Alberta at Noon
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
If you're talking about it, so are we on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.
Location:
Edmonton, AB
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CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
If you're talking about it, so are we on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.
Twitter:
@AlbertaatNoon
Language:
English
Contact:
P.O. Box 555 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P4 866-468-4422
Website:
http://www.cbc.ca/albertaatnoon/
Email:
albertaatnoon@cbc.ca
Episodes
Your book recommendations
12/20/2024
If you have some time over the next few days to curl up with a good book, we'll share some recommendations and we hope you have some for us.
Duration:00:52:48
Municipal political parties
12/18/2024
You probably don't know the names just yet, but municipal elections next year in Edmonton and Calgary will include political parties for the first time. Will that influence how you vote or who you vote for? Does this strengthen democracy or weaken it?
Duration:00:52:48
Canada's fall economic statement is released
12/17/2024
Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigns the day a new economic statement is released. That economic statement got very LITTLE attention Monday despite very BIG numbers. The deficit was north of 60 billion for last year - far higher than the 40 billion promised.
Duration:00:52:49
Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet
12/16/2024
Canada's finance minister has resigned. She referenced "costly political gimmicks that we can ill afford". It's assumed Chrystia Freeland is refering to the GST holiday and the 250 dollar rebate. What does her resignation mean for this government and how prepared we are for Trump tariffs?
Duration:00:52:50
The rising cost of groceries
12/13/2024
Food prices are expected to keep going up in the new year. That's on top of the huge increases over the past couple of years. What will that mean for you? How are you stretching your grocery dollars?
Duration:00:52:48
Life in a small town
12/12/2024
Alberta has 19 cities - but more than a hundred towns. Taber has decided to continue to embrace it's town status, despite it's population growth. It got us thinking: what are the benefits and merits of town living
Duration:00:52:48
Your favorite holiday treats
12/11/2024
Pull out your cake pans and cookie sheets. It is peak baking season over the holidays and we help guide your dessert desires with your favourites... and maybe even your epic fails.
Duration:00:52:48
The state of Alberta's economy
12/10/2024
How would you describe the Alberta economy? Unemployment is high compared to the rest of the country, but many have moved here for economic opportunity. Is Alberta's advantage holding up these days?
Duration:00:52:48
The cost of flying
12/9/2024
Air Canada is about to become the latest airline to begin charging travelers for carry-on luggage on certain flights. Have fees like this changed how you feel about flying? Is flying more trouble and money than it's worth?
Duration:00:52:57
2024 word of the year
12/6/2024
Oxford chose brain rot as the word of the year. Cambridge picked manifest. Dictionary dot com says it's demure. Do you have a go-to word? Or one you'd like to go away?
Duration:00:52:49
The ongoing Canada Post strike
12/5/2024
With the Canada Post strike headed into week 4, we wanted to know if Canada Post is still relevant. Do we still need the postal service?
Duration:00:52:48
Photo radars: cash cow or safety tool?
12/4/2024
Have you received a speeding ticket in the mail? Did it make any difference to how fast you drove after that? The provincial government says photo radar is largely a cash cow, and soon, largely gone
Duration:00:52:49
Your questions about power rates
12/3/2024
Are you paying a fixed or floating rate for electricity? Do you have no idea and just pay the bill? We answer your questions about how Alberta's power market works, and what changes are coming in the new year.
Duration:00:52:48
Fighting against the emissions cap
12/2/2024
That federal emissions cap is a non starter for the provincial government. It plans to enact legislation to essentially block the impact of the regulations. We take a look at the substance and the politics, and your take on these ongoing battles with Ottawa.
Duration:00:52:50
Moving to Alberta
11/29/2024
Alberta's booming population is expected to slow down and take a breather in the new year. We explore what that could mean for our province and we ask what moving to Alberta has meant for you.
Duration:00:52:49
Tariffs on Canadian exports
11/28/2024
U.S. President elect, Donald Trump posted about a day one priority: impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S. because of border security issues at both borders. What does that mean for Alberta and our number one export?
Duration:00:52:48
How you use social media
11/27/2024
Do you have a virtual town square? A place where you go to exchange ideas, opinions or stories? How do you use social media, or do you avoid it like the plague?
Duration:00:52:48
The cost of owning a pet
11/26/2024
There is real heartbreak when a loving pet owner has to make a decision to surrender their pet. With housing challenges, vet bills and food, pet ownership isn't always easy nor cheap. It leads some to surrendering their pets. How are you coping with the challenges of pet ownership?
Duration:00:52:48
Changes in auto insurance
11/25/2024
Albertans pay among the highest premiums in Canada for auto insurance. The province unveiled a plan to change that, but the payoff could be more than 2 years away. How confident are you with the strategy.
Duration:00:52:48
A break from GST
11/22/2024
The federal government will stop collecting the GST on some items for a couple of months, starting December 14. In the spring they're going to send 250 dollars to most working Canadians. Will that make a difference to you with the cost of living?
Duration:00:52:48