The Eyeopener from CBC Radio Calgary (Highlights)

On today's show: we speak with a First Nations lawyer about how Treaty rights fit into the separation conversation; we speak with CBC's Vatican Analyst about the papal conclave that has begun in Rome; Calgary is hosting the National Junior A Hockey League Championship this week. We touch base with the head coach and GM of the Calgary Canucks, ahead of the Centennial Cup.

On today's show: the CBC's Jason Markusoff joins us to discuss the address Premier Danielle Smith gave on Alberta's path forward; we hear about the efforts to turn a stretch of inner-city street into a permanent park; Nirvana played one concert in Calgary back in the early 90s, but it's been hard to find evidence of it - until now. We hear why a local fan is pretty sure he found a recording of the show.

On today's show: what happened when Quebecers started to seriously talk about separatism? A history lesson from out east; we mark 80 years since the liberation of the Netherlands with a member of the Canadian delegation that has made the trip; what Calgary's slitheriest wildlife are getting up to right now.

On today's show: we speak to a member of the Alberta Prosperity Project about what the current political moment in Alberta means for the push for separation by some citizens; farmers across Alberta are seeding this year's crops. We check in with a couple of them; wheely good deals and where to find them! We chat with the founders of Calgary Bike Swap.

On today's show: we connect with Justice Minister Mickey Amery to hear about a new bill that would change how elections are run in Alberta; what a multi-million dollar funding boost will mean for a local initiative to support community projects around town; we tell you about the curtain call for an iconic Calgary open mic night that's known in comedy circles across the country.

On today's show: we talk to a former deputy chief at Elections Alberta about the province's bill that sets out to change the way elections in Alberta are run; Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi joins us with his take on what the federal NDP's dismal election results mean for its provincial counterpart; the election cost two major party leaders their seats, and one has resigned. We examine what's next for the Conservatives and the NDP.

On today's show: Canadians re-elect a Liberal government. Pollster Janet Brown breaks down the ballot;Conservative MP Greg McLean join us, fresh off his win in Calgary Centre; we speak with Liberal candidate Corey Hogan about election results in Calgary Confederation.

On today's show: a spokesperson for Elections Canada joins us with everything you need to know before you vote; we hear how Calgary's Filipino community is reacting to the tragic events in Vancouver this weekend; we get an update on a slow down in the local film industry.

On today's show: The president of Bicycle Calgary joined us for his take on the province mulling more say on where bike lanes can go; How higher housing prices impact people trying to move on and move out; Ahead of her appearance at Calgary Expo, Catherine Tait joined us to chat about her role as Nellie Bertram from The Office, and more!

On today's show: Our interviews with local election candidates continue, this time we heard about the Conservative Party's platform from Calgary-Centre candidate Greg McLean; A Toronto lawyer's efforts to preserve a piece of history at the soon to be closing Hudson's Bay in downtown Calgary; We checked in with the brass at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks ahead of their opening night of their 40th anniversary season.

On today's show: we speak with a local Liberal candidate about his party's platform; measles cases continue to climb around Canada, and there are signs of a deepening spread in Alberta. The latest from an infectious diseases specialist; a new podcast explores stories from a time capsule uncovered in Calgary last year. We hear all about it from its producer.

On today's show: a look at the legacy of Pope Francis. We speak with a local Catholic Priest who travelled with the Pope on his papal visit to Canada; a local member of the Catholic Network for Women's Equality shares her thoughts on the passing of Pope Francis; Calgary runner and Olympian Rory Linkletter placed in the top-10 of the prestigious Boston Marathon. We talk to him about the experience.

On today's show: We spoke with CBC national network reporter Juanita Taylor to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis; Why would a Calgary company go all the way to Germany to build its first major project? CBC's Paula Duhatschek joined us to explain; We did a little head banging with a member of a local metal band who has been named Alberta champs in the Wacken Metal Battle.

On today's show: Blue, orange, red and green, but don't forget about the independents of all political shades! We heard from candidates running without a party flag; We made our way down to ATCO field to hear from a veteran goalie and a highly touted new centre-back as they get set for Cavalry FC's home opener; It's springtime at Butterfield Acres in Calgary, and baby animals are out causing a ruckus. Our Jennifer Dorozio couldn't deny the cuteness! 

On today's show: New legislation could make Alberta the first jurisdiction in Canada where authorities can force an adult into treatment for drug addiction; We kicked off our interview series with federal election candidates, and first up, the NDP's Keira Gunn from Calgary-Confederation; A live music show for just 44 people? And they don't know who is about to perform? We spoke with the organizers of Follow the Flame 444.

On today's show: we hear Mayor Jyoti Gondek's plan to secure an extra 20 million dollars for community amenities in the city; we check in on how Gen-Xers are managing the uncertain times in their own bleakly-optimistic way; election day isn't until the 28th, but post-secondary students are already casting their ballots. We head to the U of C for a bit of exit polling.

On today's show: two weeks to go until election day! We check in on the horse race and what public polling says about how voters are feeling; an online petition is gaining steam to keep the World's Largest Dinosaur touring above Drumheller. We speak to the man behind the signatures; we break down the Calgary Flames playoff chances after a huge win against the Sharks.

On today's show: a group from the Piikani First Nation are in France as part of a historic trek to Vimy Ridge. We hear why they're there; we hear about the latest agricultural tech that the U of C is showing off at this year's Aggie Days; we chat with the folks behind the Second Chance Art Sale, happening this weekend.

On today's show: the province wants to abolish municipal codes of conduct. Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver tells us why; why Chuckwagon drivers are putting themselves up for sale tonight at the Big Four Roadhouse; we flip through a rare first edition of The Great Gatsby, on the 100th anniversary of its release.

On today's show: Alberta is changing the way it funds acute health care, hoping an offer of more cash will increase how many surgeries can get done. We dig into the new policy; we hear about a workshop in Calgary aimed at helping men who are abusive in their relationships; the provincial government is proposing a suite of changes to the Education Act, including doing away with the term "private schools." We speak with the Minister in charge.

On today's show: the province has taken another step toward establishing a provincial police force. We hear what the head of Alberta Municipalities thinks; we hear about the design for the new Olympic Plaza, and how the legacy of the '88 games fits into it; we hear how a Calgary restaurant is offering bottomless fondue to bring customers in amidst major road and pathway construction.

On today's show: we hear what impact global stock markets have on Alberta; with a boarded up school set to come down off Crowchild, people in Richmond say they're worried about what's proposed for the site. We hear from the president of the Richmond Knob Hill Community Association; we talk to a tech expert about whether a deal can be reached to keep TikTok up and running in the United States.

On today's show: The outlook on some of downtown Calgary's most historic buildings, as an arts group works to bring them to life; A major farm producer and employer around Calgary is going through financial and legal issues, so we checked into what's happening with Sunterra Farms; It's nearly time to celebrate Tartan Day! We talk tartans with the Calgarian who calls himself the "Kilt man."

On today's show: We connected with the University of Calgary's trade expert Carlo Dade to hear what our neighbor's new trade policy could mean for both Canada and the global economy; With all this talk of accessing new markets for Canada's exports, we heard from a local researcher who has spent years studying the idea of energy corridors; The epic rock opera and high concept album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" will fill the Jack Singer Concert Hall tonight, and we spoke to a guitarist ready to rock out.

On today's show: The U.S. plans to apply sweeping new tariffs on imports. We spoke with Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin to hear what's at stake for Canada on what President Trump calls "Liberation Day"; Calgarians with ties to Myanmar are doing whatever they can to help those impacted by a devastating earthquake that hit last week; The birds are back! But why not stay south, especially when we get late season snowstorms? Get ready for all you could ever want to know about circadian rhythms. 

On today's show: Long time Conservative politician Len Webber calls it a career; It has been 50 years since Canada made the switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius, and we spoke with a climatologist who was there for the change; A Calgary comedian and actress Susan Serrao has a comedy special premiering on the Roku channel today, and we chatted with her about it. 

On today's show: If you think you know how much the Flames ownership is paying for the new arena, our Scott Dippel got his calculator out, and it's a different number than we usually see; Danish-Calgarians are getting hit on both sides by the United States, so we checked in with Teddy Juliussen of the local Danish Canadian club; We hear why our pets can't look away when an Oscar winning animation is on the screen.

On today's show: The Eyeopener's federal election panel breaks down the first week of the campaign; Spring cleaning is happening everywhere, even among the dinosaur displays at the Royal Tyrrell Museum; Cult classic film "The Phantom of the Paradise" screens at the National Music Centre this weekend, and there's a TONTO connection! For more, we reached Rod Warkentin of the Phantompalooza group in Winnipeg.

On today's show: The province has introduced new legislation to regulate online gambling. For more, we spoke to the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction; It's a tricky season to be in the backcountry, so for help navigating outings west of Calgary, we spoke to Mike Koppang from the Kananaskis Mountain Rescue about avalanche risk in the Rockies; As the community of Coronation says so long to its local newspaper, we checked in with two different small town papers who still have the presses churning.

On today's show: How sparing homebuyers the GST could impact Calgary's housing market; Changes are being made to how breweries are taxed in Alberta, and the Eyeopener's Dave Waddell joined us for a cold one to explain; According to the latest World's Happiness Report, Canadians are not as happy as we once were. We spoke with Jennifer Moss, the author of "Why Are We Here?" to take a look at some of the reasons why.

On today's show: Both the Conservatives and Liberals are kicking off their campaigns off with tax cuts. We take a closer look at both proposals; Taxes on wine are on the rise in Alberta and our neighbours in B.C. aren't too thrilled about it. We speak with a winery owner; A new Netflix drama called "Adolescence" is an instant hit and has started uncomfortable conversations about masculinity and the depths of social media.

On today's show: With an election on the way, we get a view of the political landscape here in Calgary and Southern Alberta; a history of federal elections in Alberta, have we always been blue?; Netflix wants YOU for one of its many reality shows, and we spoke with a Calgary casting director about how you can stand out in auditions.

On today's show: Calgary Transit will be running fewer cars per train on the weekends beginning tomorrow. We find out why; we get an update on the plan to install gateway signs with the city's new "Blue Sky City" slogan; we get a driving lesson from a remote control race car driver who competes at this weekend's Canadian Carpet Championships.

On today's show: the Mayor isn't sold the province spends education tax on education. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver answers that question; we hear more on the call to declare a national energy crisis and make it easier to get more oil out of the ground and ship it around the world; as The Bay heads toward liquidation, we hear about its long history in Calgary and how it helped shape the city we live in today.

On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us to discuss the city's final tax hike, which just went up after the province asked for more money; we hear why a local shop is fighting back against a new tax on wine; we celebrate 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry with Alberta country star, Terri Clark.

On today's show: We hear what could happen if the federal government gets rid of its carbon pricing policies for large emitters; as city council weighs reintroducing native plants along Calgary's roadsides, we speak with a restoration ecologist about how tricky that work can be; The Rural Municipalities of Alberta is calling for government action on unpaid property taxes for oil and gas companies and we hear from the Reeve of Vulcan County.

On today's show: we hear what agreements in Edmonton and Fort Mac mean for striking school workers in the Calgary area; don't feel bad if you aren't quite sure how governments actually get all that tariff money. We get a play-by-play and a look into what's next; conservation efforts in a hilly piece of Southwestern Alberta are getting a financial boost from the province. We check in on a wildlife corridor near Pincher Creek.

On today's show: this month, fasting periods for three religions overlap in a rare convergence. We talk about this holy period with members of the Islamic, Baha'i and Roman Catholic faiths; CBC's Kyle Bakx joins us from CERAWeek in Houston to put a wrap on a funky few days in the energy industry; how tariffs and counter tariffs are impacting prices and availability of products at Lee Valley Tools.

On today's show: we hear from Forestry and Parks Minister, Todd Loewen, about new changes that make hunting easier; we know all about how oil and gas are caught up in the trade war, but how are renewables dinged as well? The CEO of a Calgary-based company with U.S. operations joins us; we head to Southern Alberta, where thousands of acres worth of sugar beets get processed every year.

On today's show: Trump's 25% steel and aluminum tariffs are now in place. We hear from the president of a local metal fabrication company; leave your laptop in your carry on bag at airport security? What a world! We dig into changes coming to YYC airport security; we hear from two local country musicians who are down in Tennessee trying to win a major competition.

On today's show: We hear from a Medicine Hat woman who's made the attempt to break the world record for must knuckle pushups in a minute; The threat of tariffs are front and centre this year at CERAWeek. We connect with the CBC's Kyle Bakx who is covering the energy conference Houston; CBC's new president is in town and she joins us to chat about the future of the CBC.

On today's show: we learn about a school in Calgary that's embracing the vast world of artificial intelligence; we connect with two local liberals to get their thoughts on Mark Carney's big win; we hear from visiting WordFest author, Omar El Akkad, on his recently released collection of essays: "One Day, Everyone Will Have Been Against This."