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This is Edmonton

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Edmonton
Alberta
Affordable Housing
CBC
Canada
Edmonton Oilers
Construction
CBC News
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Homelessness
Housing
Food Insecurity
University Of Alberta
Alberta Health Services
Transgender Rights
Alcohol
Domestic Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Urban Development
Urban Planning

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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For eight months, an abandoned truck sat on a street in a southwest Edmonton neighbourhood. And neighbours retaliated, with bags of dog poop. CBC reporter Morgan Black investigated and tried to answer, "How could this happen?" Turns out, it highlight... more

Hundreds of people are Tased by the Edmonton Police Service every year, and that number is rising steadily year over year. But how do we know who is being Tased, and why? It turns out that getting that information isn’t as easy as you might think. CB... more

From parking bans to abandoned cars, we’ll hear why Councillor Aaron Paquette says Edmonton needs to address its parking enforcement strategy. But what does that look like in our city now? We hit the streets and hear from frustrated Edmontonians look... more

In December, Edmonton police announced they were testing AI-driven facial recognition technology on body cameras worn by officers. This week, the CBC published an investigation based on documents revealing new details about that program. Taylor Lambe... more

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Taylor Lambert
Investigative reporter
CBC Edmonton
Episode: Finding out when and why Edmonton police use Tasers isn’t as easy as you’d think
Julia Wong
CBC reporter who covers the Ozempic/generic Ozempic story
CBC News
Episode: Edmonton company going all in on generic Ozempic
Andrew McIsaac
CEO of Vimmy Pharma
Vimmy Pharma
Episode: Edmonton company going all in on generic Ozempic
Ferris Smith
Co-founder of Vimmy Pharma
Vimmy Pharma
Episode: Edmonton company going all in on generic Ozempic
David Sushan
Co-founder of Vimmy Pharma
Vimmy Pharma
Episode: Edmonton company going all in on generic Ozempic
Aidan Hollis
Pharmaceutical markets expert at University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: Edmonton company going all in on generic Ozempic
Dan Rose
Leader of Arch Madness, heritage advocate
Arch Madness
Episode: Edmonton’s most threatened buildings
Jolene Helgeson
Edmonton Public School teacher, ADHD and neurodivergence advocate
Edmonton Public Schools
Episode: School safety in Edmonton from the eyes of teachers
Vilal Ali
High school teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
Episode: School safety in Edmonton from the eyes of teachers

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Clare Bonnyman
Host of This is Edmonton

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Julia Wong involuntary treatment episode

    This episode was quite well done and did address the fact that there is scant evidence for involuntary treatment. However, I was really disappointed that the language of the “Opioid crisis” continues to be used by the CBC. People are dying from a toxic unregulated drug supply as drug policy experts continually emphasize. Can we please get the terminology correct? It matters for how the issue is understood and addressed. I would expect CBC to have this nuance, especially when Edmonton is home to ... more

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    RebeccaSaw
    Canadaa year ago
  • A fun informative podcast

    Clare is a great host and brings forward interesting and informative news, current events and what’s happening in this city and province. Shout out to Min & Tahirin for co-hosting.

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    Rogue10canada
    Canada4 years ago
  • More progressive spin from the CBC.

    Given that there are so few podcast based on local events and news in the city of Edmonton, I was really hoping that the CBC would put this together to talk a truely Edmonton perspective. I was hoping for a balanced nutral perspective from all sides. However, this is just another left leaning progressive outlet with a narrative to spout. The CBC should explore the need for balanced content as a main stream news outlet. There are already too many versions of this podcast.

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    MoosForFree
    Canada6 years ago

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Finding out when and why Edmonton police use Tasers isn’t as easy as you’d think
Q: What are the main takeaways about transparency and policy from EPS's responses?
EPS argues that taser use follows de-escalation principles and current laws, but the reporting gaps and redactions in location data highlight a need for more accessible, timely, and comprehensive information for public oversight.
Finding out when and why Edmonton police use Tasers isn’t as easy as you’d think
Q: Why were the control-tactics reports chosen over device logs, and what do those reports reveal?
Control-tactics reports provide incident-level data when force is used, offering a broader but less detailed view than device logs; they reveal risk factors and demographics, showing patterns like mental-health distress being a common trigger for force.
Finding out when and why Edmonton police use Tasers isn’t as easy as you’d think
Q: What put this on your radar and why pursue the Tasers data now?
The reporter was inspired by a New York Times investigation into taser use in Mississippi and decided to apply a similar data-driven approach to Edmonton's logs, seeking to understand how tasers are actually deployed beyond official summaries.
Edmonton’s most threatened buildings
Q: So why did you want to explore these threatened buildings?
Dan explains that historic buildings sit at the intersection of ownership, policy, development and economics, and that Arch Madness aims to make these debates accessible, engaging, and actionable for the public so communities can understand why saving and reimagining old buildings matters.
How are young Edmontonians learning about finance?
Q: All right. So how do you file? Does it all online now? Can you still do by mail?
Filing is mostly online for first-time filers, with mail as an exception for those who cannot file online; online filing is the simplest and quickest option, and creating a CRA account can speed up future years.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Edmonton

What is This is Edmonton about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Edmonton-focused news and storytelling with a city-wide lens, blending local politics, community issues, and human-interest reporting. Episodes cover housing, public safety, healthcare, transportation, and municipal affairs, often featuring on-site reporting, data-driven context, and voices from residents, city officials, and experts. The show is anchored by a local CBC Edmonton host who guides conversations with reporters and guests, offering a mix of policy analysis, neighborhood voices, and municipal-issue storytelling that can inform listeners about how city decisions affect daily life. Noteworthy are its strong local data cues, in-depth explorations of neighborhood dynamics, and timely coverage of civic debates that shape Edmonton and ... more

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2. Julia Wong
3. Andrew McIsaac
4. Ferris Smith
5. David Sushan
6. Aidan Hollis
7. Dan Rose
8. Jolene Helgeson

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