Homestretch
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Homestretch Podcast for May 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the week in politics, a new way of checking your driving habits, and summer weather for Alberta.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 17
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, new rules for tenderized meat, Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia, and a transsexual Sunshine Girl creates controversy.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 16
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, a spike in gas prices, the controversy over Senator Mike Duffy and his expenses continues, and concerns over elder care.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 15
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, a professor at ACAD is reinstated, a cell phone tower in Canmore is raising concerns, and new research shows grippy shoes may not be the best footwear for athletes.
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Homestretch Podcast for may 14
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a cancer gene has some women opting for elective mastectomies, a look ahead at the NHL playoffs, and simple language at city hall.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 13
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, wildfires are burning near Nordegg and Lodgepole, safety issues playing rugby, and teaching boys about relationships.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Alberta's privacy commissioner is warning against proposed legislation that would make it easier to share information about children, a contest to move out of the house, and the trouble with tiger moms.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 9
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Canadian climate scientists question Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver over pipelines, provincial achievement tests are gone, and academic freedom comes under fire.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 8
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new national park for Canada, ESL and cuts to education, and signs of a bad boss.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 7
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, a psychologist offers his view on the kidnappings in Ohio, the conflict in Syria, and Graham Thomson of the Edmonton Journal looks at this week in politics.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 6
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, the flouride debate in Lethbridge, the United Way tries to get a better sense of how our city's children are faring, and the problems with swaddling babies.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 3
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, comedian Paul Reiser talks about his show in Calgary, travellers are avoiding Canadian airports because of the higher fees, and what to expect in the deep fry this Stampede.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 2
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, encouraging immigrant workers to rural communities, citizen scientists help out researchers, and pipeline controversy and the BC election.
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Homestretch Podcast for May 1
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, New Brighton gets a new school, a new exhibit centres on chinese restaurants, and the hockey playoffs are underway.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 30
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Canada's Auditor General released his spring report this morning, former CBC Dragon Robert Herjavec has a new book out, and new Canadian dollar bills.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 29
On today's edition, retailers in Canada grapple with the aftermath of the disaster in Bangladesh, new rules for temporary foreign workers, and office cleaning moves to daytime hours to reduce light pollution.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 26
On today's edition, more on the tragedy at the garment factory in Bangladesh, issues over government liaison with the RCMP, and preview of hockey this weekend.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 25
On today's edition, the conservatives are mailing out flyers attacking Justin Trudeau, the Calgary Zoo is up for a renovation, and train your brain to predict the big win in sports games.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 24
On today's podcast, an outbreak of C-difficile has closed a unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, dealing with cyberbullying, and travelling to Mars.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 23
On today's edition, our political panel looks at Premier Alison Redford's first year, Dave Dickenson of the Stampeders talks about concussions, and more on the plot to derail a Via train.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 22
On today's edition, the province launches a new environmental website, a legal battle over paying Alberta tax, and a new national transplant program to boost organ donation.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 19
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, the latest on the manhunt in Boston, a Calgarian in Boston, and how officials conduct a manhunt.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 18
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, exercising your brain, plans for Fort Calgary, and the decline of gold.
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Homestretch Podcast for Wednesday April 17
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, remembering Rita MacNeil, foreign workers and small business, and Donna Guzik offers some tax advice.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 16
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, cuts to MRU programs, a controversial art exhibit at city hall, and a Calgarian gets set to run the marathon in London.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, charging for parking in Banff, Calgarians are picking up malaria, and a photographer explores Viet Nam.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 12, 2013
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the fire department wants a boom across the Bow, Marty McSorley talks hockey, and opposition parties hold conventions this weekend.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 11
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the NHL teams up with You Can Play in support of gay rights, a proposed river boom near the Harvie Passage, and inflammation and health.
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Homestretch Podcast for Wednesday April 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the Calgary Police Service is reviewing its marine unit, a new airline offers competition in Calgary, and a promotional video for Calgary is all over local social media.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 9
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, Alison Redford is in Washington promoting the Keystone XL Pipeline, Park Plus belongs to the city, and forgiving your parents
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Homestretch Podcast for April 8
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, an attempt to row across the Atlantic runs into trouble, the world is remembering former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher who died today at 87, and new guidelines for diabetes testing.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 5
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Alberta's jobless rate has gone up, kids are no longer allowed to play on rocks at Cardel Place, and Jurassic Park goes 3D.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 4
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, offshore bank accounts and tax, Facebook branches into phone service, and Roger Ebert passes away after a long battle with cancer.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 3
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, crowded courtrooms are creating problems, the NHL trade deadline passes Doug talks to the Flames, and protecting your identity.
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Homestretch Podcast for April 2
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, our political panel looks back on the legacy of former Premier Ralph Klein, a man and his dog rescue two girls from an icy river, and viagra celebrates an anniversary.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 28
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Jarome Iginla moves to the Pittsburgh Penguins, naval archives are donated to the U of C, and a ban on iron fertilization in our oceans.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 27
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, executive compensation packages, complaints of censorship in the House of Commons, and moving oil by rail.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 26
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, we take a tour of the security at the Calgary Drop-in Centre, we talk to the students union at the U of C, our political panel takes a look at this week in politics, and we get reaction to a controversial die
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Homestretch Podcast
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, hockey blogger Derrick Newman talks about the future of Jarome Iginla, a local climber talks about his adventures in Iraq, and the Jewish festival of Passover begins at sundown today.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 22
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, Calgary Police Chief Rick Hanson talks about mental illness and policing, kidney disease is a silent killer affecting Canadians, and former Calgary Flames coach Mike Keenan is the keynote speaker at a coaches
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Homestretch Podcast for March 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, reaction to the federal budget, Alberta's caribou are disappearing, and it's never too late to be a fashion model.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 20
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, doctors are upset with the government as the fee dispute continues, James Maxim is taking courses at the Manning Centre ahead of the civic election, and a group of artists in Calgary are looking for a new hom
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Homestretch Podcast for March 19
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, there is a long waiting list for cornea transplants, our political panel looks at the deal with the teachers, and on the job mentorship requires a framework.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 18
On today's edition a skier has fallen into a crevasse on the Wapta Icefield, new measures to improve the safety of oil tankers and a couple of high profile skiers are making a freeski movie in Calgary.
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Homestretch Podcast March 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, doctors in the province are frustrated with the provincial government, school boards in the province react to the new teacher contract and a look at Irish ancestry in Canada.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 14
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, reaction to cuts to the AHS, Girls Hockey Calgary is celebrating a milestone, and a Calgary writer is short listed for the CBC short story prize.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 13
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, local Catholics and the Argentinian community react to the first pope being elected from the Americas, and an elk calling competition takes place in Edmonton this weekend.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 12
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, local reaction to the meeting in Rome as cardinals go through the process of choosing a new Pope, Calgary potter Greg Payce has been awarded a Governor General's award for Visual and Media Arts, and our political panel looks at this week's events from the legislature.
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Homestretch Podcast
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Banff rejects a proposal to ban chain stores, a couple of scientists will be speaking about birds of paradise in Calgary Tuesday, and a comet will be visible from the night sky this week.
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The Homestretch podcast for March 8
On today's podcast: The Minister of Advanced Education, Thomas Lukaszuk; how puppets can be used to support healthcare workers and educators; Clara Hughes and Right to Play.
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The Homestretch podcast for March 7
On today's podcast; Doug Dirks' conversation with Finance Minister Doug Horner.
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The Homestretch podcast for March 6
On today's podcast: a truce between the Mayor and the Home Builders Association; how to detect deception.
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The Homestretch podcast for March 5
On today's podcast: Doug talks to a piano prodigy; the Homestretch political panel looks at the frist day of the Alberta legsislature's spring session; and how to avoid a tax audit.
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The Homestretch podcast for March 4
On Today's podcast: body checking may be banned in minor hckey; rowing across the Atlantic; new recommendations for improving EMS services.
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Homestretch Podcast for March 1
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, a freelance videographer talks about capturing video of the controversial statements by professor and commentator Tom Flanagan, the US faces a a fiscal crisis, and Bryan Bauemier of HGTV's Leave it to Bryan talks about his visit to the Home and Garden Show.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 28
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Cochrane looks at its dog bylaws, the Flames make a big signing offer, and the Pope steps down.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 27
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, teachers are very concerned about increasing workloads, developing carbon capture projects, and the Supreme Court of Canada makes a ruling on anti-gay literature and human rights.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 26
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Dr. Brian Goldman testifies at Alberta's queue jumping inquiry, our political panel looks at the rejection of the latest contract offer from the province by teachers, and the advantages and disadvantages of working from home.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 25
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business wades in on the spat between the mayor and developers in the city, an adult day program for seniors relieves stress for family caregivers, and a couple of our city's female hi-tech entrepreneurs talk about the appeal of startups.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 24
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, potential cuts to the number of doctors being trained might cause a shortage in the province, the National Music Centre has a ground breaking ceremony and party, and Calgary 2012 presents its Making of Treaty 7 Project at Fort Calgary.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Anne Murray is in town to break ground for the National Music Centre, Canadian tennis star Rebecca Marino is stepping away from the sport because of her ongoing struggle with depression, and students are facing difficulties transferring courses from one post secondary institution to another.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 20
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Number One from Star Trek the Next Generation, Jonathan Frakes, talks about the show and his career, two members of the Calgary reggae band Makeshift Innocence talk about their Juno nomination, and some tips for smokers on how to butt out.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 19
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, our political panel looks at looming budget cuts by the provincial government, looking for real estate that is pet friendly, and China and cyber hacking.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a meteor crashes to earth, traps are being set up for a coyote study in Calgary parks, and an athlete is charged with murder in South Africa.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 14
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, our longevity columnist looks at our love for chocolate, falling in love may have more to do with smell than anything else, and our love affair with our cars continues at the Canadian International Auto Show.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 13
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, free trade talks between the United States and Europe, Olympic memories with athletes who were there, and who is allowed to use cellphones and tweet from the the courtroom.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 12
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, the idea of a sales tax and AHS expenses are just two of the issues for our political panel this week, a University of Calgary professor offers his thoughts on the nuclear test in North Korea, and disclosing mental illness in the workplace.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 11
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, we talk to two people at the province's economic summit that took place over the weekend, investing in RRSPs, and the library's World Languages collection comes under scrutiny.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 8
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the provincial government hosts an economic summit, SAIT holds an open house this weekend, and another rat is discovered near Medicine Hat.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 7
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, conflict over the direction of universities, a monster exhibit opens at Telus Spark, and Sochi is just a year away.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 6
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Doug Dirks talks to Randy Bachman, creating an internal system for employees to report unethical behaviour, and a professor of psychology is studying synesthesia, a neurological condition where senses are meshed.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 5
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, the political panel looks at the visit of the New Brunswick Premier to Alberta, relationship columnist Trina Read talks about resolving conflict if you have different parenting styles, and forget the ATM, researchers are developing a way to use your smartphone to borrow cash from strangers.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 4
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a pipeline from Alberta to New Brunswick, Rebecca Northan talks about the hit show Kung Fu Panties, and voters want more political participation in Ottawa.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 1
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a preview of Superbowl Sunday, a man is missing in Southern Alberta, and Dragon's Den comes to town.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 31
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, an editorial in the science journal Nature argues the Obama administration should approve the Keystone pipeline, comedian Bob Saget is coming to Calgary to do an adult stand-up show February 21st, and myths about obesity, a new study on weight loss may surprise you.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 30
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, some conservative members of parliament are concerned over the take over of Nexen, Blackberry launches its new product, and a journalist offers his views on the Middle East.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 29
On today's edition of the Homestretch podcast, a group that helps victims of childhood sexual abuse is looking for provincial funding for a treatment centre, new guidelines aimed at better regulating the wireless industry, and our technology columnist looks at the release of Blackberry 10.
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Homestretch Podcast
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Idle No More protests continue across the country including here in Calgary, the politics of quinoa, and it is important to watch you don't gain too much belly fat.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 25
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, diversifying Alberta's economy, frustrations with cable television, and Jane Austen in pop culture.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 24
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Rod Love talks about Alberta's budget woes, babies will no longer be born at the hospital in Banff, and Susan Holzman talks about a new film about immigrants being screened in Calgary.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 23
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, rescue workers in New Zealand search for a missing plane carrying Canadians near Antarctica, transparency when doing business overseas, and Kevin O'Leary has money advice in a new book.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 22
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, our political panel looks at the upcoming budget woes faced by the provincial government, a new way to use passwords to increase personal security and an Alberta man who served time in jail is acquitted of a serious crime after the case against him unravels.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a Calgary chef goes to the Bocuse d'Or in France, a creative writng professor wants to encode a poem into the DNA of a living microbe, and Bill Brooks holds another fundraising event for prostate cancer.
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Homestretch Podcast
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the return of the Calgary Flames to the ice, reaction to the Oprah interview with Lance Armstrong and the issue of nurse practitioners in the Airdrie and Cochrane area.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 17
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, peaceful protests and blockading roads, the upcoming speed skating championships, and the science of snowflakes.
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Homestretch podcast for January 16
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, what to expect in a job interview, a book about the Ocean Ranger disaster is a contender for Canada Reads, and the United States takes steps towards curbing violence.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the province gets ready to cut the budget, a new documentary talks about the servants of royalty, and reaction to Lance Armstrong's appearance on Oprah,
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Homestretch Podcast for January 14
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the Calgary Flames get back on the ice, a new emergency room at the South Calgary hospital, and a look at what's happening at the auto show in Detroit.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 11
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a medical team from Foothills hospital heads to Haiti for a week to provide their expertise, the General Manager of the Calgary Roughnecks Mike Board looks at the season ahead, and a new study on demographics and hand washing.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, penguin surgery to remove cataracts, a resident of England finds his relatives in Canada thanks to the public library, and a Calgary filmmaker's movie is aired on the Space channel.
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Homestretch Podcast for February 27
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a Cochrane company is pitching its innovation at the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, a cheaper iphone from Apple, and a couple cycles the volcanic landscape of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 8
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, out political panel talks about the provincial ethics commissioner planning to investigate Premier Alison Redford's role in tobacco gate, using your home for retirement planning, and a new book that looks at losing weight.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 7
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the Flames head coach talks about the return of NHL hockey, government cutbacks impact those trying to search microfilm at Library and Archives Canada, and a look at pay raises for civic politicians.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 4
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, chasing Kim Kardashian, a new movie about fracking is causing some controversy, and a conversation with Allan Hawco who stars as Jake Doyle in Republic of Doyle.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 3
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a look at the World Junior Hockey Championship from a Calgary Flames perspective, a sick elk in Canmore, and clearing up clutter for a brand new year.
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Homestretch Podcast for January 2
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a look at Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Tournament, a retired University of Calgary Professor who has devoted his life to helping others is named to the Order of Canada, and dog safety at off-leash parks.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 24
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, giving a gift for the third world, the genetic code of the Christmas tree, and winter birds with Brian Keating.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, weather trends for the holidays, the end of photography, and the end of the world.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 20
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Alberta budget woes, drinking alcohol and longevity, and a special wedding for two low income Calgarians thanks to the Drop In Centre.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 19
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Doug Dirks broadcasts live from the CBC lobby for the CBC Calgary Suncor Energy Foodbank Drive Blitz Day, he talks to a champion coffee barista, to Trina Read about hosting relatives for the holidays, and to gardening expert Lyndon Penner about winter solstice.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 18
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Alison Redford is one of Canada's most popular Premiers, a geophysicist from Calgary is part of a team digging for clues about the time of Jesus in Nazareth, and Canada is sending an astronaut to the International Space Station.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 17
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, tightening up gun control legislation in the United States, a local scientist heads to Antarctica for climate change research, and kids need only two cups of milk daily according to a new study.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 14
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Barbara Coloroso offers advice for parents after the tragic shootings in Connecticut, Dr. Raj Sherman talks about the queue jumping inquiry, and Kaillie Humphries wins big in bobsleigh in France.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 13
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the most popular cars taken by thieves, a look at the best technology gifts to give this year, and the Calgary Drop In Centre has a wish list for its clients for Christmas.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 12
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, babies will no longer be born at the hospital in Banff, the insurance industry has a three little pigs house to test building structures in severe weather, and cross country skier Chandra Crawford looks ahead to the Alberta World Cup this weekend.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 11
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a theatre company may have to pay WCB premiums for its volunteers, a new bylaw against bullying in Hanna, and a University of Calgary student from Egypt has concerns for the situation in Cairo.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Danielle Smith responds to the appointment of a provincial Property Rights Advocate, secret santas tell their story as they help families in need, and what's new for gamers for holiday gift giving.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 7
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, The Homestretch is at South Centre mall for Jam the Van, dressed as an elf Doug Dirks finds out about the Foodbank's wish list, gets some holiday fashion advice, and talks to a group of students creating awareness about drunk driving.
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Homestretch Podcast for December 6
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a sink hole in Canmore, a rise in fatty liver disease, and this week delegates from all over the world are meeting in Doha, Qatar to talk about climate change.
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The Homestretch for December 5th
Beckie Scott, Jenny Howe and Ron James.
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The Homestretch podcst for Dec. 4th
local food writer wins prize; a play about odd family christmas traditions and how to choose a charity.
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The Homestretch podcast for Dec. 3rd
Judge Sean Dunnigan on sentencing; David Phillips on weather predicitons for Calgary; MLA Raj Sherman on the health care inguiry into queue jumping.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 30
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the controversy over airmiles and prescriptions continues, the CBC's John Archer has been looking into the timeline of the possible conflict of interest for the Premier, and a new study about concussions and hockey.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 29
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the Powerball lottery win creates mayhem near a Calgarian's vacation home in Arizona, a new report on healthcare wait times, and Ron McLean wades in on Canada Reads.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 28
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, moving oilsands resources by rail, new fuel efficiency standards for cars, and Doug Dirks gets gift buying advice from Noreen Flanagan, the editor of ELLE Magazine Canada.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 27
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Calgary alpine skier John Kucera returns to the World Cup circuit, a look at what a new chief for the Tsuu T'ina nation might mean for the ring road, and concerns over an unproven cancer screening test known as thermography.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 26
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the benefits of exergaming, a bear attack rescue in B.C., and Mark Carney, the Goveror of the Bank of Canada, will be leaving his post to head up the Bank of England next year.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 23
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the race for Calgary Centre heats up, Justin Trudeau's words come back to haunt him, and two former Grey Cup champions talk about this weekend's game.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 22
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Doug Dirks talks to guest host Holly Preston, he is in Toronto to cover the Grey Cup, we talk to one fan who took a bus from Calgary to Toronto just to be there, and ATCO Pipelines has a project planned to replace aging pipelines in Calgary and Edmonton.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a Calgary man talks about his trip to the 1948 Grey Cup, Doug Dirks talks to guest host Holly Preston from Rogers Centre in Toronto, and Danielle Nerman talks about concerns over hazardous material during the clean up of a former grow-op in Calgary.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 20
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a vaccine for E.coli, taking a horse to the Grey Cup, and controversy over political donations.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 19
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the situation in the Middle East, a city alderman wants a smoking ban where children play outdoors, and Brian Keating talks about penguin love in the Antarctic.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 16
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the idea of introducing user fees for cross country ski trails, a look ahead to the CFL Western final this weekend, and germs in hotel rooms.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a conservative candidate avoids debating, China has a new political leader, and chia seeds are good for you.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 14
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, more money for Canada's Olympic teams, your workplace might be making you sick, and a new book on the explorer Roald Amundsen.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 13
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, our political panel looks at the Calgary Centre by-election and the latest news from the legislature, the problem of classroom cheating, and a graduate engineering student from the University of Calgary goes to Hawaii to work for NASA.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 12
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new study on the pressure faced by caregivers, a campaign called 1 Calgary Centre aimed at uniting voters, and Phil Edmonston talks about his latest edition of Lemonaid.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 9
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a look at the city budget, concerns over keeping elephants in zoos, and a look ahead at the CFL semi-final games this weekend.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 8
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Calgary Transit terminates a contract postponing electronic ticketing for transit users, the homeless cope with the snowy weather conditions, and Dungeons and Dragons might help diagnose autism.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 7
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, mayor Naheed Nenshi is running again, facing the fiscal cliff in the U.S., and legalizing marijuana in Washington State.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 6
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, thoughts on the american electoral college, a bike share program for Calgary, and Trina Read looks at ways to cope if your first date is not that into you.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 5
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Canadians and the american election, underwater caving, and wildlife corridors save human lives aswell.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 2
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new book about psychopathic personalities, Stephen Brunt talks about the history of Canadian football, and Mark Hopkins talks about his new theatre show opening in a coffee shop in a Calgary suburb.
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Homestretch Podcast for November 1
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new report from Alberta's Auditor General, hurricanes and climate change, and doing business with China.
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Homestretch podcast for October 31
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, food truck safety is a priority, a Calgarian decides not to run the New York marathon after the storm damage mounts, and a new book on hockey night in Canada.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 30
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, we're spending less on health care, a Canmore woman rides out the storm in New York, and some veterans of the war in Afghanistan launch a class action suit.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 29
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, tainted flu shots, the american election and hurricane Sandy, and a woman is stranded in Manhattan because of the extreme weather.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 26
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the problem with relocating bears, work life balance, and former Calgary Flame Perry Berezan with his thoughts on the lockout.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 25
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, new research on dinosaurs, the anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis, and colouring your grey hair.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 24
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a sad day for the Calgary Zoo, Peter Mansbridge is in Calgary to host The National, and the province's youth gather for We Day
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Homestretch Podcast for October 23
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a pilot project to return decision making power back to local hospitals, working with communities that have lived with genocide and war, and the fall sitting of the legislature.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 22
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, local reaction to Italian scientists facing charges for failure to predict an earthquake, poaching in Africa, and remembering longtime conservative MP Harvey Andre.
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Homestretch podcast for October 18
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, laws against bullying, a celebration for high school football, and the Honens piano competition comes to the Jack Singer concert hall in Calgary.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 18
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a name change for the Alberta Liberals, advice for buying used ski equipment, and early childhood opportunites are good for the brain.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 17
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, reaction to the firing of a man who posted a comment online, when should seniors give up driving, and an unusual cookbook.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 16
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, subsidizing city golf courses, body language and the presidential debate, and the power of the handshake.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, longtime Albertan Charlie Russell argues bears are not dangerous, Calgary's Jim Henderson is playing big league baseball, and developing a national strategy against bullying.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 12
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a Calgary hockey player competes with locked out NHL players for spots on overseas hockey teams, a mom goes on strike, and Jenn Blair talks to Donna Morrissey about her latest novel, The Deception of Livvy Higgs.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 11
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new study on treating breast cancer, treating depression, and a review of new books about hockey.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the problem of depression among post secondary students is growing, a middle school teacher wins a prime minister's award, and an espionage scandal in Canada.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 9
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, couples spending more time together, the presidential election and the american economy, and grizzly bear deaths in the mountain parks.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 5
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, concern over a decision about declaring HIV status from the Supreme Court, Jeffrey Simpson thinks the Northern Gateway pipeline will not go ahead, and space junk threatens the space station.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 4
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, criticism about the response from XL Foods as the beef crisis continues, the first two weeks of the NHL regular season is cancelled, and bike safety on our roads.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 3
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Justin Trudeau announces he will run for the leadership of the federal Liberal party, Theatre Calgary's Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum is nominated for a Governor General's Literary award, and an emergency debate on the beef recall.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 2
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Premier Alison Redford's first year, students are getting deeper into debt, and Karen Hines is nominated for a Governor General award for a play that was staged at ATP Playrites this year.
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Homestretch Podcast for October 1
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, buying a car this late in the year, Frank King remembers figure skater and Olympic champion Barbara Ann Scott, and Will Ferguson is nominated for the Giller prize.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 28
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a boy is ill after eating contaminated meat, the birth experience can cause post traumatic stress disorder, and wildlife corridors on highway 3 in southern Alberta.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 27
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the Nexen takeover deal, driving and seniors, and smart squirrels.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 26
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new treatment for teen depression, Justin Trudeau and the liberal leadership, and a possible shortage of bacon.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 25
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, concerns about the corporate values of CNOOC, the fight for Calgary Centre, and more on recalled Canadian beef products.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 24
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, public art and the LRT, sandstone schools, and Canadians and debt.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, fall weather, fall leaves, Susan Holzman talks about a new bike app, and a vampire film at the Calgary filmfest.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 20
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the Nexen deal is approved by shareholders, helping threatened fish species in National Parks, and Marcello Di Cintio has a new book, Walls, travels along barricades.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 19
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, changes to Canadian families, avoiding paying sales tax, and urban living versus suburban living.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 18
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Peter Lougheed remembered, Jenny Howe talks about the breast cancer survivors parade, a ski safety summit, and Rick Mercer launches a new season.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 17
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new transit plan for Calgary, Beckie Scott is appointed to the world doping committee and Bronies, guys who like My Little Pony.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 14
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, remembering Peter Lougheed, retail policy in Banff, and bike poker.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 13
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, living longer, installing wind turbines on school grounds and a daring mountain rescue.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 12
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a minister bases a sermon on Fifty Shades of Grey, the hype behind the latest iphone, and a conversation with Calgary author Naomi Lewis.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 11
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a new test for colorectal cancer screening, our political panel talks about government expenses, and a group of houses in Cliff Bungalow Mission are set for demolition.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a professor is doing research into patients who suffer from mystery illnesses, some under privileged teens are getting new braces, and Dirty Laundry returns to the stage for another theatre season.
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Homestretch Podcast for September 7th, 2012
On today's podcast: We talk to a local concert promoter about why Calgary can't seem to land big-name musical acts; Calgary Paralympian Earle Connor talks about his fourth-place finish in the 100m sprint at the London Paralympic Games.
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Homestretch Podcast - September 6th, 2012
Today's podcast: Police chief Rick Hansen on his proposal to hand out demerits to distracted drivers; Jenny suits up and rappels down a downtown building; and we talk to the head of the city's Public Art Commission.
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Homestretch Podcast - September 5
Today's podcast: Wildrose finance critic Rob Anderson reacts to the province's new policy on financial disclosure and transparency; our hiking columnist takes us out to Waterton Lakes National Park.
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The Homestretch podcast for September 4th
On todays podcast you'll hear: - Inspector Jeff Cove on an explosive device that was left at the Lethbridge police station; - an expense controversy at the U of C; - the low vacancy rate in Calgary is making it difficult for students to find housing.
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The Homestretch podcast for August 31
On todays's Homestretch podcast: - Scott Henning of the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation reacts to the government's fiscal update, - new tech gadgets for back to school, - and alcohol use at University.
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The Homestretch podcast for August 30
On today's podcast: - banning ATV's for children - political columnist Graham Thomson on the Alberta deficit.
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The Homestretch podcast for August 29th
On todays Homestretch podcast you'll hear: - a converstion with Police Chief Rick hanson about the plans to scrap a new training facility in Fort McLeod, - paralympian cyclist Jaye Milley on his upcoming events - and writer Clem Martini talks to Doug about a new opera he is working on.
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The Homestretch podcast for August 28
Here's what you'll hear on todays podcst: -a converstaion with a Syrian man living in Calgary; -Danielle Nerman takes us on a tour of a salvaged garden.
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The Homestretch podcast for Monday, August 27
Here's what you'll hear on todays podcast: -We get advice on how to avoid conflict about back to school clothing; - Doug talks to Rod Love about the Calgary Centre nomination victory; - and we get details from the Republican national convention from a political observer.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 24
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, reaction to Lance Armstrong's decision not to fight anti-doping charges, and controversy over a research project involving leg traps on Nose Hill Park.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 23
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, West Nile is moving westward, the Alberta government responds to concerns over farm safety, and an indigenous dance presentation is at the Banff Summer Arts Festival this weekend.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 22
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a blueprint for growth in the oilsands, the president of the Canadian Paralympic Committee talks about the road to London, and a claim against a Nova Scotia company involving potential work in the oil patch.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 21
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, boycotting Alberta potatoes, thinking in the moment, and online chatting can be cheating.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 20
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, garden thefts in south Calgary, planning for retirement, and a new documentary about birthing options.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 17
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, STARS air ambulance is getting busier, focus groups and the image on the new hundred dollar bill, and a teacher wraps up her round the world tour.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 16
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, keeping Calgary rat free, the demise of the family farm, and a new stamp featuring a Calgary Stampeder.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 15
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, Angela Merkel visits Stephen Harper, the U.S. election campaign is underway and scrambling tips if you are in the Rockies this summer.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 14
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, concern over school fees, the Fire department wants greater power in restricting and allowing access to Harvie Passage, and Paul Martin is in Calgary to talk about education and first nations.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 13
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, an emergency room doctor talks about taking a public health approach to gun violence, Brian Keating looks at the mountain mammal the pika, and a realtor uses bacon as a marketing tool.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 10
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a former coach is in London cheering on the youngest member of Canada's track and field team, art comes to the Anderson LRT station, and Eat Street of Food Network Canada is in Calgary looking for the ultimate food truck dining experience.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 9
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, history of the games, finding a family doctor becomes easier, and a return to outdoor movies.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 8
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, developing star athletes in Canada, a social media frenzy started by a visitor to Calgary after a confrontation on Nose Hill, and the equestrian team at the Games in London.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 7
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, a battle over a meteorite, planting lilies on the prairies and dealing with family over the summer holidays.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 3
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, reaction to a double amputee racing in London, a new show at the Calgary Fringe Festival, and the president and CEO of WestJet about changes on some flights.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 2
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, another executive has resigned at Alberta Health Services, Canada is going to improve food labelling, and Kim Slater is running the proposed path of the Northern Gateway pipeline.
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Homestretch Podcast for August 1
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, the CBC has won the media rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games, an immigrant fund is helping Calgarians, and Jenny Howe talks to guest host Frank Rackow about recycling at the Calgary folkfest.
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Homestretch Podcast for July 31
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, proposed logging in Bragg Creek, missing bees, and how to enjoy your garden after the sun goes down
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Homestretch Podcast for July 30
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, fares for cab rides are going up in the city, Brian Keating talks about rattlesnakes, and we talk to kids about their relationship with their phones.
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Homestretch Podcast for July 27
On today's edition of The Homestretch podcast, guest host Frank Rackow broadcasts live from the Calgary Folk Music Festival grounds. He talks to Calgary's poet laureate Kris Demeanor, the comedy troupe Atomic Improv, and Bill Bruce, the director of animal and bylaw services for the City of Calgary who is retiring.
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