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    Love takeout? How Earthware's return-for-reuse containers could revolutionize industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 8:41


    Love takeout? How Earthware's return-for-reuse containers could revolutionize industry: Founder John MacInnes says business now expanding beyond Calgary

    How Alberta power crisis created moment of collective coping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 8:16


    How Alberta power crisis created moment of collective coping: University of Windsor's Dr. Ben Kuo explains science behind individuals becoming community in trying times

    Calgary Film Commissioner Luke Azevedo says Last Of Us put all eyes on city - and more projects coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 8:02


    Calgary Film Commissioner Luke Azevedo says Last Of Us put all eyes on city - and more projects coming: Trip to Emmy Awards opportunity to promote city's thriving industry (but we still need more skilled-workers in culture jobs). Shouts out Bow Valley College for educating next generation of workers, leaders

    One For the Road Brewing on why interest in alcohol-free beer is exploding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 8:52


    One For the Road Brewing on why interest in alcohol-free beer is exploding: Founder Graham Matheos says younger drinkers leading charge. Non-alcoholic drinks also taste better and marketed better.

    Minister Mike Ellis says every Albertan should have received Saturday emergency alert on power usage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 5:05


    Minister Mike Ellis says every Albertan should have received Saturday emergency alert on power usage: Public Safety and Emergency Services ministry explains how they work - and what you need to get them

    Do court orders actually protect women from domestic violence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 9:23


    Do court orders actually protect women from domestic violence?: Professor Doug King from Mount Royal University says they work in most cases but more funding needed to protect all. Calgary woman stabbed to death by estranged husband - who had previously violated no-contact orders.

    Future of music festivals? Coachella to feature digital pop star Hatsune Miku

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 7:00


    Future of music festivals? Coachella to feature digital pop star Hatsune Miku: Music expert Eric Alper on how AI musicians come with all the songs but none of the drama?

    Mental health and your elite youth athlete: Dr. Katherine Tamminen on why brain is just as important as body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 7:39


    Mental health and your elite youth athlete: Dr. Katherine Tamminen on why brain is just as important as body: Researcher from the kinesiology and physical education program has new piece in The Conversation on how we're now starting to investigate and talk more about the mental health of our elite youth athletes.

    Why Kelowna country singer Dawson Gray wrote a song called 'Calgary'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 8:34


    Why Kelowna country singer Dawson Gray wrote a song called 'Calgary'

    Christina Applegate Connection: Dr. Sarah Morrow on how actress has us talking Multiple Sclerosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 8:33


    Christina Applegate Connection: Hotchkiss Brain Institute's Dr. Sarah Morrow on how actress has us talking Multiple Sclerosis thanks to her appearance on Emmy Awards

    Bow Valley College driving city's culture jobs, key to Calgary's film industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 10:11


    By 2100, we may have to spend additional 142 days per year inside due to poor air quality: Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 8:41


    By 2100, we may have to spend additional 142 days per year inside, says new study by University of Waterloo's Dr. Rebecca Saari 

    True Calgarian: To save his son, Martin Bell is ready to climb mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 8:23


    True Calgarian: To save his son, Martin Bell is ready to climb mountains: Everest in the Alps Challenge raises money and awareness for brain tumour research. 

    How ping pong, parking and good coffee inspire employees at Wood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 9:32


    How ping pong, parking and good coffee inspire employees at Wood: Vice president Jason Westrup on how they're doing things differently 

    Who could run the Alberta NDP next? University of Calgary's Dr. Lisa Young says watch for these three names

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 12:01


    Who could run the Alberta NDP next? University of Calgary's Dr. Lisa Young says with Rachel Notley stepping down, watch for these names - unless a wild card pops up

    Blue Monday is "hogwash" - says Mount Royal University professor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 8:20


    Blue Monday is "hogwash" - says Mount Royal University professor Dr. Dan Devoe

    Ski hills struggling to make snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 8:23


    Banff sign on the move? Popular photo spot means traffic headaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 7:11


    Elixir of Love perfect Valentine's Day outing from Calgary Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 6:11


    Elixir of Love perfect Valentine's Day outing from Calgary Opera. Plus - did you know you don't tell opera singers to "break a leg"?

    Are you burned out? Difference between tired, cranky and medically "burned out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 7:18


    Researcher says difference between tired, cranky and medically "burned out"

    How do polar bears survive deep freezes? Tiny ears, big paws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 5:57


    How do Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo polar bears survive deep freezes? Tiny ears, big paws

    Radon detector can save you from lung cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 10:16


    Radon detector can save you from cancer: In Alberta, 1 new case of radon-induced lung cancer every 23 hours

    Road Rage: Did pandemic escalate street anger?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 9:58


    Road Rage: Did pandemic escalate street anger? Dr. Amanda Stephens from Australia's Monash University on how anger doesn't stop when we get in our cars

    Health care at home: BC launches at-home screening program for cervical cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 7:51


    BC launches at-home screening program for cervical cancer. Dr. Gina Ogilivie says major step in preventative medicine.

    Biking in -30 weather: Cyclist Nic Robitaille on layers and studs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 6:52


    Biking in -30 weather: Nic Robitaille on how layers and studs are key to biking in cold snap

    'Cowboy' Cerrone talks about driving "safe coffin" at Nitrocross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 5:30


    'Cowboy' Cerrone talks about driving "safe coffin" at Nitrocross - Feb. 2-3 at GMC Stadium

    Rocking it: Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate improves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 9:23


    Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate improves: Greg Kwong, CBRE Alberta Regional Managing Director, points to office-to-residential conversion program

    Coolest job - or "hottest" job: Latte artist Barista Brian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 7:31


     Barista Brian is a latte artist who creates portraits of celebrity faces

    Room in your budget to see pro sports in 2024? Why it helps to live in Calgary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 8:18


    Room in your budget to see professional sports in 2024? Why Calgary is a different story

    How many extracurricular activities are too many for your kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 7:14


    How many extracurricular activities are too many for your kids? University of Calgary postdoctoral research fellow Marissa Nivison explains

    Keep Alberta Rolling explains how to work in "culture" jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 8:22


    Keep Alberta Rolling explains how to work in "culture" jobs

    Teenager Beats Tetris: What it means for beloved game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 7:07


    Calgary's Michael Playfair wins Emmy for The Last of Us best sound mixing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 6:47


    Award winner says Alberta has given him a world of opportunities

    What will Alberta's spring look like with 62 wildfires still burning in January?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 7:59


    What will Alberta's spring look like with 62 wildfires still burning in January?

    Female Sport Summit: Empowering young Calgary athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 7:43


    Female Sport Summit: Speaker Lauren Ritchie encourages competitors to take care of mental game

    Dating Sunday: Matchmaker says Jan. 7 is perfect day to find love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 5:18


    Dating Sunday: Matchmaker Krystal Walter says Jan. 7 is perfect day to find love

    AI Consciousness: Scientists Say We Urgently Need Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 12:09


    AI Consciousness: Scientists Say We Urgently Need Answers

    Making Snow In the Sunshine: Meet Winsport's "snow-making guru"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 7:14


    Making Snow In the Sunshine: Meet Winsport's "snow-making guru" Ian Newcombe 

    How You Play a Role in Food Recalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 9:00


    How You Play a Role in Food Recalls: Dr. Jennifer Ronholm explains Canada's process

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    True Calgarian: Thipphakone Xaykasem's hunger to help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 5:48


    True Calgarian: Thipphakone Xaykasem whipped up litres of soup for a struggling family

    Property Assessments: What You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 7:56


    Property Assessments: City Assessor Eddie Lee on review period

    Ice, Ice, Baby: How to Deal with Icy Calgary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 7:15


    Ice, Ice, Baby: City of Calgary's Chris McGeachy on icy streets, sidewalks

    Psst. Do you want to toss that fruitcake?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 9:13


    Food writer and chef Jeff Miller says you can fall in love with fruitcake

    Helping Your Child with 30% Diploma Exams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 8:30


    Owner Ibrahim Abu-Ulbeh says exams prepare students for university

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