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CBC
30-04-2025
- General
- CBC
How Edmonton youth are fighting food insecurity downtown
Social Sharing A new series of cooking classes is connecting neighbours, rethinking where food comes from and feeding some of Edmonton's most vulnerable residents. It's a tall order for one group, but multiple not-for-profit organizations are banding together to put on monthly cooking classes called Cooking 4 Community that highlight cultures from around the world. The project is a collaboration between Touch Grass Club, New Grocery Movement and the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. On the latest episode of This is Edmonton, host Clare Bonnyman went to visit one of the classes and find out how the collaboration is creating change in the community.


CBC
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Celebrating Alberta's music scene at Provincial Playlist Live
For a few years now, CBC Edmonton AM host Tara McCarthy has been featuring Alberta musicians and their work on her weekly Provincial Playlist segment. In late March, that weekly column came to life on stage. The first Provincial Playlist Live show at Felice Cafe featured musicians Caylie G, Kija Lado and Jessie Bird playing music and sharing stories. The event sold out quickly, but the latest episode of This is Edmonton brings you to the cafe, for an exclusive listen. (CBC) This is Edmonton is posted online every Wednesday. Listen here or get in touch at thisisyeg@


CBC
26-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
How Edmonton's economy is handling tariff threats
The threat of looming U.S. tariffs has many Edmontonians looking closer at where the products they purchase come from. The "buy Canadian" trend is having a real impact, according to businesses — but what could long-lasting trade tensions do to the city's economy? On this week's episode of This is Edmonton, podcast producer Tahirih Foroozan shares what businesses are feeling now. Plus, host Clare Bonnyman sits down with Heather Thomson of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce to look at what this change in behaviour and trade could mean for Edmonton, and beyond.

CBC
19-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
What's OK in our public spaces?
Edmonton's public spaces bylaw sets out what is — and is not — allowed on our city streets. This week on This is Edmonton, we'll look at some of the proposed changes meant to protect public safety and businesses. We'll also hear from those who say the changes target the city's most vulnerable residents.


CBC
29-01-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Are neutrality groups really neutral?
Municipalities often show support for marginalized groups by using visible gestures to show they belong like flying a flag, declaring a day, or painting a sidewalk. A growing number of Albertans believe local governments should instead focus their efforts on things they were elected to oversee, like taxes, snow clearing and waste collection. Organizations called neutrality groups are popping up all over Canada. They petition councils to get rid of certain crosswalks and flags and they are even changing laws in some Alberta communities. This week on This is Edmonton, host Clare Bonnyman speaks with CBC reporter Liam Harrap about the rise of these groups and the reasons behind their concerns.