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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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