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, November 10
On today's show: Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas on the politics of health care; the Hollywood actors' strike is over, and productions should soon resume here in Alberta. We hear what a couple players in the local film industry make of the news; we hear about Millican-Ogden's new custom set of magic 8 balls.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, November 09
On today's show: how Alberta's health care system is being restructured. We hear a number of perspectives, first from our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, then with a former Chief Medical Officer of Health, and finally, we speak with the province's health minister about it.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, November 13
On today's show: the province is creating a dedicated agency to tackle mental health and addictions. We hear what a family physician on Blood Tribe First Nation thinks about the move; the battle continues between engineers and software engineers. The group representing Canada’s engineering profession gives their opinion on Bill 7; hear ye, hear ye! The new King and Queen of the kingdom of Avacal joins us in studio. We hear all about the world created by the Society for Creative Anachronism.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, November 14
On today's show: we speak with Calgary Police and a city councilor about a streak of recent shootings; it's Métis Week in Alberta, and we touch on why this week is important, and how 2023 as a whole has been especially significant; Rick Mercer joins us to talk about his years on the road and humanizing politicians.
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, November 15
On today's show: in the wake of a recent spate of gun violence, we hear more on how gangs are morphing and changing in Calgary; we're joined by Federal Housing minister Sean Fraser to talk 228 million federal dollars headed to Calgary to build houses; what a new face on Canadian coins means for the history of currency in this country.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, November 16
On today's show: we speak with Preston Manning about his panel's report on Alberta's COVID-19 response; Loblaws is reporting an increase in profits. With food prices as high as they are, we find out if we should be mad about it; The story behind the local short film "Cut Knife Creek" ahead of its world premiere tonight.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, November 17
On today's show: the CBC's Meghan Grant joins us with new details on a Calgary criminal organization known as "The Family"; turning an old fire station into an arts and culture hub. We find out more about the City's plan to revitalize a historic downtown landmark; we speak with country music star Brett Kissel ahead of his special show with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, November 20
On today's show: we connect with Ward 10 Councilor Andre Chabot, ahead of the debate at city hall over raising property taxes; a battle over a gravel road between an international mining company, and a guy named Vern; and we hear some of the Calgary tech startups participating in Innovation Week, and one of the challenges they’re up against - imposter syndrome.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, November 22
On today's show: we learn more about a carbon tax exemption for farmers that's fired up senators in the Red Chamber; Canada has 1.2 trillion dollars worth of debt. Should we be worried; season five of Fargo is now rolling, and we are joined by the show's set decorator, a Calgarian!
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, November 23
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on Calgary's new budget; we hear from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on how the city plans to shift the tax burden from businesses to residents.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, November 24
On today's show: does Calgary have to compensate for inaction by the other levels of government? Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas are with us to discuss; we hear from the minister in charge, on the province's decision to ban photo radar on Stoney Trail; we talk to a MMA fighter from the Siksika First Nation, who's the subject of a new documentary.
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, November 27
On today's show: the Alberta Sovereignty Act will be invoked for the first time today. CBC Calgary Opinion and Analysis Producer Jason Markusoff sets the stage; how the housing crunch is impacting post-secondary students in Calgary; we hear about a new benefit fund for students, honouring the legacy of an Alberta couple killed in a bear attack this fall.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast: Wednesday, November 29
Today's podcast: Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides on new school funding; the province's Child and Youth Advocate on her office's most recent report; the Caroling Christmas Truck returns for another holiday season.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast: Thursday, November 30
On today's show: - we hear about last night's closed door meeting about gun violence and policing - where city councilors met with community leaders and law enforcement officials; what Google's deal with the feds to keep showing news means for local journalists; and a piece of Inglewood history has been restored to its former, neon glory.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, November 28
On today's show: the Alberta government is using its Sovereignty Act in response to the Federal government's electricity regulations. We speak with a constitutional law expert about how this could all play out; the COP28 United Nations climate change conference begins this week. The CBC's Kyle Bakx is in Dubai for the summit. He fills us in on what to expect; Daiquri the dancing dog and his human trainer from near Strathmore are part of a new series on Disney Plus. We hear all about it.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast: Monday, December 04
On today's show: how a poor night's sleep impacts a long day at school; we hear about some ancient bison bones that have made their way home to Siksika First Nation; we tell you about a stuffed toy incident that was anything but fun for a traveler at the Calgary airport.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast: Tuesday, December 05
On today's show: as the province looks for help forecasting a drought next year, we get the view on the ground from the Bow and Old Man Rivers; we check in with a representative from Alberta's oil and gas industry who has made the trip to COP 28 in Dubai; we hear about an unusual angel ornament that's popping up on Christmas trees that looks like a couple dozen eyes attached to some felt.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 32 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, December 06
On today's show: wheat production is down this year in Alberta, and we could feel the effects at the checkout. We speak to a farmer; we hear about the work restrictions facing Calgary's international students, and why they're calling for change; Air Canada is trying out a new type of de-icing technology. We speak to the inventor.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, December 07
On today's show: Canada has announced an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector. We get the details from CBC Business Reporter, Kyle Bakx; details on new emergency housing for more than 200 homeless families in Calgary will be announced today. We hear what it will take to pull it off; Fort Calgary has hired its first curator in twenty years. We connect with the Indigenous artist who got the job.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, December 08
On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us with why she skipped last night's lighting of the menorah at City Hall; Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas on the politics of the federal emissions cap on oil and gas; we talk to Global News traffic reporter Leslie Horton about how she handled a nasty email from a viewer, live on air.
1/1/1 • 30 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, December 11
On today's show: an Interfaith prayer service is happening tonight in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the ripple effect it's having in our city; how Dungeons & Dragons can help kids heal from domestic violence. We talk to the Game Master therapist behind a new Calgary program; we're joined by Canada's 2023 Sport Scientist of the Year!
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, December 12
On today's show: we tell you more about a lawsuit against Lafarge, because of its cement plant in Exshaw; how a new federal funding plan could improve dental health in Calgary; the story behind a more than 130 year-old home in Inglewood, that goes back to the "Big Four."
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, December 13
On today's show: how Albertans are coping with the rising cost of cars. CBC Data Journalist Robson Fletcher digs into it; we check in with an infectious disease specialist on the intense flu season we're having so far in Alberta; ahead of Blitz Day and our drive to raise one million dollars for the Calgary Food Bank, we hear from one father who needed help this year.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, December 15
On today's show: we talk to Councillor Dan McLean about being sanctioned for golfing during a council meeting; we hear about a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in Alberta; we talk to a candy shop owner in Nanton about the end of Lifesavers storybooks.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, December 18
On today's show: we talk about the boost in financial support that's coming to seniors and Albertans living with disabilities; how an Alberta harm reduction agency is responding to parents in Medicine Hat after pamphlets showing how to light a crystal meth pipe were handed out; a look at what the future could hold for Banff's main drag.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, December 19
On today's show: Quebec is hiking tuition and introducing a French language requirement for out of province students at English language universities. We check-in with two Calgarians attending McGill; the saga of Calgary's ring road, as the final stretch opens to traffic; owls and chickadees to rare waterfowl. We hear the results of this year's Christmas Bird Count.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, December 20
On today's show: we hear part one of our year-end interview with Calgary Police Chief Constable Mark Neufeld; we hear how the province's popularity is impacting Calgary's surrounding communities; we hear more on Pope Francis now allowing priests to bless same-sex relationships.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, December 21
On today's show: the conclusion of our year-end interview with Calgary Police Chief Constable Mark Neufeld. We talk social disorder and managing protests; Christmas is changing to a new date for many Ukrainian Orthodox Christians this year. We check in with a Calgary parish; it's not just covering the classics, local musicians are crafting their own Christmas songs now too. We talk with a Calgary songwriter about the perfect, fresh tune.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 18
On today's show: why you shouldn't expect Ottawa to sell the Trans Mountain Pipeline right away; you can no longer be part of the energy because Calgary is now the Blue Sky City; and what happens when someone accidentally uncovers a cursed VHS tape? Well, chaos, of course.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, December 27
On today's show: big changes are coming to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. We speak with its President, Olympic curler Cheryl Bernard; our conversation with the outgoing CEO of Tourism Calgary about what the future holds for the industry; from the clans of the Scottish highlands to the clothing racks at the mall, we hear the history of a Canadian favourite - plaid!
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 33 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, December 28
On today's show: we hear how Heritage Park is celebrating 60 years; we check-in on the World Junior Hockey Championships in Sweden, where a local fan has travelled to see the games in-person; why people upload dashcam videos of drives in cities and towns, and why other people watch them.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, December 29
On today's show: we speak with former Calgarian and journalist, Susanne Craig about being awarded one of the country's highest honours; how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, and why you don't need any willpower to keep them; April Wine is in Calgary to rock your world on New Year's Eve! We speak with longest-serving band member, Brian Greenway.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 02
On today's show: the outlook on the Green Line LRT as we head into the most important year so far for the project; a new anti-slavery law that will affect Calgary companies; data journalist Robson Fletcher joins us to talk about distracted driving convictions in Calgary. The latest numbers may surprise you.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 03
On today's show: we remember Calgary's longest serving council member, Dale Hodges. His former colleague Druh Farrell joins us; we hear about changes to auto insurance in Alberta that are now in effect; we meet a Calgarian whose photography is featured in this month's issue of National Geographic Magazine.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 04
On today's show: the latest property assessments are out, and chances are where you live is up in value. The city's assessment boss joins us to break it all down; the bail system changes today in Canada. We hear what's new, and how it impacts the justice system; with calls out there to drop diploma exams, we speak with a man who used to be in charge of the program here in Alberta.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 05
On today's show: Alberta called. Canadians answered. And soon, we're calling again. More on the push for skilled workers; the Downtown Calgary Association says it wants people from the 'burbs to come visit. More on the concept of "urban tourism"; we tell you about a summit for young female athletes happening in town today.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 08
On today's show: the Province is warning cities and towns to be prepared for drought conditions. We find out what Calgary can do to use less water; we hear from two of the many small towns in Alberta with no places to rent in town; we meet Alberta's top ranked female poker player, who's going all-in at the World Series of Poker Tournament in town this week.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 09
On today's show: a check in with an outreach organization in the city, as temperatures dip far below freezing this week; why Parks Canada says you shouldn't let a moose lick the salt off your car; with the city hard at work keeping roads de-iced during this winter snap, we hear about some of the solutions other parts of the world have come up with.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 11
On today's show: we talk to Ward 11 Councilor, Kourtney Penner, about the future of Glenmore Landing after yesterday's committee vote to sell adjacent land; Alberta's Arts & Culture Minister joins us from Los Angeles where she's meeting with Hollywood bigwigs later today; seven piranhas in Calgary need a good home to go to. We hear more about some of the exotic pets awaiting adoption at the Calgary Humane Society.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 12
On today's show: Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas on the the politics of gift giving; it's dangerously cold out there. We take an in-depth look at the forecast with Kyle Brittain; with the big Home Reno show on this weekend, we take a look at which renovations give you the best return on investment.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 15
On today's show: we launch our series about Canada's immigration ambitions, beginning with how the system operates and who is caught up in it; Alberta's power grid found itself under pressure this weekend; and it's been a blisteringly cold few days, and we're not in the clear just yet.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 16
On today's show: as our series on immigration continues, we focus on housing and how immigration is part of the problem, and the solution; how the city's new single-use bylaw will impact your plans to grab a burger or some fried chicken for lunch; two private companies have teamed up to explore bringing nuclear power to Alberta. We take a closer look at its potential.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 25 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 17
On today's show: we're joined by Rachel Notley to talk about her decision to step down as leader of the Alberta NDP; we hear from the Eyeopener political panel on the career of Rachel Notley; as our week-long series on immigration continues, we take a look at the services that are, and are not, available when newcomers arrive.
1/1/1 • 31 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 18
On today's show: A conversation with the head of a Calgary based organization working to prevent domestic abuse; The latest installment from our week-long series on immigration, this morning Judy Aldous tells us about the growing competition between countries to attract newcomers;Time's up on having to repay federal pandemic relief loans without interest. We speak with a Calgary small business who won't make the deadline.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 19
On today's show: we wrap up our series on immigration with a look back at last night's public forum, and a look ahead to incoming changes; why we can expect more grid alerts in Alberta, and what can be done about them; we hear all about the plans for Calgary's winter festival: Chinook Blast.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 22
On today's show: a conversation about domestic violence supports in Calgary and what resources are out there specifically for men; how friends are remembering the life of the legendary Alberta cowboy poet Bryn Thiessen; a popular video game set in the Rocky Mountains is being turned into a Hollywood feature film. We talk to a Calgary gamer about the buzz surrounding "Until Dawn."
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 1 second
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday January 23
On today's show: a look at how distrust of police grows in Calgary communities; we hear from one of the Calgary city councillors who is proposing a tax rebate for homeowners; we catch up with a couple of sculptors who are busy carving snow into giant works of art at the SnowDays Festival in Banff.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 24
On today's show: why governments across the country say they're cracking down on fake degrees, and what the diploma mill scene looks like in Alberta; a breakdown of a federal judge's rebuke of invoking the Emergencies Act; it's the tenth Crowchild Classic tonight, and the hockey teams at MRU and U of C are ready! We hear from both schools.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 26
On today's show: the Eyeopener Political Panel on the latest fight Alberta is opening up with Ottawa, with municipalities caught in the middle; we speak to the head of a local company looking into bringing nuclear power to Alberta; lasers, diamonds and thieves. We hear about a new show at Vertigo Theatre.
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 25
On today's show: a Calgary journalism prof breaks down Tucker Carlson's chat with Premier Danielle Smith; the Blues Can in Inglewood may soon sing its last song. With the building now facing redevelopment, we talk to the owner; there's a run on fur coats at a local vintage shop in Calgary. We talk about the recent "mob wife" aesthetic.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 29
On today's show: Global Affairs Canada is monitoring the situation surrounding the disappearance of a Calgary man in Gaza; researchers at the University of Calgary break the language barrier with a grant proposal written entirely in Cree; and a fishing blog has listed the Bow River as a top fishing destination in Canada. We talk to a local fly fisher and guide about catching trout on the river.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 30
On today's show: high schools in Airdrie are bursting at the seams; The City of Calgary is hosting a series in-person information sessions on its rezoning proposal; and we find out why a case of old hockey cards is already going for more than a million bucks at auction.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 31
On today's show: Calgary Flame Dillon Dubé is one of five hockey players charged with sexual assault related to an incident in 2018. CBC National News Reporter Karen Pauls joins us with the details; the price of daycare in Alberta continues to drop substantially, but the mechanics of how it's happening are controversial; we chat with the creator and star of the High Performance Rodeo tragic comedy show "Pearle Harbour's Agit-Pop."
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, February 01
On today's show: Alberta has released its policy on gender identity and gender affirming care; how to reduce waste, if paying for a bag and asking for a fork isn't the trick; a popular green homes grant is expected to end soon. We hear what that means for you, and for companies that help you get the money.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 02
On today's show: how sweeping provincial changes to gender policy will play out in the classroom; we're joined by two high school students to hear how they feel about the proposed changes to gender related policies in Alberta; Snow Eater is Inglewood's first ever winter festival event.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, February 05
On today's show: we speak with the head of a parents group that welcomes Alberta's proposed changes to youth gender policies; To Catch a Romance Scammer! When a man claiming to be an American "oil engineer" messaged CBC reporter Erica Johnson on social media, she called him out and scored a rare interview about how he woos women, and rips them off; a musical performance that takes more than 600 years to perform plays a new note today! Just one. We tap into the excitement about a very slow organ piece.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday February 07
On today's show: why the Calgary Chamber of Commerce is coming out against the proposed federal emissions cap on the oil sands; we talk to an Alberta doctor about gender-affirming care for transgender youth; how communities in Calgary have gathered to help each other financially.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday February 06
On today's show: do purple and orange go well together? CBC's Jason Markusoff joins us to speculate on the political future of Naheed Nenshi; we hear why a woman wants to ride her horse in High River; 50 years ago, KISS played the second show of their first ever tour right here in Calgary. We take a look back at that day with two people who made it happen.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday February 07
On today's show: Calgary's mayor is facing a recall petition. We speak with Jyoti Gondek about it, and the state of council as a whole; why the future of Calgary's historic GRAND Theatre is now in doubt; can you ride a horse around High River? We find out from the mayor of the town; Chinese New Year celebrations are on in the city, and ahead of the year of the Dragon, we speak to a lead dragon dancer.
1/1/1 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday Februaary 09
On today's show: we dig into the politics behind the new policies affecting transgender and non-binary youth in Alberta; we dig into news of layoffs at Bell Media: and what it means for aspiring journalists; The Calgary Eyeopener's Mack Meyer and Loren McGinnis got one step closer to the Olympics.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
'This is Calgary' podcast
We hear the latest episode in the CBC podcast 'This is Calgary' - can Calgary charge one million electric vehicles at once?
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, February 12
On today's show: making every drop count. We talk with the mayor of Okotoks about preparing for drought and brown lawns; a new Canadian 'Heritage Minute' looks back at the life of a trail-blazing Chinese-Calgarian. We catch up with the son of Norman Kwong; a Calgary professor who studies ancient Mediterranean history is featured in a new Netflix series about Alexander the Great; Netflix is casting Canadians for some of it's big name reality shows. We talk to a local reality TV star on how to stand out among the applicants.
1/1/1 • 35 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday February 13
On today's show: we hear about the plans for a new housing facility for Calgarians facing chronic-homelessness; two more Alberta mayors are facing recall petitions. We check in on what that says about the changing nature of local politics; how can bingo, karaoke, and every other recreational activity make an impact in a homeless or unhoused person's life? We talk with the organizer to find out.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 16 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 14
On today's show: we're joined by the Member of Parliament who wants to ban advertising from the oil and gas industry; we hear about a small-town theft of hundreds of gowns meant to be donated to graduating high school students. We speak with one of the organizers of Gowns for Grads; mountain-top proposals and Valentine's Day surprises. We talk grand romantic romantic gestures this Valentine's Day.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, February 15
On today's show: a top Alberta fusion scientist joins us with his optimism about the emerging energy source; we hear about a community project with big ambitions, just off a busy stretch of Bow Trail; it's nearly time to slide into The Patch! We tell you all about party central ahead of this weekend's Canadian Women's Curling Championship.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 40 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 16
On today's show: we introduce you to a Calgary musician who has a hit in Bollywood right now; a Calgary radiologist wants to see younger women getting screened for breast cancer. She tells us why; the federal government is rebranding the carbon tax rebate. We find out if it could sway public opinion on the program.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday February 20
On today's show: from killing the carbon tax, to cutting ties with the federal party. We check in on the issues coming up in the NDP leadership race; we hear about a Calgary research study that looks at the health of our bones, and the risk of osteoporosis; we hear about the discovery of what may be the brightest object in the universe.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 21
On today's show: Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. We talk to the Minister of Forestry and Parks about how the province is preparing; a Calgary physician is returning home after volunteering in Gaza. We chat with her about the experience; we talk to a Cavalry FC superfan ahead of the biggest game in club history.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 7 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 23
On today's show: Danielle Smith says a promised tax cut isn't coming this year. We break down the politics with Jeromy Farkas; a Ukrainian living in Calgary reflects on two years of war, and building a new life in Canada; why you should read a book you disagree with. The CEO of the Calgary Public Library joins to talk about Freedom to Read week.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, February 22
On today's show: we take a closer look at Premier Danielle Smith's vision for the Heritage Fund, and if it can really get us off the resource rollercoaster; comedian and curling lover John Cullen slides into studio with us to share his one-of-a-kind way to cover the Scotties Tournament of Hearts; we talk to an aspiring heavy metal rockstar, ahead of a big Battle of the Bands competition.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, February 26
On today's show: more people died last year from drug overdoses in Alberta than has ever been recorded in the past. We hear about the people behind the numbers; a disagreement between the province and the city has delayed the expansion of a small seniors home in Calgary; and we tell you about an event at Cabin Brewing tonight aimed specifically at neurodiverse Calgarians.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, February 27
On today's show: The province says it will opt out of a national pharmacare plan. We hear what that could mean for Albertans living with diabetes; a closer look at the challenges facing the Calgary Fire Department as they report a record number of calls for help; and we speak with Liberty Silver, the first Black woman to win a Juno Award, ahead of her show at the National Music Centre.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 28
On today's show: Oil and gas companies still owe more than 250 million dollars in property taxes; we speak with a beloved figure skating luminary who's made the trip to Calgary for the Special Olympics; and Shrek 2 is on its way back to theatres, at least, so says the Alberta government's film trailer ratings page.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, February 29
On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities joins us to talk about the new regulations on renewable energy projects and what a renewable energy company thinks of the province's new rules for where they can build.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 12 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 01
On today's show: Calgary's mayor Jyoti Gondek on what she says is a disappointing provincial budget; and Finance Minister Nate Horner tells us how the government plans to spend your money this year.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday March 04
On today's show: the prospect of free contraception in Alberta; funding for new Calgary schools is included in this year's provincial budget. We hear about a new elementary coming to the Northern suburb of Evanston; the Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall is launching a new set of country dance classes. Two world champion dancers teaching that class join us with the details.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday March 05
On today's show: why our neighbours to the south are preparing for feral pigs from the Canadian prairies; Pincher Creek wants to tap into an aquifer to help with low water levels. We talk to the County reeve about his drought response plan; patriarchy is on trial this week in Calgary, by way of a play that’s being staged in the city. We speak with the co-authors of the play.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday March 06
On today's show: a deadline has come and gone to have all surgeries in Alberta done within specific guidelines. Was the goal met? We break it down; Stampeders bassist Ronnie King has died. His longtime bandmate and close friend Kim Berly joins us to remember Ronnie; the 2024 Just for Laughs festival is kaput. We hear what that news means to a Calgary comedian living in New York.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday March 07
On today's show: we hear more about Alberta's surgery backlog, and what people will pay to skip the cue; new electricity rules are in place, and it could ramp up how much juice we can store in batteries across the province; we speak with the Calgary-born-and-raised musical director of a major touring Broadway show.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 08
On today's show: political parties could be coming to city hall. We hear about the potential benefits, and pitfalls; we speak with one of the Calgary councillors who want to put rezoning to a plebiscite; we chat with local blogger "Super Urdu Mom" about how she's prepping for Ramadan.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 11
On today's show: what happens to your single-family home's value when a multiplex goes up next door? We talk blanket zoning; Theatre Calgary won't be putting on Shakespeare by the Bow this summer. We find out why; we tell you about a creative game of hide and seek that happens tomorrow.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday March 12
On today's show: Naheed Nenshi on why he wants to lead the Alberta NDP; we take a closer look at new rules the Provincial government has just introduced that are meant to make electricity in Alberta more reliable and affordable; we hear about the circumstances surrounding a fatal avalanche in K-Country and how people in the area can stay safe.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday March 13
On today's show: we speak with a member of Calgary's Haitian community about the unrest in the Caribbean nation; we hear about potential changes to snow clearing in Calgary, which include cracking down on people who shovel into the road; a Calgary kid is turning heads in the NHL. We hear about Matt Rempe-mania in New York.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday March 14
On today's show: blanket re-zoning in Calgary will NOT be going to a plebiscite. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; the Alberta government is laying the groundwork to create a new police agency that will work WITH instead of replace the RCMP. We ask the Mayor of Okotoks what she thinks; the retirement of a decorated Olympic wrestler who cut her teeth on the University of Calgary team. We talk to Erica Weibe.
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 15
On today's show: the Alberta government wants sheriffs to have the same powers as police officers. We talk to the union that represents them; Calgary leads the nation in house flipping. We talk with someone who does it for a living; we meet the Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter, Shane Hennessy, who's in town for a couple of shows ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 18
On today's show: we hear how a walking tour on re-zoning in Calgary had to be cancelled this weekend due to concerns over safety; we check in to see how successful the 'Squeal on Pigs' campaign has been, three years after its introduction; and we meet a photographer from Canmore who's a finalist in an international photo competition.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, March 19
On today's show: we find out where you're mostly likely to get busted for speeding on your morning commute; we hear about the new rules surrounding "life leases" in Alberta; and a mentalist from Calgary will be on Canada's Got Talent.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 44 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 20
On today's show: the snow is falling, but is it enough to avoid a drought? We ask how much the mountains need; can magic mushrooms help people stop drinking? A new study out of the U of C will try to answer that question; and the future of Edmonton's Fringe Festival is up in the air. What does that mean for performing artists in Calgary.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 21
On today's show: the Transmountain Pipeline is nearing completion. We hear what the project's CEO had to say at one of the world's biggest energy industry gatherings; we speak with the man who launched the "Recall Gondek" campaign and ask who else is involved given some new revelations this week; and hitchin' a rodent ride from the Kootenays to Alberta. The latest in Alberta's ongoing battle to remain rat free.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 33 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 22
On today's show: we hear about a new report looking at the efficacy of Canada's climate policies; we hear about a major milestone for the re-development of the Hanna Roundhouse; and some big furry sleepyheads are emerging from their dens.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 25
On today's show: Alberta Senator Paula Simons tells us about the expert committee studying the prospect of an Alberta Pension Plan; we talk to a pharmacist about the demand for the measles vaccine, and whether it should be offered for free at your local pharmacy; we hear from a local musician who auditioned for the brand-new season of American Idol.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, March 26
On today's show: we speak with the Ukrainian ambassador to Canada during her trip to Calgary; a Calgary judge has ruled against a father who was trying to prevent his daughter's medically assisted death. We have the latest on the case; a picture might be worth a thousand words, but a signature could be worth thousands more. Our fascination with celebrity autographs.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 27
On today's show: we hear how a Calgary church is celebrating Easter and transgender rights all at once; for the first time at the University of Calgary, tuition contributes more to the overall school budget than the province's operating grant. The president of the student's union joins us for more; we head to a fairytale resort in Crowsnest Pass, where a couple of new cabins based on Snow White are set to magically appear.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 28
On today's show: Canadian moms are waiting longer to have their first kid, and that's especially true in Alberta. Two moms who waited join us; how did fluffy bunnies and chocolate eggs become associated with Easter? We look at the folklore of Easter symbols; Calgary's hometown basketball hero Yvonne Ejim joins us to talk March Madness, and her roots in this city.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 1 second
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday April 02
On today's show: updated requirements for continuing care in Alberta are now in effect. We hear from the United Nurses of Alberta about what they think; it costs more to burn fossil fuels this week than it did last week. We take a look at the history and future of the carbon tax; when a certain song comes on do you just have to dance? We find out why you can't resist moving when you hear a sick beat.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 03
On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Health, Adriana LaGrange, joins us to talk about the updated regulations for continuing care; we hear about a new facility to support children and families in Calgary, that's been more than 10 years in the making; it might be the slowest race ever, but it also promises to be the cutest! We hear about the Diaper Dash at the Calgary Marathon.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 04
On today's show: Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault tells us about his government's six billion dollar plan to build more homes in Canada; today is the deadline to submit the recall petition against Mayor Jyoti Gondek. CBC's Scott Dippel joins us with a look at what happens next; how the Calgary Cassette Preservation Society is expanding its efforts to document Calgary's music scene and making their archives more accessible to music lovers.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 05
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas on the political fallout of the latest carbon tax increase; we speak to an advocate for harm reduction and recovery who was banned from one addiction recovery conference for speaking at another; and we talk to the Calgarian who will be reffing soccer at the upcoming Olympics games in Paris.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 19
On today's show: a neonatal care doctor tells us about the situation in hospital units treating sick babies; and we chat with a former Calgarian and her partner making the papers for a possible Loch Ness monster sighting.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 08
On today's show: we look ahead at how summer camp season is shaping up, as parents start thinking about booking spots for their kids; the new federal dental plan will begin providing coverage next month. We find out why many dentists won't be participating; tools for the trades. We hear about a new curriculum rolling out in Calgary schools this fall aimed at education around construction work.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 09
On today's show: Canada's Minister of Health will join us to talk about the Federal government's Dental Care Plan, and the challenges of getting more dentists to opt in; a look at the near-billion dollar plan to expand irrigation when some southern Alberta farmers are already being told there's not enough water to go around; the robins are back in town. We find out what they are singing about this time of year.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 10
On today's show: we check-in with the President of Alberta Municipalities on its alternatives to political parties at the local level, as well as a controversial bill being tabled today in the legislature; we check-in with local blogger "Urdu Mom" to reflect on the month of Ramadan, and hear how she is celebrating Eid with her family; we hear about a short film screening this week in Calgary, where the films are produced entirely by hikers on the Great Divide Trail.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 11
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to react to the new provincial bill that would stop Calgary from negotiating directly with Ottawa without provincial approval; Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ric McIver, joins us to talk about why the province says it needs to sign off on deals between between Ottawa and a whole bunch of entities.
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 12
On today's show: the province wants a say in what research projects get approved for federal grants. We talk to an academic about what that could mean; we hear about an album being remastered, to honour bandmates killed in Brentwood ten years ago; we hear about a new piece of local music combining big band jazz with Japanese traditional drumming.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 15
On today's show: why a group of city councilors want permanent residents to be able to vote in Calgary; if your teeth are hoping for a shot of fluoride, tell 'em to wait. we chew on the fluoride delay for Calgary's water; and the Arizona Coyotes maybe just played for the last time ever at the dome. As the Flames sad season ends, we look a team in an ever worse spot.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 16
On today's show: the race against time to deal with the water crisis in the M.D. of Pincher Creek; a family from Airdrie just won a national Net Zero challenge. We hear about the major home improvements they made to win the competition; we check in on a hockey game that's been going for 11 days straight, right before it breaks a world record later today.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 17
On today's show: Ottawa is increasing taxes on capital gains to help pay for its budget. We have reaction from the Alberta business community; a Calgary city councillor wants to double fines for speeding violations in playground zones. We speak with ward three's Jasmine Mian; it's National Canadian Film Day today! We celebrate with an inside look at the 1981 Calgary-made horror movie, "Ghostkeeper."
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 22
On today's show: Calgary's blanket zoning public hearing begins so we tell you how we got here; we hear Inglewood's argument against the blanket rezoning; and a local poet weighs in on the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 23
On today's show: Day one is done and we have a full recap of the biggest public hearing in city history, as we prep for the coming days; we speak with a developer in favour of the rezoning policy; and a CUFF Documentary about the monster hunters who spent years seeking to capture, and even kill, the Loch Ness Monster.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 24
On today's show: as Calgary's public hearing on blanket rezoning rolls on, we hear about the impacts of zoning changes in other cities; why doctors are speaking out against the tax hike in the new federal budget; and our guest may have haunted your dreams, and now he's in town for the Calgary Expo.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 25
On today's show: the state of engagement between city hall and local communities; a concert tonight in Southview hopes to open up live music for folks looking to avoid the bar or save a few bucks; and you've probably heard his voice, but you might not know his name. We speak with prolific voice actor Roger Craig Smith, who's coming to town for Calgary expo.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 26
On today's show: what a couple of city councillors think of adding parties to local politics, and the province dumping any local bylaw it doesn't like; Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister, Ric McIver, on the new provincial bill that would give cabinet new powers over municipalities; the first NDP leadership debate is in the books. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us what we can learn from it;
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 29
On today's show: we speak with two members of city council as they head into week two of a massive public hearing on blanket rezoning; with political parties on the way for Calgary's local elections, we hear how the party system works in Vancouver; it's International Dance Day! We hear why you just can't help but feel good when you start groovin'.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - Tuesday, April 30
On today's podcast: New plans for rail connections in Alberta; a Calgarian wins a prestigious award for greeting cards; a Lethbridge football player gets drafted into the NFL.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 30
On today's podcast: new plans for rail connections in Alberta; a Calgarian wins a prestigious award for greeting cards; a Lethbridge football player gets drafted into the NFL.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - Friday, May 03
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas joins us with his take on the province backing down on killing funding for the low income transit pass; we hear about Canada's latest greenhouse gas emissions numbers, and how Alberta fits into the total; we bid a fond farewell to the movie theatre at Eau Claire Market.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - Thursday, May 02
On today's show: we crunch the latest real estate numbers for Calgary, where the market is still pretty hot; we find out how a fire at the Ogden Block affects the efforts to save the historic building; we chat with two brothers who run a renewable energy challenge that keeps growing!
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - Wednesday, May 01
On today's show: National Reporter Erin Collins takes us on an end-to-end trip of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion; why there's now a cap on enrolment at Calgary's newest high school; as the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between Edmonton and Calgary.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 06
On today's show: we hear from an Ontario MP trying to stop live horses from being flown to Japan for slaughter; the province wants to hear from you about potential changes to the auto insurance system. CBC reporter Karina Zapata joins us to break it all down; why Calgary makes an appearance in a brand new Marvel Avengers comic.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 19 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 07
On today's show: we hear about the future of gene-edited livestock feed in Alberta agriculture; with a couple of tough headlines out there about carbon capture, we see how the industry is adapting as a conference takes place in Calgary; a big game today at Atco Field. Cavalry FC takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps. We hear from Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci, who's a former Whitecap, about how to rise to the occasion as the underdog.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 08
On today's show: Alberta's ombudsman says a regulation the province uses to decide if adults qualify for disability benefits, isn't fair. We get reaction from Inclusion Alberta; what this dump of rain means for cattle and crops in drought-stricken Alberta; we take you behind the scenes of the local reality show, "Survivor Calgary."
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 09
On today's show: opponents of a logging operation at a popular trail network near Bragg Creek met face to face with the company behind the plan yesterday. We find out if they are satisfied with what they heard; we remember legendary music producer Steve Albini, with a Calgary musician who spent time in his studio; can you smell that? We're 56 days out from Stampede, and yesterday it's Midway menu was launched. We sample some of the fare.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 10
On today's show: as Naheed Nenshi faces accusations of being anti-union, we tee up Saturday's Alberta NDP leadership debate with a party insider; we hear about the impact of the housing crisis on single moms, ahead of Mother's Day this weekend; a grand master rainbowfish breeder is in town this weekend to speak with local aquarium enthusiasts. We hear what brought him to town.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 13
On today's show: CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel brings us up to speed on the blanket rezoning debate and vote this week at City Hall; freedom of expression on campus, and a look at whether the recent police action at two Alberta universities crossed the line; what does the future of Olympic Plaza look like to you? Calgary Municipal Land Corporation wants the public to share their thoughts on redesigning the downtown park.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 14
On today's show: municipal leaders are coming out against new legislation that would give the province the power to take control over local emergencies; a new pilot project with the aim to keep styrofoam out of Calgary landfills; Angela heads to Dewinton to check out a one-of-a-kind real estate "opportunity." Hint: chugga chugga choo choo!!
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 15
On today's show: after a marathon public hearing, city council has approved blanket upzoning as a way to confront the housing crisis. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; we talk to a Calgary author about the late Alice Munro's life and legacy; we hear about a big sports memorabilia sale happening this week.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 16
On today's show: the provincial government has been accused of orchestrating a power grab from municipalities through recent proposed laws. Premier Danielle Smith responds to this criticism; did amendments to Calgary's controversial rezoning bylaw do enough to address the concerns from community groups? We find out; Calgary is hosting the 2024 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. We meet one of the athletes playing for Team Alberta.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 21
On today's show: the Alberta NDP is now a Calgary-dominated party. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us about new membership data; we hear how a new federal plan to combat rising car theft could play out in Alberta; we set up the Calgary Surge's season opener tonight at the Saddledome!
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 22
On today's show: nearly one year since the last Alberta election, there's new polling data on how Albertan's feel about the UCP and the provincial NDP; we hear about a new incentive program for secondary suites, and the role it could play in addressing the housing crisis; a historic piece of jewelry once displayed at the National Gallery in Ottawa has turned up in a basement archive south of Calgary. We speak with the craft historian who discovered it.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 23
On today's show: a theatre in Beddington has been vandalized multiple times in recent months. We speak to them about what it'll cost to repair everything; a bottle of olive oil costs an arm and a leg these days. We talk to a chief olive oil officer in town about what's going on; the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the best album of all time, according to Apple Music. Local artist Kaeyae Alo tells us why Apple got it right.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 24
On today's show: WestJet wants airports to stop paying property taxes to Ottawa and will have a new ticket option where you can't use overhead compartments; more Alberta farmers are lowering their water use by installing more efficient irrigation systems; and Canada's biggest student business fair happens in Calgary this weekend.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 27
On today's show: a new project is changing the way women in Alberta are treated for breast cancer; Champions of a world-famous hiking path are partnering up with the province; and Calgary artist Heather Buchanan is here to talk about turning her viral Instagram take on astrology into a book.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 28
On today's show: we hear what's driving safety issues on Calgary transit; a rodeo star and legend of the Calgary Stampede is getting a street on the grounds named after her; and we hear what all the wet weather means for one of Alberta's most beloved endangered birds.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 19 seconds
Walking on Water: part five
We hear what life is like for river communities in Queensland; a grade three student has a few poetic words about water and the land; and we end the show by saying hello to the owner of Cornerstone Music Café.
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 52 seconds
Walking on Water: part four
We ask the Mayor how lake communities fit into Calgary's water future; and we take you on a trip from Confederation Park to a nearby cemetery to follow Calgary's underground creek system.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Walking on Water: part one
We start today's walking show about water by talking about the Bow; and Eyeopener Story producer Nathan Godfrey is fishing downstream.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Walking on Water: part two
We're talking water rights and licenses in Alberta. Who gets priority? How it water bought and sold; and we celebrate all the fun to be had here on the Bow.
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 51 seconds
Walking on Water: part three
Your water-related questions answered! Tricia Stadnyk, an expert in all things water, meets us on the Bow River Pathway; we take a moment to soak up some traditional knowledge on the river and a good way to give thanks; and Eyeopener Story producer Nathan Godfrey is fishing downstream.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 30
On today's show: in the wake of last years E.coli outbreak in Calgary, CBC News has been looking into Alberta's childcare inspection system and uncovered some troubling trends; the city is boosting the budget to fix more potholes; and we size up the competition at the Banff-Lake Louise Housekeeping Olympics.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 31
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas joins us to mark ONE year since the provincial election; another local music venue is preparing to go silent; and Canada's best motocross riders are in Calgary this weekend.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 03
On today's show: why hundreds of wildfire evacuees in Alberta still remain out of their homes more than a year later; at a time when Major League Baseball now recognizes Negro League records, we go down memory lane when some of the best players came through Alberta; and we celebrate an on-air anniversary with our starman, Don Hladiuk! Of course, we'll also ask what's happening up in space this month.
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 04
On today's show: a Calgary MP wants to stop the deportation of the truck driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos crash; we meet the Coaldale musician behind a new Pride anthem; and to cheer or to jeer? That is the question for many Calgarians as the Oilers head into the Stanley Cup finals.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 05
On today's show: The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate today. We get reaction from Alberta Central's chief economist; should the Women are Persons' Monument remain after the Olympic Plaza makeover? The Famous 5 Foundation thinks so; and how two artists are transforming a dark and dingy underpass between Ramsay and Inglewood.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 25 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 07
On today's show: we speak with the Mayor about the ongoing efforts to fix that massive watermain break that's still having an impact across Calgary; and we check in on the community of Bowness which remains under a boil water advisory.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 10
On today's show: we have the latest from the Mayor on Calgary ongoing water issues, and the timeline to get things back to normal; and we check in on how things are going in Bowness, which has been under a boil water advisory since last weeks water main break.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 11
On today's show: we talk to a civil engineering professor about the state of Calgary's water infrastructure; a local construction industry group says the fire ban is having a big impact on job sites around the city; and Dolly Parton is developing a Broadway musical about her life.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 12
On today's show: neighbouring communities who get their water from Calgary are also being told to cut back this week; Calgary is considering permanent outdoor watering restrictions; and we speak with a bronc rider ahead of a big rodeo event in Gleichen.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 13
On today's show: why students in the Southeast may head to class inside the local YMCA; we hear what researchers hope to learn from 45 newly installed hail pads in the province; and we talk with the team bringing a huge mural to life at the Southeast's Performing Arts Centre.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 40 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 14
On today's show: we have a closer look at the latest moves from Danielle Smith and the UCP; the non-profit Alpha House wants to find more rental units for its homeless clients; and some comeback advice for the Edmonton Oilers from a Calgary motivational speaker.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 17
On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to discuss the latest on Calgary's water crisis; we talk to an Okanagan farmer about what's available in light of this year's devastating crop losses; and how a local animal welfare organization is caring for thirteen baby skunks.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 18
On today's show: we learn more about Calgary's troubled water main with a University of Calgary engineering professor; no more cell phones in Alberta classrooms. That's the new rule announced by the provincial government; and we learn about a new pro-bono legal centre for Indigenous people in Calgary.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 19
On today's show: we hear more about the type of pipe that failed in Calgary and why others like it have encountered the same, broken fate; a water main break in early June and thousands of people under a boil water advisory sounds like Calgary, but Atlanta has been dealing with a similar situation; and we hear about a collection of music curated by NASA in the 70s for alien civilizations and how it would be different if it was put together today.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 20
On today's show: no strike, at least not today, by the mechanics who service one of Canada’s largest airlines; and City councilors have questions about the ongoing water main repairs. Ward 2's Jennifer Wyness and Ward 10's Andre Chabot join us.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 21
On today's show: Rachel Notley's former communications director joins us as the provincial NDP says farewell to its former leader and hello to the new top dog; on this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we hear about medicine walks in and around Sylvan Lake; and we hear from a Calgary animator who is making his mark at the highest heights of his field.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 24
On today's show: we're joined by the new leader of the Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi; pools are closed, which means swimming lessons may dry up, and competitive artistic swimmers are heading up the QE-2 to train; and if you're a fan of dinosaurs and Norse gods you're going to want to hear about a newly discovered dino named after Loki.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 36 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 25
On today's show: Canada is bringing in a growing number of temporary foreign workers, including in healthcare; we check in with two teachers about how they're keeping kids in check as the seconds to freedom tick away; and the mosquitos are on the hunt for blood.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 26
On today's show: Councillor Courtney Walcott wants a noise policy, but the city says it doesn't have the expertise to create one; we hear what getting back to normal means for businesses in Montgomery as the repair of the feeder main moves to the next stage; and a local artist and senior is living her dream of showing off her art in a gallery.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 27
On today's show: the province says it wants out of the federal dental plan. We get reaction from a provider for low-income Calgarians; we delve into the world of unpasteurized, or raw milk; and the Flames are getting a jersey upgrade, but not all fans are stoked about it.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 28
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas looks at Naheed Nenshi's big win, and the new attack ads from the UCP; we break down Alberta's upcoming new measures the province says could lower people's electricity bills; and we get some 'O Canada' singing tips from a voice coach, ahead of the Canada Day celebrations the long weekend.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 02
On today's show: WestJet is building back its operations after this weekend's mechanics strike. We take a closer look at the impact of the work stoppage; the NHL draft is in the books, and free agency kicked off yesterday. We check in on the Flames with Ryan Pike, Managing Editor of Flames Nation; we meet the actress playing the country music legend in Stage West's new production of the musical: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 03
On today's show: we're joined by Mayor Jyoti Gondek to talk about the repaired pipe, lessons learned, and when you can finally water your garden; how do you get 82 teenage show band performers, their parents, and all those instruments home in the nick of time for Stampede when your WestJet flight gets canceled? Road trip time; we catch up with a Calgary couple competing on the new season of The Amazing Race Canada.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 04
On today's show: we check in with a Federal Liberal party member in Calgary about the Prime Minister's decision to skip Stampede, and the growing unrest within the party; rescued off a highway near the city, an emu named Keith now lives at Cobb's Exotic Animal Rescue farm; we talk to the founder of the musical act "The Dueling Piano Kings" ahead of its 1,000th show tonight at Sneak-a-Peek.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 7 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 05
On today's show: we speak with the plastic surgeons behind a program to help people injured in war; the founder of Canada's first professional soccer league is in Calgary for the Stampede. We speak with Diana Matheson from the parade grounds; the Federal Minister of Tourism is in town for Stampede. Soraya Martinez Ferrada joins us.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 08
On today's show: we connect with the head of Canada's Infrastructure Bank, about the quarter-billion dollar Alberta transmission project they're financing; the first weekend of the Stampede Rodeo is under our belts. We get a round-up of the show so far and a look ahead to the rest of the week; and what to wear at this year's Stampede fashion show with content creator Kiersay Murray.
1/1/1 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 09
On today's show: The Bow and the Elbow are running high. We hear what's going on with the health of our rivers; one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time is in Calgary this week; and a Canada - Argentina COPA America re-match is on tonight.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 10
<p>On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen about the decision to allow the hunting of some problem Grizzly bears; behind the wheel of every excessively loud car and motorcycle is a driver; and from boots and hats to chaps and bandanas, we look at the history of western wear.</p>
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 11
<p>On today's show: hunters who get a phone call they hope for from the government can kill and keep a grizzly bear the province deems a problem; we reflect on the legacy of one of Alberta's greatest artists; and the Molle bloodline stays strong at the Stampede.</p>
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 12
<p>On today's show: we take a deeper dive into animal deaths at this year's Calgary Stampede with our reporter Acton Clarkin; if you see an official photo from the Stampede, there's a good chance it was taken by longtime photographer Bill Marsh; and we hear from Tia Wood, an Alberta singer-songwriter who's about to play the Coca Cola stage at Stampede Park!</p>
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 15
On today's show: the Stampede is over for another year and tourists and locals spent buckets of money; we get a wrap on the rodeo finals and ag events from the Stampede; and you've heard of horseback and bull riding, but have you heard of beefalo riding?
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 16
On today's show: we see how local irrigation companies are handling the current outdoor water restriction; we hear from Ward 11 councillor Kourtney Penner about a redevelopment in her ward that's upset some residents in Riverbend; and we hear from a young baseball phenom from Red Deer who just got drafted by a big league team.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 6 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 18
On today's show: we hear from a window cleaning company affected by ongoing water restrictions, despite having the green light to resume services; houses are going up quick in town, but is it quick enough; and Old time fiddling competitions are still going strong, with a big one coming up in Alberta this weekend.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 19
On today's show: in a of couple weeks, dog owners heading to the States will have to follow new rules, if they want to bring their pups. We check-in with a vet to see how all those vaccines and microchips are coming along; batten down the hatches! The Calgary Yacht Club is celebrating a century at Chestermere Lake; we meet Antidoping, a Latin reggae band from Mexico City performing at Fiestaval this weekend.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 20
On today's show: we hear more about the sudden death of a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo; we talk arena design before Calgary's new event centre look is published later today; and what's with all those colourful LEGO sculptures in downtown Calgary?
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 23
On today's show: the new event centre officially has a name and a design; we talk to Alberta's representative to the U.S. as the action-packed presidential campaign continues; and why a group of women in Calgary who don't know each other are going on a trip to Thailand together.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 25
On today's show: We speak with a Jasper resident who is now in Calgary; Alberta has requested the Canadian military to assist with wildfires; and a check in with weather expert Kyle Brittain on the conditions impacting the wildfires in Jasper.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 47 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 26
On today's show: we get the latest on the Jasper wildfire from CBC reporter, Travis McEwan; we hear from the former MLA for Lesser Slave Lake; and we speak with Canadian history buff and podcast host about the rich history of Jasper and its iconic buildings.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 29
On today's show: we reach CBC reporter Michelle Bellefontaine with the latest from Jasper; we bring you the latest on the Coutts blockade trial; and we meet the 12-year-old competitive water skier from Alberta who's hoping to win big at an international competition near Calgary this weekend.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 30
On today's show: what to expect today when we get a closer look at the Green Line's budget; we get a sense of how wildlife copes with forest fires, and what may have happened to the animals that call Jasper home; we connect with a former Canadian national team fencer about our country's first-ever Olympic fencing medal win in Paris.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 31
On today's show: the first phase of the Green Line is being scaled back by six stations due to rising costs. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; a pair of farmers join us on the line to talk about the woes and wins of this year's summer season for far; we speak to a member of Team Canada's Rugby Sevens team after their historic second place finish at the Paris Olympic Games.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 01
On today's show: we speak with the so-called "father" of the Green Line to find out what he thinks about the project being scaled back; we check in with one of the communities that will no longer be served by the first phase of the Green Line LRT; and as Summer McIntosh swims for gold again today, we chat with a former national team swimmer, turned U of C coach, about what it takes to become an ELITE swimmer.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - August 6, 2024
Today's podcast: a look at last night's hailstorm with weather expert Kyle Brittain; Richard Ireland, the mayor of Jasper, joins us with an update on reentry plans; the ALS ice bucket challenge turns 10 years old.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 07
On today's show: after a full day to assess the damage from a powerful hail storm, we check in with Ward 3 Councillor Jasmine Mian to see how people are holding up; as Calgarians continue to clean up the mess and assess the damage from Monday night's storm, we check in with the Insurance Bureau of Canada; and we meet the duo representing Canada at the World Karaoke Championships in Finland.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - Tuesday, August 06
On today's show: a look at last night's hailstorm with weather expert Kyle Brittain; Richard Ireland, the mayor of Jasper, joins us with an update on reentry plans; the ALS ice bucket challenge turns 10 years old.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 08
On today's show: we speak with a city councillor where the beat up Feeder Main is , and ask why we're all headed back to water restrictions at the end of the month; we take a look at why Air Canada's profits are down and the state of Canada's aviation; and Taber Corn stands have popped up around town, as the first harvest is ready to eat.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, August 12
On today's show: when a hailstorm can easily shred vinyl siding off a house, you have to ask why we will still use so much vinyl in construction; with more work needed on the Bearspaw Feeder Main, we check in with one of the neighborhoods bracing for another month of road work; and with the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics all wrapped up, we take a look at how Southern Alberta athletes fared.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 13
On today's show: a deep dive into Calgary's lakes to find out just how clean they really are; we hear about the future of downtown Banff, now that residents have voted to scrap the pedestrian-only zone; and Olympic breakdancing is blowing up online. We hear what a local breaker thinks of all the attention.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 14
On today's show: will a new ruling from the CRTC mean cheaper internet; we check in with a Banff restaurant owner after residents voted to ditch the pedestrian only zone; and there's been a significant water discovery on Mars.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 15
On today's show: the clock is ticking on a potential nation-wide railway strike; we speak with a founding member of country music legends Lonestar, ahead of their performance at Country Thunder; and we check in with an Okotoks couple who put a lobster trap and stuffed animal inside it on a cross- country quest.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, August 19
On today's show: the CBC's Joel Dryden tells us about a health care proposal for Airdrie; remembering local TV star and children's entertainer Ron Barge; and a team of Calgary college students are working to clean up space junk.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 20
On today's show: how a potential rail strike could play out on Alberta farms; and from neckerchiefs to Navajo rugs, the Estate of Ian Tyson is auctioning off some of the legendary Alberta country artist's personal items.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 21
On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade on the impact of a railway stoppage and why he's calling on the federal government to step in; we speak with a parent of two high school students about the province's new ban on cellphones in the classroom; and we check in with a Calgary Principal about how he plans to navigate the incoming ban on cell phones in the classroom.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 22
On today's show: the CBC's Paul Duhatschek brings us the latest on the two railway lockouts; Canada's two main railways locked out workers late last night. We hear from CN Rail on the issue; and outreach workers are coming to the Confluence historic site, hoping to help people living rough.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, August 26
On today's show: save your pasta water and wear lots of deodorant - what you need to know about the return of water restrictions; the Icefield Parkway has now reopened; and a local non-profit organization is putting out an urgent call for professionals to mentor Calgary newcomers.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 27
On today's show: Ottawa has announced changes to lower the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada; we hear what changes to the temporary foreign workers program mean for your local fast food joint; and British rock band Oasis has announced a major reunion tour so we speak to some fans.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 28
On today's show: fewer temporary foreign workers can earn a paycheque in Canada. We ask if incoming policy changes will lower the unemployment rate; Canmore is moving forward with a significant plan to protect the community from wildfires. We hear more about what's in the works; with water supply way down in Calgary, we learn about the little river picking up the slack.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 29
On today's show: as CBE students head back to class, we check-in with a principal before the first bell rings; does cutting down trees make bears and elk happy? We dig a little deeper into the fireguard plan in the Bow Valley; a local Swiftie who had their hopes dashed after a bunch of Taylor Swift concerts were canceled has struck gold with new tickets!
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 6 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, August 30
On today's show: former Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau has died. We remember his career here in Calgary; we hear a temporary foreign worker's thoughts about Canada's new rules around hiring TFWs; we hear all about a smack down happening in Calgary this weekend... on the lawn bowling green.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 02
On today's show: we mark Labour Day by checking-in on the state of collective bargaining in Canada; are you ready for some football? The Labour Day Classic is today! We set it up; it's still summer, but there are hints of fall in the air - and that means big changes to your wardrobe. We have a look at the fall fashion trends of 2024.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 03
On today's show: a Calgary lawyer is joining parliament's upper chamber. We talk to one of Canada's newest Senators; as Alberta plans to open up the online gambling market, we hear about how the system works in Ontario; a look at the inner lives of prairie homesteaders.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 04
On today's show: the province is pulling its funding from the Green Line LRT project. Scott Dippel joins us to fill us in on all the details; canola farmers are once again collateral damage in a political dispute between Canada and China; a conversation about Johnny Gaudreau with Flames General Manager Craig Conroy, ahead of tonight's vigil remembering Johnny and his brother Matthew.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 05
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us for her take on the uncertain future of the multi-billion dollar Green Line LRT project; the federal NDP has ended its confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals. Calgary's lone Liberal MP joins us; in defense of native wasps. We hear the pros of having plenty of wasps feeling cozy in Alberta.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, September 06
On today's show: a former transit planning manager with the city tells us why he believes the Green Line was never the best idea. We hear from "Rethink the Green Line"; the Green Line is in jeopardy and its loudest advocates still believe it should be built. We hear from the president of "LRT on the Green"; the Royal Canadian Mint has just released a flashy new glow in the dark coin. We discuss that, and more, ahead of a coin collector fair this weekend in Calgary.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 09
On today's show: the Green Line was supposed to serve Calgary's booming southern population. But now, who knows. Councillor Evan Spencer joins us for what he's hearing in the Deep South; Alberta's corn capital is thinking of leaving its small town status behind to become a city. We speak with the Mayor of Taber; the WWE has chosen Calgary to launch its fall season, and Bret Hart will be in the house. We preview tonight's Monday Night Raw with a pro wrestling superfan.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 10
On today's show: two men involved in the Coutts blockade have been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison. We hear from a reporter who covered the trial; we explore what might happen if Calgary's water woes reach a worse case scenario; two Calgarians are fresh off the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 11
On today's show: a man who survived a grizzly attack last week joins us to speak about what happened during that dangerous encounter; the province doesn't want the Green Line to go underground. We hear why the city decided to tunnel in the first place; a father-daughter duo who like to put the "trick" in trick or treating might be retiring their giant pop bottle treats this year.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 12
On today's show: a retired Fish and Wildlife officer, whose specialty is human-wildlife conflict, weighs in on what happens next to the grizzly bear who attacked a man northwest of Calgary; fast cars and fireworks are causing problems at a strip mall in the northeast. We hear what Councillor Raj Dhaliwal plans to do about it; why more insurance companies are calling in a wildfire SWAT team.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 47 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, September 13
On today's show: we get some advice from a local travel agent, with an Air Canada pilot strike looming; we hear about the latest efforts from City Hall to improve safety on transit; and decorative fishing flies enthusiasts are meeting in Calgary this weekend.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 16
On today's show: we hear why the union that represents transit operators is joining the conversation over the future of the Green Line; a new exhibit in the US is telling the story of an international cattle route that ended in Alberta. We hear all about the Western Trail; a deadly fungus is putting the lives of Alberta bats in danger. We hear how the province plans to deal with the threat.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 17
On today's show: Calgary City Council is looking at what a Green Line wind down could look like. We speak with a city councillor in a ward where plenty of work is already underway; what Canada's new mortgage rules mean for people entering, and re-entering, the Calgary market; one of Calgary's most prolific musicians has been named Canada's top country music bassist. Lisa Jacobs joins us in studio.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 18
On today's show: Calgary City council has voted to wind down the Green Line LRT project. We hear from the minister who pulled the province's funding; the Canadian Medical Association will make an apology today for harms caused to Indigenous people in Canada. We talk to Doctor Esther Tailfeathers about what it represents; there's a Calgary connection in Kenya, as work continues to protect a rare antelope. We hear from a researcher with Calgary's Wilder Institute.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 19
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on the death of the Green Line, and what a new LRT deal with the province could look like; Alberta's Education Minister tells us about the 8-point-6 billion dollar plan to build a swath of new schools; we learn about a Mennonite grade school in Barons, Alberta, ahead of our Harvest Show.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 23
On today's show: why there's a push by a local municipality to bring back vote-counting machines before the next local elections; the province wants to more-than double the amount of students in charter schools. We check in with a charter school founder from Calgary; we connect with CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault to hear about her exclusive interview with Michael Kovrig, three years after he was released from custody in China.
1/1/1 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 24
On today's show: the Federal Conservatives will attempt to trigger an election today. A Calgary MP joins us; Sylvan Lake's local government says it's time people stopped having open fires on frozen lakes. And the town has a goldfish problem in a local pond; a dragon with the head of a buffalo? Yup, and we tell you where you can find it.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 25
On today's show: as a grain terminal workers strike continues in the Port of Vancouver, we hear how farmers are being impacted right in the middle of harvest; an alternative all-boys elementary school program in Calgary is one step closer to shutting down. We speak to a mom whose son is currently enrolled there; time to get your glow on. The Night Light festival is back for a second year; we hear about the new arena. Not that one! The E-Sports Arena opening at Bow Valley College.
1/1/1 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 26
On today's show: we get reaction to the details of the death of a Blood Tribe man while handcuffed by police; MLAs will be granted added security measures, amid a growing number of threats. We're joined by speaker of the Alberta Legislature, Nathan Cooper; the Ghost Dam will be relocated further downstream, in the latest attempt to protect Calgary from flooding.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 30
On today's show: we speak with award-winning Cree author Michelle Good about the importance of "truth telling" in her writings about indigenous life in Canada, and the path towards reconciliation; we look at the significance of reclaiming Indigenous place names, and the role language can play in reconciliation; an update on the progress behind the indigenous language-related Calls to Action, and what advocates say still needs to be done.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 01
On today's show: a fantasy book release event in Calgary sold out instantly. We dig into the hype around romantasy; we hear about the efforts to create a new park in the Nose Creek Valley; what rough coffee crops in Vietnam and Brazil mean for your cup of coffee here.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 02
On today's show: a journalist is attacked here in Calgary. We speak with RED FM’s Rishi Nagar, who was the victim of an assault on Sunday; a look at the past, present and future of Alberta's Bill of Rights; we hear all about the daffodahlia, a new flower that's sprouted up in Washington State.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 03
On today's show: we speak to a city councilor making the case to close the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption site; the Calgary Foundation's latest quality of life report paints a gloomy picture; and we take you onboard the return of a haunted train east of Okotoks.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 04
On today's show: we speak to the Canada Research Chair in Health Systems Innovation about what closing Calgary's sole supervised consumption site could mean for the people who use it; a longtime shooting range and gun store has closed its doors for good. We speak with the owner of The Shooting Edge; a chat with electronic-pop artist Kiesza, ahead of her hometown show alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, October 07
On today's show: as the closure of Inglewood's pool looms, we hear why some residents keep rallying to keep it open; we find out why skunks are masquerading around town; and we hear from the members of the new collaborative music project, Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers.
1/1/1 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 08
On today's show: the widow of pro-wrestler Owen Hart joins us in studio to talk about the portrayal of Owen's death in a new Netflix docuseries; the former US ambassador to Canada is in town and he joins us to talk about Canada-US relations; and it's a feeding frenzy as bears across the province pack on the pounds before hunkering down for the winter.
1/1/1 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 09
On today's show: we hear more about Hurricane Milton, which is shaping up to be the most powerful storm to hit Florida in more than a century; what we can learn from our friends down under about Alberta's upcoming flu season; the Flames are back in action tonight, but how well do Calgarians really know their team? We take to the streets to found out.
1/1/1 • 21 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 10
On today's show: the looming closure of the Inglewood Pool has some wondering if the city has a plan to support recreation. City Councillor Jasmine Mian joins us for a look at Calgary's strategy; we connect with our Starman, Don Hladiuk, who is down in Florida riding out Hurricane Milton; a Canmore photographer has just won a prestigious wildlife photography award. We chat with him about the honour, and the lynx family he snapped.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 11
On today's show: the province and the city kinda-sorta have a new deal on the Green Line; we hear reaction from an advocate in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, after MLA Jennifer Johnson was brought into the UCP caucus; broken promises from the Vatican have left some feeling disappointed. We hear from an advocate for women's rights in the Catholic church.
1/1/1 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 15
On today's show: all Calgary Public Library branches remain closed today due to a cybersecurity breach. We talk to an expert in cyber attacks about the incident; it's the beginning of the province's fall vaccine campaign. We check-in with a pharmacist who hasn't gotten her supply of COVID-19 shots yet; we hear from one of the featured writers at Wordfest, who has been called the “Jane Goodall” of trees.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 16
On today's show: we hear about the lack of options for recycling solar panels and wind turbines, and the potential solutions in the works here in Alberta; a look at the inaugural Productivity Summit taking place this week in Calgary; a member of the original cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to town to do the Time Warp again. We speak with Nell Campbell, who plays the character of Columbia.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 17
On today's show: the Federal Minister of Indigenous Services is in Calgary this week. We speak with the minister about an Indigenous mental health summit taking place in the city, as well as ongoing battles around clean water supply; a Calgary kid has taken his next big step towards the big leagues. We talk about how 15 year old Landon DuPont is tearing up the start of his Western Hockey League career; we chat with a local antique detailer who has been rescuing the history from old homes before they are torn down.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, October 18
On today's show: we connect with the medical director at Calgary's new cancer centre to hear what the new facility will mean for patients; we hear how the Calgary Minor Soccer Association is dealing with rising demand and not enough space to play; and just in time for All Hallow's Eve, we talk with the author of a new book about Calgary's Most Haunted locations.
1/1/1 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, October 21
On today's show: a look at the divisions around a proposed coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass; we talk to superstar actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee about a new mural in Calgary dedicated to his career; with autumn leaves showering down on lawns, we ask if it's better to rake them up or leave them until the spring.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 33 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, October 22
On today's show: saving fish from hungry gulls and freezing temperatures. We hear about the annual race to get fish out of Alberta's irrigation canals; Calgary has some pretty spectacular parks, and one local artist set out to capture their beauty using brushstrokes in a new book; it's been ten years since Christopher Nolan released the sci-fi drama, Interstellar, and there's a chance to catch its otherworldly score live by the original organist himself in Calgary tonight.
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, October 23
On today's show: we meet the woman who will lead the front office of Calgary's new professional women's soccer team, Calgary Wild FC; the results in the first national radon exposure study in more than a decade; the Bank of Canada just cut its key interest rate. We hear from an expert about how Albertans might feel its effects.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, October 24
On today's show: how investment in renewables has fared in this province since a temporary moratorium on wind and solar projects was lifted; we hear about what's been dug up by an archaeological crew at the site of the former homestead of legendary Alberta cowboy, John Ware; researchers at the U of C have discovered a way to study the impact of space travel on humans... using fruit flies!
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, September 08
On today's show: Alberta's Education Minister, Demetrios Nicolaides, on the city's growing class sizes; the trial for organizers of the 2022 convoy protests in Ottawa is underway this week. We bring you the highlights so far; we meet a youngster who conquered eight summits, and raised nearly eight thousand dollars, all before her 8th birthday.
• 25 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, September 07
On today's show: one in five students within the CBE have complex learning needs. With record enrolment, we'll hear how teachers and educational assistants are meeting the growing demand for extra help for kids who need it; we hear from a pediatric emergency doctor at the Alberta Children's Hospital about the E.coli outbreak in Calgary; we connect with Calgary MP Stephanie Kusie ahead of the 2023 Conservative Party Convention.
• 29 minutes, 30 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, September 06
On today's show: how thousands of new students from Afghanistan and Ukraine are fitting into Calgary classrooms; city councillor Sonya Sharp joins us to talk about her plan to speed up developer permits for new housing; why a group of young Calgarians will represent Eritrea in an international robotics competition.
• 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, September 04
On today's show: we hear what led to a violent clash between members of the Eritrean community this weekend in Falconridge; a check-in on the state of labour relations in Canada; we meet the Canmore resident who swam the length of Ireland.
TO NOTE: the guest in our first interview used the word "condone" while talking about the violence. He intended to say "condemn."
• 25 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, September 05
On today's show: we take a deep dive into growing class sizes in Calgary, and how students, parents and teachers are dealing with it; a canary in the coal mine for the Rocky Mountain glaciers - and it's not doing well. A conversation about the Peyto Glacier; we hear from an Albertan who made it out of a very wet and muddy Burning Man festival.
• 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - August 31, 2023
Today's podcast: We talk to a principal getting ready for the first day of school in Auburn Bay; why international students have become the focus of political attention in Canada; Fiesta Filipino event takes place this weekend in downtown Calgary.
• 22 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - September 1, 2023
Today's podcast: Preparing for Calgary's Pride parade and a weekend of festivities; how a canoe club from Calgary is helping wildfire victims in Maui; asking Calgarians how they feel about visiting Banff when it's busy.
• 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener - Tuesday, August 29, 2023
On today's show, what a recent acquittal means for people convicted of breaching the public health act during the pandemic; we hear about vandalism at a pride event at a historic theatre in Fort Macleod; and we talk to a birder who has spotted a rare sandpiper near Calgary.
• 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener - Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Today's podcast: we talk to a drag queen who performed at an event targeted by protesters in Fort Macleod; Calgary musician Kiesza returns with new music; Google reviews of Calgary's public art spaces.
• 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, August 28
On today's show: a deep till into rich prairie soil. We speak with the Alberta Senator looking into the health of soil in this province and next door in Saskatchewan; why biodiversity is booming on St. Patrick's Island; we learn more about the psychology behind being a fan.
• 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, August 25
On today's show: we hear how a Calgary art gallery is using art to support people in war-torn Ukraine; why trucks are flying off the lot at local car dealerships; as the Little League World Series wears on, we speak with a couple of guys from the last Alberta team to play in it, more than 20 years ago.
• 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 23
On today's show: the role of energy storage in Alberta's electricity grid now, and in the future; we talk to an economist about what the federal government can actually do to bring down the cost of living; the Google reviews of Calgary's bridges.
• 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 24
On today's show: a popular weekly car show has lost its venue. We find out why; the province is helping aviation companies land more workers. We talk to a local business owner who says fixing planes is just as exciting as flying them; we head to a galaxy far, far away to hear about the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka.
• 23 minutes, 24 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, August 21
On today's show: DynaLife is out, Alberta Precision Labs is back in. We speak with the Health Minister about the reversal for lab services; why a 1950's style soda shop in Diamond Valley is pouring its last milkshake; we meet the six-year-old entrepreneur making waves with her jewelry at Calgary markets.
• 27 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 22
On today's show: lab services across Alberta are going public. We have reaction from the union that represents lab workers; we talk to an Indigenous birth worker about evacuating your home when you're expecting a baby; mixing drag with gourmet cooking. We talk to a queen ahead of her creative fundraiser this week.
• 25 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 17
On today's show: with a mass evacuation underway in Yellowknife due to wildfires, we speak to Yellowknife Mayor, Rebecca Alty; we speak with a Yellowknifer who's on the road to Southern Alberta, fleeing northern wildfires; we speak with the driver of one of the most iconic monster trucks ever, Grave Digger.
• 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, August 18
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us with more about Calgary's effort to help Northern evacuees; we connect with Hillary Bird, a CBC Radio host based in Yellowknife; The Bay closes its doors in Banff. We hear about its history.
• 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 15
On today's show: what changes to the immigration rules for Hong Kong could mean for the community in Calgary; what the dry fields of Southern Alberta look like as farmers start their combines and feed their cattle; the impact of "mouse-flation" at the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
• 26 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 16
On today's show: we kick off our summer series looking at Google Reviews of public spaces in Calgary; how to axe the grass and grow something you barely need to water; Canada's top karaoke singer will be crowned in Calgary this week. We speak to a competitor.
• 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, August 14
On today's show: what it would take to get Alberta's power grid to net-zero by 2035, or even 2050; we check-in on how Alberta's film industry is faring one month into the Hollywood actors strike; how a unique pet inspired a children's book. We meet Buddy the Bearded Dragon.
• 25 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, August 11
On today's show: what Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas has to say about Ottawa's Clean Electricity Regulations; the Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources joins us to talk about a net-zero power grid by 2035; we check in on Calgary's appetite for ol' fashioned wrasslin' as one of the sport's biggest shows rolls into town.
• 25 minutes, 27 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 10
On today's show: wildfires are causing massive damage and deaths in Maui. We hear from a Calgarian who lives on the island; how changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program will impact Alberta's beef industry; and ever heard the acronym ALAN? We tell you what it stands for, and why astronomers are gathering to talk about it this week in Calgary.
• 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 09
On today's show: we find out more about a pricey drug the province will now cover for some people living with ALS; we find out what Alberta can learn about involuntary drug treatment based on the experience in Massachusetts; and we remember the famous Serbian author David Albahari who called Calgary home for nearly 2 decades.
• 22 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 08
On today's show: we talk to Alberta's minister of mental health and addiction about plans to introduce a compassionate intervention law; what cloudy and windless days mean for renewable energy production in Alberta; and we hear about a new hub for Agriculture that's opening this week in Lethbridge.
• 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, August 03
On today's show: it looks like a provincial police force is off the table in Alberta - for now; how rising energy rates are impacting the cost of OTHER fees on your utility bill; and an ancient predator with a ghost-like form, and a whole lotta tentacles, discovered in the Burgess Shale.
• 20 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, August 04
On today's show: Alberta will stop approving new renewable energy projects for the next several months. We hear what a solar developer has to say about that. We also speak with Alberta's minister of affordability and utilities about why he's pausing the approvals of some new renewable energy projects for several months; and mural magic! We tell you about the start of this year's BUMP Festival.
• 25 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, August 01
On today's show: the premier wants increased ankle monitoring of people out on bail. We talk about how that may fit into our justice system; we remember an iconic Calgary restaurateur, Nick Petros of Nick's Steakhouse; why an Indigenous man who grew up in foster care decided, at age 44, to cycle across Canada.
• 23 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, August 02
On today's show: Calgary's Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, on feeling short-changed by federal housing handouts; why Calgary's real estate market is busier than ever, in spite of rising interest rates; the history of the blues in Calgary. A conversation with the city's knowledge vault in all things 12 bar.
• 22 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 31
On today's show: we speak with the Calgary Liberal MP who's calling on the federal government to halt funding to the Calgary Stampede; we learn more about the life of Mike Meguinis, an influential Tsuut'ina elder who passed away last week; the Group Stage is over for Canada in the FIFA Women's World Cup. We check in with local soccer analyst Caroline Salame for her thoughts on the World Cup thus far.
• 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 28
On today's show: What a historic $23 Billion dollar compensation settlement means for First Nations children and families harmed by Canada's child welfare system; polar Bears are returning to the Calgary Zoo; and we speak with Folk Fest headliner Matt Mays.
• 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 27
On today's show: Oil prices are rebounding. We hear about the outlook and what it means for Alberta; a look at the growing calls to regulate AI technology; and we speak with Aysanabee ahead of his performance at the Calgary Folk Music Festival.
• 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 26
On today's show: we speak with a health policy expert, on a Calgary doctor's office that's selling annual memberships to patients, and why Health Canada says, that's against the law; we speak with one of the members of Team Canada, heading to France for the Junior Roller Derby World Cup; and Cirque du Soleil's show "Kooza" opens in Calgary later this summer.
• 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 25
On today's show: we hear why the Calgary Chamber of Commerce joined the call for the Federal Finance Minister to delay small business pandemic loan repayments; what the rebranding of Twitter means for the platform and if it's really #GoodbyeTwitter; and we hear about the art installation in Kainai Nation that's up for an international award.
• 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 24
On today's show: everything you need to know about today's federal by-election in the riding of Calgary-Heritage; Tsuut’ina Nation Chief Roy Whitney speaks with us about the prospect of Calgary hosting the 2027 North American Indigenous Games; and We'll speak with the landscape architect who helped design the brand new Central Park in southwest Calgary, in the new community of Yorkville.
• 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 21
On today's show: a pilot has died fighting a wildfire in Northern Alberta. We hear what can be done to support frontline crews that are being pushed to the limit; have you noticed more pink in your life lately? We find out how Barbie-mania has taken over Calgary; we tell you about a bullriding event happening tonight on the shores of Chestermere Lake.
• 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 20
On today's show: are you making money or losing money because of the federal carbon tax? Our Data Journalist, Robson Fletcher, created a calculator to help you find out; the reintroduction of fluoride into Calgary's drinking water is going to cost more than originally thought. We find out why; what's cooking in Calgary parks. We hear about a Tunisian feast our Nathan Godfrey happened upon.
• 21 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 18
On today's show: more on a Calgary couple searching for their missing gargoyle; we hear about the turnaround in condo prices in Calgary; Calgary has been getting pelted with hail over the last few days. We hear about the efforts to manage these storms from above.
• 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 19
On today's show: Is beef getting a bad rap? The industry thinks so and it's hoping to change that; reaction to an insurance company leaving Alberta, blaming our current vehicle rate freeze; and for more than a century, an unknown Canadian soldier has laid in an anonymous grave in France. Now, he's been identified as a sergeant from Calgary.
• 25 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 17
On today's show: a wrap of this year's Calgary Stampede, with the rodeo's lead announcer; how the Hollywood actors' strike is impacting Alberta's film industry; what low creeks and rivers around Calgary mean for our watersheds.
• 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 14
On today's show: a father-son team who are racing chuckwagons at the Stampede and set a track record; Punjabi hip hop artist "Ikky" joins us live in studio ahead of his Stampede concert appearance; women are competing in the Indigenous relay at the Stampede for the first time this year. We chat with a rider.
• 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 13
On today's show: the Last of Us has been nominated for two dozen Emmys, including in the hair department. We talk to a local nominee; the 2023 Council of the Federation meeting wrapped yesterday in Winnipeg, and we get a look into the discussions and demands made by Canada's premiers with CBC senior reporter Janyce McGregor; we take you down to Elbow River Camp and hear from this year's First Nations Princess, and the Princess from 1970!
• 23 minutes, 25 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 12
On today's show: layoffs at the Centre for Newcomers. We find out what that means for immigrants and refugees in Calgary; an Alberta chief economist weighs in on the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision; a chat with small-town Alberta musician Drew Gregory before he kicks off five late shows in a row at the Calgary Stampede.
• 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 11
On today's show: the Federal Public Safety Minister is in town. Marco Mendicino joins us; politics and pancakes. We talk Stampede strategy; what did cowboys really eat in the old West? Not as many pancakes as we do during Stampede. We talk about the history of cowboy cuisine.
• 25 minutes, 31 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 10
On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Agriculture Minister about drought, irrigation, and keeping the family farm together; it’s known as the half mile of hell, and it's been a Calgary Stampede tradition for a century. We mark the 100 years of the chuckwagon race; the first weekend of the Stampede Rodeo is under our belts. We get a round-up of the show so far and a look ahead at the rest of the week.
• 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, July 06
On today's show: our interview with Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, who is part of a delegation visiting Alberta this week; you've probably noticed that anywhere you go in Calgary, McDonald's tastes the same. But when it comes to prices, not so much. We tell you why; a basketball player from the Calgary Surge is mixing up at the NBA's Summer League. We check in with him.
• 22 minutes, 30 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, July 07
On today's show: we speak to the head of NASA about sending a Canadian to space, and about going to his first Calgary Stampede; the science of why we enjoy a thrill ride.
• 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, July 05
On today's show: what the port workers strike in British Columbia means for consumers here in Alberta; what Silicon Valley thinks of Canada's attempt to lure tech workers north to cities like Calgary; an insider's guide on making the most of the Calgary Stampede, and doing it as cheap as possible.
• 27 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, July 04
On today's show: we hear more about a fire that destroyed the main staff residence at Lake Louise; we head to Carstairs as cleanup continues after a tornado destroyed several homes; Coastal Cowgirl is a new fashion trend somewhat spurred by a way of life here in Alberta. We hear the story.
• 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, July 03
On today's show: a powerful tornado destroyed homes north of Calgary over the weekend. We chat with a researcher surveying the damage; we explain why your next power bill could pop, and whether or not you can save some money in the future; Calgarians love our parks! We hear the story of how they came to be.
• 26 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 30
On today's show: new federal rules aimed at reducing vehicle pollution start tomorrow. We assess the impact on gas prices; we talk politics with Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas; NHL free agency is just around the corner! That comes right off the heels of the draft. We're talkin' Flames and Oilers.
• 26 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 28
On today's show: why the city will debate introducing 500 dollar fines for foxtail barley on private land; two country songs occupy the 1st and 2nd spots on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The last time this happened was in 1981! We find out what's going on.
• 18 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 29
On today's show: the story of a stranger who made online claims to be a little girl's father for eight years, before her actual parents found out; on this last day of public school before the Summer Break, we speak with a longtime teacher about to enjoy her final day with a full classroom; a story of a bird who was brought back from the brink of death by a crack medical team of concerned kids!
• 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 27
On today's show: we speak with Alberta's Minister in charge of housing to hear about the government's plan to improve affordability; Alberta will stop detaining people on federal immigration matters at the end of the month, but there's still no alternative plan. We hear more; have you seen a drone light show yet? If not, you might soon. We tell you more about this growing area of night-sky entertainment.
• 26 minutes, 19 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 26
On today's show: The latest on Calgary city council's push to build a Multi-sport fieldhouse; The NHL is doing away with Pride jerseys and other warm-up uniforms associated with social causes. Local reaction; We speak with a longtime elementary school teacher who's retiring this week.
• 26 minutes, 12 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 23
On today's show: Two students, now grown men, have been caught in a legal battle with a Calgary private school for 11 years about whether or not they should have been allowed to pray on campus. We speak with with one of those students; How Artificial Intelligence is helping build homes in Calgary; The next verse in an old barn's life is as a recording studio near Nanton. We take you there.
• 27 minutes, 44 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 22
On today's show: NDP leader Rachel Notley joins us live; Calgary Flames legend Mike Vernon is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame! He joins us to talk about the honour; Taylor Swift isn't coming to Canada. Local Swifties react.
• 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 20
On today's show: Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal tells us about his government's sustainable jobs plan; some Canadians are now able to legally access MDMA, also known as ecstacy, for mental health illnesses. We hear how, and why, in part two of our series on the psychedelic renaissance; a design created by a Siksika artist has been chosen for Canada's monument to the war in Afghanistan. Adrian Stimson joins us.
• 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 21
On today's show: the impacts of transitioning to net-zero, and how global action on climate change will tank the production of oil and gas; Canada has its first psychedelics research chair, and she's at the University of Calgary. Leah Mayo joins us; why spruce trees are loaded with pinecones this year.
• 27 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 20
On today's show: why a group of Alberta Métis communities are opposing a provincial Métis constitution; we hear about this growing field of research and mental health treatment, and why some are worried about the buzz; and we take a look at a contentious flood solution the province is studying on the Bow River.
• 24 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 16
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel on the politics of the so-called Just Transition; we hear about the legacy of an AM station that has served Calgarians for more than 100 years; we talk with the actor who plays Michael Myers in the Halloween movies.
• 25 minutes, 31 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 14
On today's show: Waterton townsite is open to visitors, despite road and trail closures in the national park due to flooding. We hear from a local business; Premier Danielle Smith says the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires. We talk to an expert in environmental forensics; Angela takes a nature walk with the kids at University Elementary School in the northwest.
• 23 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 15
On today's show: we setup today's so-called Just Transition bill, and what may be in it; we talk to a storm chaser who got an up-close look at several tornadoes yesterday in Southern Alberta; we tell you about a huge new mural at the Stampede Grounds, honouring the history of chuckwagon racing.
• 23 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 13
On today's show: why the Alberta RCMP wants residents and businesses to register their security cameras; could Highway 3 through Crowsnest Pass become Alberta's next major tourism destination? We hear the pitch; Angela takes a spin around Two Wheel View's bike shop in Inglewood.
• 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 12
On today's show: the fallout of David Johnston's resignation, and the next steps for getting to the bottom of allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections; we speak with two Calgarians whose Mom played a huge part in releasing big pieces of Canadian history to the public; western toads in Alberta are chattier than their western neighbours in B.C. We meet a researcher trying to find out why.
• 26 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 08
On today's show: we dig into the city's latest controversy over more housing density; we hear about the big, long-term plan to build new bus and train routes all over town, and to get more people riding them; we meet a Calgary man and his husband who are running 50 half-marathons, partly for a good cause, and partly as a birthday present.
• 28 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 09
On today's show: how this hot and dry weather is impacting Alberta grain farmers; we speak with one of the barrel racers that just won a spot to compete at the Calgary Stampede; we meet a local Special Olympics golfer getting ready to tee up at the World Games in Berlin.
• 26 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 07
On today's show: after two grassfires this week, and now a heat warning, we check in on the city's fire risk; the future of an iconic Calgary gathering place. Why Olympic Plaza is set for a transformation; a top pro Calgary golfer breaks down the massive merger between some of the world's best golf leagues.
• 24 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 06
On today's show: as Alberta pushes back against an upcoming federal emissions cap, we hear about the province's own emissions cap, which has been in place since 2016; we hear from two city councillors on whether or not council should increase the size of its membership; the Calgary Zoo's new Chief Conservation Officer tells us about the work she's doing here at home, and abroad, to save at-risk species.
• 27 minutes, 1 second
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 05
On today's show: Calgarians will learn more about the deal for a new arena and event centre today. We talk to Councillor Sonya Sharp about it; we chat with the head of Calgary's Downtown Association about major changes coming to the core; graduations and convocations are happening all over the city. We hear from some new grads out of Mount Royal University.
• 25 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 02
On today's show: the NDP made gains on Monday, but fell short of forming government. Where should they go from here? The CBC's Andrew Brown has more on that; Calgary community signs could use some TLC. We speak with a councillor hoping to fix them up; Calgary native and country musician Aaron Pollock plays the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville this weekend. We talk to him first!
• 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 31
On today's show: the city has come up with a plan to curb noisy vehicles. We hear more from councillor Courtney Walcott; an important building from Lethbridge's former Chinatown is set for demolition. We have reaction from the local Chinese community; we meet an Albertan who has been making waves for over two decades at the highest level of international water-skiing.
• 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 01
On today's show: how the Calgary Board of Education is addressing a big influx of students; the price of oil is slumping this week. We tell you why, and what it could mean for the province's finances; we meet a Calgary guy with a huge orchid collection.
• 24 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 30
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi talk about what to expect from Premier Danielle Smith; we speak to a re-elected Calgary MLA from the UCP, Rebecca Schulz; and a closer look at what went wrong for the NDP, and how the party moves forward.
• 27 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 29
On today's show: Everything you need to know to cast your ballot in today's provincial election; why the oldest building in Lethbridge's Chinatown could soon be torn down; and never-before seen personal letters by Louis Riel go on display in Calgary today.
• 25 minutes, 36 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 25
On today's show: we check in with two Albertans, one living in Calgary and one in a rural community, about what matters to them during the final days of the election campaign; the complicated outlook on electricity rates in Alberta. The CBC's Scott Dippel reports; we chat with a long-time Calgary-based singer about the impact of Tina Turner.
• 27 minutes, 19 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 26
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel on the final stretch of the campaign; Pollster Janet Brown breaks down the results of her new CBC News exclusive provincial election poll heading into the final weekend of the campaign; and we speak with the 2023 Quilter of Distinction, who's set to showcase her best and brightest work at Heritage Park this weekend.
• 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 23
On today's show: to tax or not to tax. Why that's the question political parties want Albertans to consider as they head to the polls. Linda Johnson and Ricardo Miranda join us; advanced voting kicks off today. We speak with Elections Alberta about how that works, and whether some voting districts will see their elections postponed due to wildfires; we hear from the lead singer of local pop-punk band Chixdiggit, who's hosting guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas next month.
• 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 24
On today's show: our feature interview with Alberta NDP Leader, Rachel Notley; we hear from a Calgary soldier who wants the city to revive a decades old military support group called Calgary Salutes; we find out why a local couple will be running the Calgary Marathon while handcuffed to one another!
• 31 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 19
On today's show: Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi join us to break down a busy week in the provincial election campaign; we hear the results of an ethics investigation into whether Danielle Smith interfered with the administration of justice; strike averted as WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal. We have some advice for what to do if you're booked on a flight.
• 30 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 18
On today's show: could smoky skies be sticking sticking around for the summer? We speak with an Environment Canada climatologist about the conditions this week, and beyond; we talk to Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita about his party's goals in this election; We hear from one of the creators behind the "Black Panther" Marvel movie soundtrack, ahead of a special concert happening tonight in the city.
• 25 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Calgary Eyeopener is on the road at the Patisserie du Soleil to talk about the Calgary-Glenmore riding in the upcoming provincial election.
• 2 hours, 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 15
On today's show: we hear from Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld about staying on as chief until 2027; we ask Green Party leader Jordan Wilkie why his party deserves your vote; we chat with the author of a new book about the very first Stampede Breakfast.
• 26 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 16
On today's show: WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, poised to begin job action this week. In response, airlines have issued a lockout notice. We speak with Captain Jason Roberts from the Air Line Pilots Association about it all; what it takes to delay an election in Alberta; Terri Clark is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. She joins us in studio.
• 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 12
On today's show: the UCPs healthcare platform. Jason Copping is our guest; Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas join us to break down week two of the provincial election campaign; a video game six years in the making drops today. We talk Zelda!
• 30 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 11
On today's show: what the NDP says it will do to improve healthcare; You've heard of a 25-year mortgage, but how about debt that takes 97 years to pay off? The low down on Alberta's debt; and Calgary's own Lindsay Ell tells us what it's like opening for Shania Twain.
• 25 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 09
On today's show: you've heard of "Battleground Calgary," but let's leave this city behind and see what other cities want this election campaign. Cochrane's mayor joins us; we learn more about the wildfire evacuee centre set up at the Stampede grounds; it's calving season, and we're hoping to be there when a baby calf is born. Off to the U of C's ranch we go!
• 24 minutes, 30 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 10
On today's show: a new report says fare gates at C-Train stations wouldn't make riding transit safer. Councillor Dan McLean, who has been an advocate for the idea, joins us; the case for a national physician licensing program; why the return of the tiny owl is a big deal on the Alberta prairies.
• 25 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 08
On today's show: we check in with our Vote Compass team on what they've learned one week into the provincial election campaign; more than 100 wildfires are burning across Alberta. We find out if the weather forecast is going to help the situation; how a local organization is turning broken bikes into bike racks.
• 23 minutes, 1 second
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 05
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel breaks down the first week of the campaign; how far will Alberta go in privatizing health care? The upcoming election will help decide that. We tell you why, and what's at stake; we hear about hiking in the spring.
• 27 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 04
On today's show: the latest details about two Canadians, including a Calgarian, who have been killed on the front lines of the war in Ukraine; why proponents of a new arena in Arizona say taxpayers are getting a sweet deal compared to Calgary; we meet Mars the Chow Chow, before he heads to New York to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
• 25 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 03
On today's show: the science behind political polling or how to critically read the flood of polls that are heading your way; which U.S. president's voice makes a plant grow better; and a pesky sign of the season: VOLES!
• 22 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 02
On today's show: we find out what's next for the Flames now that Darryl Sutter has been fired; the PSAC executive for the prairies breaks down the new contract deal for federal government workers here in Calgary and across the country; we reflect on the life and legacy of Canadian music icon, Gordon Lightfoot.
• 29 minutes, 16 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 01
On today's show: we speak with two former Calgary MLAs about what it takes to get elected in this city; Alberta's provincial election campaign is almost underway. The CBC's Elise von Scheel gets you up to speed on the key issues; Randy Bachman joins us ahead of his new guitar exhibit at the National Music Centre.
• 28 minutes, 16 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 28
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel on the politics of replacing the Saddledome; city councillor Jennifer Wyness on her fight to change how anti-abortion flyers arrive in the mail; we hear from some cosplayers ready for the Calgary Expo!
• 29 minutes, 31 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 27
On today's show: how a new event centre deal could transform a chunk of prime downtown real estate into an entertainment destination; we hear from a Calgary gun shop owner about what he'll do with guns now banned by the federal government; we hear from the original voice of Dora the Explorer, who is in Calgary this weekend.
• 27 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 25
On today's show: we hear about the final Kearl oilsands leak hearings; the latest on plans for a new fieldhouse next to McMahon Stadium; a singer from Calgary performs at the most iconic venue in the Country music world. Bella White joins us with a look at her Grand Ole Opry debut.
• 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 26
On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us to discuss the new arena deal with the Flames; we hear about the third biggest fundraising political party in Alberta, and why it has no ambitions to actually get elected; there's hockey tonight at the Saddledome. We head to a Wranglers practice ahead of tonight's playoff game.
• 20 minutes, 32 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 24
On today's show: how the ongoing strike by Canada's public servants is impacting newcomers in Calgary; a conversation about Making Waves - a workshop aimed at young women, to inspire and help them find their voice; we hear how students in Calgary have been turning mud into electricity.
• 25 minutes, 32 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 21
On today's show: the latest on the Kearl Oilsands hearings in Ottawa, where Imperial Oil officials were grilled by MPs; how Muslim Calgarians are celebrating Eid al-Fitr; for Talk of the Town, comedian and Debaters host Steve Patterson joins us ahead of his show in Calgary.
• 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 19
On today's show: more than 155,000 federal public servants are hitting the picket line. We hear from the union rep for the praries; how a victims support team is helping people after a tragedy in Southwest Calgary; why two giant wind-up toys in the Calgary International Airport are being decommissioned.
• 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 20
On today's show: a health researcher gives us her take on the government's idea to force people into drug treatment; we check in with a local high school robotics team competing in Texas; why a golf course near Airdrie got into the arcade business.
• 24 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 17
On today's show: we speak with the CEO of DynaLife, the company in charge of blood work and testing in Calgary; the debate around the beep test in Calgary schools. The CBC's Taylor Simmons has the story; we tell you about a rare wildlife sighting in Calgary over the weekend.
• 26 minutes, 37 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 18
On today's show: what a public service worker strike would mean for Canadians; what Flames fans think about general manager Brad Treliving's departure; we chat with the Calgary born performer who stepped-in to the starring roll for the final performance of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.
• 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 13
On today's show: the Grand Chief of Treaty 8 territory on natural resource rights; how Cardston residents will have their say on opening up the town's alcohol ban; the Eyeopener's Lisa Robinson asks Calgary shoppers what item they've paid way too much for lately.
• 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 14
On today's show: a conversation about the perception and reality of crime in Calgary; our political panel weighs-in on the tug-of-war between Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith for Calgary voters; as the city chooses the Green Line's builder, it's looking to a problem-plagued train in Ottawa for lessons learned. The CBC's Scott Dippel explains.
• 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 12
On today's show: a man charged with assaulting Calgary women working in the sex trade makes his first court appearance this morning. We bring you the latest; a UCP candidate from Claresholm says there's a level of personal responsibility when it comes to our health, instead of over-relying on the healthcare system. Does she have a point?; we talk to a woman with a major Rum & Butter headache.
• 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 11
On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks public safety and policing in the city; how an ethics investigation into Premier Danielle Smith will work; and we drill into the results of a new CBC commissioned poll on how Calgarians intend to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
• 25 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 27
On today's show: why Alberta may not be able to rely on oil booms to bring back the jobs that would typically appear in the booms of the past; the changing face of the UCP as high profile members announce they’ve decided not to run in the spring election; and where to go this week, if you're looking for some family fun over spring break.
• 29 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 24
On today's show: how Alberta Health is going to reduce surgical wait times by contracting out more hip and knee replacements in Calgary; Canada's main airlines are becoming more regional. The CBC's Kyle Bakx tell us what's behind this trend; two former Calgary Cannons are on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. We break down their chances; Calgary animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis have just been nominated for an Academy Award. Their film "The Flying Sailor" is nominated for Best Animated Short Film. We chat with the duo.
• 29 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 17
On today's show: we hear about changes to how Alberta moves you around when you're sick; making the case for a traditional land acknowledgement at Calgary Flames games. We speak to a councillor from the Chiniki First Nation; we look at how realistic the fungal pandemic is in the new HBO series, The Last of Us.
• 25 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 25
On today's show: the Bank of Canada has just announced another interest rate hike. We hear if this could be the last one; how Calgary plans to crackdown on people stealing a valuable vehicle part; we hear about a show in Calgary that combines live tunes with cartoons.
• 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, February 13
On today's show: a look at the changes underway in how proposed housing builds are approved in Calgary; how the newly appointed President of the University of Lethbridge plans to make his mark when he takes over the job this summer; the Beltline is getting a new bike lane; and we find out about an event honouring the Town of Crossfield's greatest cat lover.
• 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 30
On today's show: how Damar Hamlin's recent cardiac arrest could impact how the CFL handles medical emergencies; Calgary's local union leader on calls for a national taskforce into transit safety; the Arctic Winter Games are underway. We hear from a speed skating coach and official from Canmore who's at the games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta; get in line ... well ... two lines! We're going Scottish country dancing!
• 32 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 08
On today's show: we hear about the 268 million dollars in property taxes rural municipalities say have gone unpaid by oil and gas companies; while Canadians are travelling to Cuba for holidays once again, Cubans are leaving the country in mass numbers. We hear more on that; we tell you about a special market celebrating International Women's Day.
• 25 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 24
On today's show: two Ukrainians living in Southern Alberta reflect on one year since Russia's invasion of their home country; we fire up our political panel for some advice for Alberta political parties about 100 days out from election day; gold for two Calgary karate kids. We speak with the teens who dominated at the Canada Games in Prince Edward Island.
• 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 03
On today's show: we speak with a Calgary woman who has won the right to continue taking strong opioids three times per day; two Battles of Alberta are happening in Calgary this weekend in university sports. We hear from two of the athletes participating; we hear about the fierce competition at the 6th annual Ms. Pacman tournament.
• 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 26
On today's show: we hear the latest on allegations of political interference in Alberta's justice system; what the spread of rogue trails all over the southern Rockies means for people and wildlife; a renewable natural gas project proposal has rekindled concerns about a smell lingering around High River. We hear more from a local resident.
• 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, February 16
On today's show: why Alberta-born Brenda Lucki is resigning as RCMP Commissioner; how good is Calgary water, really? We find out; the Calgary Olympian turned coach in a new reality TV show.
• 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 11
On today's show: Eligible Albertans can begin applying for inflation relief payments next week; why small towns in South Central Alberta are still trying trying to find out what a provincial police force would mean for them; and we speak with the local entrepreneur that wants to revive the spirit of 90s coffee shops.
• 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 15
On today's show: Calgary city council has passed a new bylaw restricting protests at rec centres and libraries. We hear from one of the councillors who supports the move; wanted: potatoes in Coaldale, Alberta. What a french fry facility expansion means for potato growers in the area; the Flames are running out of time to snag a spot in the playoffs. A closer look at their chances.
• 22 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, February 28
On today's show: the province says Albertans are waiting less time to get surgery. We check in with an orthopaedic surgeon in Red Deer; it's budget day in Alberta. We tee it up for you; rural fire departments across Alberta are struggling for a host of reasons. In part two of our series, we head to the village of Beiseker.
• 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 30
On today's show: a legal expert joins us with his take on the leaked conversation between Premier Danielle Smith and a pastor facing criminal charges; how Canada's first Black female lawyer is being honoured today at the University of Calgary; and from Texas to Alberta. At 8:20 we meet the new head coach of the Calgary Surge basketball team.
• 24 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, February 21
On today's show: breaking down the details of the federal government's sustainable jobs plan; fresh snow and a cold snap. We get the latest forecast from weather expert Kyle Britain; imagining the future of transit in Calgary. We speak with the creator of a fantasy transit map.
• 25 minutes, 26 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, March 14
On today's show: we speak with federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, on new funding for search and rescue in Alberta; Alberta is Calling ... again. Will Newfoundland answer; and we eat our own portraits. Yeah, you heard us.
• 28 minutes, 25 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, March 21
On today's show: the latest legal battle over what some Alberta politicians call the "no more pipelines act" starts today; Alberta's supply of Children's pain medication is finally in pharmacies; and we talk to a recruiter about hiring challenges.
• 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, February 06
On today's show: Once homeless and addicted to drugs, Alberta premier's chief of staff now leads the provincial response to the drug crisis; Alberta will require universities to provide an annual report on free speech on campus; and what you need to know about crown land camping, if you've never gone crown land camping.
• 24 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 15
On today's show: there's a new sheriff in town - a dozen of them, to be exact. Mayor Jyoti Gondek explains why downtown Calgary needs them; we tell you about a new conservation effort to protect Calgary's water supply; can you imagine running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days? We meet a Calgary man who has done just that.
• 25 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 09
On today's show: the CERAWeek energy conference is underway in Houston. We hear how representatives from Alberta are promoting the industry; we look at the argument being made in the first big legal challenge on the ban of single use plastics; we speak with a Medicine Hat-born author whose hit memoir has been turned into a play showing in Calgary. Mark Sakamoto joins us.
• 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 20
On today's show: we talk to a law professor about the latest allegations of political interference in criminal cases; the owners of Eau Claire Market say the building will be torn down next year. We talk to the owners about the decision; a Calgary cowboy is the first Canadian to be named to the Bull Riding Hall of Fame. Cody Snyder joins us.
• 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, January 18
On today's show: we tell you about a deal between a coal company and a B.C. First nation that could set an important precedent; why a Southern Alberta town is inviting Conan O'Brien to be the marshall in its Star Trek Parade; we hear about a Winter Cycling Showdown happening between Calgary and a city in Finland.
• 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 17
On today's show: topless swimming is now allowed at Edmonton public pools. Is it allowed in Calgary? We find out more on all this; we hear about new money for Calgarians who can't make rent payments; a nostalgic night of roller skating in honour of Lloyd's.
• 27 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 27
On today's show: the Eyeopener's political panel digs into the latest allegations of political interference in Alberta's justice system; auto insurance rate increases have been paused in Alberta. We tell you what it means for your wallet; we hear from Foothills County about a proposed biodigester that's raising concerns among residents of High River.
• 25 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, February 23
On today's show: police chiefs in Alberta say its not the time to decriminalize drugs. We take a closer look at their report; team Alberta is still alive at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts! We check-in with their very excited local curling club; the Chuckwagon Café in Diamond Valley is known for its burgers and big breakfasts, and now -- its TikTok videos too.
• 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, February 14
On today's show: should homeowners foot a bigger share of Calgary's tax bill? We hear from a city councillor; a look into the perception that addiction has gotten worse on Calgary streets; remember the popular idea that trees can talk to each other? Our next guest says the science behind the claim, may be flawed. We hear why.
• 24 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 24
On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel weighs in on allegations of foreign election interference; the case against starting the clock on conservation agreements; and the enduring appeal of the The Young and the Restless as the soap opera turns 50.
• 29 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 17
On today's show: the latest on the death of two police officers killed in the line of duty in Edmonton;
we hear from a commodity analyst to find out what's behind slumping oil prices; and Does This Taste Funny? Comedian Ali Hassan joins us in studio to chat about his latest tour.
• 25 minutes, 1 second
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 22
On today's show: a group of Calgary parents want HEPA filters in classrooms. Why both major school boards are saying no; how the city hopes to avoid public art controversies; Calgary's Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster joins us ahead of an event tonight marking Black History Month.
• 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 29
On today's show: more reaction to the federal budget, including calls for certainty on incentives for carbon capture and storage projects; we hear about a photo project CBC Calgary is launching to explore the idea of belonging with young Calgarians; the Stampede wants you to write a song, all about the chuckwagon races.
• 24 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 02
On today's show: why a Calgary city councillor wants to offer incentives to ATCO for two solar farms being built in the southeast; Alberta universities support the Chicago principles, ensuring free speech on campus. We hear from one of the principles' authors; we speak with the Swedish brothers who flew all the way to Calgary to drive race cars on a track made entirely of ice.
• 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 16
On today's show: does a psychologist organization have the right to force Jordan Peterson into a social media training course? A look at free speech in a professional context; we hear more about the local newborn twins in HBO's new TV series The Last of Us; a ninja gym, right here in Calgary. We take you there to hear some youngsters enjoying the unique exercise for their bodies and minds.
• 26 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 12
On today's show: what Mexico's aspirations in exporting Natural Gas could mean for Alberta; we hear from a volunteer group that's trying to keep microplastics out of storm ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park; why some local businesses think the Greenview Industrial Park could become the new Inglewood.
• 25 minutes, 43 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, March 07
On today's show: NDP MP Heather McPherson on calls for an inquiry into Chinese election interference; how water rights work in southern Alberta; and we introduce you to a virtual craft market for local makers and artisans.
• 25 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, January 19
On today's show: we hear more on why a deal between a First Nation and a coal company in B.C. could set a precedent on Indigenous consultation; why a local restaurant is ditching Door Dash and skipping Skip the Dishes; Dragon, Business Mogul, Unconventional Panelist and now, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel. Manjit Minhas tells us about her appointment.
• 25 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 13
On today's show: a closer look at why Ottawa's federal gun legislation fell with such a thud in Alberta; why a Calgary geothermal company is celebrating a big win for it's business in Germany; and we hear from Nickleback ahead of their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame tonight at the Junos.
• 26 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, January 13
On today's show: Danielle Smith is being accused of political interference regarding prosecutions against people who violated COVID-19 rules. Our political panel weighs in; what the discovery of a harmful fungus means for bats in Alberta; we meet the Alberta set decorator for The Last of Us - the HBO drama that premieres this weekend; the Fokker in the Field. Why a man parked a large plane near Okotoks.
• 36 minutes, 34 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 03
On today's show: are Canada's bail conditions for repeat violent offenders too lax? We hear from a criminal defence lawyer; why Calgary might be well positioned to become a hub for the emerging hydrogen economy; how a couple of "swamp farmers" from Vulcan are restoring Alberta's wetlands one native plant at a time.
• 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 20
On today's show: we speak with Lloyd Fairbanks, the former Calgary Stampeder who's headed to the CFL's Hall of Fame; we talk to Councilor Evan Spencer to hear about his plan to help curb the spread of Foxtail Barley; and the science behind Spring's official start.
• 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 10
On today's show: why an Alberta cabinet minister is against the decision to ban personal vehicles from accessing Moraine Lake. Forestry, Parks and Tourism Minister Todd Loewen joins us; the future of artificial intelligence in post-secondary education; is the future of fine dining in jeopardy? We speak with a local chef about that.
• 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 04
On today's show: more cops on Calgary Transit. The city's Chief of Police joins us; a lack of listings means Calgary is still a sellers market. We dig into the latest data; how some rural municipalities are hoping to cash-in on Alberta's film industry.
• 28 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 06
On today's show: It's been almost a year since a mother of 5 was killed in a crash. Joel Dryden brings us an update on the investigation and her family; we get an update from the Calgary Zoo on their pregnant gorilla; and we talk to Quentin Pipestem, a hoop dancer from the Tsuut'ina Nation who performed at the Calgary Flames game on Saturday night.
• 23 minutes, 29 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 01
On today's show: Finance Minister Travis Toews joins us with more on the provincial budget followed by a response from NDP finance critic Shannon Phillips.
• 19 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, February 07
On today's show: a Calgarian in Türkiye tells us his experience of the devastating earthquake; we meet a Calgary woman fighting to keep her prescription for opioids; and what the Calgary Chamber of Commerce wants from politicians this provincial election.
• 27 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 01
On today's show: what a local long term care organization thinks of the new standards announced for that sector; the province and Ottawa have announced a deal to fund new privately owned childcare spaces. We talk to a business owner about what it means for the industry; the man keeping the beat for Three Dog Night died late last week. We remember Floyd Sneed, with Ronnie King from The Stampeders.
• 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, March 28
On today's show: a house explosion in Marlborough sent ten people to hospital yesterday; why brewers, like Big Rock, want the feds to pause an automated tax on beer and alcohol; and why a lone pronghorn has made North Calgary its occasional home.
• 24 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 10
On today's show: we fire up the Eyeopener political panel. Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi join us; a look ahead at the biggest weekend in Canadian men's curling with an all-time great, Kevin Martin; why folks in High River want to paint a mural of a guitar-slinging Texan with a parrot on his shoulder.
• 27 minutes, 56 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, February 10
On today's show: the Eyeopener's political panel on another good news poll for the UCP; the future of virtual health care in Alberta; and we meet Calgary's indigenous sobercrew as they head out onto the streets.
• 27 minutes, 36 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - April 06, 2023
Today's podcast: breaking down what bail reform would mean for the Canadian justice system; why concert promoters choose (or skip) Calgary; what a new arena could mean for the live concert industry; and "March Mammal Madness" reaches its thrilling conclusion.
• 25 minutes
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, February 08
On today's show: Ottawa has proposed a new health care funding deal to the provinces; you think you're buying one drug, but you're actually buying an animal tranquilizer; and we meet a Calgarian who emigrated from Kenya and recently wrote about settling into her new home.
• 26 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, February 27
On today's show: an update on the legal battle surrounding a Calgary-owned pipeline; we hear from a longtime volunteer firefighter in Ponoka about the challenges facing their community when it comes to emergency services; we meet the newest Indigenous Artist in Residence at the Calgary Public Library.
• 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 23
On today's show: why a Southern Alberta county wants expiration dates on conservation easements; we celebrate the holy month of Ramadan; and we hear about efforts to bring a decommissioned fire truck to the kids at the Fish Creek Library.
• 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, January 23
On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith has ordered a review of correspondence between her office and crown prosecutors over allegations of political interference in the justice system. The CBC's Jason Markusoff breaks it all down; it now costs more to live in Canmore than in Toronto. We tell you how folks are coping with the high cost of living in the mountains; we remember Calgary community builder Jim Button.
• 27 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, March 22
On today's show: some Calgary communities have new lake front properties, thanks to jammed-up storm drains; - we head to a career fair to talk with jobseekers; and we hear about a local hip-hop hackathon that's helping kids see the cool factor in coding.
• 20 minutes, 17 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 16
On today's show: What the recent fiasco with Flair airlines means for the future of cheap flights in Canada; a look into the whimsical world of puppeteering as we talk to a Calgary artist and her... friend; and we remember a longtime member of the Calgary music scene, Marvin Kee.
• 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 03
On today's show: Ottawa has approved the merger of Rogers and Shaw. We tell you what it means for consumers, and Calgary; why being the backdrop for a post-apocalyptic TV show has been good for business in Waterton; how you can become a Jane's Walk leader in Calgary.
• 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, January 31
On today's show: why the City of Calgary hopes a new fieldhouse will spur redevelopment dreams around McMahon Stadium; the long term costs of Alberta's renewable energy boom and who will be on the hook for the inevitable clean up; we learn more about the Leopard 2 tanks that Canada is sending to Ukraine.
• 22 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, March 02
On today's show: what 3 million dollars in planning might mean for healthcare in Airdrie and North Calgary; we head to the village of Barons, Alberta, which hasn't had its own fire department in nearly a year; and we talk to Alberta's parliamentary secretary on EMS reform about how to help rural fire departments.
• 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 05
On today's show: does Edmonton really get more concerts and events than Calgary; looking ahead to tonight's make-or-break Flames game; and Taber looks to attract skilled workers to address staffing shortages.