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17:14

Are self-scanners taking over?

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2017/10/24

Walmart rolled out a new technology that allows customers to scan and tally up their items while shopping, saving them time at checkout. Are self-scanners are taking over?- This question generated a lot of coversation. Sunil Johal, policy director at The Mowat Centre at the University of Toronto, joined the program to start things off. Then the phone lines were opened to hear what you had to say.

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18:00

Have you heard of disaster fatigue?

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2017/10/24

If you've ever looked at social media and found yourself overwhelmed by all of the negativity around the world, you're not alone. This is called: disaster fatigue. Dr. Mary McNaughton-Cassill, psychology professor at the University of Texas, explains.

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6:29

Jeff Davison- Sworn in to council

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2017/10/24

Four new councillors, an incumbent mayor and 10 incumbent councillors were sworn in today. Jeff Davison was one of the four new councillors sworn in.

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16:42

Teens and smartphones

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2017/10/23

There is something stealing teens’ sleep... but there's a simple solution to fix this. Jean Twenge, author of iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood, explains.

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5:44

Shaun Majumder headlines @yycomedyfest

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2017/10/20

Nothing but laughs here.... Shaun Majumder will be headlining this years Gala evening at the YYComedy Festival.

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6:41

Safe consumption sites- How do they work?

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2017/10/20

How do these safe consumption sites work? What happens in there? We hear from a Vancouver based company that is already fully operating. Miranda Compton, Regional Director of Prevention at Vancouver Coastal Health, answers some questions.

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4:27

News Talk 770 and Global Calgary renew deal with the...

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2017/10/20

News Talk 770 brand director John Vos has the details on the renewed partnership with the Calgary Stampeders.

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12:30

Bill Morneau had a hard question period

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2017/10/19

Mike Le Couteur, Parliamentary Correspondent for Global National, has the full update on Bill Morneau.

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16:38

Financial literacy for kids

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2017/10/19

Angela is joined by Melissa From, JA President and CEO, to start the conversation about financial literacy for kids. What is the role schools should be playing when comes to financial literacy?

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4:22

Remembering the life and legacy of Gord Downie

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2017/10/19

Jarrod Wheeldon helps us reflect and remember the incredible legacy of Canadian legend, Gord Downie.

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5:41

Male breast cancer

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2017/10/19

Even though breast cancer is more common in women, it can also develop in men. Shawn Chirrey, senior manager, health promotion and community engagement, with the Canadian Cancer Society, explains more.

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5:36

Safe consumption sites

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2017/10/18

Health Canada has approved four safe drug consumption sites in Edmonton. Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs Reporter with Global Edmonton, has all the updates.

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4:31

Rocky Horror Picture Show

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2017/10/18

Rocky Horror Picture Show – A Staged Reading with live music will take place on October 28th. Now in its 3rd year, this event is a shared fundraiser event for Evergreen Theatre and Alberta Playwrights’ Network. Trevor Rueger, Executive director with Alberta Playwrights Network, joins Angela Kokott.

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18:05

Lori Williams starts the post election conversation

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2017/10/17

Time to start the conversation about last nights election with Lori Williams, Associate professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University.

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7:30

Motor Monday with Brian Turner

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2017/10/16

Brian Turner, Automotive Columnist at Post Media and driving.ca, has the pros/ cons/ tips for purchasing winter alloy rims.

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16:45

Attitudes about aging

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2017/10/16

Thomas G. Wellner, President and CEO of Revera, a leading owner, operator and investor in the senior living sector, believes that businesses should be the first to change attitudes about aging. Here's why....

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6:10

Ward Sutherland clarifies comments - Calgary Today...

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2017/10/12

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7:24

Heat-not-burn tobacco

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2017/10/12

Have you heard of heat-not-burn tobacco? Is the newest tobacco product catching on in Canada? Dr. Matthew Stanbrook, a specialist in respirology at Toronto Western Hospital, explains more.

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5:37

Off-Script- Prisoner Pen Pals

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2017/10/12

How responsible is society for inmates’ comfort and mental health while behind bars? This is the story of why one woman, inspired by her step-father’s incarceration, started a prisoner pen pals service. Angela chats with the producers of Off-Script, Jill Croteau and Nate Luit.

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11:11

Kristopher Wells on the first-ever survey of...

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2017/10/11

Kristopher Wells, faculty director at the University of Alberta Institute for Sexual Minority Studies, has the details on the first-ever survey of Alberta's trans youth that found violence, safety and discrimination to be major issues.

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