Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: the provincial government has been accused of orchestrating a power grab from municipalities through recent proposed laws. Premier Danielle Smith responds to this criticism; did amendments to Calgary's controversial rezoning bylaw do enough to address the concerns from community groups? We find out; Calgary is hosting the 2024 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. We meet one of the athletes playing for Team Alberta.

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: municipal leaders are coming out against new legislation that would give the province the power to take control over local emergencies; a new pilot project with the aim to keep styrofoam out of Calgary landfills; Angela heads to Dewinton to check out a one-of-a-kind real estate "opportunity." Hint: chugga chugga choo choo!!

On today's show: CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel brings us up to speed on the blanket rezoning debate and vote this week at City Hall; freedom of expression on campus, and a look at whether the recent police action at two Alberta universities crossed the line; what does the future of Olympic Plaza look like to you? Calgary Municipal Land Corporation wants the public to share their thoughts on redesigning the downtown park.

On today's show: as Naheed Nenshi faces accusations of being anti-union, we tee up Saturday's Alberta NDP leadership debate with a party insider; we hear about the impact of the housing crisis on single moms, ahead of Mother's Day this weekend; a grand master rainbowfish breeder is in town this weekend to speak with local aquarium enthusiasts. We hear what brought him to town.

On today's show: opponents of a logging operation at a popular trail network near Bragg Creek met face to face with the company behind the plan yesterday. We find out if they are satisfied with what they heard; we remember legendary music producer Steve Albini, with a Calgary musician who spent time in his studio; can you smell that? We're 56 days out from Stampede, and yesterday it's Midway menu was launched. We sample some of the fare.

On today's show: Alberta's ombudsman says a regulation the province uses to decide if adults qualify for disability benefits, isn't fair. We get reaction from Inclusion Alberta; what this dump of rain means for cattle and crops in drought-stricken Alberta; we take you behind the scenes of the local reality show, "Survivor Calgary."

On today's show: we hear about the future of gene-edited livestock feed in Alberta agriculture; with a couple of tough headlines out there about carbon capture, we see how the industry is adapting as a conference takes place in Calgary; a big game today at Atco Field. Cavalry FC takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps. We hear from Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci, who's a former Whitecap, about how to rise to the occasion as the underdog.

On today's show: we hear from an Ontario MP trying to stop live horses from being flown to Japan for slaughter; the province wants to hear from you about potential changes to the auto insurance system. CBC reporter Karina Zapata joins us to break it all down; why Calgary makes an appearance in a brand new Marvel Avengers comic.

On today's show: Jeromy Farkas joins us with his take on the province backing down on killing funding for the low income transit pass; we hear about Canada's latest greenhouse gas emissions numbers, and how Alberta fits into the total; we bid a fond farewell to the movie theatre at Eau Claire Market.

On today's show: we crunch the latest real estate numbers for Calgary, where the market is still pretty hot; we find out how a fire at the Ogden Block affects the efforts to save the historic building; we chat with two brothers who run a renewable energy challenge that keeps growing!

On today's podcast: new plans for rail connections in Alberta; a Calgarian wins a prestigious award for greeting cards; a Lethbridge football player gets drafted into the NFL.

On today's show: National Reporter Erin Collins takes us on an end-to-end trip of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion; why there's now a cap on enrolment at Calgary's newest high school; as the province hammers out a plan for passenger rail in Alberta, we look back at the trains of years gone by between Edmonton and Calgary.

On today's podcast: New plans for rail connections in Alberta; a Calgarian wins a prestigious award for greeting cards; a Lethbridge football player gets drafted into the NFL.

On today's show: we speak with two members of city council as they head into week two of a massive public hearing on blanket rezoning; with political parties on the way for Calgary's local elections, we hear how the party system works in Vancouver; it's International Dance Day! We hear why you just can't help but feel good when you start groovin'.

On today's show: what a couple of city councillors think of adding parties to local politics, and the province dumping any local bylaw it doesn't like; Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister, Ric McIver, on the new provincial bill that would give cabinet new powers over municipalities; the first NDP leadership debate is in the books. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us what we can learn from it;

On today's show: the state of engagement between city hall and local communities; a concert tonight in Southview hopes to open up live music for folks looking to avoid the bar or save a few bucks; and you've probably heard his voice, but you might not know his name. We speak with prolific voice actor Roger Craig Smith, who's coming to town for Calgary expo.

On today's show: as Calgary's public hearing on blanket rezoning rolls on, we hear about the impacts of zoning changes in other cities; why doctors are speaking out against the tax hike in the new federal budget; and our guest may have haunted your dreams, and now he's in town for the Calgary Expo.

On today's show: Day one is done and we have a full recap of the biggest public hearing in city history, as we prep for the coming days; we speak with a developer in favour of the rezoning policy; and a CUFF Documentary about the monster hunters who spent years seeking to capture, and even kill, the Loch Ness Monster.

On today's show: Calgary's blanket zoning public hearing begins so we tell you how we got here; we hear Inglewood's argument against the blanket rezoning; and a local poet weighs in on the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.