Calgary Eyeopener

Apr 14 2025 64 ep. 26 mins 489
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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 15

Apr 14 2025 23 mins  
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.

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 14

Apr 13 2025 25 mins  
On today's show: two weeks to go until election day! We check in on the horse race and what public polling says about how voters are feeling; an online petition is gaining steam to keep the World's Largest Dinosaur touring above Drumheller. We speak to the man behind the signatures; we break down the Calgary Flames playoff chances after a huge win against the Sharks.

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 11

Apr 10 2025 25 mins  
On today's show: a group from the Piikani First Nation are in France as part of a historic trek to Vimy Ridge. We hear why they're there; we hear about the latest agricultural tech that the U of C is showing off at this year's Aggie Days; we chat with the folks behind the Second Chance Art Sale, happening this weekend.

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 10

Apr 09 2025 26 mins  
On today's show: the province wants to abolish municipal codes of conduct. Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver tells us why; why Chuckwagon drivers are putting themselves up for sale tonight at the Big Four Roadhouse; we flip through a rare first edition of The Great Gatsby, on the 100th anniversary of its release.

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 09

Apr 08 2025 28 mins  
On today's show: Alberta is changing the way it funds acute health care, hoping an offer of more cash will increase how many surgeries can get done. We dig into the new policy; we hear about a workshop in Calgary aimed at helping men who are abusive in their relationships; the provincial government is proposing a suite of changes to the Education Act, including doing away with the

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, April 08

Apr 07 2025 27 mins  
On today's show: the province has taken another step toward establishing a provincial police force. We hear what the head of Alberta Municipalities thinks; we hear about the design for the new Olympic Plaza, and how the legacy of the '88 games fits into it; we hear how a Calgary restaurant is offering bottomless fondue to bring customers in amidst major road and pathway constructio

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, April 07

Apr 06 2025 26 mins  
On today's show: we hear what impact global stock markets have on Alberta; with a boarded up school set to come down off Crowchild, people in Richmond say they're worried about what's proposed for the site. We hear from the president of the Richmond Knob Hill Community Association; we talk to a tech expert about whether a deal can be reached to keep TikTok up and running in th

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, April 04

Apr 03 2025 25 mins  
On today's show: The outlook on some of downtown Calgary's most historic buildings, as an arts group works to bring them to life; A major farm producer and employer around Calgary is going through financial and legal issues, so we checked into what's happening with Sunterra Farms; It's nearly time to celebrate Tartan Day! We talk tartans with the Calgarian who calls himself the "Ki

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, April 03

Apr 02 2025 23 mins  
On today's show: We connected with the University of Calgary's trade expert Carlo Dade to hear what our neighbor's new trade policy could mean for both Canada and the global economy; With all this talk of accessing new markets for Canada's exports, we heard from a local researcher who has spent years studying the idea of energy corridors; The epic rock opera and high concept a

Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, April 02

Apr 01 2025 23 mins  
On today's show: The U.S. plans to apply sweeping new tariffs on imports. We spoke with Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin to hear what's at stake for Canada on what President Trump calls "Liberation Day"; Calgarians with ties to Myanmar are doing whatever they can to help those impacted by a devastating earthquake that hit last week; The birds are back! But why not sta