Podcasts about mayor jyoti gondek

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: 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.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 07th We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor brings us details on her meetings earlier this week in Ottawa at the “Big City Mayor's Caucus” – and an update on the seemingly never-ending Green Line LRT ‘saga' Next – it's been a real ‘rollercoaster' of a week when it comes to Canada – U.S. relations. From the extension of the ‘Tariff Deadline' by President Donald Trump – to a rise in Canadian Nationalism….We get a full breakdown of the ‘week that was' from Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini. And finally – throw on your ‘stretchy pants'! In honour of the ‘Super Bowl' – we get some ‘Super' suggestions on the best-bets to keep your HUNGRY crowd happy at the big game! We dig into some tasty-tips on what to best serve-up at the party from Daniel Vanson – the self-taught Chef behind the food blog “A Canadians Cooking”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, JAN 31ST We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out the Mayor brings us the latest on the seemingly never-ending Green Line LRT ‘saga' - and shares some good news about a soon to be open condo complex aimed at increasing affordable housing in the City. Next – details on the continuing recovery efforts on the devastating ‘air disaster' earlier this week in Washington. We head to the US Capital to hear the latest on the investigation into the accident – from Global News Washington Reporter - Reggie Cecchini. And finally - January is Self-Love Month….but what exactly does the term “self-love” even mean? We catch up with Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of the mental health advocacy group “Give an Hour” – to talk about ways you can practice meaningful ‘self love' in your daily life – and the benefits of doing so.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, JAN 24 We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out the Mayor brings us details on Council's recent move to help bring vibrancy to Calgary communities – by restoring funding to the individual community associations. Next - As Canada tries to protect itself from potential tariffs coming from the United States, we're hearing more about the steps being considered by the so-called ‘Team-Canada' taskforce aimed at protecting Canadian industry. We speak with one of the newest members of the team – Entrepreneur and “Dragon's Den” star - Arlene Dickinson. Arlene explains why it's important for her to take part – and why she doesn't agree with the approach being taken by fellow team member – Kevin O'Leary . And finally – just because it's a little chilly outside – that doesn't mean you should leave your daily ‘run' behind! We catch up with our fitness and nutrition coach Justin Slimm for some tips on how to ‘brave' the cold – and still hit your fitness ‘goals'…..Including the importance of staying hydrated – even if the temperatures outside are far from warm!

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, JAN 17TH  We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, we look at Council's decision to vote down a bid to freeze wages for both the Mayor and Councilors earlier this week – and discuss the large increases Calgarians have seen in their 2025 Property Assessments. A common additive in food and drink products has been banned by the FDA in the United States – So why haven't we followed suit here in Canada? We hear all about the health concerns surrounding “Red Dye No. 3” – and discuss whether or not the additive could soon be banned here as well with Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, Canada Research Chair – and Professor at the University of Guelph. And finally - remember the days of getting coupons in the mail for your groceries and watching the sticker prices of items “tick down” at the cash register?…Well, you better hold on to that memory because its soon to be gone with electronic price labels popping up in Canada – which can ‘adjust' prices on Grocery Store shelves in real time. We learn about the ‘price changing' technology from Vass Bednar, contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, JAN 10TH  From pay hikes for the Mayor and City Councilors – to an update on the Green Line project and the latest on the ‘airport rail' proposal – it was certainly a busy week at City Hall. We get details on the ‘week that was' – from the Mayor herself, Jyoti Gondek. Next – an update on the devastating wild fires in Los Angeles – and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter…We head stateside for the latest news making headlines - with Global News Washington Reporter – Reggie Cecchini. And finally….How is your ‘fitness resolution' working out for you? Well, if you need some inspiration – we've got you covered! We catch up with fitness and nutrition coach Justin Slimm for some tips to stay on track – and hear why Justin suggests trading the ‘treadmill' for weight training – could be the key to helping you reach your weight-loss goal!

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, DEC. 20TH We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek….This time out we get the Mayor's thoughts on the ‘new' plan for the Green Line LRT project put forth by the Provincial Government earlier this week – and hear about a new bylaw which will require all Mayoral and City Council Candidates to submit a Police back-ground check ahead of the 2025 Civic election. Next – we head stateside for the latest news making headlines. We catch up with Jackson Proskow – Global News Washington Bureau Chief who brings us the latest on a potential ‘Government shutdown' – and what's behind it. And finally – the holidays are a great time to catch up with family and friends – and also a GREAT time to catch up on your favourite movies and TV shows….Well, if that's YOUR plan over the next couple of weeks – we've got you covered! We hear from our ‘man in the know' when it comes to the Big Screen and the ‘streaming scene' – Brett Megarry of “The Couch Potatoes”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH Addressing the City's rapid population growth, the latest report on this summer's massive water feeder main break…and more details on Calgary's ‘Event Centre' project…It was a busy week at City Hall – and we get a full breakdown – with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next….What is the ‘perfect' temperature when it comes to recovery after a demanding workout? We take a look at the benefits of both ‘hot' and ‘cold' treatments with our Certified Fitness and Nutrition Coach - Justin Slimm. And finally - fertility rates are down… not just here in Canada, but almost everywhere in the world. We discuss some new intriguing - and somewhat shocking incentives that other countries are using to combat low birth rates, with Carolynn Dube from “Fertility Matters Canada”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOV 29th We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor tells us about the annual ‘Calgary Talks' Speaker series hosted at City Hall – and shares details on the main ‘points' of her “State of the City” address she presented earlier this week. Next - business owners across Canada are now racing to prepare for the Federal governments two-month GST break, all while juggling the demands of their busiest sales season. We spoke with Dan Kelly, President of the ‘Canadian Federation of Independent Business' who explained why retailers aren't as excited about the ‘GST Holiday' - as consumers are. Have your kids sent off their letters to Santa yet? Well, this year he might not get it through Canada Post….BUT….that doesn't mean your child won't have the chance to send their ‘wish list' to ‘Old Saint Nick'! We caught up with Alan Kerr, Founder of “EmailSanta.com” to hear details on the unique website he created that's been making holiday dreams come true for over 25 years!

On today's show: CBC reporter Meghan Grant tells us about meeting the family of a murder victim, ahead of the accused killer's court appearance; Mayor Jyoti Gondek on Calgary's new budget; the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is mourning the loss of their beloved foster goose, Angel. We hear all about her, and how another resident might be picking up her maternal torch.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOV 15th The City wants to take steps to improve our water infrastructure in order to support our growing population - and ultimately help prevent future water emergencies like we just experienced - the price tag?…1 billion dollars. We discuss the details of this potential massive investment with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. President-Elect Donald Trump has made some notable appointments to important positions in his administration, including Elon Musk taking charge of government efficiency. We hear more about the appointments handed out this week - from Global News Washington Bureau Chief - Jackson Proskow. And finally - are you looking to head South for the winter? We catch up with Omar Kaywan, Co-founder of “Goose Insurance” – for some for travel insurance tips every ‘snowbird' should know – before booking that seasonal vacation.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOV 8th The City is proposing a 3.6 per cent property tax increase as part of its budget adjustments for 2025 - which is down from the projected a 4.5 per cent overall tax hike we were expecting. We get a breakdown on the tax decision - from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next….Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. How is the victory over Vice President Kamala Harris being received south of the border? We get some insight from Jackson Proskow - Global News Washington Bureau Chief. And finally - with poppies over our hearts, we'll honour those who died fighting for our freedom on Remembrance Day. We reflect on the importance of the day - and how you can engage with history - with David Peabody, Museum Manager at the Military Museums Foundation.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st Recent polls indicate Calgarians are unhappy with the performance of the Mayor and City Council, but Mayor Jyoti Gondek believes Calgarians just don't “know her” yet. We catch up with the Mayor for our ‘weekly chat – on the latest happenings in the City – and why she holds the belief that some Calgarians haven't ‘connected' with her – after 3 years in office. More than 4 million Canadians live with diabetes - that's 10 percent of Canadians! November is ‘Diabetes Awareness Month' – we took the opportunity to take a look at the resources available here in Canada for those living with Diabetes – and the ‘misconceptions' surrounding the disease – with Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes Canada. And finally - Time change is coming up this weekend….But at least this time out, we're falling back and get an extra hour of sleep! How does the change impact our circadian rhythm and overall health? We put that question to Dr. Michael Antle – Professor of Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Beckler & Seanna talk about studio audiences, which Calgary celebs they could take in a fight, and chat with Mayor Jyoti Gondek for Career Day.

Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Friday October 18! Infrastructure has been a major issue for Calgarians this summer following water feeder main breaks and repair, but a new report says Calgary roads are some of the worst in Canada, so we have a lot of infrastructure ‘needs'. We talked to Mayor Jyoti Gondek about strategies and funding to FIX these problems. Breast cancer misinformation online is leading to negative health outcomes for people battling the disease. To discuss a new study looking at the dangers of cancer misinformation, we invited Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta to join the show. If you're in the market for a new car and considering buying a used vehicle, the Better Business Bureau is warning Albertans about the rise in stolen vehicles being sold secondhand. To find out what you need to know before spending your hard-earned dollars, we chatted with Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Alberta and East Kootenay. And it's the weekend, so we break down what's hot and what's not on the big and small screen with our resident Couch Potato, Brett Megarry.

Earlier this week, the Alberta government announced plans to shut down the supervised consumption site at the ‘Sheldon Chumir Centre'. We caught up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek to get her thoughts on the potential closure and what, if any, alternatives are available to replace the program in the city. Next. Violence against women is far more common than we realize. According to the Calgary Women's Shelter, two in five Canadian women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. We discuss the disturbing issue and just how prevalent it is in our City with Kim Ruse, CEO at Calgary-based “FearIsNotLove” And finally. Have you planned out your Thanksgiving menu yet? Whether you have or haven't, we've got some ideas to help this be one of the yummiest Thanksgiving's ever! We get some delicious and simple recipe suggestions from JP Garritsen, Head Chef from the “Atco Blue Flame Kitchen”.

We have a special climate politics focused show to open the new season. It's a time of elections here in Canada and the U.S. As multiple campaigns heat up, we're asking, where does climate fit in as an issue? David Keith and Ed Whittingham chat with political strategist and co-host of The Strategists podcast, Stephen Carter, to understand where climate fits as a priority issue for voters. They discussed whether or not climate can still be a winning issue, how proponents of the consumer facing carbon tax failed to make it politically resilient, and why climate remains a left-right oppositional issue in Canada and the U.S.About Our Guest:Best known as one of Canada's leading political strategists, Stephen Carter played a leadership role in the rise of Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Premier Alison Redford, and Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The National Post, CBC and other political commentators have described him as a “political mastermind.” He is a former premier's office and mayor's office chief of staff, and was National Director of Campaign Strategy for Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2012 - 2015.Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts___Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systemswww.energyvsclimate.com Twitter/X | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

This week City Council voted to wind down the green line project following the province pulling funding. Is that the end of the green line saga or is there any hope to revive the project? We get the thoughts of Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next, biggest headline stateside this week was the arrest of Sean “P-Diddy” Combs following his arrest for alleged human trafficking in New York City this week. We get the latest on the charges against the musical mogul from Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief. Finally, this year, the City-Wide Food Drive is going green! It's the annual campaign by the Calgary Food Bank to raise as much food and money as possible to help our community. We get details on how YOU can make a difference to those in need, and the ‘new look' of the drive this year from Melissa From, CEO of “The Calgary Food Bank”.

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.

LGBTQ activists are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from running in the next federal election, claiming that his lack of support is putting their community at risk. Plus, York Catholic District School helped transition a child without parental knowledge. And Calgary city councillors and Mayor Jyoti Gondek are furious with the Alberta government after the province announced they would pull $1.53 billion in funding for the city's Green Line LRT project. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, the Provincial Government announced that they will be ‘pulling' their portion of funding of Calgary's revised “Green Line Plan”. We had the chance to get the thoughts of Mayor Jyoti Gondek on the announcement – and what the City's next move will be on the controversial Green Line Project. Next….We head South of the border for details on the 45th school shooting of the year - which took place earlier this week at a Georgia High School. We catch up with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief – for reaction to the shooting – and whether this latest incident will have any impact when it comes to gun control legislation in the U.S. Finally….do you know how best to respond if you encounter a bear in the wilderness? How about a momma bear and cubs? We get some backcountry bear safety tips from Kim Titchener – President of “Bear Safety and More”.

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.

‘Stage 4' water restrictions were re-implemented in the city earlier this week as further repair work continues on the water feeder main pipe. We get the latest on the work being done, and details on whether we're hitting our ‘water conservation' goals from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next, just as working parents had to adjust to summer schedules for the kids, they now have to re-adjust their schedules for the start of the school year. How can employers create a family-friendly workplace to support employees and to ensure their business still runs smoothly? We tackle the topic with Olivia Cicchini, HR and Employment Law expert at HR firm “Peninsula Canada”. Finally, it's one of the most anticipated games on the entire CFL schedule! Ahead of Monday's “Labour Day Classic”, we catch up with the ‘man with the golden foot', Calgary Stampeders legend, Kicker Rene Paredes.

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Calgary is scheduled to return to ‘Stage 4' Water Restrictions at the end of the month. We discuss the ‘extended' process of repairing the newly discovered 16 ‘hotpots' on the water feeder main pipe and how this latest ‘move' will impact homeowners in the area, from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next, Ukraine is pushing back against the Russian invasion, and this week brought the fighting into the Kursk region of Russia. We get the latest developments on the conflict which has now been going on for two-and-a-half years from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs. And finally. Parents, get ready to ‘crack open' your wallet. It's ‘Back to School' time! But there is a ‘silver lining' as that ‘bill' may be actually be a little smaller this year. We hear details on the newly released Canadian “Back-To-School Spending Report” from Retail Analyst & Author, Bruce Winder.

On today's show: the first phase of the Green Line is being scaled back by six stations due to rising costs. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; a pair of farmers join us on the line to talk about the woes and wins of this year's summer season for far; we speak to a member of Team Canada's Rugby Sevens team after their historic second place finish at the Paris Olympic Games.

Chef Erin Boukall and I had the opportunity to share a meal with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. It was a good chance to get to know someone we often see behind a podium, or as the subject of some article or another praising or criticizing her work. Whatever the case, I know that being the Mayor of a growing city with as many complexities as Calgary can't be easy. That being said, I wanted to ask questions about the strategies that are currently in place and give Mayor Gondek a chance to talk about them in a space where her ideas can convey a fair and balanced perspective. Special thanks to:Mayor Jyoti Gondek @jyotigondekChef Erin Boukall @culinarycalgaryChef Darcy Lane @cookcanadaChef Deepak Singh Kalsi @deepaksdhaba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor brings us details on the City of Calgary's role in welcoming evacuees from the devastating Jasper wildfire and gives us an update on the City's water restrictions, which have now been moved to ‘Stage 1'. Next, we head Stateside for an update on a very busy week in US Politics which saw President Joe Biden withdrawing from his re-election Campaign. We get the latest and what this means for the Democratic Party moving ahead from Global News Washington Correspondent, Jennifer Johnson.   And finally. It's a chance to pedal through some of the most picture-esque landscape in Canada and at the same time raise much needed funds and resources in the fight against Cancer. We learn all about the upcoming ‘Cancervive' event in support of ‘Wellspring Alberta'.

‌Calgary is one step closer to returning to normal water usage. As of Thursday, we have moved from stage 3 to stage 2 water restrictions. We discuss what this latest ‘move' means for homeowners and when all of the restrictions may be lifted, with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next, a giant cave has been discovered on the moon! We learn about the significance of this discovery and how it could be used for a future “moon base” with ‘Orbax', from the “Department of Physics” at the University of Guelph   Finally, known for her hit television program, best-selling books, popular podcast and of course, her live stage appearances, ahead of her appearance next month in Calgary, we catch up with “The Long Island Medium”, Theresa Caputo.

The last weekend of Stampede looks to be a hot one! And unfortunately the city of Calgary is still under Stage 3 Water Restrictions. We get the latest on the ongoing ‘Water Feeder Main' repairs and the path ahead, from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next.‌ Artificial Intelligence isn't coming for your job tomorrow, but maybe it's the right time to start considering looking at a job in AI. We get details on a recent report on the connection between ‘A.I.' and the job market, from Brendon Bernard, Sr. Economist at online job website “Indeed”.   Finally, if you're planning to head to the river this weekend to beat the heat, we have some tips to help keep you safe. We catch up with Carol Henke, Public Information Officer for the Calgary Fire Department for a safety checklist you'll wanna go over before you hit the water.

On today's show: we're joined by Mayor Jyoti Gondek to talk about the repaired pipe, lessons learned, and when you can finally water your garden; how do you get 82 teenage show band performers, their parents, and all those instruments home in the nick of time for Stampede when your WestJet flight gets canceled? Road trip time; we catch up with a Calgary couple competing on the new season of The Amazing Race Canada.

The ‘goal posts' are getting closer as the city has repaired the damaged areas of the water feeder main and now work is underway to get it back into service. Will we be ‘back to normal' by Canada Day as ‘projected'? We get the latest from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next, Is this the end of the road for Prime Minister Trudeau? According to a new ‘Abacus Data' poll, if an election was held today, Justin Trudeau's Liberals would capture just 22 percent of the ballots cast. Would a new leader help right the sinking Liberal ‘ship'? We get the thoughts of Sam Routley, Political Scientist from Western University.   Finally, the school year is wrapping up and the kids will have a lot of free time on their hands! How can we get the kids off of their video games and devices and encourage them to read? We catch up with Brin Bugo, Assistant Manager at the ‘Calgary Public Library' for details on their “Ultimate Summer Reading Challenge”.

Summer is not cancelled and the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' will go ahead as scheduled, despite water restrictions and the local State of Emergency. We catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek for an update on the repairs and the timeline for completion.   Next, ‘National Indigenous Peoples Day' is recognized each June 21st in Canada. We took the opportunity to discuss the significance of the day and how it's evolved since it's inception in 1996 with Paul Kuster, Calgary writer, comedian, former broadcaster and Indigenous Advocate.   Finally, Summer has arrived and temperatures are on the rise! It's the perfect time to enjoy a local ‘pint' on the patio. ‘Mornings with Sue & Andy' Producer Reece Schafer did a ‘deep dive' into Calgary's growing “Craft Beer Industry” to not only ‘whet his whistle', but to examine the significant economic impact of our ‘home grown' City breweries.

The City issued emergency water restriction measures remain in effect following the “Feeder Main” break on Wednesday in the NW. We get an update on the work being done to fix the troubling issue from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   ‌How concerned are you about the health of our oceans? We ‘dive' into the topic as we observe “World Ocean Day” this week with Kurtis Hayne, Director of the “Marine Stewardship Council Program”. Kurtis shares with us the work being done by his organization and defines an interesting new phenomenon known as “Eco Anxiety”.   Finally, Calgary has some beautiful green spaces and parks to enjoy and with the weather finally cooperating, it's the perfect time to get outdoors! We catch up with Lucy Poley, Alberta Parks Ambassador, for some recommendations worth visiting, including some little-known “hidden gems”.

On today's show: after a marathon public hearing, city council has approved blanket upzoning as a way to confront the housing crisis. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; we talk to a Calgary author about the late Alice Munro's life and legacy; we hear about a big sports memorabilia sale happening this week.

On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to react to the new provincial bill that would stop Calgary from negotiating directly with Ottawa without provincial approval; Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ric McIver, joins us to talk about why the province says it needs to sign off on deals between between Ottawa and a whole bunch of entities.

On today's show: Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault tells us about his government's six billion dollar plan to build more homes in Canada; today is the deadline to submit the recall petition against Mayor Jyoti Gondek. CBC's Scott Dippel joins us with a look at what happens next; how the Calgary Cassette Preservation Society is expanding its efforts to document Calgary's music scene and making their archives more accessible to music lovers.

A rough reception for Mayor Jyoti Gondek, booed during an appearance at centre ice during the Calgary Flames South Asian Celebration game. It's the latest challenge for Gondek, whose popularity has taken a significant hit in recent months, as evidenced by the recall petition we discussed during our March 25, 2024 episode.  5:30 | What does the heckling say about Calgarians, or even Canadians...if anything? Charles Adler gives us his take on this story, along with an update on the Danielle Smith/Steven Guilbeault spat, and an infamous five year anniversary of an interview that changed the course of Ryan and Chuck's careers.  46:40 | Is Ottawa ignoring a big opportunity for Canadian LNG exports? Alberta Chambers of Commerce President and CEO Shauna Feth lays out the business implications of a recent visit by the Greek PM, changes to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap, the carbon tax increase, the Temporary Foreign Worker program, Pharmacare, and more. UPCOMING JOB FAIRS: https://www.abchamber.ca/alberta-hiring-opportunities/ TALENT DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE: https://www.abchamber.ca/talent-development-task-force/ ALBERTA PERSPECTIVES SURVEY: https://rtrj.info/040224ACCABPerspectives 1:24:25 | Shout out to Donna Jean Wilde! The 58 year old Magrath, AB resident broke the Guinness World Record for longest time in an abdominal plank (female), holding the gut-busting fitness pose for just over four and a half hours! How could we not feature her incredible accomplishment in this week's Positive Reflections presented by our friends at Kuby Renewable Energy?!  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE PERKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

On today's show: blanket re-zoning in Calgary will NOT be going to a plebiscite. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; the Alberta government is laying the groundwork to create a new police agency that will work WITH instead of replace the RCMP. We ask the Mayor of Okotoks what she thinks; the retirement of a decorated Olympic wrestler who cut her teeth on the University of Calgary team. We talk to Erica Weibe.

Is Jyoti Gondek getting any sleep these days? The Mayor of Calgary is the target of a recall petition, for which organizers have fewer than 60 days to collect more than 500,000 signatures. The petition comes amid a 30% approval rating for Gondek, who's facing criticism for a 7.8% property tax increase and a densification bylaw intended to address the city's housing crunch.  2:23 | Mayor Gondek gets into the recall petition, her public squabble with Councillor Dan McLean, her 30% approval rating, the quick repeal of Calgary's single-use items bylaw, transit safety, and the looming (drought fuelled) wildfire season.  TRANSIT SURVEY INFO: https://newsroom.calgary.ca/perceptions-of-safety-on-calgary-transit-improving-new-survey-shows/ 43:45 | Charles Adler was spitting fire re: Bell Media's mass layoffs on our February 12 episode. Jasper Local publisher Bob Covey tells us why it resonated so strongly with him. JASPER LOCAL: https://www.jasperlocal.com/ 49:55 | Is Joe Biden too old for office? Ryan gets into a New York Times op/ed recommended by Real Talker Dr. Rick Spooner. 1:08:45 | Rakhi Pancholi raised eyebrows when she announced a plan to cancel Alberta's consumer carbon tax in an exclusive interview on Real Talk on February 8. It prompted a response from "Old stock, severely normal Albertan" Jason T, who writes in to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Elon Musk calls Toronto Star “Canada's Pravda” after Pierre Poilievre accused the paper of a “ridiculous attack.” Plus, Calgarians have 60 days to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek in the first-ever petition of its kind. And Pierre Poilievre wades into the parental rights debate and tells Trudeau to “butt out” on parental rights. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Seek to understand." It's one of Stephen Covey's Seven Steps of Highly Effective People. It's also a solid life principle for anybody looking to make a positive impact in the world. It's what we try to do every episode of Real Talk. It's safe to say nobody will be more affected by Alberta's new Trans policies than Trans youth. In this episode, we talk to a Trans journalist born and raised in Red Deer, AB. 3:48 | Mel Woods is a senior editor at Xtra Magazine, Canada's largest LGBTQ2S+ publication. They share their personal and professional perspectives on the real life impacts of the UCP's new policies on parents and pronouns, Trans healthcare, Sex Ed, and Trans women in sport. CHECK OUT MEL'S WORK: https://xtramagazine.com/ 1:04:50 | Ryan responds to a live chat comment about Take Back Alberta's influence on Premier Smith's policy announcement, and reads a few of the best emails we've received after our February 2 Real Talk Round Table.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:20:30 | It's pretty unusual to see a Chief of Police issue a public apology to the victim of an alleged sexual assault, but that's exactly what happened in London, Ontario.  1:26:40 | A group of Calgarians is attempting to run Mayor Jyoti Gondek out of office. We take a look at what's required to reverse an election result in Alberta.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:    / ryanjespersen     WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Today, we're looking at a pair of menorah lightings, one in Calgary, where Mayor Jyoti Gondek didn't attend, and one in Montreal, where Pierre Poilievre was given an award and delivered a speech. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had some choice words for federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, who announced an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector yesterday. And finally, another so-called conspiracy is coming to reality, as Edmonton's city council looks at a 15-Minute City concept designed for two million people.

On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on Calgary's new budget; we hear from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on how the city plans to shift the tax burden from businesses to residents.

On today's show: we speak with Mayor Jyoti Gondek, about a proposed residential property tax increase of nearly 8 percent; The old chicken plant in Ramsay is being demolished this morning, we'll talk to a resident there about the history; and we'll hear about the prestigious tennis tournament taking place in Calgary this week.

Calgary is looking to convert six million square feet of vacant office space for new use. The city's already a third of the way there, capturing the attention of other cities around the world. How are they doing it? What's the secret to Calgary's success?  2:00 | Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks to Ryan about evolving Calgary's reputation, including downtown revitalization and reconciling a hot housing market with an affordable housing strategy. Plus, was she used by Danielle Smith to win seats for the UCP in Calgary? We get into the arena deal, mental health funding, using Minecraft in schools, and what's going on with disgraced Calgary councillor Sean Chu.  33:30 | Have you ever seen a bear in the wild? Ryan shares one of his favourite hiking stories before getting in to some "need to knows" if you're going to be visiting Jasper National Park this time of year. It's another edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper! BOOK YOUR JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 47:40 | We're accepting applications for the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship! Do you know a post-secondary student in Canada who lost a parent to cancer? Please share the link - they could win $5000 toward their school expenses.  DETAILS: https://ryanjespersen.com/scholarship 51:10 | A bunch of CRA employees ripped off the CERB program, and somebody found a bag of coke at the White House. Ryan and Johnny recap today's wilder headlines.  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins Calgary NEXT host David Wallach, to discuss the exciting and forward-looking businesses and initiatives in our city, and what is next for our city in 2023.

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Sue-Ann Levy, journalist for True North explains how Hug-a-thug programs have failed & why they need to bring back cops. Jay Goldberg, Ontario director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation on why Ford needs to keep fighting for government wage restraint. Mia Ashton, writer & member at caWsbar brings up the TikToker who nearly died after undergoing ‘affirming' double mastectomy. Columnist & political analyst Drew Allen reacts to Brittney Griner being released in exchange for the “Merchant of Death”. Angelica Toy, reporter for Rebel News talks about the Calgarians' feelings about the new Mayor Jyoti Gondek's first year in office.

It's easy to get cynical about politics. But Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek says to heck with that. She's going all in. And it's not just the hats. She has 5 cowboy hats and 5 pairs of boots. Calgary is now the 3rd most diverse city in Canada. How does she keep everyone happy? Particularly with some controversial comments from premier Danielle Smith and a horse head dumped in Jyoti's  driveway. We talk about being the first woman and the second POC as Calgary mayor. There may be a focus on her “necklace”.  Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek was born to Punjabi parents who taught her to care for others and stand up for herself. They immigrated to Canada when she was 4. She got her Phd in sociology from the University of Calgary and later became a city councillor in Calgary. In 2021 she became the first woman mayor in the city's history. We talk to her about  being a politician, running a city in transition and the impossibility of being a “super mom”. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter.