Why Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital is using new tech to stop weapons at the door
Hospital safety is a growing concern in Edmonton, especially for health-care workers. Now the Royal Alexandra Hospital downtown is testing out a high-tech weapons screening system in their emergency department, hoping the added security can better protect patients and staff. CBC reporter Liam Newbigging breaks down what health-care workers are facing, and how new technology like AI could improve things.
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Edmonton teachers are sent back to school. So what now?
This week, the Alberta government fast-tracked Bill 2, the Back to School Act, which sends about 750,000 students and 50,000 teachers back to the classroom. It ended a contract dispute and three weeks of job action, invoking the notwithstanding clause to do it. CBC reporter Emma Zhao joins host Clare Bonnyman to break down what’s in the bill and reaction to it. Plus, an Edmonton psychologist talks about taking care of teachers, parents and students during uncertain times.
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Edmonton voted — so why did it take so long to get results?
Election night in Edmonton was interesting to say the least. Many voters waited in long lines before casting their ballots and new rules put in place by the government meant every vote had to be hand-counted, meaning a winner wasn’t clear until well into the next day. On this episode, host Clare Bonnyman breaks down some of the issues and the reaction to Edmonton’s 2025 Election.
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Edmonton’s growing pains: What kind of city are we building?
Edmonton’s population is booming — but how is what we’re building meeting that demand? CBC reporter Liam Harrap took a deep dive into our city’s growth, and how the housing landscape is changing. He sits down with host Clare Bonnyman to talk about what home means to those in Edmonton today.
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Who will it be? The race for the city’s next mayor and council
Edmonton's municipal election takes place on Oct. 20. With the vote just weeks away, host Clare Bonnyman sits down with Mack Male of Taproot Edmonton to talk about concerns, candidates and how you can be informed as a voter.
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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