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Calgary Eyeopener - Eyeopener podcast for May 23May 23, 2013 | 26:23Calgary Eyeopener Eyeopener podcast for May 23 Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Eyeopener podcast for May 23 May 23, 2013 | 26:23On today's podcast: MLA Mary Anne Jablonski tells us about the Irlen Syndrome Testing Act; we talk to retired meteorologist Jay Anderson about Canada's lack of effective weather warnings; Angela speaks to a woman who photographs squirrels with tiny props.
Calgary Eyeopener - Child suicideMay 23, 2013 | 6:03Calgary Eyeopener Child suicide Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Child suicide May 23, 2013 | 6:03Dr. Ian Colman tells us about his new research which shows an increased risk among kids whose peers have committed suicide.
Calgary Eyeopener - Bowmont ParkMay 23, 2013 | 5:30Calgary Eyeopener Bowmont Park Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Bowmont Park May 23, 2013 | 5:30An abandoned gravel pit in the northwest has sat in limbo for years. Chris Manderson joins us to tell us about the new plan to transform the space to its naturally-forested state.
Calgary Eyeopener - Squirrel photosMay 23, 2013 | 6:04Calgary Eyeopener Squirrel photos Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Squirrel photos May 23, 2013 | 6:04Angela Knight speaks with a woman from Nova Scotia who takes photos of the squirrels in her backyard with tiny homemade props.
Calgary Eyeopener - Canada's weather warningsMay 23, 2013 | 8:13Calgary Eyeopener Canada's weather warnings Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Canada's weather warnings May 23, 2013 | 8:13Canadian storm chaser Greg Johnson made some comments on yesterday's show about problems in the Canadian weather warning system. Jay Anderson, retired meteorologist, joins us to give us the facts on Canadian systems in place.
Calgary Eyeopener - Paul McLoughlinMay 23, 2013 | 5:19Calgary Eyeopener Paul McLoughlin Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Paul McLoughlin May 23, 2013 | 5:19Eye on the Legislature Paul McLoughlin brings us up to date on the controversy over cutting funds for the disabled.
Calgary Eyeopener - Irlen SyndromeMay 23, 2013 | 7:03Calgary Eyeopener Irlen Syndrome Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Irlen Syndrome May 23, 2013 | 7:03Conservative MLA Mary Anne Jablonski has recently sponsored Bill 204, which would require schools to screen for Irlen Syndrome. She joins us to tell us about Irlen Syndrome and why schools should be testing for it.
Calgary Eyeopener - Moth photoMay 23, 2013 | 2:36Calgary Eyeopener Moth photo Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Moth photo May 23, 2013 | 2:36We received a photo of a giant and beautiful moth from Eyeopener listener Deborah Olsen yesterday wondering if we could find out the species, so we consulted nature nut John Acorn for his expert opinion.
Calgary Eyeopener - Theo FleuryMay 23, 2013 | 6:29Calgary Eyeopener Theo Fleury Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Theo Fleury May 23, 2013 | 6:29Theo Fleury is wrapping up his Victor Walk. He joins us to tell us about his campaign to speak out against childhood sexual abuse.
Calgary Eyeopener - Senate scandal continues in OttawaMay 22, 2013 | 7:51Calgary Eyeopener Senate scandal continues in Ottawa Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Senate scandal continues in Ottawa May 22, 2013 | 7:51What does the latest scandal in the Canadian Senate mean for the future of the Upper Chamber? We discuss the Senate expense controversy with Jonathan Malloy, chair of the Department of Political Science at Carleton University.
Calgary Eyeopener - Insurance industry considers telematicsMay 22, 2013 | 7:13Calgary Eyeopener Insurance industry considers telematics Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Insurance industry considers telematics May 22, 2013 | 7:13Would you put a tracking device in your vehicle if it meant cheaper insurance rates? The insurance industry hopes so. Heather Mack with the Insurance Bureau of Canada explains what's behind the push for telematics in vehicles.
Calgary Eyeopener - Stephen Mandel announces retirementMay 22, 2013 | 8:22Calgary Eyeopener Stephen Mandel announces retirement Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Stephen Mandel announces retirement May 22, 2013 | 8:22Stephen Mandel has announced his retirement after more than a decade as Edmonton's mayor. Paula Simons from the Edmonton Journal joins us to discuss Mandel's legacy in the capital and across the province.
Calgary Eyeopener - Police want expanded DNA collection powersMay 22, 2013 | 9:00Calgary Eyeopener Police want expanded DNA collection powers Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Police want expanded DNA collection powers May 22, 2013 | 9:00Police in Alberta are pushing for the right to collect DNA from suspected criminals at the time of arrest before they are tried in court. Paul Wozney, the president of the Alberta Federation of Police, explains why his group wants the change.
Calgary Eyeopener - Deb Yedlin: Apple's tax loopholeMay 22, 2013 | 5:27Calgary Eyeopener Deb Yedlin: Apple's tax loophole Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Deb Yedlin: Apple's tax loophole May 22, 2013 | 5:27With Apple facing criticism from U.S. politicians over their use of foreign tax loopholes, we talk to our business columnist Deb Yedlin about corporate taxes and whether Apple's strategy is common practice in the business world.
Calgary Eyeopener - Unconventional Panel: Senate reformMay 22, 2013 | 8:56Calgary Eyeopener Unconventional Panel: Senate reform Audio
Calgary Eyeopener Unconventional Panel: Senate reform May 22, 2013 | 8:56With the Senate expense scandal generating headlines across the country, we ask our Unconventional Panel if it's time to reform or even abolish the Upper Chamber.

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