Episodios

  • Creating STEM opportunities for Indigenous communities in Canada

    Creating STEM opportunities for Indigenous communities in Canada
    Oct 9 2024
    Sue and Andy spoke with Roland Labuhn, the managing partner of R8dius and a partner of Deloitte Canada on a newly launched model that is Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned professional services business led by First Nations.
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    6 m
  • Mornings With Sue & Andy October 9, 2024

    Mornings With Sue & Andy October 9, 2024
    Oct 9 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH The devastation from the Jasper wildfire is still on the top of many minds, but, the latest discussion surrounding the massive fire is on who will bear the brunt of the recovery costs. We tackle the topic with Lorne Gunter, a Senior Political Columnist with the Edmonton Sun. Next. Hundreds of Calgarians have come together in a bid to overturn Calgary’s blanket rezoning bylaw. We had the chance to get details on the movement from Rusty Miller, one of the applicants of the Court challenge, to hear why he’s so passionate about the bylaw and how he believes the city should be addressing Calgary’s housing crisis. And finally. After your “food coma” from Thanksgiving dinner, you know the “trick” to make you feel better? Any guesses? That’s right, it’s Pie! It’s a favourite among almost everyone and no one knows more about the tasty treat than Nancy Goemans, co-owner of Calgary-based Pie Junkie. We catch up with Nancy to talk about our ‘love’ of Pie and of course, sample some of the most popular flavours of the season!
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    29 m
  • Mornings With Sue & Andy October 8, 2024

    Mornings With Sue & Andy October 8, 2024
    Oct 8 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH The Foreign Affairs minister’s office has been arranging flights out of Lebanon for Canadians fleeing from the country as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates. We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block, for the latest on the evacuation effort. Next, we’ve all heard the saying: “There are only two seasons in Calgary. Winter and Construction season”. As we prepare for winter, we take a look back at what seemed to be a busy construction season for our roads with Charmaine Buhler, Manager of Construction and Materials at the Mobility Department with The City of Calgary. And finally. Europe is definitely a popular destination for Canadians, but the high ticket price can be discouraging. We catch up with “The Travel Lady”, Lesley Keyter for some money saving tips, which include choosing a different airport, the next time you book a trip.
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    24 m
  • Mornings With Sue & Andy October 7, 2024

    Mornings With Sue & Andy October 7, 2024
    Oct 7 2024
    WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH This week marks the one-year ‘anniversary’ of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel which killed more than one thousand Israeli citizens and saw more than 200 civilians and soldiers being taken as hostages. We look back on the past 12 months of the conflict and get the latest on the ongoing fighting from Robert Huish, Professor in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University. Next. Could a ‘cure’ for the ‘common cold’ be on the horizon? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new ‘nasal spray’ now in clinical trials that has the potential of putting ‘Chicken Soup’ out of business. And finally. Scammers know how to pull on our heart strings and use our emotions to take advantage of us. October is cybersecurity awareness month. We get some tips to keep you and your family safe from Cybercrime from Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering for “Check Point” Cyber Security.
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    25 m
  • Future of Sheldon Chumir Centre, Domestic Violence Supports, and Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

    Future of Sheldon Chumir Centre, Domestic Violence Supports, and Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
    Oct 4 2024
    Earlier this week, the Alberta government announced plans to shut down the supervised consumption site at the ‘Sheldon Chumir Centre’. We caught up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek to get her thoughts on the potential closure and what, if any, alternatives are available to replace the program in the city. Next. Violence against women is far more common than we realize. According to the Calgary Women’s Shelter, two in five Canadian women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. We discuss the disturbing issue and just how prevalent it is in our City with Kim Ruse, CEO at Calgary-based “FearIsNotLove” And finally. Have you planned out your Thanksgiving menu yet? Whether you have or haven’t, we’ve got some ideas to help this be one of the yummiest Thanksgiving’s ever! We get some delicious and simple recipe suggestions from JP Garritsen, Head Chef from the “Atco Blue Flame Kitchen”.
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    29 m
  • Calgary's 2024 Quality of Life Report, Fall PR Tips, and Alberta Aurora Chasers

    Calgary's 2024 Quality of Life Report, Fall PR Tips, and Alberta Aurora Chasers
    Oct 3 2024
    Calgary is at an ‘inflection point’ right now and there is a growing income gap among Calgarians despite our city experiencing rapid economic growth. That’s one of the key findings of the Calgary Foundation’s Quality of Life report. We hear details on the annual study from Taylor Barrie, Vice President of Communications at “The Calgary Foundation”. Next, a change of seasons perhaps means a change of strategies to help your business grow and flourish this fall and into the winter. We catch up with Ellen Parker, CEO & Owner of “Parker PR” for some timely tips and tricks to propel your business in the months ahead. Finally, if you want to check out the aurora borealis, the ‘window’ of opportunity will be wide-open over the next couple of nights. We get some expert advice on how to check out the ‘celestial phenomenon’ from Chris Ratzlaff, from “Alberta Aurora Chasers”.
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    27 m
  • 2024 Calgary Quality of Life Report

    2024 Calgary Quality of Life Report
    Oct 3 2024
    Calgary is a tale of two cities … the haves and the have nots. What impact does the widening income gap have on the quality of life in Calgary? Joining us to discuss the results of the Calgary Foundation’s annual Quality of Life report is Taylor Barrie - Vice President of Communications at the Calgary Foundation.
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    10 m
  • Prime Minister & Canadian Identity, Energy Disruptors Conference, and Pasta Feasta

    Prime Minister & Canadian Identity, Energy Disruptors Conference, and Pasta Feasta
    Oct 2 2024
    Are our political leaders the one’s shaping our culture and ultimately defining what it means to be Canadian? We explore the topic with Lydia Perovich, Author and contributor to the online publication “The Hub”. Next, trailblazers and pioneers in the ‘Global Energy Transition’ sector have descended on Calgary this week for the “Energy Disruptors Conference”. We get details on the conference from Apoorv Sinha, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Upcycling. Finally, it’s a TASTY way to learn more about the Calgary culinary scene and at the same time lend a hand to a local charity in need. We learn all about the delicious “Pasta Feasta” event from Chef Matthias Fong of “Primary Colours”.
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    26 m