Podcasts about calgary transit

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.

The Green Line just got a whole lot shorter. Calgary City Council has cut 6 stops out of the Green Line project after facing a significant cost increase. We discuss the challenges ahead for the controversial project with David Cooper, Principal in ‘Leading Mobility Consulting' and Former Senior Transit Planner for Calgary Transit.   Next, the August long weekend is on the horizon, but wouldn't it be nice if every weekend was a long weekend? Could “four-day work weeks” become standard in Canada and what benefits would it present, for not only employees but also employers? We get the thoughts of Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management at McGill University. Finally, how can we effectively support people displaced by the Jasper wildfires that may have lost their businesses and homes? We discuss the the best pathways to ‘cope' with the mental stress of disasters with Karen Gallagher-Burt, Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker.

Calgary Transit ridership is up, but the annual operating budget is facing a shortfall that will threaten service levels for Calgarians. How can the city effectively address funding issues for Calgary transit? We tackle the topic with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   ‌Scams are getting increasingly more sophisticated, especially when you factor artificial intelligence or AI into the mix. Online and smartphone scams are getting harder and harder to identify, especially if you're a Senior. We catch up with Calgary Police Service Acting Sergeant Craig Stothard for details on how the “grandparent scams” work and what you need to know to keep you and your family safe. If you've bought tickets to a concert or sporting event recently, you might have had to skip a couple meals just to afford them. Ticketmaster and Live Nation have had a stranglehold on ticketed events and the US Department of Justice is moving ahead with an anti-trust case against the giant. We discuss with Dean Budnick, co-author of the new book: “Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped.”

We begin with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out we take a look at preparations the CPS is taking to keep Stampede safe and get the latest on the ongoing efforts to curb violence on both Calgary Transit and city streets. A recent survey has found that the workplace gender pay gap in Canada is slowly closing. We hear details on the research from Heather Haslam, Vice President of Marketing at ‘ADP Canada'. Safe drinking water is an essential human right, but Canada's indigenous community is still struggling to access this basic need. We discuss the issue which has impacted some indigenous communities for decades with Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator for the Indigenous Policy Program, at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

We begin with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out, we get an update on what's being done to address the ongoing issue of violence in the city on both Calgary Transit and city streets.  Still on the topic of violent crimes in the city - will increasing the police presence on Calgary streets improve public safety or should we look at bolstering social programs and services? We discuss the topic with Professor Rashmee Singh from the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo. Finally, ‘YouTube' announced it will put protocols in place taking aim at kids and eating disorders in their content. We get reaction to the move from the ‘Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta' and hear about the resources currently available in the Province when it comes to support and education for eating disorders.

What will the city do to address safety issues on city streets, in particular when it comes to crime and violence on Calgary Transit? We discuss with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Donald Trump now faces 34 counts of falsifying business records a first in American history, for such charges being leveled against a Former President. We get the latest and a look at all the news making headlines South of the border with Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent. Finally, are you looking at tackling some ‘Spring Cleaning' this long weekend? Perhaps the best place to start is to take care of all the ‘clutter' in your house! We get some advice on how to clear out your junk with Noreen Music, Professional Organizer and owner of ‘Organize My Space Calgary'.

This week Canada's big city Mayors met in Ottawa, including our own Jyoti Gondek. We catch up with the Mayor for details on what was discussed at the annual Caucus.   According to a recent article on “Sprawlcalgary.com”, Calgary Transit's recent issues when it comes to passenger safety is just the ‘tip of the iceberg'. We catch up with Jeremy Klaszus, Editor-in-Chief for “The Sprawl” who points to major issues with our Transit system beginning years ago.   WNBA Superstar Britney Griner is back on US soil as of Friday, after a controversial ‘prisoner exchange' with Russia. We get details on the politics behind the move with Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Correspondent.   Finally, ‘Tis the season of giving! And the ‘spirit of giving' is alive and well at Calgary's downtown Hyatt Hotel. We get the scoop on how you can lend a hand and make a difference this Christmas for less fortunate Calgarians.

On today's show: we speak with one of many Canadians stuck in limbo as they wait for their official permanent resident status; we hear about new plans to improve safety on Calgary Transit; and we speak with an Albertan heading to the United Nations' biodiversity conference in Montreal.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This week we discuss the ongoing issue of violence and crime on Calgary Transit, specifically at LRT Stations. We ask the Mayor what plans the City has to address the issue to make transit users feel safe while using the service.   Why does Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro want RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki dismissed? We'll discuss the comments made by Minister Shandro and what may be behind them, with Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University.   Finally, are you seeking out those Black Friday deals or gearing up for Cyber Monday? We discuss why many Canadians are opting to cut back on holiday spending with Sarah Stachiw, from “Bromwich & Smith Debt Solution Specialists”.

We begin with a look at stories making headlines across the country. We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes brings us details on the RCMP looking into foreign states potentially ‘intercepting' electronic communications of Canadian politicians.   Then it's our monthly conversation with Police Chief Mark Neufeld. Chief Neufeld brings us the latest on the steps the CPS is taking to help address security and safety concerns when it comes to Calgary Transit. Back to school means getting your student ready for the new year, but beyond ‘school supplies', how is your child's sleep routine? We learn about the impact sleep has on learning from Margaret Eaton, CEO of “The Canadian Mental Health Association”. Finally, are you suffering from the ‘end of Summer blues'? We speak with Psychotherapist and Mental Health Advocate, Debbie Opoku on how to avoid slipping into depression as we close out Summer and move into the darker, cooler months of Fall.

Stefan Keyes, filling in for Evan Solomon, discusses the latest in Patrick Brown's disqualification from the Conservative leadership race. On today's show:  Christine Rodriguez, a Montrealer whose curly hair has been searched at Canadian airports three times since May. Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, on Patrick Brown's disqualification. Daniele Hamamdjian, CTV National News London News Bureau Correspondent, on British PM Boris Johnson announcing his resignation. Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. Bob Beckett, former fire chief for Langford on Vancouver Island, on a volunteer group he organized that just returned from a humanitarian mission in Ukraine. Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on Canada and the United States announcing the removal of all US tariffs on Canadian solar products. Stephen Tauro, communications and information lead with Calgary Transit, on the new karaoke bus rolling into Calgary.  

Being HANGRY is never an excuse for being a jerk. Which is why Fuzzy has some apologizing to do. Calgary Transit has a bus that you can sing Karaoke on. And if you or someone you know is getting married this summer...you may want to reconfigure the seating plan after you hear today's lesson in SUMMER SCHOOL.

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We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. This week, we look back at Canada's first ever “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation” and the controversy surrounding how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his time that day vacationing with family at a Tofino resort. Next, we speak with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”. Dr. J brings us the latest details from a new study about the Coronavirus “Delta Variant,” including stats on how much more of an impact the ‘strain' has compared to the traditional COVID-19 virus. Then, ahead of the upcoming civic election, we look at the future of transit in our city. We speak with ‘Mobility Consultant' and former Senior Transit Planner for the City of Calgary, David Cooper, for his thoughts on how our current system should be ‘re-imagined' to better serve Calgarians. Finally, it's another edition of “Tech Tuesday." From a worldwide Facebook outage to the latest ‘venture' for Amazon and the most popular “emojis” in Alberta, we catch up with “The Gadget Guy," Mike Yawney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vicinity Motor Corp (CVE:VMC) (OTCQX:BUSXF) (FRA:6LG) CEO William Trainer tells Proactive it has won a 'industry milestone contact' with Calgary Transit to supply 14 of its Vicinity Lightning electric vehicle (EV) buses valued at more than C$6.0 million. Trainer says the initial 14 EV bus order is for delivery in 2022, with Calgary Transit having the option to purchase supplemental vehicles at a set price over a five-year period.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, October 13th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.  Mercedes brings us the latest on the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in both Quebec and Ontario – and details of new restrictions being put in place in many cities to battle the virus.  Next we speak with Global Calgary Reporter Sarah Offin about changes Calgary Transit is implementing in several Southwest Communities to address lower ridership – while still providing service the residents depend on. ‘Tis the season….of the common cold. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician” with tips on how to effectively deal with the runny nose and ‘scratchy' throat that are all too common this time of year. And finally – as the temperature starts to ‘chill' - the snowbirds get the urge to fly.  We'll hear about the options available to those who still want to escape to cold – with “The Travel Lady” – Lesley Keyter.

Guest Neil McKendrick, retired former manager of transit planning at Calgary Transit

Guests, Geoffrey Stevens, an author and former Ottawa columnist and managing editor of the Globe and Mail, teaches political science at the University of Guelph, Neil McKendrick, retired former manager of transit planning at Calgary Transit, Lisa Davis, former CBE trustee for wards 6 and 7, Dr. Brian Lee Crowley, Managing Director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Dr. Leslyn Lewis, lawyer and Conservative leadership candidate and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange

Guest Neil McKendrick, retired former manager of transit planning at Calgary Transit

CALGARY TRANSIT / ALPHA HOUSE PARTNERSHIP Calgary and Alpha House have joined forces to help those in need receive services. PANHANDLING We'll chat about dangerous panhandling practices seen in Calgary. CALGARY EXPO Calgary Expo and Parade is coming this weekend, we'll find out what to expect.

ELECTIONS: BEHIND THE SCENES What is going on behind the scenes in the war rooms and when it's all over, what will the winning party(s) need to do? CALGARY TRANSIT BUS ROUTE REVIEW Calgary Transit is looking for feedback on proposed bus route changes. PENTICTON SHOOTING We'll get the latest on the church shooting from CKNW's Emily Lazatin. CRIME BEAT PODCAST We'll chat with Nancy Hixt about the latest installment of her podcast Crime Beat.

Qassim Merali and Hadeel Abdel-Nabi take a look at the two sides of female safety when it comes to travelling on public transit at night. A study done by the City showed that while over 50% of Calgarians are happy with the transit system, over 50 per cent of women don’t feel comfortable taking transit after 6:00 p.m. or avoid certain routes. Sarah Almquist tells her story of a terrifying night on transit and Brian Whitelaw tells us about what Peace Officers are doing to improve transit safety. Logo: Mind The Gap by Luis Prado and Beard by José Manuel de Laá of Noun Project. This episode was produced as part of the Winter 2019 session of COMM 3727. Special thanks to Ricardo Andres-Garcias for creating our theme song.

DEERFOOT TRAIL EXPANSION / POLITICS Today the province announced a new plan for expanding capacity on Deerfoot Trail. EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE The University of Calgary along with Alberta Health Services have joined forces to help people with difficult to treat illnesses get access to experimental medicine. BRIAN JEAN DENIES GETTING BACK TO POLITICS Today Brian Jean denied that he was getting back into politics despite rumours that he might. MEASLES UPDATE We'll get an update about the current measles exposure numbers around the province. SUICIDE PREVENTION Following two Calgary Transit operators who helped a woman contemplating suicide at an overpass, we'll ask what the best practices are for helping someone in that state of mind.

Chris Jordan, manager of service design at Calgary Transit, joins Joe to discuss the RFP Transit put out to create a fare payment mobile app.

Seth Rogan will be a celebrity announcer on board Vancouver Transit. It's a great idea and there is a lot of talk about doing something like that in Calgary and we have a couple of ideas.

Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Brian Whitelaw, superintendent of public safety with Calgary Transit, about a new initiative intended to reduce negative encounters on trains in downtown Calgary.

Vancouver is rolling out credit card and mobile payments on board its buses and at SkyTrain stations. Morgan Freeman’s distinctive voice will be making announcements at some of the SkyTrain stations notifying riders about TransLink’s new tap-to-pay feature as well as some other simple transit information.

Angela asks callers what they think about Calgary Transit's plan to make their parking lots 100% reservable. 

After a conversation on the Friday Free For All, Angela wanted to know why we have vehicle traps and is there enough signage to stop people from driving into them. Luckily Neil McKendrick, a manager with Calgary Transit, called into Calgary Today to set the facts straight.