The Homestretch CBC

Calgary's afternoon current affairs show, hosted by Chris dela Torre and Jenny Howe, 3-6 pm weekdays, 99.1 FM or 1010 AM. This account is inactive.

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We're talking to Christy about last night's aurora borealis display... and where/when to find these elusive lights again 🌬️🎨

[ChristyT @aurorachaseryyc]

So stoked about the gorgeous show tonight #tweetaurora #aurorayyc #aurorachaser

[Brian Keating @GoingWildTV]

The Whooping motmot, a bird I have been watching & photographing here in southern Ecuador for the past few days. I’ll be featuring this & two species of nesting hummingbirds on my CBC Calgary Homestretch segment on Monday, just after the 5:30 news. I hope you can listen in!

[Brian Keating @GoingWildTV]

Today on the CBC Homestretch I’ll be calling in from southern Ecuador, but I’ll be talking about an incredible experience we had last week with some 50+ sea turtles in the Galápagos. I’ll be on air just after the 5:30pm news. I hope you can listen in!

[CBC Calgary @CBCCalgary]

COMING UP AT 3PM: Be part of our live audience as @CBCHomestretch with @chrisdelatorre and @CBCJenny goes live on location at @LethLib. Joining us on the show: new Lethbridge reporter @osrm3n, Lethbridge musician Ryland Miller and @MayorHyggen. Meet & greet with treats to follow.

[Laurie MacKay @Soulvines]

Join me & host Chris Della Torre TODAY for our 1st #HouseWine of 2023. In my glass is this fabulous & affordable dessert wine from Hungary. Pick up a bottle at: @KensingtonWM @SundanceWine @corkwine1 Silver Springs Liquor and Highlander Marda Loop. @CBCHomestretch

[CBC Calgary @CBCCalgary]

TOMORROW: Be part of our live audience in Lethbridge as @CBCHomestretch with @chrisdelatorre and @CBCJenny go live on location at @LethLib (Main Branch). Hear from our new reporter @osrm3n, singer songwriter @ShaelaMillerAB and @MayorHyggen. Meet & greet with treats to follow.

[Chris dela Torre @chrisdelatorre]

Know any good radio journalists in Calgary? Or good journalists that wanna learn about making radio? Or smart fun ppl that know how to tell a story? Come work with me @CBCHomestretch: https://t.co/GGiZzuFo7y #yyc

[Elizabeth Chorney-Booth @elizaboothy]

Hey you all! I'll be on @CBCHomestretch in about a half hour talking about how we all should be frequenting out old favourites and not just new and shiny restaurants. #yyc #yycfood

[Meegan Read @MeeganReadCBC]

⁦@IceSinghHNIC⁩ ⁦@chrisdelatorre⁩ BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!!! This time in support of ⁦@CBCCalgary⁩ ⁦@CalgaryFoodBank⁩ #MakeTheSeasonKind #cbcfeedsyyc

[Meegan Read @MeeganReadCBC]

We did it! We hit $1 Million for @CalgaryFoodBank @CBCHomestretch @CBCCalgary #MakeTheSeasonKind #cbcfeedsyyc

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@MathildeDenier There are 40 bags left of our One Knight Only coffee and mugs here at 1000 Veterans Place NW! ☕️

[Theatre Calgary @TheatreCalgary]

Thank you @CBCHomestretch for having @vanessajette on to chat about #LittleWomen and Toonies for Turkeys. What an amazing afternoon! #Tradition #yyc @CBCCalgary @chrisdelatorre

[Meegan Read @MeeganReadCBC]

⁦@CBCJenny⁩ is about to bring u a tear jerker on ⁦@CBCHomestretch⁩ - about the importance of ⁦@CalgaryFoodBank⁩ and GIVING BACK! #cbcfeedsyyc #maketheseasonkind

[Meegan Read @MeeganReadCBC]

#LegUpFoundation just DONATED $18 K on ⁦@CBCHomestretch⁩ for ⁦@CalgaryFoodBank⁩ #MakeTheSeasonKind #cbcfeedsYYC

[Meegan Read @MeeganReadCBC]

@CBCHomestretch is LIVE from the lobby @CBCCalgary -we’re trying to reach our goal of raising $1 Million for @calgaryfood … we’re @ $860,000 ISH - so

[The Homestretch CBC @CBCHomestretch]

TLDR: Here's what you need to know about Blitz Day today! 🎁🎄

[CBC Calgary @CBCCalgary]

Live music, meet-and-greets and special programming. All you need to know about #BlitzDay: https://t.co/yGtTKWvdRu #maketheseasonkind

[Anne Logan, YYC book reviewer @ivereadthisblog]

Looking forward to swinging by the CBC studio this afternoon for my first ever #blitzday appearance on the @CBCHomestretch! I'll be chatting about books that deal with the theme of generosity ❤️

[Laurie MacKay @Soulvines]

It’s Blitz Day @CBCCalgary.Hoping to raise $1 million for the Make The Season Kind campaign in conjunction with @CalgaryFoodBank Don’t forget about all the cool auction items on line.Including mine called Celebrate the Holidays with French Flair @CBCHomestretch @CBCJenny Cheers!

[The Royal Foundry @theroyalfoundry]

Calgary! Today from 3-6pm we'll be playing at @CBCCalgary on @CBCHomestretch as part of their annual fundraiser for the @CalgaryFoodBank Tune in to hear us play some of our favourite holiday classics and a few intimate renditions off our new album.
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