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 Championship

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

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 i

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 Whiteca

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.