Close to 40 percent of Canadian households have a dog. That totals roughly 8.3 million pooches. With that brings costs, but also challenges with training, so these furry family members can live in harmony with us.

Do you have a doppelganger? Today we look at the history, cultural significance and the prevalence of doppelgangers. A professor who has researched the history of doppelgangers and a photographer who is publishing a book about them, both join us.

It was touted as a generational budget to meet the moment. Did the first federal budget, in well over a year, meet your expectations?

The power of unions and the influence of labour. Alberta has the lowest level of union membership in Canada. With talk of a potential general strike after teachers were forced back to work, will and can labour mobilize?

A hunter was mauled by a grizzly last week south of Cochrane. He has serious injuries but is in non life threatening condition. What can we do to reduce encounters that end badly for humans and wildlife?

Are you in a job you hate, and really want a change? How did you get off track, and what would it take to get that dream job?

After the Forever Canadian petition smashed Alberta's signature threshold, is it time to tell the rest of the country we are not separatists? To declare that we want to stay in Canada, or, perhaps it's the opposite?

The most successful ad ever in North America. That's according to Ontario Premier, Doug Ford about his Ronald Reagan tariff ad. Did that success come at a cost for Canada? Is a deal with Donald Trump even possible?

Teachers have been legislated back to work. The Notwithstanding clause was invoked. There is speculation about a bigger labour action in response. Was it time for the provincial government to end the strike, or did it go too far? 

Slow response times and inaccurate information - That's how the auditor general describes the Canada Revenue Agency in a new report. Has that been your experience? 

Are you on the Blue Jays bandwagon? Maybe you don't normally pay much attention to baseball, but with our only Canadian team in the World Series final against the L.A. Dodgers. Are you putting on your ball cap and cheering the team? 

Getting your vehicle serviced. It can be an anxiety inducing experience, especially if you don't know much about mechanics and how it all works.

Assessing municipal election day across Alberta. Turnout was low and ballot counting was slow and lineups in many places were long, but new councils and mayors and trustees were elected. How did it go for you?

How are the kids doing? What are the kids doing? As we enter the third week of the teachers' strike, what have been the challenges for parents with kids out of school?

Are you resisting the AI revolution or jumping in head first? We're talking about the practical uses of artificial intelligence. What are you doing or what could you be doing to enhance your life using AI?

Election Day is Monday. This weekend is the last chance for candidates to win your vote. What's the number-one issue in this campaign? What concern is impacting who you vote for?

Do you have a will? What's stopping you from getting one? Do you know of someone who had a hard time because their loved one did not have a will in place when they passed?

There's a chill at times and the days are getting shorter. That's driving a lot of us indoors, under a blanket and in front of screen. You tell us what you're watching, and what you recommend we all see at least once.

Funding for education is a key issue in the teacher's strike.

How do you feel about independent PRIVATE schools getting PUBLIC money?

Do you have major irritants when you go out to eat? Is it tipping? Slow service. Pricey menus? If you own a restaurant, perhaps it's the customer who's a pain.