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What you love about hiking from 2023-09-13T02:10
We talk to Alberta hikers about why they love to go outside and hike.
ListenThe book your book club couldn't stop talking about from 2021-12-06T02:10
Has your book club tackled a book recently that sparked some great discussions? We hear your picks for books that make great conversation starters.
ListenYour vaccine questions answered from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Lorne Tyrell, the Founding Director of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at the University of Alberta, joins us for the hour to answer your questions about a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
ListenScience trivia with Jay Ingram from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We test your science knowledge with author and science journalist Jay Ingram.
ListenDealing with the pandemic in your 20s from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's it like to be in your 20s during the pandemic? We talk to three Albertans about their experiences.
ListenTime for another lockdown? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With COVID-19 case numbers climbing, should Alberta go into lockdown once again?
ListenThe U.S. election from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The votes are still being tallied in the 2020 U.S. election. What do you make of the results so far?
ListenMortgage deferrals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Did you choose to defer your mortgage payments during the pandemic? What difference did mortgage deferrals make for you?
ListenLong term care and assisted living from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In Alberta now, there are almost forty COVID-19 outbreaks in long term care and assisted living facilities. All retirement homes are limiting visitors because of the threat of the virus. Are you se...
ListenContact tracing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you had an encounter with a contact tracer during the pandemic?
ListenDo you feel safe flying? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A new pilot project will make travel easier for cross-border passengers who arrive in Calgary. How do you feel about these changes?
ListenHow's the school year going? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk to parents about what the pandemic school year has been like for them so far.
ListenHospital strikes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The hospital strikes are over - what did they accomplish?
ListenHow Alberta's arts community is dealing with the pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How are the province's arts and culture organizations managing during the pandemic? We're joined by Alex Sarian from Calgary's Arts Commons and Jacquelyn Cardinal with Naheyawin.
ListenWhat to do this winter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How are you planning to stay busy this winter? Chris Tse and Karen Ung join us with their suggestions.
ListenProposed curriculum changes in Alberta from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Curriculum advisers are recommending changes to K-4 material in social studies and fine arts. The proposed changes are being criticized by many education experts. What do the proposed changes tell...
ListenYour simple go-to recipes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you have a favourite recipe that requires five ingredients or less? Best of Bridge authors Sylvia Kong and Emily Richards join us for the hour.
ListenHalloween plans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Will your Halloween plans change because of the pandemic?
ListenCanada's immigration lottery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Immigration lawyer Raj Sharma joins us to talk about the recently opened lottery for immigrants who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents.
ListenMusical inheritance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you inherited your musical tastes from your parents? What bands and artists do you consider part of your "musical inheritance"?
ListenYour lasting friendships from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What are the big friendships in your life? Authors Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman join us to take your calls for the hour.
ListenLayoffs at Alberta Health Services from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The province announced on Tuesday that up to 11,000 employees at Alberta Health Services are set to be laid off. What's your reaction to the news?
ListenCases spike in Edmonton / Your holiday plans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How will new voluntary restrictions in Edmonton change your Thanksgiving plans? In our second half hour, food experts Phil Wilson and Liana Robberecht talk about Thanksgiving meal ideas.
ListenNew ban on single-use plastics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What do you think of the federal government's move to ban certain types of single-use plastics?
ListenYour pandemic puppy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you have a new four-legged addition to your family? If you got a "pandemic puppy", how is it working out?
ListenWhat have you had to sacrifice to keep your job? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you had to take a pay cut - or fewer hours - to keep your job during the pandemic?
ListenSupport for Black entrepreneurs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's the best way to support struggling Black entrepreneurs? What role should the government play?
ListenOnline gambling in Alberta from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How do you feel about the introduction of legal online gambling in Alberta?
ListenYour plans for Thanksgiving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It'll be an unusual Thanksgiving as people deal with pandemic restrictions. What are your plans?
ListenYour thoughts on the first U.S. presidential debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From our side of the border, what parts of the Presidential debate stood out to you?
ListenHas The Social Dilemma created a dilemma for you? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma explores the ways that social media manipulates us. Today we get your reaction to the film and ask if it changes anything for you.
ListenWhat’s next after CERB? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Now that your Canada Emergency Response Benefit has ended — what does this mean for you? What are the next steps?
ListenPodcast picks / Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Senior producer of Podcast Playlist and CBC Podcast Showcase Kate Evans joins us for the first half of the program with her podcast suggestions. In the second half, horticulturist Kath Smyth joins...
ListenYour throne speech reactions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What are your thoughts on the throne speech? Two political scientists, John Soroski from MacEwan University in Edmonton and Lisa Young from the School of Public Policy at the U of C join us for the...
ListenSnowbirds, are you heading south for winter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Canadian Snowbird Association has more than 110 000 members across the country, and right now is the time when these travellers get ready to head south. Today we're asking if COVID-19 has groun...
ListenHow has post-secondary been so far this fall? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are a few weeks into the fall semester, and we’d like to know how it’s going for students, their parents and instructors.
ListenGrowth of misinformation around COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we explore the growth of misinformation around COVID-19. With us for the hour to explore why and what to do about it is Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at th...
ListenStaying upbeat / Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What have you been doing to keep your spirits up? / Jim Hole takes your gardening questions.
ListenWhat happened to M.E.C? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After almost 50 years as a member owned co-op, Mountain Equipment Co-op is being sold to a U.S. firm. So today we're asking whatever happened to Mountain Equipment Co-op?
ListenYour questions about school this fall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Only a few weeks into the new school year and there are still questions and concerns about the return to school amidst the pandemic. Joining us again are CBE chair Marilyn Dennis and Edmonton Publi...
ListenHow have your shopping habits changed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you changed the way you shop? Retail analyst and author of “RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19,” Bruce Winder joins us for the hour to chat about how the retail industry has changed throug...
ListenThe future of policing in Alberta from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The future of policing in Alberta up for debate on two fronts. There are calls to divert money away from city police forces to better fund social services. The province is also looking at replacing...
ListenMaskne / Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our first half hour, dermatologist Dr. Marlene Dytoc joins us to talk about keeping your skin safe while wearing a mask. In our second half hour, arborist Gerard Fournier answers your questions.
ListenWhat are you reading this fall? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With us for the hour is Mathew Stepanic owner of Glass Bookshop in Edmonton and Shelley Youngblut the CEO and Creative Ringleader of Calgary’s Wordfest.
ListenHow is back to school going? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we want to hear your experience of going back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ListenYour COVID-19 testing questions answered from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we're answering your questions about COVID-19 and the types of testing for it. Infectious disease expert Jason Kindrachuck joins us to take your calls.
ListenWasps / Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Entomologist John Swann joins us to talk wasps for the first half hour; in the second half hour, horticulturist Kath Smyth answers your gardening questions.
ListenThe power of flowers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Flowers have so much meaning in our lives. They can remind us of a fond memory, a specific location or person. What stories do you have of your favourite flower? What does it mean to you?
ListenYour TV show recommendations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What shows are you watching that you would recommend to others?
ListenYour reaction to the toppling of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Montreal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Alberta@Noon, we're talking about our first prime minister — Sir John A. Macdonald. In Montreal, protesters tore down a statue of Macdonald because of his role in anti-Indigenous programs....
ListenWhat will school be like this year? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kids are starting to head back to school — but with the threat of COVID-19 still present you may have questions about what school will be like this fall. Two chairs from Alberta's biggest school bo...
ListenKids and COVID-19 / Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our first half hour, pediatrician Dr. Srinivas Murthy answers your questions about kids and COVID-19; in our second half hour, gardening expert Jim Hole takes your calls.
ListenYour reaction to Alberta's fiscal update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The provincial government updated Alberta's finances today. Economist, Trevor Tombe and pollster, Janet Brown join us to explore the news.
ListenHey kids how was your summer? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're checking in with kids to hear what their summer has been like.
ListenTaking care of your trees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Arborist Gerard Fournier joins us to answer your questions about trees.
ListenThe Conservative leadership race from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who do you want to see become the next leader of the federal Conservatives?
ListenWhat's the best thing that's happened to you this summer? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're looking at the bright side of 2020. What's the best thing that's happened to you this year so far?
ListenYour back to school questions answered from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What do you need to know about the return to the classroom? CBE chair Marilyn Dennis and Edmonton Public Schools board chair Trisha Estabrooks join us to take your calls.
ListenFinding a job during the downturn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many job seekers have had a tough time finding work during the pandemic. How have you fared in your job search?
ListenBikes / Gardening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our first half hour, we answer your questions about bikes; in our second half hour, gardening expert Kath Smyth takes your calls.
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