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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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    • 4.1 • 44 Ratings

The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 18

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 18

    On today's show: we hear how a walking tour on re-zoning in Calgary had to be cancelled this weekend due to concerns over safety; we check in to see how successful the 'Squeal on Pigs' campaign has been, three years after its introduction; and we meet a photographer from Canmore who's a finalist in an international photo competition.

    • 27 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 15

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, March 15

    On today's show: the Alberta government wants sheriffs to have the same powers as police officers. We talk to the union that represents them; Calgary leads the nation in house flipping. We talk with someone who does it for a living; we meet the Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter, Shane Hennessy, who's in town for a couple of shows ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

    • 23 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday March 14

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday March 14

    On today's show: blanket re-zoning in Calgary will NOT be going to a plebiscite. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; the Alberta government is laying the groundwork to create a new police agency that will work WITH instead of replace the RCMP. We ask the Mayor of Okotoks what she thinks; the retirement of a decorated Olympic wrestler who cut her teeth on the University of Calgary team. We talk to Erica Weibe.

    • 29 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday March 13

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday March 13

    On today's show: we speak with a member of Calgary's Haitian community about the unrest in the Caribbean nation; we hear about potential changes to snow clearing in Calgary, which include cracking down on people who shovel into the road; a Calgary kid is turning heads in the NHL. We hear about Matt Rempe-mania in New York.

    • 25 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday March 12

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday March 12

    On today's show: Naheed Nenshi on why he wants to lead the Alberta NDP; we take a closer look at new rules the Provincial government has just introduced that are meant to make electricity in Alberta more reliable and affordable; we hear about the circumstances surrounding a fatal avalanche in K-Country and how people in the area can stay safe.

    • 26 min
    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 11

    Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, March 11

    On today's show: what happens to your single-family home's value when a multiplex goes up next door? We talk blanket zoning; Theatre Calgary won't be putting on Shakespeare by the Bow this summer. We find out why; we tell you about a creative game of hide and seek that happens tomorrow.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

Frenchy86ab ,

Great podcast

Keeping me Informed on Calgary .

Coolday101 ,

It’s a shame

I remember back whenThe program wasn’t so government scripted! Today, when I listen to the program, I’ve actually been embarrassed for the CBC, since they are unable to be embarrassed for themselves.

Rabbit-Light ,

No Longer Journalism

And the entire corporation should be ashamed.

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