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Sarah Crosbie has been telling stories in Calgary for years. Now she's connecting with you. Connect with Sarah Crosbie can be heard on QR Calgary weekdays 3-6pm.
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Restaurants love selling pizza. Here's why, according to food expert Vince Sgabellone. Industry analyst, food and foodservice expert at Circana explains why Tim Horton's also has some new "pepp"-eroni in their step.
Why is my teenager sighing so much? That breath is just starting to be understood ... Dr. Jan-Marino Ramirez from the University of Washington says, "the sigh has a function within the central nervous system ... we're just beginning to understand the 'sigh centre' and your brain."
Middle Class Canada: Are you "middle class" if you don't own a house? Michelle Maroto from University of Alberta: "What we think of middle class is going to change ... home ownership might not be that key component."
Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics, Concordia University, helps us understand the impact playoff hockey has on our economy, and if it's a huge loss when the Flames miss the post-season.
Artist Ekow Nimako pieced together 1 million LEGO pieces for Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships exhibit. "There's still a void of representation, which is why building black came about". Exhibition on at Glenbow until May 19.
Calgary is now "Blue Sky City": Why is the sky blue? Zack Anderson from Telus Spark Science Centre explains the science - and whether aliens would also see a blue sky.
"Dumpster Fire" - Kris Sims, Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, on federal budget. "We could balance the budget if we reverted back to 2021 levels of spending. Period. We're not talking about draconian cuts."
Oil, gas - and maple syrup? With Quebec's maple syrup reserve dwindling, could Alberta take over? Utah State University's Jesse Mathews research into box elder maples shows "encouraging" data for "trash" trees.
True Calgarian: Mark Groves on working as a "human connection specialist." Calgary founder of Create The Love is also a speaker, motivator, creator, collaborator and new author of Liberated Love.
What is de-escalation training? Alberta teachers may need it to deal with skyrocketing aggression in schools. Dr. Evan Hoffman, instructor in faculty of management at Victoria Island University, teaches courses on de-escalating conflict.
What is an intimacy director? Anastasia St. Amand creates safe space for new Theatre Calgary play Selma Burke: Coach, choreographer and "conduit" says listening, being supportive are key in role that blossomed from MeToo movement.
Women's sports scoring massive TV ratings ... and Portland's The Sports Bra is loving every second of it. Bar is first of its kind - venue is 100% dedicated to women's sports.
"Beautiful thing is I thought I was opening the Sports Bra for a niche market, a small wedge of society ... it touches across all parts of society, similar to music or food. It's part of culture." - Jenny Nguyen, owner and founder of The Sports Bra
Friends are talking about drought interbasin diversion and intrabasin diversion and you don't know difference? Tricia Stadnyk, professor and Canada Research Chair in hydrolic modelling with the University of Calgary, explains.
Stranger Things just one of the shows that may be trivializing your teenager's pain: Research from University of Calgary's Dr. Melanie Noel finds entertainment world needs much more empathy.
Edward Van Heeren, Sar Alberta Central deputy director and Rocky Sar Vice president, joins guest host Jock Wilson to tell us how Alberta Search and Rescue work to save those who find themselves in life-or-death situations.
Here's the point: Math historian Glen Van Brummelen makes discovery about the first use of the decimal: Trinity Western University dean of science learns decimal is 150 years older than previously thought.
Kate Malcolm, who moved to Canada in 2017 from the U.K., helps newcomers adjust to Canada's cultural norms.
TRUE CALGARIAN: University of Calgary Dinos pitching coach Jordy Alexander eyes repeating conference championship. Drafted by Kansas City Royals and a member of Team Canada squads, leftie thrower now works with ball players of all ages, including athletes at Calgary Bucks.
Calling in 'HOLIDAY": Have you ever told your boss you're sick on a day following a major celebration? With data from 100,000 businesses, BrightHR knows why employees said they couldn't work after St. Patrick's Day.
Have you heard the one about the woman who's an accountant by day, comedian by night? Calgary's Amy Bugg has new special called Little Stinkers out April 12.
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