Alberta@Noon

There are a growing number of Canadians who are working past the age of sixty-five. Many of them are doing it because they need the money, while others just love their jobs. We asked why you are working when you could be retired?

Back in the day, many of us grew up in close-knit communities, where you knew most of the people on your block. Today we're asking, how well do you know your neighbours?

The federal dental care program is now up and running. Are you using it? Do you plan to? How is it helping?

The Trans Mountain Pipeline is up and running after years of construction. Jeff Jones from the Globe and Mail joins us to look back at the history of the project and look ahead to what its completion means for Alberta.

After years of trying, American lawmakers have started a process to end TikTok as it now stands. They passed a law that will either see the app sold or banned. The company CEO took to Tiktok of course to defend his company. What do you think of TikTok and what do you think its future should be?

Why are thousands of British Columbia residents packing their bags and moving to Alberta? In a special joint show with BC Today, we look at why so many people are making their way across Alberta's western border.

Today we spoke about Bill 20. City mayors call it anti-democratic and an overreach. What about you?

Our provincial government believes hydrogen can help us reach net zero. Investing millions of dollars to get us there. Environmental advocates say it's a distraction. What do you think?

The UK has a new strategy to reduce tobacco use - to ban stores from selling cigarettes to an ever expanding cohort. If you're born in 2009 or later, shops would never be able to sell to you. Can you imagine this working here?

Trudeau government is floating the idea of a 'right to disconnect' from work policy for federal employees. Ontario already has a law like that designed to help people manage their work-life balance. Do we need rules around the right to disconnect from work?

Will zoning changes in Alberta's major cities help alleviate the housing crisis?

Calgary's new civic brand is "Blue Sky City", a change from previous taglines like "Be Part of the Energy" and "Heart of the New West." Do you like the change? Does a civic brand change the way you feel about your community? What do you think about the approach that your community is taking?

If you don't have a will yet, there's no time like the present to create one. It's also important to appoint an executor who will fulfill your wishes. How are you taking care of your estate?

The federal government says it wants to start a housing revolution - and that the new money available in yesterday's budget should help do that. The goal is to add almost 4 million new homes by 2031. To help pay for all this new spending, there's increased capital gains taxes, which will impact wealthier Canadians and businesses. Today - what do you think? Can you afford a place to live? If you want to buy a home - can you find one you can afford? What about renting? If you own a home - can you afford to keep it?

How are you handling grey hair and your changing body? What are you doing physically and mentally to age well? Are you trying to hide it - or embrace it?

Do you volunteer your time? If so, what are you doing and what do those volunteer efforts bring to your life?

How do we keep people safe from aggressive dogs?

The premier says her government should approve deals that cities or universities make with the federal government. The mayor of Calgary says that's the opposite of what we need now. We want to know your thoughts on Bill-18.

What will it take to get more workers to choose the trades?

What happened when you were given a second chance at life? Coming close to dying - or knowing it's imminent - can change everything. Today, we want to hear about those moments and what changed for you. Jeremie Saunders, the co-host of the Sickboy podcast, is our guest for the hour.