Show Notes
Thursday, October 31st
Today on BT!
- HALLOWEEN IN YYC
Jill and Andrew are at BrightPath McKenzie Towne creating squishy goo and painting pumpkins with some keener Halloweeners.
Video: Halloween in YYC
More info: www.BrightPathKids.com
Facebook: facebook.com/brightpathkidscanada - PAUL WELLS
Paul Wells, Maclean’s magazine Political Editor and author of “The Longer I’m Prime Minister: Stephen Harper and Canada,” is here with his insights into the Senate scandal this week’s Conservative Convention.
Video: Paul Wells
More info: Maclean’s Blog
Twitter: @InklessPW - OLYMPIC GEAR
Looking good! We have two-time Olympic Medallist Helen Upperton and Olympic hopefuls Cassie Hawrysh and Kalynn Park modelling the new olympic outfits.
Video: Olympic Gear
Twitter: @MissKP33
Twitter: @CassieHawrysh
Twitter: @HelenUpperton - CREEPY TREATS
Halloween wouldn’t be complete, without those spooky treats! Julie Van Rosendaal is brewing up some frightening festive foods in our BT kitchen.
Video: Creepy Treats
More info: dinnerwithjulie.com
Twitter: @dinnerwithjulie
Facebook: facebook.com/dinnerwithjulie - FACE PAINTING
Freckles Face Painting’s Melody Kielek and friends are here to teach you how to put your best — or scariest — face forward this Halloween!
Video: Face Painting - GADGET GUY
Our Gadget Guy Mike Yawney leads us through today’s hottest viral videos!
Video: Gadget Guy
Wednesday, October 30th
Today on BT!
- GREEK FOOD
Jill is making pita souvlaki sandwiches with the Greek ladies of Philoptochos, getting ready for their Annual Bazaar this Friday and Saturday.
Video: Greek Food
More info: calgaryhellenic.com - VIRAL VIDEOS
Haven’t seen the video behind the buzz? Our Gadget Guy has got you covered with today’s social media segment.
Video: Viral Videos - REQUEST DAY
Taking requests for a great cause, Mookie and Billie Jo from Lite 95.9 are on the show.
Video: Request Day - 80’S MUSEUM
The Glenbow Museum wants you to work that ‘80s neon at “Weekend at the Museum: Totally Tubular.” Education Coordinator Rachel Martin tells us about this fun exhibit.
Video: 80’s Museum
More info: glenbow.org
Twitter: @glenbowmuseum - IPAD AIR
It’s light, it’s fast…but is it worth the price? Our Mike Yawney reviews the iPad Air.
Video: iPad Air - HALLOWEEN ALLERGIES
Halloween is a highlight of the year for any kid — even those with allergies. Health Specialist Leah Sarich talks with experts about how to avoid attacks and still have a spooktacular time.
Video: Halloween Allergies
More info: Leah’s Blog
Tuesday, October 29th
Today on BT!
- PLAYSTATION FOUR
Mike Yawney and Jill Belland get a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated PS4 videogame system!
Video: Playstation Four
More info: us.playstation.com/ - SOCIAL MEDIA
Our Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney, has been finding more viral video gold online!
Video: Social Media - FLOOD FORUM
The effects of the flood are still being felt in our city. Calgary River Communities Action Group’s Emma May joins us to talk about the next steps, and clears up misconceptions about flood funds.
Video:
More info: crcactiongroup.com
Twitter: @crcactiongroup - STAMPS UPDATE
The Calgary Stampeders are sitting pretty in first in the West- and are now looking ahead to the playoffs. Telling us what to expect, Stampeder’s Receiver Nik Lewis is here.
Video: Stamps Update
More info: stampeders.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Nikel18
Twitter: @nikel18 - DON’T SIT
Is sitting the new smoking? Fresh Fitness’ Tim Borys tells us about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.
Video: Don’t Sit
More info: freshfitness.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/freshfitnesscalgary
Twitter: @FreshFitCalgary
Monday, October 28th
Today on BT!
- BALLROOM DANCING
Jill’s putting on her dancing shoes in preparation for Canada’s premiere dancesport event; the Rocky Mountain Dancesport Grand Prix.
Video: Ballroom Dancing
More info: dancesportgrandprix.com/
Twitter: @DanceGrandPrix - PIZZA PIGOUT
Giving us a preview of the “Eric Francis Pizza Pigout” event, Jack FM’s Eric Francis is on the show.
Video: Pizza Pigout
More info: ericfrancispizzapigout.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/969JackFMCalgary
Twitter: @jackfmcalgary
Twitter: @EricFrancis - CHRIS HADFIELD
It’s out of this world! Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s brings out his guitar in the second part of the BT interview.
Video: Chris Hadfield - PROJECT GUATEMALA
Giving us a preview of tonight’s finale of “The Project: Guatemala,” Host Ray Zahab joins us on the show.
Video: Project Guatemala
More info: projectsomos.org/
More info: citytv.com/The-Project-Guatemala
Facebook: facebook.com/ray.zahab
Twitter: @RayZahab - HOT HANDBAGS
The envelope clutch, the animal print, the tote; we have this seasons hottest handbags for those on a budget- and those willing to break the bank.
Video: Hot Handbags
More info: coreshopping.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/coreshopping
Twitter: @CoreShopping - SOCIAL MEDIA
What’s new in the world of the web? Our Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney fills us in.
Video: Social Media - PSORIASIS
It’s Psoriasis Awareness Month, our Health Specialist Leah Sarich explains the skin disorder.
Video: Psoriasis
More info: Leah Sarich’s Blog
Friday, October 25th
Today on BT!
- MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKERS
Few have been spared that awkward few date experience, helping us avoid those dating gutter balls, Jill goes bowling with Millionaire Matchmakers’ Rachel Federoff and Destin Faff.
Video: Millionaire Matchmakers
More info: calgarywomansshow.com/
More info: dndrbrands.com
Twitter: @destinpfaff
Twitter: @RachelFederoff - VILLAGE BREWERY
Bringing a close to Small Business Week, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce awarded the Small Business of the Year honour to Village Brewery. Twellington Holbrook from ATB Financial and Jim Button from Village Brewery joins us on the show.
Video: Village Brewery
More info: calgarychamber.com
More info: Village Brewery
Facebook: facebook.com/CalgaryChamber
Twitter: @CalgaryChamber - WEEKEND MOViES
Movie Critic Louis B. Hobson gives us preview of “Bad Grandpa,” “All is Lost” and “The Counselor.”
More info: calgarysun.com/author/louis-hobson - HAWAIIAN REEF
Make sure you tune in today for the last chance to win a trip to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii! Mike Yawney went underwater to show us the magical reefs.
Video: Hawaiian Reef - MR. PERFECT
Kickboxing Champion Ernesto Hoost tells us how he became World Superheavyweight champion four times.
Video: Mr. Perfect
More info: ndugga.com
Thursday, October 24th
Today on BT!
- ON LOCATION
What do you get when you combine good food and great mentoring? Future athletes! That’s why Jill is eating a champions breakfast with the Main Dish and Classroom Champions.
Video: On Location
More info: themaindish.com
More info: classroomchampions.org - LITE 95.9
It’s always a blast chatting with Lite 95.9’s Mookie and Billie Joe, and today is no exception. They recount their adventure at Disneyland through “Dreams Take Flight.”
Video: Lite 95.9
More info: http://yyc.dreamstakeflight.ca/calgary_main.htm
Twitter: @billiejolite959
Twitter: @Mookalicious - FINANCE SOS
Even smart people can make dumb financial decisions, Personal Finance expert Bruce Sellery tells us how to avoid those money pitfalls.
Video: Finance SOS
More info: Moolala.ca
Facebook: Bruce Sellery on facebook
Twitter: @BruceSellery - GOLDEN APPLE
Felicitaciones Mr. Pinzon! BT honours John Paul Secondary School’s grade four spanish teacher with our Golden Apple award.
Video: Golden Apple - BRYAN CALLEN
Always a favourite, comedian and actor Bryan Callen makes us laugh and talks about his new movie.
Video: Bryan Callen
More info: yukyuks.com
Facebook: Yuk Yuk’s Comedy
Twitter: @YukYuksCalgary - HARLAND WILLIAMS
Please welcome to our stage… Harland Williams! He’s staring in City’s new sitcom “Package Deal.”
Video: Harland Williams
More info: thelaughshopcalgary.com
Twitter: @LaughShopYYC
Twitter: @HarlandWilliams
Wednesday, October 23rd
Today on BT!
- CROSSFIT
Jill’s getting fit with the whole family at Currie Barracks’ Crossfit!
Video: Crossfit
More info: crossfitcurriebarracks
Twitter: @PN_Eric - BAJA CORN
Mike introduces us to the taste treat delights of Baja Corn, a unique dish from his Hawaii trip.
Video: Baja Corn - HELLO MAGAZINE
We talk with Hello! Canada’s Editor-in-Chief Alison Eastwood about the christening of Prince Henry.
Video: Hello Magazine
More info: ca.hellomagazine.com/
Facebook: Hello! on Facebook
Twitter: @AlisonEastwood - POLICE CHIEF
Police Chief Rick Hanson joins us to talk about the issues affecting citizens this week.
Video: Police Chief
More info: www.calgarypolice.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/calgarypolice
Twitter: @calgarypolice - STEVEN PAGE
A familiar face, and voice, joins us on the show! Formally of the Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page is back with a new project.
Video: Steven Page
Facebook: The Illegal Eater
Twitterk: @TheIllegalEater
Twitter: @StevenPage - IPAD REVIEW
BT has an inclusive look at the new iPad Air. It’s so light!
Video: iPad Air - MACLEAN’S MAGAZINE
Award winning photographer Brian Howell tells us how to take that perfect shot.
Video: Maclean’s Magazine
More info: Take A Closer Look - AGING EYES
Has getting older made you lose your looks? Health Specialist Leah Sarich get’s a good look into eye health.
Video: Aging Eyes
More info: Leah Sarich’s Blog - JUSTIN MOORE
Country music artist Justin Moore plays for us in studio!
More info: justinmooremusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/moorejustinmusic
Twitter: @JustinColeMoore
Tuesday, October 22nd
Today on BT!
- ON LOCATION
Jill’s “breaking bones” on location this morning at the Beach and the Academy of Production and Recording Arts.
Video: On Location
More info: www.apra.ca
Facebook: Apra on Facebook - FOSTER FAMILIES
Marking National Foster Family Week, the Calgary Foster Parents Association’s Sue O’Keeffe joins us on the show.
Video: Foster Families
More info: caring4kids.ca - ELECTION RESULTS
660 News Commentator Dave Rutherford is back, sharing his thoughts on the municipal election results.
Video: Election Results
More info: www.daverutherford.com/
Twitter: @RutherfordShow - MAYOR ELECT
Mayor Elect Naheed Nenshi tells us his plan for the next four years.
Video: Mayor Elect
Twitter: @nenshi - NEW APP
We show off the new Breakfast Television App for iPhone. It’s free!
Video: New App
More info: Itunes Download - TURTLE TIME
It isn’t all Disney Resorts and surfing the waves, there’s nature to take in too! Our Mike Yawney is in Hawaii all week, learning about sea turtles!
Video: Turtle Time - FALL COMPOSTING
Calgary Horticultural Society’s Kath Smyth on the many reasons why you should compost those fallen leaves.
Video:
More info: calhort.org
Facebook: facebook.com/calhort
Twitter: @YYCGardening - BABY SHOWER
It’s a joyous celebration, but for the guests, can sometimes be a head scratcher: baby shower gifts! Lucky for us, Lifestyle Expert Tina Barkley is here to show off the best baby bounty around from Target.
Video:
More info: Target’s Website
Facebook: facebook.com/calhort
Twitter: @TargetCanada
Twitter: @TinaBarkle
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