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This is EdmontonWhat is the ultimate Edmonton food?Perogies, green onion cakes and Alberta beef all make the list for top Edmonton foods — but with a food scene that is more and more diverse, what is the most Edmonton dish you can eat? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with food writers Phil Wilson and Sharon Yeo to talk about the ins and outs of Edmonton’s food culture. 2025-08-0623 min

This is EdmontonWhy we love really, really big stuffIt’s a key element of Edmonton summers — driving out to see some big stuff. Roadside attractions are huge across the province and they’re hard to miss, even in our city. And why would you want to? From pumpkins to mushrooms, a giant perogy or a sausage link, there is something for everyone. Big stuff expert and CBC producer Adrienne Lamb joins host Clare Bonnyman to talk about attractions near and far and dig into why we love them so much. 2025-07-3019 min

This is EdmontonNew to This Is Edmonton? Start here...Living in Edmonton is a weird, wonderful and sometimes frustrating experience. Every Wednesday This Is Edmonton brings you the most Edmonton stories you've never heard, and the context you need to understand what's going on in our city. Host Clare Bonnyman gets into it all, unpacking the essential, random and occasionally shocking things that are uniquely Edmonton.2025-07-2402 min

This is EdmontonJasper’s wildfire recovery, one year laterOne year ago, a devastating wildfire burned through Jasper. Around a third of structures in the mountain town were destroyed. Thousands of residents and workers were pushed out of their homes. So, how much can be done in 365 days? CBC reporter Liam Harrap and producer Ariel Fournier asked that question, and dug deep into what it looks like to recover from a wildfire. They share what they learned with host Clare Bonnyman.2025-07-2330 min

This is EdmontonEdmonton: a comedy capitalEdmonton has always been a hotbed for arts and theatre, but our comedy scene is unmatched. Improv, standup and sketch have been a huge part of the scene for a long time, but in recent years, new comedy theatres and troupes are making their mark on the city. This week, host Clare Bonnyman dives into the capital city comedy scene with Bryon Martin and Jules Pepin of the Grindstone Comedy Theatre to talk about what makes this community tick.2025-07-1625 min

This is EdmontonWe are a (music) festival cityEdmonton is known as a festival city, but our music-focused festivals really shine in the summer months. So, what kind of work goes into making a great music festival, and how are current geo-political tensions influencing musicians and the industry at large? Host Clare Bonnyman digs into Edmonton’s music ecosystem with Aimee Hill, one of the founders of Interstellar Rodeo, and an arts and culture worker in the city.2025-07-0924 min

This is EdmontonPreparing for the Powwow trailIndigenous dancers from across the Prairies spend the summer visiting communities for powwows. But it takes a lot of time, and a lot of work to prepare your skills. An Edmonton group hosts weekly practices to make sure dancers are in tip-top shape. This week, host Clare Bonnyman visits an inner-city powwow practice and speaks with dancer Danni Okemaw about her own dancing journey.This episode first aired June 12, 2024 2025-07-0214 min

This is EdmontonTreat them, don’t street them: Creating an ICU for houseless EdmontoniansStudents from the University of Alberta are advocating for Edmonton’s first 'Houseless Intensive Care Unit'. The idea is to provide 24/7 wrap around health-care for people experiencing homelessness, a demographic that disproportionately relies on emergency services. Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with two of the graduate students involved to talk about the project and the impact it could have.2025-06-2515 min

This is EdmontonEdmonton’s overlooked queer historyEdmonton has a big place in Canada’s 2SLGBTQ+ history — but it doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. Now, there are people trying to change that. In recent years, projects highlighting Edmonton’s queer history and stories have gained traction, and there is work being done to preserve decades of activism and community for the next generation. Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with Ron Byers of the Rainbow Story Hub, to talk about Edmonton’s queer history and what’s so unique about our city’s story.2025-06-1818 min

This is EdmontonThis is the Oilers' year, right?So the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup final — again. For the second year in a row, the city is full of blue, orange and cheers to bring Lord Stanley’s Cup home. But can they do it this time? Host Clare Bonnyman digs into how the playoffs pump our city up year after year. CBC’s Mark Connolly is in Florida talking with Clare about taking down the Panthers, once and for all.2025-06-1117 min

This is EdmontonWhy some Edmonton parents say a $15 flat-rate fee for daycare isn’t saving them moneyIn April, the Alberta government brought in a $15 flat-rate fee for daycare. It’s a partnership with the federal government and the province that is meant to help parents pay for affordable childcare. But parents say the plan isn’t actually more affordable — instead they’ve been hit with additional fees and fewer options. Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC reporter Sarah Reid who’s been following the changes to Alberta’s system. 2025-05-2120 min

This is EdmontonThe great bike lane debate in northeast EdmontonConstruction season is in full swing, especially in Edmonton’s northeast. But The 132 Avenue Collector Renewal Project has a stick in the spokes: residents are speaking out against construction. On top of the regular headaches from dust and noise, some residents and business owners say they aren’t happy with the city’s bike lane plans for the area and communication. Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC Edmonton producer Pippa Reed, who spent some time in the area to hear what residents are saying.2025-05-1417 min

This is EdmontonHow Edmonton youth are fighting food insecurity downtownIn the downtown core, a new series of cooking classes is connecting neighbours, rethinking where food comes from and feeding some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. A tall order for one group, but multiple not-for-profit organizations are banding together to put on Cooking 4 Community, a monthly series held in Boyle-McCauley. This is Edmonton’s Clare Bonnyman went to visit one of the classes, and hear about how collaboration is fueling action for young Edmontonians.2025-04-3016 min

This is EdmontonCasting your ballot: Edmonton’s election issuesIn less than a week, Edmontonians will cast their ballots in the federal election. It’s been a national campaign like no other, especially as our country faces tariff threats from the United States. But what other issues are Edmontonians thinking about? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC reporter Madeleine Cummings, who has been covering Edmonton’s election issues. We also hear from a panel of young, first time voters.2025-04-2316 min

This is EdmontonWill having a prime minister from Alberta be good for our province?A federal election could be called at any moment, and it’s almost certain that our next elected prime minister will be from Alberta. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is from Calgary, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney was raised in Edmonton. This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman discusses the implications for Alberta with CBC writer Jason Markusoff, producer and co-host of the House Party podcast.2025-03-1919 min

This is EdmontonAre Neutrality Groups Really Neutral?Neutrality groups are popping up all over Canada.The organizations petition councils to get rid of certain crosswalks and flags –and they are changing laws in some Alberta communitiesClare Bonnyman speaks with CBC reporter Liam Harrap about the rise of these groups and the reasons behind their concerns. 2025-01-2924 min

This is EdmontonProperty taxes: How do Edmonton neighbourhoods compare?Edmonton homeowners received their property tax assessments in the mail. The city has seen a lot of change over the last few years with so many new faces calling the city home. So, what does it mean for homeowners, those looking to get into the market and affordability? On the latest episode of This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman hears from a resident in Central McDougall about what a huge property value increase could mean for the community. She sits down with Tahirih Foroozan, who reached out to a realtor to talk about all the changes the c...2025-01-2219 min

This is EdmontonCan pay-what-you-will pave a new way forward for theatre?An Edmonton theatre is letting you set your own price for tickets. Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre is testing a "pay what you will" idea in the hopes of filling theatre seats. This week, host Clare Bonnyman sits down with Workshop West general manager Jake Tkaczyk, to find out how it all works.2024-11-1317 min

This is EdmontonA slow start for the Alberta Teaching Profession CommissionWhen there are concerns about Alberta teachers, people need somewhere to complain. Alberta's UCP government decided teachers should no longer police themselves and introduced the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission in 2023. CBC reporter Janet French tells host Clare Bonnyman how those changes are going, and why this new system isn't getting straight A's.2024-10-2313 min

This is EdmontonFinding ice time in Edmonton sucksEdmonton is facing a very Canadian crisis. We have a serious shortage of ice time in the city at the start of hockey season. CBC producer Emily Williams joins host Clare Bonnyman to break down the issue, and why it matters so much to families. Plus we visit a possible solution, a private rink south of the city that’s offering a premium skate experience.2024-10-1614 min

This is EdmontonEdmontonians step up for sportIn hard times, Edmontonians step up, and recently in the city there have been lots of stories of locals helping out kids and youth so they can access sport. Host Clare Bonnyman shares two stories of people making activity accessible for children and teens in the city.2024-10-0911 min

This is EdmontonA recipe for representationWhat does reconciliation in action look like? And how can we use the way we eat, to fuel it? This week, This is Edmonton explores the soft ways we can take “reconcili-action” with host Clare Bonnyman. She talks to the owners of a new restaurant putting Indigenous representation in the spotlight and receiving recognition from across the country.2024-10-0215 min

This is EdmontonWhy Edmonton loves its community leaguesCommunity leagues are a quintessential part of Edmonton. The groups form across the city, advocating for and running events to serve their neighbourhoods. But why did the community league model start? And why has it been such a success here in Edmonton? This week, host Clare Bonnyman aims to answer a listener's question, and sits down with the executive director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. 2024-09-2519 min

This is EdmontonJasper students head back to classThe back-to-school season is almost over. But for Jasper students, their studies are just beginning. After wildfire ripped through the community this summer, destroying a third of all buildings in the townsite, there was a big focus on getting the two school buildings back up and running. Provincial affairs reporter Janet French sits down with host Clare Bonnyman to talk about the return to class and some of the big issues facing Alberta and Edmonton students this school year.2024-09-1820 min

This is EdmontonYEG-haw, anyone?The Canadian Country Music Awards are back in Edmonton for the first time in 10 years. While the city isn’t always considered the most countryfied city on the Prairies, our love for country music runs deep. CBC’s Tristan Mottershead joins host Clare Bonnyman to break down the CCMAs and the national country music scene.2024-09-1112 min

This is EdmontonPodcast deep dive: Upfront with the ArchbishopPodcasts about religion are gaining popularity in Edmonton – faith-based shows that broadcast sermons and dig into subjects that matter to the communities they serve. One of these is Upfront with the Archbishop, a biweekly podcast from the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman sat down with producer Matthew Bodnarek and producer/host Jenny Connelly about creating the show and tackling big conversations.2024-08-2827 min

Speaking MunicipallyBONUS: Speaking Municipally x This Is Edmonton 2024-08-1728 min

This is EdmontonRiding along with an Edmonton police team that pairs officers with social workersConnecting people with basic needs. That’s the goal of the Edmonton police HELP team. The Human-centred Engagement and Liaison Partnership Unit has been around since 2021, pairing police officers and social support workers. CBC’s Pippa Reed went for a ride along with the HELP team and joined host Clare Bonnyman to talk about the role these crews play in our community.2024-07-0322 min

This is EdmontonHockey, the great equalizerLove or hate sports, nothing has brought a community together quite like the Edmonton Oilers and their 2024 Stanley Cup run. Covering the Cup is itself a journey. This week, host Clare Bonnyman speaks to CBC reporter Sam Samson and producer Kory Siegers about the excitement and challenges that come with traveling between Edmonton and Florida to cover the final. They share what it’s been like to witness the playoffs and see the country rally behind our team.2024-06-2622 min

This is EdmontonPreparing for the powwow trailIndigenous dancers from across the Prairies spend the summer visiting communities for powwows. In Edmonton there are weekly practices to make sure dancers are in tip-top shape. This week, host Clare Bonnyman visits an inner-city powwow practice and speaks with dancer Danni Okemaw about her own dancing journey.2024-06-1213 min

This is EdmontonCan the Oilers end Canada's Stanley Cup drought?Play La Bamba baby. The Oilers are in the Stanley Cup final for the first time in 18 years and could be the first Canadian team in three decades to hoist the cup. But what are the storylines from this season, and how are fans feeling in the city? Host Clare Bonnyman talks to two Oilers faithful as they prepare for the final round of the playoffs this weekend.2024-06-0521 min

This is EdmontonBuying into BlatchfordBlatchford was to be the first of its kind — a new, sustainability-focused community in the heart of Edmonton. It’s been 10 years and counting and some say the development is moving way too slowly. But people are choosing to call Blatchford home. This week, host Clare Bonnyman sits down with one resident to talk about living the Blatchford dream.2024-05-2918 min

This is EdmontonEdmonton’s big little potatoesStep aside Prince Edward Island; Alberta wears the Canadian potato crown. This week, host Clare Bonnyman sits down with CBC Edmonton reporter Liam Harrap to hear about a massive potato processing plant just south of the city that’s one of the contributors to Alberta’s potato prowess.2024-05-1521 min

This is PEIWho grows more potatoes? Alberta and P.E.I. face offThe mighty spud is synonymous with P.E.I., but now Alberta may be coming for our crown. What will it mean if the P.E.I. potato is no longer number one? Host Nicola MacLeod and This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman join forces.2024-05-1518 min

This is EdmontonDon’t count out DVDs just yetEdmonton is having a DVD resurgence — sort of. A little free library functioning as a neighbourhood Blockbuster is on a lawn on the north side. And if internet popularity is a sign of anything, it’s going to be popular. Host Clare Bonnyman digs into the analog media available in the city, and how locals are using old-school formats today.2024-05-0818 min

This is EdmontonDogs and dating apps: Will fido get you more likes?Spring is in the air, and one researcher has a whole new strategy for dating apps: dogs. Host Clare Bonnyman speaks to Maron Demecillo about his research at MacEwan University into “dogfishing”, or the practice of using a cute dog in a dating profile to try and lure a potential partner.2024-05-0117 min

This is EdmontonDigging into Edmonton's food scenePerogies, green onion cakes and Alberta beef all make the list for top Edmonton foods — but with a food scene that is more and more diverse, what is the most Edmonton dish you can eat? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with food writers Phil Wilson and Sharon Yeo to talk about the ins and outs of Edmonton’s food culture.2024-04-2423 min

This is EdmontonDoes Edmonton need an entertainment district?The city is looking at making downtown more fun. New reports are looking at how to improve our night time economy, and plans are in place to create a formal ‘Entertainment District’ on Rice Howard Way. Host Clare Bonnyman goes to check out the proposed district, and hear from the city and business owners about the difference this new space could make.2024-04-1722 min

This is EdmontonSupport your local DJs: EDM in YEGEdmonton’s relationship with electronic dance music hasn’t always been a good one. Host Clare Bonnyman with DJ David Stone dive into Edmonton’s EDM history, and what the community looks like today.2024-04-1023 min

This is EdmontonWhat’s next for Edmonton’s craft beer industry?In neighbourhoods all over Edmonton you can see the growth of the craft beer industry. So what is our craft beer identity? Host Clare Bonnyman grabs a pint with beer educator Jason Foster and brewer Chelsea Tessier to learn about how these (mostly) small businesses are navigating a challenging landscape.2024-04-0322 min

This is EdmontonHow do you become a children's entertainer?Edmonton has a long history of creating high-quality art, music, television and literature for kids. But what does it actually take to make content that resonates with fans of all ages? And what makes Edmontonians so good at it? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with two experts in the matter — Juno-nominated musician Beppie and playwright and author Marty Chan — to talk about the magic of entertaining children and the power of nostalgia.2024-03-2022 min

This is EdmontonManaging our eco-anxietyEdmonton has had a weird winter and spring hasn’t even started yet. Already the province is preparing for drought, wildfire season and whatever the weather might throw at us. CBC’s climate reporter Stephanie Cram joins host Clare Bonnyman to look at the forecast, and then Clare heads to Gold Bar Park to meet with a University of Alberta researcher who can help us manage our feelings around climate change.2024-03-1323 min

This is EdmontonWhy does waking up suck?The mornings are getting brighter. So why are you still waking up on the wrong side of the bed? Host Clare Bonnyman talks with two people — an Edmonton sleep doctor and baker who's a certified morning person — about tossing and turning as Alberta springs forward to daylight time this Sunday.2024-03-0617 min

This is EdmontonEdmonton’s weird condo marketEdmonton’s condo market is well … different. As real estate markets heat up across the country our apartment-style condos remain some of the most affordable in Canada. Host Clare Bonnyman meets with a local real estate agent in one of these condos to find out what they’re seeing. Plus, CBC business reporter Madeline Smith looks at why we’re seeing this unusual market and whether things will stay this cheap.2024-02-2821 min

This is EdmontonThe movement movementThere are a thousand different ways to work out, but the biggest trend in fitness right now is less about exercise and more about movement. Host Clare Bonnyman explores how scientists and researchers are looking at movement’s ability to support patients through things like cancer. Plus, Bonnyman visits Edmonton’s Antidote Movement Club, to see what it feels like to just ... move. 2024-02-2119 min

This is EdmontonBeating the single stigmaIn honour of Valentine’s day host Clare Bonnyman and guest host Tahirih Foroozan dig into an overlooked, and underappreciated relationship status: being single. Where do our stereotypes around being single come from? And what kind of pressures face the more than 30 percent of Edmontonians who happen to be single right now?2024-02-1427 min

This is EdmontonWhat does 'parental rights' actually mean?New proposed policies from the Alberta Government would mean sweeping changes to medical care for trans youth, and inclusion policies in schools. Part of the argument, is the rights of parents to know and have a say in their child’s education and healthcare. But what are parental rights? And is it that simple? Host Clare Bonnyman digs into perspectives from across the province.2024-02-0723 min

This is EdmontonEdmonton’s encampment crisisOver Christmas, Edmonton’s encampment clearings made national headlines. CBC News reporters Paige Parsons and Wallis Snowdon sit down with This Is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman to discuss what happened then, where we are now and how the city’s approach to people living on the streets has shifted.2024-01-3127 min

This is EdmontonThe most Edmonton thing you can doEdmonton is home to a lot of public art, installations and murals that range from contentious to celebrated. What does it take to keep our public art shiny and attractive? And how did a private mural downtown become one of the most infamous walls in the city? In the first episode of This Is Edmonton, host Clare Bonnyman tries to answer the question: “What is the most Edmonton thing you can do?”2024-01-2421 min

This is EdmontonThe Last LoopThe Loop podcast signs off. Host Clare Bonnyman looks at the past three-and-a-half years of conversations, connections and community on the show.2023-11-2427 min

This is EdmontonDeck the downtownIf you love holiday music, the most wonderful time of the year has begun. This week on The Loop, host Clare Bonnyman finds out why downtown celebrations have a different feel every year — and why Christmas music is so divisive.2023-11-1720 min

This is EdmontonDinner plate politics: challenging Canada’s horse meat industryThere are a lot of foods to try if you’re an adventurous eater—but horse meat is rarely mentioned. Yet Canada, even here in Alberta, is home to a thriving industry with thousands of horses slaughtered every year for eating. . CBC Reporter Walis Snowdon talks with Clare Bonnyman about the debate in Canada’s horse meat industry, and the issue of live exports.2023-10-2016 min

Mess Hall Podcast149 We Welcome Back Pumpkin SpiceWelcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery try pumpkin spies goodies: mead, fudge, coffee creamer, oatmeal, Cheerios, marshmallows, and popcorn. This episode is brought to you by the inaugural YEGPodFest — presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada’s nonfiction festival. Running October first through third, the festival will be held entirely online this year, so anyone can experience it. Events will include masterclasses with experts, panel discussions, feature interviews and more. Som...2020-09-3025 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 127: The 30-day challenge in a new jobThe first 30 days are crucial in a new job. You can use these precious first days to form excellent first impressions that can lead to long-lasting relationships in your new organization. Young PR Pros calls this the 30-day challenge. In this episode our hosts and producer will share their 30-day challenge tips and advice so you can make your first days at a new job count.Continue Reading →The post Episode 127: The 30-day challenge in a new job appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2018-02-0840 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 126: Data or your gut, which should you trust?In this episode, the hosts discuss the benefits of big data and uncover when is the best time to use data, and when is the best time to trust your gut.Continue Reading →The post Episode 126: Data or your gut, which should you trust? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-12-1235 min

Young PR ProsEpisode 125: How the Next Generation Can Fix Fake NewsIn this episode we discuss real, concrete steps young professionals, and young at heart professionals, can take to combat fake news and protect the value and trust of our industry.Continue Reading →The post Episode 125: How the Next Generation Can Fix Fake News appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-11-0700 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 124: 5 Career Tips that are Actually FalseThere is a lot of advice out there, and although a lot of it comes from kindness and people just trying to help, this episode strives to debunk myths and tell the truth about some of the most common career tips given out these days.Continue Reading →The post Episode 124: 5 Career Tips that are Actually False appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-10-0647 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 123: The short week - productivity in less timeCompanies and countries across the world are starting to implement the four-day workweek. We may not all get the great fortune of a long weekend every week. For those of us stuck in the five-day workweek, here are tips for turning your week into a short week, leaving you a whole extra day to tackle bigger things and get ahead.Continue Reading →The post Episode 123: The short week – productivity in less time appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-09-1331 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 122: How to Exercise your BrainThis episode talks about the importance of exercising your brain through deep work, as well we discuss the damage of multitasking.Continue Reading →The post Episode 122: How to Exercise your Brain appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-08-1838 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 118: What is work-life balance?In this episode, our hosts offer tips and advice for young professionals looking to strike a healthy balance between work and life.Continue Reading →The post Episode 118: What is work-life balance? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-03-1335 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode episode 117: The Future of PROur industry is always changing, as professionals it is important to always be on top of what is new. As young professionals, it is even more important to be on top of trends. As the "young" ones in the office we may be called upon to provide information about the latest social media trend.Continue Reading →The post Episode 117: The Future of PR appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-02-1328 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 116: Concrete Steps to Help Learn from your MistakesYoung PR Pros' offers concrete steps to help learn from your mistakes and become a better professional. Continue Reading →The post Episode 116: Concrete Steps to Help Learn from your Mistakes appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2017-01-1930 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 114: How to be creativeOne of the benefits of working in the industry of public relations, communications and marketing is the ability to be creative. We work in a unique world where our job is to find creative ways to tell a story. In this episode, our hosts share their secrets on what they do to cultivate their creativity.Continue Reading →The post Episode 114: How to be Creative appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-11-2345 min

Young PR ProsEpisode #113: Making career choicesThe average person will make a career change approximately five to seven times during their working life. With an ever increasing number of different career choices, about 1/3 of the total workforce will now change jobs every 12 months. By the age of 42 you may have had about ten jobs, says Career Change Statistics. With this new landscape, making career choices can be overwhelming. Young PR Pros hosts Kristine D’Arbelles, Ross Simmonds and producer Clare Bonnyman discuss tips and advice on how to best approach making a career decision. Some of the advice you will hear in...2016-10-2039 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 113: Making Career ChoicesThe average person will make a career change approximately five to seven times during their working life. With this new landscape, making career choices can be overwhelming. Young PR Pros hosts Kristine D’Arbelles, Ross Simmonds and producer Clare Bonnyman discuss tips and advice on how to best approach making a career decision.Continue Reading →The post Episode 113: Making Career Choices appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-10-2000 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 111: The Definition of PRWho can relate: you introduce yourself to an acquaintance at a friend's party. They ask you what you do for a living. You say you work in PR. You get a blank stare and most people respond with: oh so like advertising, or my personal favourite, you must spin the media. Well Young PR Pros has had enough, so we sat down as a team and put together our own definition.Continue Reading →The post Episode #111: The Definition of PR appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-08-0926 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 110: women in PRThere are more female PR professionals than female nurses. That is a pretty staggering number, especially when only 20 percent of upper management PR roles are held by women. Young PR Pros hosts Kristine, Ross and producer Clare welcome Talia Beckett-Davis, president and chairwoman of Canadian Women in Public Relations, to chat about the gender gap that exists in our industry.Continue Reading →The post #110: Women in PR appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-07-1234 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros introduces episode 109: Lessons for entrepreneursIt is just Kristine D'Arbelles and Clare Bonnyman this month. Taking a little break this month, we look back on some evergreen lessons and replay our episode on tips for entrepreneurs. At the end of the show, Kristine and Clare are surprised to learn some new lessons. We share them with the audience.Continue Reading →The post #109: Lessons for entrepreneurs appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-06-1029 min

Young PR ProsEpisode #109: Lessons for entrepreneursIt is just Kristine D'Arbelles and Clare Bonnyman this month. Clare is finished her internship in Thunder Bay and is back in Toronto. Anyone hiring? Clare is pretty awesome. Taking a little break this month, we look back on some evergreen lessons and replay our episode on tips for entrepreneurs. At the end of the show, Kristine and Clare are surprised to learn some new lessons. We share them with the audience. Some of the great advice you will find in this episode is: Entrepreneurship is the best thing for your career and will...2016-06-1029 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros: Episode #108: Our First Jobs, and a New Member of the FamilyThe Young PR Pros family is expanding. We welcome Clare Bonnyman as our new assistant producer. Clare is just like you, our listeners, a young professional wrapping up her studies and ready to tackle the brave new world. We give her the role of picking this week's topic, to make sure we are keeping the show relevant and true to our audience. Clare asked each host to describe their first job.Continue Reading →The post #108: Our First Jobs, and a New Member of the Family appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-04-2623 min

Young PR ProsEpisode #108: Our First Jobs, and a New Member of the FamilyThe Young PR Pros family is expanding. We welcome Clare Bonnyman as our new assistant producer. Clare has extensive background in radio editing. We hope her skills will make the show sound even better in your ear buds on your commute, in the office, or wherever you listen. OH, and Julia Kent welcomed her new son into the world on April 6. Clare is just like you, our listeners, a young professional wrapping up her studies and ready to tackle the brave new world. We give her the role of picking this week's topic, to make sure we...2016-04-2623 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros: Episode #107 - Gender and Ethnic Equality in PR and CommunicationsFor the first time in Canadian history, a Prime Minister appointed a caucus that was 50 per cent female and 50 per cent male. When asked why he chose to make this bold statement he respond: because it is 2015. This moment of history prompted the hosts of Young PR Pros, Kristine D'Arbelles, Julia Kent and Ross Simmonds, to discuss gender and ethnic equality in the work place.Continue Reading →The post #107: Gender and Ethnic Equality in PR and Communications appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2016-02-2532 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros Episode #106 – We Revisit the Topic of AccreditationIn this episode we revisit the topic of accreditation. In episode 100, we talked about a topic that has divided the world of PR and communications for decades: is accreditation worth it?Continue Reading →The post Episode #106 – We Revisit the Topic of Accreditation appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2015-12-0820 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros Episode #103: The importance of real-world projects in schoolThis week's episode is about the importance of doing real-life projects while you are in school. We also share big news. Here is a hint: a new voice is always a good sign!Continue Reading →The post #103: The Importance of Real-World Projects in School appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2015-08-2127 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros #102: And We're Back, with Tips for EntrepreneursWe invite Ross Simmonds back for his third episode as guest host to share his experience as an entrepreneur and offer advice for young professionals looking to follow that path. Ross is a communications and marketing strategist and entrepreneur. And, while reading an article in the International Association of Business Communicator’s magazine, Communication World, Kristine has noticed a trend in the millennial generation - more and more of her friends are option for the consultant root and gaining experience before getting permanent jobs. This new trend might stem from en employer’s need to see real experience on a youn...2015-07-1524 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros Episode 101: The Best PR and Communications CampaignsFor episode 101, we discuss the best PR and communications campaigns. A few weeks ago, our host and roving reporter Kristine attended the University of Ottawa Public Relations Association (uOPRA) conference Connect 2 Success. The one-day conference brought together professionals from all industries of PR and communications to talk about what young professionals need to be successful in their future careers. At the conference she interviewed speakers, experts and panelists and asked them to share the best PR or communications campaign that has resonated with them throughout their careers.Continue Reading →The post #101: The Best PR and Communications Ca...2015-04-2833 min

Young PR ProsYoung PR Pros #100: Does Accreditation Help the PR and Communications Industry?This week, our hosts Kristine D'Arbelles and Julia Kent record their 100th episode. Young PR Pros wants to thank our guests, listeners and anyone who has helped spread the word about our podcast. We hope we can continue to share our knowledge with young PR and communications professionals for another 100 episodes.Continue Reading →The post #100: Does Accreditation Help the PR and Communications Industry? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.2015-04-0821 min