Edmonton’s Chinatown was front and centre of the news cycle this week. After violence in the area, the community came to city hall to call for more support. CBC reporter Wallis Snowdon breaks down what happened in the council chambers on Tuesday. Plus, host Min Dhariwal explores a Chinatown business that's been there for more than 25 years.

This week on the Loop, a distraction show. Host Clare Bonnyman talks with CBC meteorologist Christy Climenhaga about her experience up close and personal with our melting glaciers. Plus Reporter Emily Fitzpatrick introduces us to the Esso Bee’s, a St. Albert Slo-Pitch team with a lot of experience, but not a lot of wins.

There’s a lot in the air this spring. Pollen, dust… love? CBC reporter Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi joins Clare Bonnyman to talk about the return of dating post pandemic. Plus, host Min Dhariwal uncovers the heart of Edmonton’s muscle car community. We hear from a local drag racer with an amazing story and learn about Yesterday’s Auto Gallery.

Making transit safe and effective for all is a complicated task. This week on The Loop hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal dig into what’s happening on Edmonton’s transit system. Reporter Janice Johnston shares the story of two women who were attacked in recent weeks and Cheryl Whiskeyjack of Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society tells us about a new initiative they’re running, and how we can make transit work for the entire city.

On April 8, Karanveer Sahota was assaulted at a bus stop. The 16-year-old McNally High School student later died and now the community is trying to move forward. This week on The Loop, CBC reporter Julia Wong joins us with the latest on this story. And Edmonton teacher Andrew Parker shares his advice on handling tough conversations about conflict in school communities.

How do you store memories? This week on The Loop, hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal dig into how and what we remember. First, a teenager documenting the war in Ukraine with his phone as his family travelled from Ukraine to Poland to Edmonton. Plus, keeping a community alive through sport: how Warren Currie created memories in Mill Woods that skateboarders across the city hold onto.

This week The Loop looks for a little bit of good by diving into the nostalgia of handwritten letters with a local stationery shop. Plus, we look into what it takes to feel good about returning to work with an Edmonton psychologist.

This week Tahirih Foroozan joins host Clare Bonnyman. Edmonton-based CBC reporter Kyle Muzyka shares his experience covering the papal apology and he tells us how his Métis roots kept him grounded in Rome. And an Edmonton-idea has hit the big (small) screen. Frick, I Love Nature creators Stephen Robinson and Gordie Lucius share their new season on CBC Gem.

This week on The Loop, hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal look at the shifts in Edmonton’s population. A Canada West Foundation study shows that young people are leaving Alberta, but what does that actually mean? A young Edmontonian tells us what his community is feeling. Plus, the world’s refugee crisis has only gotten worse in recent months. We hear from a Sherwood Park teacher who went to Afghanistan to try and get his friends out.

From bad actors to banned books, this week hosts Clare Bonnyman and Min Dhariwal explore the conversations that stay hidden. We dig into a story of human trafficking that hits close to home. Plus, the research behind banned books and why "limited literature" can start important conversations.

This show discusses sex trafficking. Canada has a national human trafficking hotline. If you or someone you know may be a victim, call 1-833-900-1010.