May 23, 2013 | 7:01The Homestretch BioBlitz AudioThe Homestretch BioBlitz May 23, 2013 | 7:01Volunteers will be counting plants and critters on St. Patrick's Island in the East Village. Doug Dirks talks to Robert Barclay, the head of the biological sciences department at the U of C.
May 23, 2013 | 6:12The Homestretch Gas prices AudioThe Homestretch Gas prices May 23, 2013 | 6:12Analysts are blaming a gas shortage on several refineries being down but not everyone buys that idea. Doug Dirks talks to Dan McTeague of the website Tomorrow's Gas Price Today.
May 22, 2013 | 6:32The Homestretch Flood concerns AudioThe Homestretch Flood concerns May 22, 2013 | 6:32The city is draining water from the Glenmore Reservoir in preparation for some heavy rainfall from a system expected tomorrow. Doug Dirks talks to Bill McMurtry with Environment Canada.
May 22, 2013 | 5:38The Homestretch Queso Fresco AudioThe Homestretch Queso Fresco May 22, 2013 | 5:38This traditional Mexican cheese is very popular. Jan Hansen, the executive chef for Heritage Park, has this great recipe for pan seared Queso Fresco with arugula salad.
May 22, 2013 | 8:22The Homestretch Drunk Mom AudioThe Homestretch Drunk Mom May 22, 2013 | 8:22Three years after swearing off drinking, Jowita Bydlowska celebrated the birth of her first child with a glass of champagne. It also marked her harrowing return to alcoholism, she's written a memoir.
May 22, 2013 | 5:51The Homestretch Family marathoners AudioThe Homestretch Family marathoners May 22, 2013 | 5:51A Calgary family has pledged to raise money for the charity Right to Play this year by completing marathons. Glenda Zamzow convinced her family they could make a difference in the world.