Resonance Consultancy has ranked Edmonton #86 on their list of best cities in the world. Edmonton is named “The City of Festivals” and has world-renowned amenities like the University of Alberta (U of A) and West Edmonton Mall. It’s also known for its economic...
By Noah Rishaug It has been around two years since the city's plan for transit reform was approved in November 2019 and the debate is still alive and has proven divisive in the chambers of city council to this day. The Edmonton Transit Strategy is a report that...
WARNING: This article contains content that some readers may find upsetting. Potential triggers are: Sexual Assault. The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) is a non-profit organization that supports children, youth and adults who have experienced sexual assault...
An Indigenous-led campaign started by Edmonton’s Oliver Community League (OCL) is gaining traction this summer after bodies of Indigenous children who were forced to attend residential schools are being uncovered in mass unmarked graves across Canada. OCL has been...
By Kaytlyn Poberznick & Almalexia June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the day and to help commemorate...
With over fifty per cent of Canada’s population vaccinated with their first dose, the country is beginning to reopen. The amendment to the Employment Standards Code requires employers to pay employees up to three hours of paid leave to get either dose of the vaccine....
Canada offers a number of public parks that allow people to crack open a cold one legally, and Edmonton’s river valley was just added to that list. In 2020, the government of Alberta only allowed drinking at private campsites that required a rental in advance. Now, as...
Palm Gardens, a locally founded licensed cannabis producer, will have their products on shelves this spring after cultivating for a year and a half. Chase Elliott, Co-founder, Operations Manager, and Responsible Person of Palm Gardens, started researching legal weed...
By Alleah Boisvert Healthcare workers in Alberta are concerned that stigma, poverty, and lack of awareness surrounding sexually transmitted infections play key roles in the surge in cases in the province. Natalie Dumaine is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with...
By Zachary Flynn When close-contact businesses such as stores, restaurants and clubs were suddenly closed in March, it left many workers scrambling to figure out how they were going to earn an income. For Cassius, an Edmonton-based dancer working at a club that night,...
