This summer has been a record wildfire season in Alberta and beyond. This week an extended conversation from the latest episode of CBC’s World On Fire podcast, digging into the experiences of reporters covering an unprecedented wildfire season.

Reporting in a world on fire

This week CBC reporter Liam Harrap joins Clare Bonnyman to talk about some non-traditional sports (think wife carrying) and some locals making waves internationally.

Alberta’s alternative sports include weights and wives

Edmonton is investing in bike lanes and the cargo bike community couldn’t be happier. On this week’s episode of The Loop, Min Dhariwal meets some enthusiastic cargo-bikers to learn more about how they get around. Plus commuters are holding on hope for the Valley Line LRT despite new delays. So what’s the latest hold up?

I get around

For Indigenous History Month The Loop talks to Kisha Supernant at her Indigenous Archaeological Field School in St. Albert. A Professor at the University of Alberta, Supernant is a Metis archaeologist, working to connect Indigenous stories and history to the community today.

Bringing Indigenous history forward

Alberta heads to the polls May 29 and CBC’s Emily Senger has been following the election across the province. She joins host Clare Bonnyman to talk about the highs, lows and hot takes from the campaign trail.

Who will win Alberta?

A special show from CBC Edmonton digs into the “Music We Love to Hate” — and the power of guilty pleasures. Clare Bonnyman and Adrienne Lamb take us behind the scenes of the radio documentary that asks why music that’s bad, can make us feel so good.

Music we love to hate

The wildfire season opened this year with a vengeance. At times, more than 100 wildfires have been burning across our province, with tens of thousands of Albertans under evacuation order. CBC’s Nancy Carlson and Christy Climenhaga join us on The Loop to talk about what’s happened — and what’s coming.

Alberta Burns

Edmonton is changing and the process of city building can get a little messy. This week on The Loop podcast we explore changes at Bonnie Doon Mall — where a private space is changing the way it serves its community. Plus, Edmonton urban planner Jason Syvixay joins us to dig into city planning and how to create spaces that meet the needs of a diverse and changing Edmonton.

Creating community in old malls

Alberta is facing a crisis in rural health care. CBC producer and reporter Ariel Fournier has been chasing stories from outside the urban centres, and takes us to communities in northern Alberta trying to address a shortage of services, nurses and doctors.

Reimagining rural health care

You’ve probably seen the billboards or heard the ads, but what do the Junos mean to Edmonton? Canada’s biggest music awards are a big deal, but what does this mean for our city and music community? Aimee Hill, co-chair of the 2023 Junos host committee joins Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal to talk about the awards, music recovery and making Edmonton’s music community shine.

The real road to the Junos

The Loop is your guide to the ins and outs of Edmonton. Each week, we take you behind the stories from the CBC Edmonton newsroom, to dig deeper and bring you closer to your city and community.

This week host Clare Bonnyman focuses on film photography. The analog approach to taking photos is making a comeback and reporter Liam Harrap takes us to a group in Edmonton creating a home for film photos … literally. Plus, CBC business reporter Kyle Bakx takes us through the effect the renewed love of film photography is having on the local business scene.

Developing a taste for film

It feels like more people are receiving and sharing diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But what’s changed about one of the most common neurological conditions out there? This week CBC reporter Emily Fitzpatrick shares her personal story about diagnosis as an adult, and Edmonton-based counsellor Justin Lessard talks about the changing awareness and understanding of ADHD.

Do I have ADHD?

This week The Loop explores all things West Edmonton Mall. Matthew Dutzak of the website 'Best Edmonton Mall' joins us to talk about the history of the shopping centre. Plus, Clare Bonnyman takes a walk through an art show in town that asks, why is WEM still relevant?

Why do we care about WEM so much?

Edmonton has hit the small screen with HBO’s new show The Last of Us. On this week’s episode, we’ll hear the effect this might have on the Alberta film industry. Plus, we step inside Alberta’s only foley stage with Little Hook Sound and test our sound effects.

Lights, Camera, Edmonton

The holiday season is synonymous with alcohol. Rum-spiked eggnog, wine at the holiday party, it seems like there is a cup of Christmas cheer at every corner. But with more Edmontonians experimenting with sobriety, what are the alternatives? This week, Min Dhariwal learns about the booming business of alcohol-free adult beverages, and Clare Bonnyman speaks with the creator of Mock-Ups Mocktails.

Ho-ho-hold the hangover

This week CBC Edmonton launches its annual campaign to support the Edmonton Food Bank and spread some kindness across the city. We meet with producers Emily Senger, Adrienne Lamb and Liam Harrap who share stories of kindness, and talk about the vital role food banks play in our community.

Making the season kind

It's the spending season, but as the cost of living increases, more people are feeling the pinch. This week The Loop talks to a teacher in Edmonton focusing on financial literacy for the next generation. Plus, Credit Canada CEO Bruce Sellery joins us to talk about financial readiness -- and how to holiday on a budget.

You’re poorer than you think

Six months after two violent homicides in the business district still recovering from the effects of pandemic restrictions, the community is fighting for a comeback.  CBC reporter Wallis Snowdon walks us through recent developments, and Clare goes for a walk with Chinatown resident and advocate William Lau.

A walk in Chinatown

Pediatric hospitals are facing serious pressure across Canada. In Edmonton, The Stollery’s inpatient beds are at capacity, and Doctors say the ER is backed up. ER Doctor Shazma Mithani shares what she’s seeing. Plus provincial affairs reporter Janet French talks about the concerns and politics around what we do next.

The kids are not alright

This week: what’s up with Twitter? University of Alberta professor Timothy Caulfield and Sarah Dharshi, content strategist for Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, join host Clare Bonnyman to dig into what the platform means. Plus, technology columnist Dana DiTomaso joins the show to talk about Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter — and the platform's potential future.

The cursed bird app

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