The Relevance Report

There’s been a rise in hate crimes against South Asians in Canada. On today’s show, we’ll find out why. Plus, there’s been a drop in blood donation across the country and Canadians are being urged to donate. We’ll also look at rising tuition costs, and pull back the curtain on Edmonton’s Fashion Week.

This episode covers all things lifestyle and the happenings around Edmonton. From the controversial sides taken on a new Edmonton Oilers' signing, to MacEwan students’ mental health, to commuting dilemmas. We’ll wrap up the show by looking at the impact of abolishing daylight saving time in Alberta. 

In this week's episode, we dive into the Alberta referendum and its impact on the rise of mail-in ballots, construction that plagues Edmontonians, a newly discovered cat species in over a century, and MacEwan's campus history in celebration of the opening of the Triffo School of Business building.

In this week's episode, Edith Juru dives into the world of musicians, exploring how music becomes a central force in their lives and the moments that first pulled them into its rhythm. We’ll uncover the stories behind how they fell in love with music and what keeps that passion alive.

In interviews with three different local musicians, we explore the moments, memories, and influences that first drew them into music, often long before they fully understood its impact. Then, we reflect on what music has come to represent in their lives today.

Host: Ty Holloway. Producer: Edith Jury

This week, we examine the types of rivalries in multiple forms of media. From the feud between Alberta separatists who want to leave, to the conflict for a possible referendum, then the internal struggle for consumerist self-care, and a dive into the hit show Heated Rivalry.

In this week's episode, Bhavya Singh talks to a beauty industry worker to see how beauty challenges and trends are impacting young women. We also hear from daily media consumers to see how it affects Gen z women.

In this week's episode, Melanie Wright explore's how local churches in Alberta support communities beyond worship. Churches are helping people facing financial, emotional, and social challenges through food bank support, clothing drives, and social connection. The episode examines how faith organizations build belonging and raises questions about who should provide community support during difficult times.

In this week's Interviews, Ty Holloway talks to an occupational therapist at University of Alberta Hospital about how the dissolving of AHS is already affecting them at the hospital level. We also delve into the challenges around access to mental health resources in rural communities and what problems are being ignored in the Alberta government's efforts to streamline the system.

This episode explores all things culture. We will cover toxic gaming culture, the shift from digital to analogue, Edmonton zines, how concerts have changed over the years, and the impact of representation in storytelling.

This week, we examine changes in the Alberta Health Care System, the debate around paying for daycare services, the effect of inflation on student lives, and the benefits of crochet as a trend.