5/12/2008
The death of 34 stingrays at the Calgary Zoo has raised many questions about the quality of life the underwater creatures were subject to. We speak with a stingray specialist at the MOTE Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL on similar exhibits and possible causes of death.
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5/12/2008
Can a lack of Vitamin D in your diet lead to cancer, heart disease and multiple sclerosis? Health Canada will launch a study by this fall investigating these claims. How much Vitamin D is needed in an average adult’s diet?
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5/9/2008
We’ll will be live on location at the Westin in downtown Calgary. We’ll be joined by Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris and other CFL players to chat about the 3rd Annual Henry Burris All-Star Weekend. Join us as we chat with Hank, legendary Toronto Argonauts quarterback Damon Allen and Hamilton Tiger Cats’ running back Jesse Lumsden, plus more well-known names in sports and entertainment.
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5/7/2008
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world’s population could hit 6,666,666,666 between now and June 1. What are the factors regarding such a large number (that continues to grow?) Will a larger world population combined with consumption rates lead to problems with the environment? Are there sustainability issues? We speak with Population Connection president John Seger.
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5/6/2008
"The Calgary Files" is back. Documentary host Greg Bohnert looks at a precious resource - water - in a documentary series titled "Blue Gold". We look at various water sources and do an on-air taste test. Will our testers spot the difference between Calgary tap water and filtered water?
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5/5/2008
Asteroids between Earth and the sun could be out there – and Canada is preparing to launch the first space mission ever to find them. The NEOSSat (Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite) is a 60-kilogram micro satellite the size of a suitcase. This $10 million asteroid finder should launch in the next two years.
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