It’s less than a week until referendum day, but this vote has been decades in the making. To prepare us for what’s next, producer Pippa Reed takes a look back at how we got here. From the first Prime Minister Trudeau and the National Energy Program, to the drama of dueling petitions and court cases, we look at the long story of separatist sentiment in Alberta.

It’s less than a week until referendum day, but this vote has been decades in the making. To prepare us for what’s next, producer Pippa Reed takes a look back at how we got here. From the first Prime Minister Trudeau and the National Energy Program, to the drama of dueling petitions and court cases, we look at the long story of separatist sentiment in Alberta.

How did separation end up on the referendum ballot?

In less than two weeks, Albertans head to the polls to answer 10 questions that could affect the future of the province. The historic, non-binding referendum includes five questions about immigration, four about constitutional changes and one about whether Alberta should stay in Canada or start the process for another vote to separate. The questions are long and dense, so we thought a debrief on what they mean would be worthwhile for our listeners. Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC reporters Rukhsar Ali and Joel Dryden, who have both written extensively about the questions Albertans will vote on.

In less than two weeks, Albertans head to the polls to answer 10 questions that could affect the future of the province. The historic, non-binding referendum includes five questions about immigration, four about constitutional changes and one about whether Alberta should stay in Canada or start the process for another vote to separate. The questions are long and dense, so we thought a debrief on what they mean would be worthwhile for our listeners. Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC reporters Rukhsar Ali and Joel Dryden, who have both written extensively about the questions Albertans will vote on.

How to make sense of all 10 referendum questions

The former Edmonton Journal building has been listed for sale. While Journal employees haven't worked in the space for a number of years, the sale marks a shift in the way local news is reported, and how audiences reach it. On this week's episode of This Is Edmonton, guest host Colton Hutchinson speaks to media consultant Marty Forbes about the changing landscape of local journalism.

The former Edmonton Journal building has been listed for sale. While Journal employees haven't worked in the space for a number of years, the sale marks a shift in the way local news is reported, and how audiences reach it. On this week's episode of This Is Edmonton, guest host Colton Hutchinson speaks to media consultant Marty Forbes about the changing landscape of local journalism.

The end of an era for local news

So… the novel coronavirus. We learn about the latest on the pandemic, the measures you need to take, and what this could mean going forward. Plus we explore the new trend of ghost kitchens in the city, and how they could change your Friday food delivery routine, and a toilet paper good Samaritan just south of Edmonton.

COVID-19 and Ghost Kitchens

Introducing The Loop, launching March 13. We take you behind the scenes of the CBC Edmonton newsroom —  because there’s so much more to tell. Host Tara McCarthy keeps you in the know, and yes, in The Loop.

Introducing The Loop, launching March 13. We take you behind the scenes of the CBC Edmonton newsroom — because there’s so much more to tell. Host Tara McCarthy keeps you in the know, and yes, in The Loop.

The Loop (Trailer)

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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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