Peter Watts

Radio host

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• Peter Watts: Alberta summit finds Indigenous groups spreading their wings

  On Thursday, Premier Rachel Notley spoke at the Northern Leaders Summit in Slave Lake and talked about a number of issues that are of vital interest to First Nations communities.

  Dec 15, 2018
• Peter Watts: First ministers conference reveals the state of Confederation

  Perhaps, it is in ordinary Canadians — and not politicians — that we should place our trust for the future of Confederation.

  Dec 9, 2018
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• Peter Watts: How will Alberta move its oil?

  Senior crude oil analyst Mike Walls talks about the complexities of moving crude oil by rail ahead of Premier Rachel Notley's Sunday announcement on Alberta's oil industry.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2018
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• Peter Watts: Business forum explores Trump, trade, ‘World in Transition’

  Laura Dawson, director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Centre for International Scholars in Washington, was among those taking part in the Lake Louise World Cup business forum on Friday.

  Nov 24, 2018
• Peter Watts: Trans Mountain review by National Energy Board begins Wednesday

  Ali Housell, spokesperson for Trans Mountain, describes research into the potential impact of expanded pipeline and tanker activity on the west coast, while Sen. Doug Black comments on C-69, the new environmental review legislation proposed by the federal government.

  Nov 17, 2018
• Peter Watts: Supporting seniors in Alberta

  Irene Martin-Lindsay of Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association, and University of Alberta law professor, Eric Adams, offer some thoughts on important issues for seniors.

  Nov 10, 2018
• Peter Watts: Edmonton symposium serves up knowledge of medicinal cannabis

  Pain specialist Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed speaks about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain from diseases like arthritis.

  Nov 3, 2018
• Peter Watts: It’s time to upgrade STARS

  STARS CEO Andrea Robertson speaks about the drive to replace the organization's current fleet of air ambulances with more modern aircraft.

  Oct 27, 2018
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• Peter Watts: Helping Entrepreneurial Women Succeed

  Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng speaks about new funding to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

  Oct 20, 2018
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• Peter Watts: Your health and protecting it

  Dr. Trevor Day from Mount Royal University discusses vigorous exercise for pregnant women. Dr. Dan Muruve from the University of Calgary talks about protecting kidneys from the side effects of dyes used in some imaging tests.

  Oct 13, 2018
• Peter Watts: Millennials upset with distracted drivers

  Jordan Solway of Travelers Canada talks about a new survey highlighting millennials and their attitudes toward distracted driving.

  Oct 6, 2018
• Peter Watts: How fast is your internet service?

  Laura Tribe of OpenMedia discusses a recent CRTC ruling lowering the commission's goals on providing high-speed internet to upload and download online material.

  Sep 29, 2018
• Peter Watts: Put Canadian seniors front and centre in federal budget, CMA says

  Dr. Gigi Osler, the new head of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks about priorities for health care in Canada.

  Sep 22, 2018
• Peter Watts: Making good on international trade crucial for Canada — and Trudeau

  Two experts provide perspectives on the international trading scene, and on opportunities for Canada to diversify its markets.

  Sep 15, 2018
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• Peter Watts: What is your insurance bill?

  Celyeste Power of the Insurance Bureau of Canada speaks about the challenges of rising claims and inadequate premiums in the Alberta vehicle insurance market.

  Sep 8, 2018
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• Peter Watts: What will Trudeau do now?

  Sen. Doug Black has a suggestion for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on how to deal with the Trans Mountain pipeline.

  Sep 1, 2018
• Peter Watts: Liquefied natural gas project could mean East Coast gold rush

  The town of Goldboro, N.S., came to be as a result of the area's gold mines. With a new LNG project in the works, a new kind of gold could be its future.

  Aug 25, 2018
• Peter Watts: Is it time to expand Alberta’s agriculture irrigation system?

  David Hill, southern Alberta director of agriculture and agri-business programs at the University of Lethbridge, speaks about new innovations in the development of the potato industry.

  Aug 18, 2018
• Peter Watts: Orca research, relief efforts bring new meaning to ‘whale watching’

  Michael, Milstein of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, speaks about an international effort to help an ailing killer whale, known as J50.

  Aug 11, 2018
• Peter Watts: Calgary awareness project offers rare opioid-related good news

  Brianna Willey of the Calgary John Howard Society, speaks about an art program called Ignite Opioid Awareness Project, that gives those struggling with opioid addiction the opportunity to express themselves through art.

  Aug 4, 2018
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• Peter Watts: Invictus athletes use sport to tackle PTSD

  Tanner Wilson, Cavell Simmonds and Rob Dolson each use sport and love of family to deal with the ravages of PTSD following military service. They're each headed to the upcoming Invictus Games in Sydney Australia in October.

  Jul 28, 2018
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• Peter Watts: The pharmacare debate begins

  Dr. Eric Hoskins, chair of the Advisory Council on Pharmacare, and Fraser Institute researcher Kristina Acri provide perspectives on the national debate on pharmacare.

  Jul 21, 2018
• Peter Watts: The every-growing agenda of the Council of the Federation

  The meeting that will bring together premiers from across the country will be the first formal appearance of Doug Ford on the national stage.

  Jul 14, 2018
• Peter Watts: A new initiative to ease relocation of military families in Canada

  Defense minister, Harjit Sajjan, speaks about Seamless Canada, a project to make it easier for military families to transition to a new base or assignment across the country.

  Jul 7, 2018
• Peter Watts: There is still life in the Eagle Spirit Energy Project

  Calvin Helin, president of Eagle Spirit Energy Corporation, speaks about the company's ongoing commitment to build an energy corridor between Fort McMurray Alberta and the west coast.

  Jun 24, 2018