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How well do you know our city? Learn about the quintessential, random, and occasionally infuriating things that make Edmonton, Edmonton. One story a week, about the city we love. Hosted by Clare Bonnyman, every Wednesday.

  1. 8h ago

    Trains are so 2020: Why Edmonton is flirting with bus rapid transit

    The City of Edmonton is considering bus rapid transit, or BRT, as a new future transit option. It’s been an idea before, but a new city proposal looks at two routes that could make serious changes to Edmonton’s streets. CBC reporter Emily Williams dives into the BRT debate, and explains why this option is back on the table.

  2. Jul 8

    Why is it so hard to talk about separatism?

    All is fair in love, war and referendums… or is it? As Alberta approaches the Oct. 19 vote and the question of separating from Canada, emotions are high, and having conversations across the political spectrum can be difficult. However, it’s more important than ever to come together and talk about it. University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley offers practical advice on how to talk to our neighbours about politics and why this conversation matters.

  3. Jul 1

    Why Alberta is the reason you get to shop every Sunday

    Did you know that back in the day your weekend shopping sprees could be cut short? The Lord’s Day Act was a federal law that said businesses could not open on Sundays — but an Alberta drug store took this issue to court. Now your Sunday morning grocery run goes smoothly. We dig into R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd.

  4. Jun 24

    How ‘Wild Bill’ Hawrelak’s name ended up on a major city park

    After a three-year closure, William Hawrelak Park is up and running again this summer — and Edmonton is pretty excited. The more than 60-hectare green space is one of the river valley's gems, but how did it get its name? CBC’s Sean Newton takes a deep dive into Edmonton’s history, introducing us to William ‘Wild Bill’ Hawrelak and exploring how he shaped the city we know today.

  5. Jun 17

    Fighting bugs with bugs — an Edmontonian’s experience with clothes moths

    Clothes moths may seem like an old-timey issue, but these tiny bugs can have a big impact on your home. Here in Edmonton, they’re making themselves known. We speak to a CBC reporter about her battle with the pests and how she enlisted the help of beneficial insects. Additionally, an entomologist and an exterminator weigh in on what you need to know about these infuriating creatures.

  6. Jun 10

    A four-way stop, a train — and a south Edmonton community trapped by traffic

    What happens when Edmonton’s new neighbourhoods grow, and the city tries to manage traffic safety? For residents in the Maple Crest community, they were met with massive delays. The city put a new four-way stop on one of the only ways out of the neighbourhood, increasing a five minute commute to 45 minutes. But how did that happen? How can we design new communities better so they can grow with their residents and not create more traffic trouble in the city?

  7. Jun 3

    Follow the helpers: How you can watch Edmonton's crisis diversion team in action

    There’s a team in Edmonton that responds to crisis calls from across the city and meets people where they’re at. And yes, that does make them sound like superheroes. But now you can watch them in action. The 24/7 Crisis Diversion Dashboard is an animated map created by a partnership of agencies, that shows where and when people in our city call for help, and how the team gets them what they need. Kelly Husack, director of community initiatives with Reach Edmonton, joins Clare to talk about how this system works, and why they wanted the public to see their work play out.

  8. May 27

    Could we actually say goodbye to Edmonton’s High Level Bridge?

    Edmonton’s bridges are getting old. Now, the City of Edmonton wants to look at decommissioning and replacing a bunch of bridges in the core, including the iconic High Level and Low Level bridges. The proposal is based on a new bridge renewal report. So what are the plans? And is it any wonder the idea of losing historic bridges has the heritage community up in arms? We’ll find out what we might be losing and gaining when we sit down with local heritage nerd Dan Rose.

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How well do you know our city? Learn about the quintessential, random, and occasionally infuriating things that make Edmonton, Edmonton. One story a week, about the city we love. Hosted by Clare Bonnyman, every Wednesday.

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    CBC Local
  • Creator
    CBC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
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    Clean
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